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Its A Small World Day Care

Philadelphia, PA 19131 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
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About Its A Small World Day Care

Its A Small World Day Care is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Group home daycare
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license
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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
12 children
License number
#CER-00253797
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 9, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “During renewal inspection on 3/9/26, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. the facility's back yard had debris and needed cleaning 2. the rug in the 1st classroom near to the entrance needed cleaning”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.69(a) 110º F or less

      “During renewal inspection on 3/9/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's hot water read 120 degrees”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026

  2. Mar 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.134(a)/3280.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

      “During renewal inspection on 3/10/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert rep observed Staff # 2 offering 3 school age that entered the facility snack. Staff # 1 served Child# 1 and Child # 2 snack. Both staff and children did not wash hands”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

  3. Mar 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.221(a) Requirements specific to school-age programs

      “During renewal inspection on 4/3/24, Cert rep observed 4 children attending cyber schooling in the childcare space during traditional school hours.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.14/3280.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents

      “During renewal inspection on 4/3/24, while reviewing the facility's emergency plan, the facility's plan did not include continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection on 4/3/24, while reviewing the facility's emergency plan, 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: Apr 3, 2024

  4. May 22, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On May 22, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of updated criminal background clearance and child abuse clearance, the clearance on file was dated 1/12/2018 and 1/31/2018.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “On May 22, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of the 1 hour Health and Safety update training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e) Age and training

      “On May 22, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain at least 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(5) Two written references

      “On May 22, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of two written nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023

  5. Mar 31, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “ON APRIL 20, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM #3 WAS UNDER A UNLOCKED CABINET ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “ON APRIL 20, 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: May 4, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “ON APRIL 20, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE CHILDREN DID NOT HAVE INDIVIDUAL AGE APPROPRIATE REST EQUITPMENT.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “ON APRIL 20, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. 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: May 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “ON APRIL 20, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY FACILITY DID NOT HAVE AN EMERGENCY DRILL LOG.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “ON APRIL 20, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE ALOCKDOWN PLAN.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.75(d) On excursions

      “ON APRIL 20, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM #3 USED FOR EXCURSIONS DID NOT INCLUDE A BOTTLE OF WATER.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022

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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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 March 9, 2026, with 2 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 6 rules across 3 of 3 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 Its A Small World Day Care care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

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 5:30 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) 877-9277 to ask.

What is Its A Small World Day Care's phone number?

(215) 877-9277.

Where is Its A Small World Day Care?

Philadelphia, PA 19131. 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).