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Little Bird Nursery & Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 91
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $1,585
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About
About Little Bird Nursery & Preschool
Little Bird Nursery & Preschool is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 91 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It lists monthly tuition from $1,585 to $1,862.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 3 months through 5 years
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 91 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 3 months through 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Lillio Early Learning Curriculum |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | Sibling Discount: 10% discount off of the older kiddo's monthly tuition |
| Licensed capacity | 91 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Bird Nursery & Preschool lists monthly tuition from $1,585 to $1,862.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infants - Willow Room, 5 days per week (2026/27) | $1,862 |
| Older Toddlers - Sycamore Room, Birch Room, 5 days per week (2026/27) | $1,695 |
| Pre-K - Cedar Room, 5 days per week (2026/27) | $1,585 |
| Preschool - Aspen Room, 5 days per week (2026/27) | $1,640 |
| Young Toddlers - Magnolia Room, Juniper Room, 5 days per week (2026/27) | $1,752 |
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Little Bird Nursery & Preschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 91 children
- License number
- #CER-00259137
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Safe sleep 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Jul 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of the inspection there was an area of peeling paint in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of the inspection the records of child #1 and child #2 were lacking current valid health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
Jun 20, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 did not have a current valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At the time of the inspection the rest equipment in the aspen room were not all labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of the inspection the cabinet beneath the sink in the cedar room was unlocked and contained toxic cleaning materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 caring for children over 90 days) was lacking proof of the training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“At the time of the inspection the last documented fire drill at the facility was in March of 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking the two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“At the time of the inspection the bottles in the Birtch room were not all labeled with a child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a current valid health assessment”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
Jun 7, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
3270.181(b)/3270.181(c) Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #3 had not been kept current with regards to periodic review of emergency contact form and financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking the signed consents, for emergency medical care as well as minor first aid required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking proof of any educational level.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 and #4was lacking the required two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #4 (enrolled over 60 days) did not have a current valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.27(b)/3270.27(c) Plan reviewed/updated annually/Training regarding plan
“At the time of the inspection the was no written document of the staff having been trained on the emegency plan, and the plan itself has no written documentation of having been reviewed in over one years time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff persons #1, #3 and #4 did not have the verification of child care experience, to serve as staff qualifications for the position which the person was observed performing”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 (having served the facility over one year) was lacking in a performance evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.75(b)/3270.75(c) Inaccessible to children/Has all items
“At the time of the inspection in the pre k room the first aid kit was in the cubie and accessible to the children, the first aid kit in the birtch room was lacking gloves and tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At the time of the inspection in the Willow room the cribs of two of the children sleeping were pressed together and neither had two feet of space on the required three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of the inspection the emergency contact form for child #1 was in in the child care space where they were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 was lacking a current valid health assesment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
Jul 6, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 7/6/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain a completed NSOR clearance as required by CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“On 7/6/23, at time of unannounced inspection, a bottle located in the Infant room and the YT classroom refrigerator was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Continued Non Compliance: On 7/6/23, at time of unannounced inspection, children in the PK/School age classroom were observed eating lunches containing perishable items such as yogurt and cheese. Staff #2 stated that lunches are kept in the children's cubby with ice packs inside.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Continued Non Compliance: On 7/6/23, at time of unannounced inspection, emergency contact information was not present in the childcare spaces where children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 7/6/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 was assigned to Child #1 for the purpose of supervision. Child #1 was observed leaving the classroom unsupervised by a staff person to obtain a utensil in the facility's kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
Jun 14, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 6/14/23, at time of renewal inspection, disinfecting spray was observed accessible to children on the diaper changing area located in the YT room. Diaper cream was observed in an unlocked cabinets under the diaper changing tables located in both OT classrooms. Hand sanitizer instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed on the diaper changing tables accessible to children in the YT and OT classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On 6/14/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #3 and #5 files did not contain evidence of training in the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“On 6/14/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis test.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“On 6/14/23, at time of renewal inspection, Child #1 has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. Child #1 file did not contain an initial health report. (Immunizations only were on file).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 6/14/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain 2 written letters of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“On 6/14/23, at time of renewal inspection, unrefrigerated potentially hazardous foods such as cheese and yogurt were observed stored in lunch boxes kept in the facility's classrooms.”
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“On 6/14/23, at time of renewal, complete emergency contact information was not present in the childcare spaces where children were receiving care.”
3270.191 Individual Records
“On 6/14/23, at time of renewal, an individual file was not on file for Staff #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 6/14/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 files did not contain completed DHS FBI Clearances required by DHS. (Staff #1 and #2 FBI clearances were issued by the Department of Ed) Additionally, Staff #3 was observed being used as a Provisional Hire. Staff #3 file did not contain proof of requests made for DHS FBI Clearance and NSOR Clearance prior to working at the facility as required by CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters
“On 6/14/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“On 6/14/23, at time of renewal inspection, rubber tire playground surfacing with a diameter of less than 1 meter was observed accessible to toddlers on the outdoor play space designated for infants/toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
Feb 14, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 2/14/23, at time of initial inspection, the facility's first aid kits did not contain scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.82(h)/3270.82(i) Handwashing signs/Lidded waste receptacles
“On 2/14/23, at time of initial inspection, the facility sinks and diapering areas did not contain a sign requiring hands to be washed after toileting and before eating. Additionally, the facility's bathrooms did not contain lidded waste receptacles.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“On 2/14/23, at time of initial inspection, a written emergency transport plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in every childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 2/14/23, at time of initial inspection, no proof of purchase or documentation dating the installation of the fire detection system as required by Act 62 Fire and Panic Act was observed on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On 2/14/23, at time of initial inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 File did not contain Pediatric First Aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum, and with a trainer who has provided documentation that they are PQAS certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Little Bird Nursery & Preschool
Is Little Bird Nursery & Preschool licensed?
Yes. Little Bird Nursery & Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Bird Nursery & Preschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Bird Nursery & Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Little Bird Nursery & Preschool care for?
91, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Little Bird Nursery & Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Bird Nursery & Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Bird Nursery & Preschool cost?
Monthly tuition from $1,585 to $1,862, as it lists it.
What is Little Bird Nursery & Preschool's phone number?
(215) 948-3335.
Where is Little Bird Nursery & Preschool?
1123 Ivy Hill Rd Unit 1, Philadelphia, PA 19150. The nearest other daycare we list is Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center, 0.3 miles away.