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Bright Little Smiles Family Childcare

Philadelphia, PA 19120 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
6
open each week
5 days

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About Bright Little Smiles Family Childcare

Bright Little Smiles Family Childcare is a home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM. 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Home daycare
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Licensed capacity
6 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Little Smiles Family Childcare

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
6 children
License number
#CER-00248980
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 20, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Nov 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the inspection on 12/8/25 the file for household member #1 included an expired NSOR clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

  2. Jul 8, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of inspection, child #1 Emergency Contact Form and Financial Agreement Form were both missing the required 6-month review. Last dated signature was in May of 2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of inspection, peeling paint was observed on the yellow wall adjacent to the bathroom and next to the children's table in the middle room of the childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “At the time of inspection, the last documented alarm testing was dated May 2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(5) Information re: disability

      “At the time of inspection, child #2 Emergency Contact Form did not indicate if the child had any special needs or disabilities that the provider should be aware of in the event of an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.123(a)(3) Services provided

      “At the time of inspection, child #1 most recent CSR on file was dated in May of 2023. Child #2 Financial Agreement Form did not specify what childcare services were included.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “At the time of inspection, child #2 Emergency Contact Form did not list the parent's work addresses or work telephone numbers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “At the time of inspection, child #2 Emergency Contact Form did not include the name, addresses or telephone numbers of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “At the time of inspection, the last fire drill listed on the fire drill log was dated 5.9.2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025

  3. Nov 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.18 General Health and Safety

      “At the time of the inspection, the facility's Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment policy did not include the prevention & identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1's last health assessment was 12/10/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024

  4. Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 9, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3290.105(f) 2 feet apart

      “During the inspection on 11/10/12022 the cots in the facility did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “During the inspection on 11/10/2022 a cot was observed blocking the stairway.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.18/3290.31(g) General Health and Safety/Age and training

      “Staff person #2--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (list specific training missing when issuing the citation).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.166(1) Written statement

      “During the inspection on 11/10/2022 the file record for #child 2 did not include a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant obtained from the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.131(d)(7)/3290.131(d)(8) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete

      “During the inspection on 11/10/2022 the file records for child # 1 and 5 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease and included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During the inspection on 11/10/2022 the file records for child #3 and 4 did not include an updated health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “During the inspection on 11/10/2022 the file record for child # 5 did not include an agreement that specified the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During the inspection on 11/10/2022 the file records for child #3 and 5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the inspection on 11/10/2022 the file record for child#6 did not include a review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(d) Emergency plan

      “During the inspection on 11/10/2021 the fire drill log was observed and there was no record of an emergency drill be conducted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(g) Emergency plan

      “During the inspection on 11/10/2022 the facility did not have record of the operator sending a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

  7. Nov 29, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During the inspection on 12/16/2021 the file record for child # 1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the physical inspection on 12/20/2021 the facility had an emergency plan that did not include provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “During the remote inspection on 12/16/2021 the evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.73(c) Has all items

      “During the remote inspection on 12/16/2021 the small first-aid kit in the facility was missing soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.24(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the electronic inspection on 12/14/2021 staff person #1 did not include current emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “During the inspection on 12/16/2021 the file records for child # 2 did not include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021

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 Bright Little Smiles Family Childcare

Is Bright Little Smiles Family Childcare licensed?

Yes. Bright Little Smiles Family Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Bright Little Smiles Family Childcare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 20, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Little Smiles Family Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Smiles Family Childcare care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Bright Little Smiles Family Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Little Smiles Family Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Little Smiles Family Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 621-6678 to ask.

What is Bright Little Smiles Family Childcare's phone number?

(215) 621-6678.

Where is Bright Little Smiles Family Childcare?

Philadelphia, PA 19120. 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).