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Aliya's Little Scholars

1352 E Lycoming St, Philadelphia, PA 191244.6· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
11
open each week
5 days

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About Aliya's Little Scholars

Aliya's Little Scholars is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 11 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Open 24 hours
Licensed capacity
11 children

Hours

Hours

MondayTodayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity11 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Aliya's Little Scholars has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Aliya's Little Scholars

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
11 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00259581
Also at this site
Facility #CER-00250812: Group child care home
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 39 rules in all · 39 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 9, 2026InspectionFacility #CER-00259581No rules cited
  2. Dec 2, 2025InspectionFacility #CER-002595811 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “During complaint investigation on 12/2/25, operator was not able to provide and locate documentation of workers comp insurance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025

  3. Dec 2, 2025Complaint investigationFacility #CER-002595811 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “During complaint investigation on 12/2/25, operator was not able to provide and locate documentation of workers comp insurance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025

  4. Oct 31, 2025InspectionFacility #CER-0025081213 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(1)/3280.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week, and date its due.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, 3, did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a hands-free trash can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not have their special dietary needs completed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(b) Emergency plan

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan had not been reviewed this year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(f) Age and training

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain their health & safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e) Age and training

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have their annual 12 of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “During the inspection, it was observed staff 2, did not wash the child hands after diapering, and none of the children washed their hands before lunch.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.26(c) Training regarding plan

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have their annual emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During the inspection, it was observed that staff 1, did not know what children she was assigned to.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

  5. Jun 25, 2025InspectionFacility #CER-002595814 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 did not sign an updated disclosure statement; date of hire: 6/1/25/. Cert rep reviewed staff #2 record an observed staff #2 did not have a signed disclosure statement in record; date of hire: 9/11/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Certification rep reviewed children #1 and #2 record and observed records did not contain a completed child service report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed agreement form did not contain information of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed record did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

  6. Dec 11, 2024InspectionFacility #CER-0025081215 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.70(a) 65º F minimum

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the building temperature was lower than 65 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the rest equipment was not labeled correctly.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the changing table was not wiped down after changing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the staff 3, did not wash the baby's hands after diapering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have health assessment and TB.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have verification of experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3280.106 Refrigerator

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the refrigerator did not have a thermostat.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did n9t have first aid and CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, who was hired in July 2024 did not contain a signed disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.166(1) Written statement

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the child 1, did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.15(b) Ongoing compliance

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

  7. Jun 23, 2024InspectionFacility #CER-002595812 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “Certification rep reviewed emergency plan delivery document and observed Emergency Plan and subsequent plan updates was not sent to the local municipality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Certification rep reviewed annual emergency drill log and observed emergency drill log was incomplete; date of drill conducted, time drill conducted, time to complete the drill and minutes section was not documented.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024

  8. Jun 13, 2024InspectionFacility #CER-002508124 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.101(b) Include 6 categories of development

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the required play equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.69(a) 110º F or less

      “During my inspection I observed that the water temperature in the facility was temping at 120 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include acceptable verification of experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024

  9. Jul 28, 2023InspectionFacility #CER-002595815 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “At the time of renewal inspection, the files for staff member #1 did not include an annual staff evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “At the time of the inspection, file of child #2 did not include child service report on the Department's approved form that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2, #3 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 one hour professional development training required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #1 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #1. Immunization record of child #3 did not include 3rd dose of Hepatitis B, 2nd and 3rd dose of Rotavirus, 2nd and 3rd dose of DTAP, HIB, IPV, and Pneumococcal.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 included PA child abuse clearance from 12/10/17 and was more that 60 months old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023

  10. Aug 5, 2022InspectionFacility #CER-0025958111 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “Staff person #1, #2 and #3 obtained BLS training that was not among OCDEL recognized curriculum.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment was not observed. In addition, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “At the time of renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities are notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not observed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “At the time of renewal inspection, a health report of child #1 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of renewal inspection observed peeling paint on the blue wall of a back classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “At the time of renewal inspection, provider was not able to provide verification that fire alarm system is tested every 30 days or documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, #2, and #3 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #2 did not include an updated health report required at least every 6 months for young toddlers. Health report on file was from 1/6/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #3 did not include initial and subsequent health reports.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “At the time of inspection, file for staff person #2 did not include verification that staff participated in fire safety training at least annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #4 did not include an updated health report required at least every 12 months for preschool children. Child health report on file was dated 2/11/19.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Aliya's Little Scholars licensed?

Yes. Aliya's Little Scholars is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Aliya's Little Scholars last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Aliya's Little Scholars had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 39 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Aliya's Little Scholars care for?

11, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Aliya's Little Scholars accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Aliya's Little Scholars' hours?

Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Aliya's Little Scholars cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 437-8766 to ask.

What is Aliya's Little Scholars' phone number?

(267) 437-8766.

Where is Aliya's Little Scholars?

1352 E Lycoming St, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The nearest other daycare we list is Lycoming Childcare Facility, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).