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Lil Ummi STEAM Academy

242 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 191395.0· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days

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About Lil Ummi STEAM Academy

Lil Ummi STEAM Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 16 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2 to pre-K
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 to pre-K
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty training included in whole child support
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lil Ummi STEAM Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Lil Ummi STEAM Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
16 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00257125
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Transportation 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. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 2, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not contain the 10-hr. health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children when an emergency has ended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include employment verification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not have TB results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #3 did not include fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #2 did not obtain the 1 hr health and safety training update”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address the strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files of staff #1 did not have the minimum 12 hrs. of annual childcare training that is required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no fire drill log on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

  4. Jun 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 1, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “Observed cots with faded labels illegible.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed chipped paint under tv where wire was hung.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022

  6. Feb 8, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “ON FEBRUARY 8TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN'S ADDRESS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “ON FEBRUARY 8TH 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF THE NEAREST HOSPITAL, POLICE DEPARTMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENT, AMBULANCE AND POISON CONTROL CENTER WAS NOT POSTED BY OR ON THE FACILITIES CORDLESS TELEPHONE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “ON FEBRUARY 8TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT HAVE AN NSOR CLEARANCE ON FILE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended

      “ON FEBRUARY 8TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED ALL FACILITY DOCUMENTS; THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE A METHOD FOR FACILITY PERSON TO CONTACT PARENTS ONCE THE EMERGENCY HAS ENDED.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(b)/3270.192(3) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Health assessment, TB test

      “ON FEBRUARY 8TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT SIGNED BY A PHYSICIAN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “ON FEBRUARY 8TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “ON FEBRUARY 8TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTERS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “ON FEBRUARY 8TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; 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: Feb 25, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “ON FEBRUARY 8TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “ON FEBRUARY 8TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED ALL FACILITY DOCUMENTS; THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE A LOCKDOWN PLAN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “ON FEBRUARY 8TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ANNUAL TWELVE CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “ON FEBRUARY 8TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 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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Questions about Lil Ummi STEAM Academy

Is Lil Ummi STEAM Academy licensed?

Yes. Lil Ummi STEAM Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Lil Ummi STEAM Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lil Ummi STEAM Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 1 of 3 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 Lil Ummi STEAM Academy care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Lil Ummi STEAM Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lil Ummi STEAM Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lil Ummi STEAM Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 444-5458 to ask.

What is Lil Ummi STEAM Academy's phone number?

(267) 444-5458.

Where is Lil Ummi STEAM Academy?

242 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Hope Rising Child Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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