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Philadelphia, PA 19143 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Itsy-Bitsy Scholars
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Itsy-Bitsy Scholars
Itsy-Bitsy Scholars 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, Open 24 hours. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care and pre-k. 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infant - school-age
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infant - school-age |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | Infant care and pre-k |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | PHLpre-K |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Keystone 4 star) |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Itsy-Bitsy Scholars has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Itsy-Bitsy Scholars
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00253966
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Records and paperwork 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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- Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3280.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/18/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
- Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3280.106 Refrigerator
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2024, Certification Representative observed that the refrigerator did not have a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
Jun 5, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection child #4 emergency contact did not include the work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed that there were 6 children in care with 2 staff persons. Children ages range from younger toddler to preschool. One staff went to the bathroom leaving the other staff with all 6 children and out of ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact and fee agreement for child #3 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3280.182(3)/3280.182(4) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“During the renewal inspection child #1 and 2 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care. Child #2 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3280.182(5)/3280.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection child #1 and 2 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures and child #2 signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3280.131(a) Health Information
“During the renewal inspection child #1 did not have an initial health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3280.133(7) Medication log
“During the renewal inspection there was no medication log on file for child #2 on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
Mar 30, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3280.20 General Health and Safety
“On 4/20/2022, Certification Representative during the renewal inspection observed a cubby unit in the facility entrance area was not securely mounted creating a potential tip over hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Itsy-Bitsy Scholars
Is Itsy-Bitsy Scholars licensed?
Yes. Itsy-Bitsy Scholars is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Itsy-Bitsy Scholars last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Itsy-Bitsy Scholars had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Itsy-Bitsy Scholars care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Itsy-Bitsy Scholars accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Itsy-Bitsy Scholars' hours?
Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Itsy-Bitsy Scholars cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 969-6613 to ask.
What is Itsy-Bitsy Scholars' phone number?
(267) 969-6613.
Where is Itsy-Bitsy Scholars?
Philadelphia, PA 19143. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.