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1901 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
5.0· 2 reviews
Discovery Place for Little People
- licensed capacity
- 106
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Discovery Place for Little People
Discovery Place for Little People is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 106 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 106 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 106 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Discovery Place for Little People
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 106 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00258281
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Transportation 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Jun 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 6/18/26, Certification Representative observed an area of chipped paint in the center room on the first floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
- Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 01/20/2026, a staff member lifted a facility child by the arm in a rough and deliberate manner.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
May 27, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.124(d) Excursions
“During the renewal inspection on 06/03/25, Cert Rep did not observe emergency contact forms on the vehicle used for transporting children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe service agreement forms signed and updated by the 6-month requirement, in the files of child #1-#3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the written staff evaluations in the files of staff persons #1-#5, which is beyond the 12-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
3270.75(d) On excursions
“During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25, during the facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe a bottle of water in first aid kit taken on excursions in the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25, Cert Rep observed child #1 in the pre-k classroom walk into the bathroom unsupervised while staff person #6 had back turned.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training in the file of staff persons #1-#3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting annual emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“During the renewal inspection on 06/03/25, Cert Rep did not observe a first aid kit on the vehicle used for transporting children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
Apr 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 04/24/24, Cert Rep observed trash, pieces of paper, debris scattered on the ground throughout the play space, posing a trip hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.75(d) On excursions
“During the renewal inspection on 04/24/24, Cert Rep did not observe soap in the first aid kit the facility takes on excursions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
May 29, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 7, 12, did not have their 10 hours health & safety training, and staff 1-13 did not have their 1 hour updated health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, 7, did not have fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During my inspection I observed that the caterpillar room did not have their emergency contact sheets.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During my inspection I observed that child 1-8, did not have a medication log.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-13, did not have verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 4, 11, 13, did not have a current health form, & staff 4, 7, did not have a TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 3. Prevention/identification of maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that they had not create or practiced their emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not reviewed their emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-13 did not have their annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
May 16, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3 did not have their annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 did not have all of their 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on May, 2022 & staff 3 hired on April, 2022, did not have their child abuse clearance, and did not contain a completed NSOR certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that staff 1 did not have verification of their child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“While conducting my inspection I observed that their outside play space gate had a whole in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Discovery Place for Little People
Is Discovery Place for Little People licensed?
Yes. Discovery Place for Little People is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Discovery Place for Little People last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Discovery Place for Little People had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Discovery Place for Little People care for?
106, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Discovery Place for Little People accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Discovery Place for Little People's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Discovery Place for Little People cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 755-7588 to ask.
What is Discovery Place for Little People's phone number?
(215) 755-7588.
Where is Discovery Place for Little People?
2029 S 7th St # 37, Philadelphia, PA 19148. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunrise of Phila at Francis Scott Key School, 0.2 miles away.