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Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy

1855 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

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About Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy

Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 44 children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
44 children

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Inspection reports for Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy

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Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
44 children
License number
#CER-00255948
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 8, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During the initial inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and tested the water the water temp reached 118° F”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “During the initial inspection the fire drill was unable to be tested due to the servicing company not being available to put the system in test mode.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “During the initial inspection the certification representaive reviewed the emergency plan.the plan did not include lockdown procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the initial inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the initial inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outdoor play space and observed the surface/padding tiles were not placed correctly and was unsafe.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During the initial inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and notice the refrigerator was running warm. The thermostat was reading in the warm area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

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 Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy licensed?

Yes. Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy care for?

44, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 352-0096 to confirm.

How much does Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 352-0096 to ask.

What is Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy's phone number?

(215) 352-0096.

Where is Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy?

1855 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19121. The nearest other daycare we list is Acelero Learning Camden, 0.1 miles away.

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