WONDERSPRING - New Market West
5901 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
4.3· 12 reviews
Deborahs Little Shepherds Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 30
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Deborahs Little Shepherds Daycare
Deborahs Little Shepherds Daycare is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 30 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 56 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Deborahs Little Shepherds Daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253150
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 2, 2026: 16 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 56 rules in all · 56 corrected
- Safety and hazards 16
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Records and paperwork 9
- Supervision and ratios 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 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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Feb 2, 2026Inspection16 rules cited
3270.131(a)(3) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include a current copy of their shoot record.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“While conducting my inspection I observed peeling paint on the wall by the mirror in the infant room. I observed peeling paint on the wall in the block area, library, and by the bathroom in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not include their 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have their evacuation routes posted on the second floor or the third floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not include their annual written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.111(a) Written plan
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the toddler room did not contain a posted daily schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include their date of admission on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 4, did not include a current physical or PPD.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, 3, 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: Feb 20, 2026
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.33(d) Age and Training/General requirements for facility persons
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2-4, did not contain a current first aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 4, did not know whom they were responsible for.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, 4, 5, did not include their annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, did not include acceptable verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
May 27, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.34(b) Director qualifications
“During my investigation, if was found that the facility did not have a qualified director.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During my investigation, it was found that facility did not have a director worker onsite a minimum of 30 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
Jan 20, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the inspection, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the wall in the first-floor front room under the window, and in the doorway between the kitchen and the front room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the inspection, it was observed that the emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the inspection, it was observed that a emergency drill had not been conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“During the inspection, it was observed staff 3 an aid was not being supervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility was not conducting fire drills every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, did not obtain their annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not obtain their annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
Jan 22, 2024Inspection30 rules cited
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 2. Prevention/identification of maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include how they were going to contact their parents after an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not reviewed their emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed or documented it.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not have their annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not complete their annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not have the health & safety training, and or the 1 hour updated health & safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.34(b) Director qualifications
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that the facility does not a qualified director.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During my inspection I observed that the water was temping at 114 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During my inspection I observed that several rooms were missing items from their first-aid kits. Front Room - scissors, tweezers Back Room - tweezers 2nd Floor - scissors, tweezers, bandages”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During my inspection I observed that the door frame to the main hallway is coming off the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.101(c) Include 6 categories of development
“During my inspection I observed that the front room & back room did not have all the required play equipment and materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5, 6, did not have signed agreement form by the operator and the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-5 did not have the specify amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-5 and 7, did not have the services that the facility provides on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-6, did not have a specify persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3-7, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4, 5, & 7, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number on their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 4, did not have the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During my inspection I observed that the classrooms did not have emergency contact sheet for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.166(1)/3270.166(4) Written statement/Bottles labeled
“During my inspection I observed that the infants did not have written feeding schedules from their parents, and bottles were not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.171(b) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their pick-up and drop-off procedures posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5-8, did not have all the required signatures on their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not include acceptable verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff files I observed staff 2 hired on January 2 2023, does not contain a completed NSOR certification. Staff 3 hired on October 2023, file does not contain a child abuse clearance, state police clearance, or an FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“During my inspection I observed that the measured childcare space in the basement was not being used as measured due to construction.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.27(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: Feb 26, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted their annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include the evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not send 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: Feb 26, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During my inspection I observed that the measured spaces did not have posted emergency transportation plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
Feb 16, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection dated 2/16/2023, certification representative observed that child #1 was asleep in a playpen that did not have 2 feet of space on three sides of it.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection dated 2/16/2023, certification representative observed that in the first fl middle room, first fl back room and in the room called Justins room upstairs, there was hand soap on the sinks which was accessible to children. Also, there was a large hand sanitizer container near the steps to go upstairs to Justins room. The hand sanitizer was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During inspection dated 2/16/2023, certification representative observed that the facility did not have an annual notification of the local traffic safety authorities.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
Sep 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.81 Glass
“During initial inspection dated 9/15/2022 certification representative observed a low glass window between the office and revelations room that had no visual identification to identify it.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the initial inspection dated 9/15/2022, certification representative observed that the cubby in revelations room was not secured to the wall and posed as a safety hazard. Also, a tablet table on lower level was very wabbly and needed to be secured.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Deborahs Little Shepherds Daycare
Is Deborahs Little Shepherds Daycare licensed?
Yes. Deborahs Little Shepherds Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Deborahs Little Shepherds Daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 2, 2026, with 16 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Deborahs Little Shepherds Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 56 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 56 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 Daycare care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Deborahs Little Shepherds Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Deborahs Little Shepherds Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Deborahs Little Shepherds Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 595-2140 to ask.
What is Deborahs Little Shepherds Daycare's phone number?
(215) 595-2140.
Where is Deborahs Little Shepherds Daycare?
5924 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Ashleys Learning Academy, under 0.1 miles away.