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Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2

309 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
licensed capacity
46
open each week
5 days

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About Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2

Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2 is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 46 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care and pre-k.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infant - school-age and not to mention Kindergarten
Hours today
7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
46 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfant - school-age and not to mention Kindergarten
ProgramsInfant care and pre-k
ApproachPlay-based
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationOther accreditation (keystone 4 star)
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2 has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
46 children
License number
#CER-00253039
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Aug 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 8/25/26, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not have the enrolling parent work contact information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “During an unannounced monitoring visit, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a health assessment dated 6/24/24. Child # 1 was admitted on 8/4/26. Child # 2 file contained no health assessment. Child # 2 was admitted on 2/7/26”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026

  2. Feb 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/26/26, the facility had 2 children in care and 1 staff person onsite.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/26/26, Certification Representative observed that there was no Cot chart in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

  3. Nov 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During an initial inspection conducted on 11/5/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 is a assistant group supervisor at the facility. Staff person #2 file did not contain verification of a completed course for Health and safety topics.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During an initial inspection conducted on 11/5/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 is a assistant group supervisor at the facility. Staff person #2 file did not contain verification of 2 years of experience with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During an initial inspection conducted on 11/5/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 is the director of the facility. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of 3 years of experience with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

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 Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2

Is Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2 licensed?

Yes. Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2 last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Scholars2 care for?

46, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2 accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 496-8083 to ask.

What is Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2's phone number?

(267) 496-8083.

Where is Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2?

309 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is The Lea UACS Program, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).