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Amys Little Genius

Philadelphia, PA 19153 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Amys Little Genius

Amys Little Genius is a home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for Amys Little Genius

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Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
6 children
License number
#CER-00252649
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 3, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Feb 3, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.123(a)(3) Services provided

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that there was no child service report, in the last 6 months, on file for child # 1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(a) Signed

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1 was not signed by the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #3 and #4 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.131(b)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have an updated health report on file dated within the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026

  2. Feb 25, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #4 and #5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health report for child #1 and #2 was not updated within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and, 5 did not include the address and of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #2 and #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025

    • Background checks

      3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that household member #1 did not have a child abuse clearance on file and did not have a DHS FBI clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025

  3. Feb 21, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3290.107(c) No styrofoam

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the children were served lunch on Styrofoam plates.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written and posted plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.151(a)(2)/3290.151(c)(1) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Physical examination

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have a health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider had a smoke detector on each floor, but they were not interconnected.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(g) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not have verification of submitting a copy of the facility's emergency plan to the local municipality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.18 General Health and Safety

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not address the facility's plan continuity of operations during and in the aftermath of an emergency. Also, the facility had a policy known as Shaken Baby policy that did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(d) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not conduct an emergency drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(b) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that was not updated in the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024

    • Background checks

      3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have a PA state police clearance or an NSOR certificate on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024

  4. Mar 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 16, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f) Age and training

      “Operator's annual 12 hours of childcare training was not on file/ provided.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

    • Background checks

      3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Facility person #1 hired 9/13/13 did not have a current FBI Clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3290.61 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “At time of the on-site renewal inspection-11/22/22, large broken furniture was on the lawn of the outdoor front yard entrance, appearing to have fallen from the neighboring yard that contained broken discarded furniture.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3290.74(a)/3290.75(a) Requirements/No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 11/22/22- date of on-site inspection, the front porch flooring, handrail and fencing contained rust and damaged peeling paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(g)(6) Health and Safety Training - Shaken baby syndrome

      “The facility did not have a policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma on file/ provided.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3290.24(a)(5)/3290.31(g)(2) Emergency plan/Health and Safety Training - Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

      “The fcch did not have a policy prevention plan for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and safe sleep practices. In addition , an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers was not on file/provided.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.151(c)(1) Physical examination

      “The health assessment report on file provided TB results only. A physical exam was not completed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(k) Health and safety

      “Operator did not have the required Health and Safety training topics on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 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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Questions about Amys Little Genius

Is Amys Little Genius licensed?

Yes. Amys Little Genius is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Amys Little Genius last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 3, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Amys Little Genius had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Amys Little Genius care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Amys Little Genius accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Amys Little Genius' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 881-5442 to confirm.

How much does Amys Little Genius cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 881-5442 to ask.

What is Amys Little Genius' phone number?

(215) 881-5442.

Where is Amys Little Genius?

Philadelphia, PA 19153. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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