Tiny Stars Learning Academy 1
Tiny Stars Learning Academy 1 is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 64 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 53 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (24 of 53). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,100 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection on 10/20/2025, the file for staff #1 was viewed and the file did not have a completed DHS FBI Fingerprinting Clearance and there was no receipt in the file indicating that the fingerprinting process had begun (See code Sheet for hire date).
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/2025, it was observed that the parent of child #1 dropped off child #1 and did not take child #1 to the classroom and just left child #1 unsupervised behind staff. Child #1 was unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/2025, it was observed that 2 electrical outlets in the front room were not covered with protective receptacle covers.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/2025, it was observed that 2 light switch outlet covers were missing in the lower-level bathroom.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/2025, it was observed that there was chipping paint on the wall at the top of the stairs, and on the lower-level left side wall there was a hole in the plaster, and paint chipping on the wall near the play wall.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/2025, it was observed that the changing table in the infant room, and the bathroom on the first floor did not have hand washing signs that stated "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating."
During the renewal on 10/20/2025, it was observed that the rugs in childcare space nearest the front desk on the first floor, and the rugs in the lower-level space were fraying. The changing table pad cover in the infant room was split open and the Styrofoam was exposed.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/2025, it was observed that a bookshelf outside the infant room was not attached to the wall and was a tipping hazard
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/2025, the file for staff #1 was viewed and the staff health assessment did not include a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/2025, the fire drill log was viewed and fire drills were not being conducted at least once every 60 days. According to the fire drill log, the last date that a fire drill was completed was on 1/24/25.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/2025, it was observed that the annual fire detection system documentation was dated 9/19/24 and was not compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/2025, the file for child #2 was viewed and the health insurance policy number was not listed on the Emergency Contact Form.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/2025, the file for child #3 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form had not been updated within a 6-month-period. The most recent Emergency Contact Form was dated 10/17/24.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/2025, the file for staff #2 was viewed and did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
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During the renewal inspection on 9/18/2024, it was observed that two aides were downstairs in the pre-k room without the supervision of by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
During the renewal inspection on 9/18/2024, it was observed that there was one electrical outlet uncovered near the two-year-old room on the first floor, and two outlets downstairs in the pre-k room.
During the renewal inspection on 9/18/2024, it was observed that Lysol wipes, and cauck were near the kitchen and the toxics were accessible to the children
During the renewal inspection on 9/18/2024, it was observed that there was chipped tiles on the bathroom floor that needed repair.
During the renewal inspection on 9/18/2024, it was observed that the covers of two play couches downstairs were split at the seams and were worn.
During the renewal inspection on 9/18/2024, it was observed that the rug downstairs was frayed and was curling and was a tripping hazard, and two shelves downstairs were not secured to the wall and were a tipping hazard.
During the renewal inspection on 9/18/2024, the file for child #1 and child #2 were reviewed and there was not an updated health report within 12 months. The most recent health report for child #1 was dated 10/8/22, and for child #2 the health report was dated 3/28/23.
During the renewal inspection on 9/18/2024, it was observed that the annual fire detection system documentation expired on 2/21/2024.
During the renewal inspection on 9/18/2024, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include a procedure for lockdown.
During the renewal inspection on 9/18/2024, the file for child #2 was reviewed and there was no agreement present in the file.
During the renewal inspection on 9/18/2024, the file for child #1 was reviewed. Child #1 did not have an updated Emergency Contact Form or Financial Agreement within a six-month period. The most recent update for child #1 was 4/12/2023.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/11/2023, certification representative observed that staff person #1 was caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health And Safety Training. Staff person #2 is still within their 90 day hire date time period to complete the training.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/11/2023, certification representative observed that there was an electrical outlet that had exposed wiring and did not have a plate covering the outlet and it was accessible to the children.
During renewal inspection dated 10/11/2023, certification representative observed that there was disinfectant wipes and Purell hand sanitizer in the older toddler room and they were accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/11/2023, certification representative observed that the entry way floor was soiled.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/11/2023, certification representative observed that in the Bright Stars room and the infant room that there was chipping paint on the walls.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/11/2023, certification representative observed that there were no signs with the wording from regulation 3270.82(h) above the toilets, sinks, and changing table areas.
During renewal inspection dated 10/11/2023, certification representative observed that the file for child #1 did not have an immunization record for child #1.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/11/2023, certification representative reviewed the personnel file for staff person #2 and the last staff health assessment was not completed within 24 months prior and had expired. The Health assessment was dated 8/13/21.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/11/2023, certification representative observed that the child #1 file did not have an initial child health assessment completed within 60 days of start date to facility. See code sheet for Child #1 start date.
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training.
During the renewal inspection on November 16, 2022, the disclosure statement reviewed for Staff person #2 did not include a signature or date.
During the renewal inspection on November 16, 2022, there was no protective receptacle cover in the electrical outlet located on the right-side wall in the middle room classroom
During the renewal inspection on November 16, 2022, the first aid kit, located in the first-floor front classroom, did not contain tweezers.
During the renewal inspection on November 16, 2022, the health assessment reviewed for Staff person #1 did not include a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP signature.
During the renewal inspection on November 16, 2022, the emergency contact and financial agreement information reviewed for Child #1, dated 07.11.21, was more than 6-months old.
DURING REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS EMAILED ON 4/10/22, DOCUMENTS DID NOT INCLUDE NSOR CERTIFICATE FOR STAFF FACILITY PERSON #1 REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INITIAL INSPECTION ON 3/24/22.
DURING REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS EMAILED ON 4/10/22. HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF #2 WAS NOT CONDUCTED WITHIN 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO PROVIDING INITIAL SERVICE TO CHILDREN. (DATE OF ASSESSMENT: 2/21/21)
DURING REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS EMAILED ON 4/10/22. THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTED VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPEREINCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ROLE OF DIRECTOR. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INITIAL INSPECTION ON 3/24/2022.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 24, 2022, STAFF FILE REVIEWED FOR FACILITY PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE NSOR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 24, 2022, A BOTTLE OF HAND SANITIZER WAS ON A LEDGE IN DOWNSTAIRS AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE SPACE THAT WAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 24, 2022, A FIRST AID KIT WAS ON A LEDGE IN DOWNSTAIRS AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE SPACE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 24, 2022, THERE WAS PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL IN DOWNSTAIRS CHILD CARE SPACE
DURING INITIAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 24, 2022, THERE WERE NO SIGNS POSTED AT EACH TOILET, DIAPERING AREA AND SINK INDICATING THAT HAND WASHING IS REQUIRED AFTER TOILETING AND BEFORE EATING.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 24, 2022, HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES.
DURING THE INSPECTION ON MARCH 24, 2022, EMERGENCY PLAN REVIEWED DID NOT INCLUDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN IWTH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 24, 2022, EMERGENCY PLAN REVIEWED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SHELTER OF CHILDREN DURING A LOCK DOWN.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 24, 2022, FILE REVIEWED FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY FOR DIRECTOR POSITION.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 24, 2022, FILE REVIEWED FOR STAFF #1 WAS MISSING REQUIRED NONFAMILY REFERENCE ATTESTING TO PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $68.00 | $56.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $68.00 | $56.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $64.00 | $52.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $47.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $45.50 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $45.50 |
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.
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Common questions
Has Tiny Stars Learning Academy 1 had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Oct 20, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 10/20/2025, the file for staff #1 was viewed and the file did not have a completed DHS FBI Fingerprinting Clearance and there was no receipt in the file indicating that the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Tiny Stars Learning Academy 1?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Tiny Stars Learning Academy 1 since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Tiny Stars Learning Academy 1’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 4, 2023. 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 Learning Academy 1 compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,100 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Tiny Stars Learning Academy 1 last inspected?
Oct 20, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Tiny Stars Learning Academy 1 cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for newborn, $68.00 for infant, $64.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Tiny Stars Learning Academy 1?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tiny Stars Learning Academy.
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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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