Tiny Stars
Tiny Stars is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 93 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 22 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 22). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
The window screen in room 2 needs repair
Chipped paint was observed in room 1
Fee agreement for child 1,2,4,6,7 and 8 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Emergency contact for child 1,3,4,5,6, and 8 were missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Staff 1,2 and 3 were missing verification of childcare experience.
File record for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not include Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting
Certification Representative observed peeling or damaged paint in multiple classrooms in the facility
Certification Representative observed broken toilet in Room #2
Certification Representative observed multiple broken toys and apparatuses in the both play areas
Certification representative observed broken stair rails at the exits for the play area of the facility
On the date of the inspection both the Director and Assistant Director were not present
On April 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was toxic hand soap on the sink counters of the children bathrooms located inside of the classrooms. (Corrected on site).
On April 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not included accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, or children with chronic medical conditions.
On April 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.
On April 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility needed to complete an updated fire drill and document it on the log.
On April 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not have a lock-down plan.
On April 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have proof that the emergency plan had been sent to their local municipality.
On April 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include the updated 1hour health and safety training.
On April 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #2 and #4 was missing the addresses and telephone numbers of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
On April 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The financial agreement form for child #4 was outdated.
On April 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #1,#2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7. #8, #9 and #10 was missing signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs and signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
There were 12 preschoolers in Room #2 with one staff at the time of the renewal inspection.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $66.00 | $66.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Tiny Stars had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Aug 8, 2023 (background checks): “File record for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not include Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Tiny Stars?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Tiny Stars’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 26, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Tiny Stars compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Tiny Stars last inspected?
Apr 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Tiny Stars cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $79.00 for newborn, $79.00 for infant, $74.00 for young toddler, $70.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Tiny Stars?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tiny Stars INC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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