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Stars Of Heaven Learning Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
56 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Capacity
79 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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📞 (267) 254-8833
56 W Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251878
License Issued
Jan 18, 2026
Active Through
Jan 18, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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Stars Of Heaven Learning Academy is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 79 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 1/21/26 a dome playground climber was observed in the outdoor play space not mounted/anchored over a protective surface covering.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider safely secured playground equipment with anchors and mounted over a protective covering.
2026-01-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Continued Non-Compliance: On (1/21/26) a (unannounced monitoring) was conducted at the facility. Staff person #1-- had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid & CPR & Health and Safety training). The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by (1/13/26. On (1/21/26) an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #1-- still has not completed the following required pre-service training: (Pediatric First Aid & CPR training)

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) (1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1-- will have until 2/5/26 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 1#--- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1--, staff person #1-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2026-01-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 1/21/26 a ceiling in the food prep area was observed having holes in it.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Owner will complete the necessary repairs to the holes in the ceiling in the kitchen area.
2026-01-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 1/21/2026 the facility did not have a fire inspection report or monthly testing recorded.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Monthly Fire Alarm Testing was recorded and noted on 1/28/26.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/29/25 a dome playground climber was observed in the outdoor play space not mounted/anchored over a protective surface covering.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will re-install the dome climbing equipment and mount onto the playground surface for safety.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.119

Description: Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/29/2025 child #4(infant) was observed sleeping in an apparatus (bouncer/rocker type chair).

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will place infants in cribs during rest periods only.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/29/2025 the file records for child # 2 and 3 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent corrected and updated file records for child#2 and #3 to include contact information for child's physician.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid &CPR training & health and safety training).

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1-- will have until 1/13/26 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1--- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1--, staff person #1-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/29/25 the file record for child #1 did not include a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant obtained from the parent.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will request a written statement from the parents of infants for the feeding and formula schedule,
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 10/27/25 and on 12/29/25 staff person#2 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include out of state clearances for New York. On 12/29/25 the file record for staff person #3 included an expired DHS FBI clearance and NSOR.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 and 3 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 and 3--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #2 and 3 were removed from providing direct child care at the COB 12/29/25. Staff persons #2 and 3 will not provide direct child care at the facility until CPSL requirements are fulfilled.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/29/25 a ceiling in the food prep area was observed having holes in it.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will have the ceiling repaired.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/29/2025 the facility did not have a fire inspection report or monthly testing recorded.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator or assigned facility person will complete a monthly fire inspection report on the premises and document the inspection log monthly.
2025-10-02 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/27/25 two playpens in the Bears- Infants Classroom did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider moved cribs to ensure that they had at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use during the inspection.
2025-10-02 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/27/2025 the Bears- Infants classroom did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #1 receiving care in the space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider added the emergency contact form for child #1 to the Bears- Infants classroom during the inspection.
2025-10-02 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/27/25 staff person #2 was observed providing direct child care and their file record for did not include a health assessment and TB test conducted within 12 months prior to initial service, the health assessment date observed was 8/5/24 (date of hire: see code sheet).

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 was instructed to provide a new health assessment from medical provider including TB test prior to return to Center.
2025-10-02 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/27/25 the file records for staff person#2 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will obtain 2 written non-family references which will be added to Staff person's #2 file.
2025-10-02 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/27/25 staff person#1 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include out of state clearances for New York.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #1 was removed from providing direct child care at the COB 10/27/25. Staff person #1 will not provide direct child care at the facility until CPSL requirements are fulfilled.
2025-05-21 Initial review 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency plan has been updated to address volunteer emergency preparedness training practice drills and continuity of operations
2025-05-21 Initial review 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the file for staff person#1 including a health assessment that was not dated.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 contacted doctor to have them place the date of the health assessment on the top of the form and not only on the bottom of the form where the date is clear and visible and accurately dated
2025-05-21 Initial review 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)

Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility did not have a safe routes plan posted.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
a safe routes will be posted for parents to see where and how to drop children off on the parents board
2025-05-21 Initial review 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility did not have information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider posted information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
2025-05-21 Initial review 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: During the remote inspection on 7/16/2025 did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency plan has been updated to provide a method to contact parents in the event of an emergency situation arising
2025-05-21 Initial review 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility had an emergency plan that did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency plan has been updated to inform parents that an emergency ended and provide instructions how to be reunited with their child or children
2025-05-21 Initial review 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan has been updated with accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions
2025-05-21 Initial review 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility did not have the emergency plan posted.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan will be posted in a conspicuous location.
2025-05-21 Initial review 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the kitchen did not have a handwashing sign near the sink.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider added handwashing sign to the kitchen.
2025-05-21 Initial review 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the remote inspection on 7/16/2025 the evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The evacuation routes have been posted in a conspicuous location

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