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6116 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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Bright Little Scholars
- licensed capacity
- 17
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About Bright Little Scholars
Bright Little Scholars is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 17 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 17 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 17 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Little Scholars has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Bright Little Scholars
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 17 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248167
- Also at this site
- Facility #CER-00246663: Group child care home
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 29, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Oct 29, 2025InspectionFacility #CER-002481671 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on October 29, 2025, certification representative observed chipped paint downstairs behind the trash can, on the steps leading upstairs, and upstairs near the book shelf and next to the music area.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
- Oct 8, 2025InspectionFacility #CER-00246663No rules cited
Feb 13, 2025Complaint investigationFacility #CER-002481671 rule cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During complaint investigation, it was confirmed that staff was left alone with 11 preschool children on January 29, 2025 for at least 10 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
- Dec 4, 2024InspectionFacility #CER-00248167No rules cited
Oct 9, 2024InspectionFacility #CER-002466632 rules cited
3280.95(a) FIRE DETECTION
“At the time of inspection on 11/7/2024, the facility fire detection system was in need of repair. The operator provided Certification Representative a proposal written by Alert One Protection for necessary repairs for the fire detection system that was dated 9/6/2024. As of the date of inspection, those repairs have not been completed. The staff onsite were unable to demonstrate that the fire system was operable at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3280.124(c)/3280.124(d) Each child care space/Excursions
“At the time of inspection on 11/7/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the emergency contact information in the classroom backpack that is also used when children go outside or on walks. The information in the backpacks did not include the emergency contact forms for each child with all required information.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
Jun 10, 2024Complaint investigationFacility #CER-002466631 rule cited
3280.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“The facility did not provide a parent an accident report on the day of an incident when a child hit their mouth on a table.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
Dec 6, 2023InspectionFacility #CER-002481674 rules cited
3270.62(c) Space safe for large muscle activity
“During renewal inspection on December 6, 2023, Cert rep observed building materials, fencing and disassembled furniture in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on December 6, 2023, the record of staff #1 did not contain an FBI clearance, and did not contain out of state clearances for the state of New Jersey (staff indicated at the time of inspection she lived in NJ 4 years ago - later stated that it was more than 5 years ago).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on December 6, 2023, Cert rep observed areas of chipped paint in the downstairs childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection on December 6, 2023, the record of staff #2 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
Oct 11, 2023InspectionFacility #CER-002466631 rule cited
3280.62(c) Space safe for large muscle activity
“At the time of inspection on 10/27/2023, Certification Representative observed the outdoor play space carpeting was torn in several areas and uneven presenting a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023
- Jul 7, 2023InspectionFacility #CER-00246663No rules cited
- Nov 16, 2022InspectionFacility #CER-00248167No rules cited
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Nov 10, 2022InspectionFacility #CER-0024666310 rules cited
3280.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/10/2022 observed staff persons were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3280.105(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/10/2022 observed two cots that were 1 foot apart during nap time.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/10/2022 observed chipped paint on the bottom of the green wall in the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3280.17 Liability Insurance
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/10/2022 observed a current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility. Corrected on site 11/10/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/10/2022 observed child #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3280.124(b)(6)/3280.124(b)(7) Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/10/2022 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Observed child #1 and #2's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/10/2022 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3280.95(a) FIRE DETECTION
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/10/2022 observed a fire extinguisher at the back of the facility that was last inspected 7/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3280.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/10/2022 observed child #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3280.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/10/2022 observed the children's hands were not washed before they had lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
Oct 18, 2022Complaint investigationFacility #CER-002481671 rule cited
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“This information was self-reported by the owner. An employee violated company policies regarding social media, Staff #1 was seen on camera taking out her phone and using it to take photo of child. The message was on a social media page.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022
Dec 1, 2021InspectionFacility #CER-002481674 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“When tested, at the time of inspection, the water temperature at the sink on the second level of the facility used by the children for hand washing exceeded 110 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection the file for staff #1 was missing compliance with all CPSL requirements. The FBI was missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2021
3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for facility child #1 did not have written proof of a recent physical at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“There was no written proof of education in the file for staff #1 at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2021
Nov 18, 2021InspectionFacility #CER-002466632 rules cited
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021 observed the front door to the facility has cracked glass.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3280.124(d) Excursions
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021 observed the facility's travel emergency bag did not contain emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Little Scholars
Is Bright Little Scholars licensed?
Yes. Bright Little Scholars is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bright Little Scholars last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 29, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Little Scholars had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Bright Little Scholars care for?
17, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Bright Little Scholars accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Little Scholars' hours?
Every day, 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Little Scholars cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 578-6110 to ask.
What is Bright Little Scholars' phone number?
(724) 578-6110.
Where is Bright Little Scholars?
5828 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135. The nearest other daycare we list is Agape Childcare and Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.