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Its A Small World Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 45
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Its A Small World Day Care
Its A Small World Day Care is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 45 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Its A Small World Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255576
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safe sleep 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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- May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During renewal inspection on 5/1/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed Staff # 7 going into the bathroom with the door closed, and left Staff # 3 out of ratio with 3-young toddlers and 4 older toddlers”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During renewal inspection on 5/1/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. Child # 9 leaving the Pre-K room alone and walked to the infant room twice 2. Staff # 5 was observed using a personal laptop while the children were on their cots”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 5/1/25, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 7 did not have documentation of education in file to qualify for the position of Aide”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
May 3, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on 6/3/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert rep observed the following: - the preschool classroom to the right of the entrance near the bookshelf had mold in the ceiling - the young/older toddler classroom and the computer room had cobwebs in several areas of the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During renewal inspection on 6/3/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following : - all the emergency contacts were not in preschool room for the children receiving care in the space”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection on 6/3/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following : - a crib in the infant room was not labelled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During renewal inspection on 6/3/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, cert rep observed in the infant room, and the PreK room had ripped chairs in both rooms (brown in Pre-K, blue chair in infant room)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 6/3/24, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 3 did not have documentation of verification of experience in file”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
Jun 28, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection on 6/28/23, it was observed thatthe records of child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not include information on the child's special needs,”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 6/28/23, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #3 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.37(b) Aide qualifications
“During the renewal inspection on 6/28/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 6/28/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1did not include fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional at least annually. Document submitted dated 5/13/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.131(e)(4) Annual immunization reporting to DOH
“During the renewal inspection on 6/28/23, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #4 did not include the influenza vaccine or exemption letter to comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
May 18, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.191 Individual Records
“ON MAY 18, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 AND #6 WERE ALL COMBINED INTO ONE FOLDER.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“ON MAY 18, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT INCLUDE A LOCK DOWN PLAN.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“ON MAY 18, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE AN EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“ON MAY 18, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports
“ON MAY 18, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
3270.75(d) On excursions
“ON MAY 18, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT USED FOR EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“ON MAY 18, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE PREK CLASSROOM DID NOT CONTAIN SOAP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“ON MAY 18, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPTMENT WAS DIRTY AND NEEDED TO BE CLEANED.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Its A Small World Day Care
Is Its A Small World Day Care licensed?
Yes. Its A Small World Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Its A Small World Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Its A Small World Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Its A Small World Day Care care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Its A Small World Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Its A Small World Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Its A Small World Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 796-9200 to ask.
What is Its A Small World Day Care's phone number?
(215) 796-9200.
Where is Its A Small World Day Care?
1500 N Peach St, Philadelphia, PA 19131. The nearest other daycare we list is Brightside Academy, 0.1 miles away.