Bilingual Immersion Preparatory
2346 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Little cactus academy
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Little cactus academy
Little cactus academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little cactus academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257972
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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May 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“On May 26, 2026, during the renewal inspection, there were no handwashing signs with the written requirements, (a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating) over the toilet, and changing table in the bathroom, and over the sink in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
May 22, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On May 22, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the record reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2, did not contain a National Sex Offender Registry certificate. Staff person #3 has a PA criminal history clearance dated 1/22/2020, which is more than 60 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“On May 22, 2025, during the renewal inspections, there was no evidence that the emergency plan was reviewed annually. The emergency plan training reviewed and retained on file at the facility for staff person #1 was dated 4/13/22, staff person #3 was dated 4/13/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“On May 22, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence that the operator sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“On May 22, 2025, during the renewal inspection there was no evidence that staff person #1, and staff person #3 participated in an annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional, within a 12-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On May 22, 2025, during the renewal inspection there was no evidence or documentation on file of emergency drills being conducted annually, at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“On May 22, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms reviewed in the toddler classroom for the children present and receiving care in the space were incomplete (missing information)”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
May 23, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative viewed the file for child #1 and there was no admission date on the agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative observed that the shelf near the front door and one in the bathroom were not secure to the wall and were a tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative observed that the pads on the changing table were ripped and the styrofoam was exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative observed that an electrical outlet in the front room did not have a receptacle cover in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2024
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative observed that staff #2 was alone with 3 children. Staff #2 was the only staff person onsite.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff #1 and staff #2. Both files had a Mandated Reporter Training that was over 60 months old. The Mandated Reporter Training for staff #1 was dated 5/17/2019, and staff #2 was dated 12/17/2018.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff person #1 and staff person #2. Both files did not have the 1 hour Health And Safety Update training present in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff person #1 and staff person #2. Both files had a health assessment that was over 24 months old. The date on the Health Assessment for staff #1 was 3/18/2020, and for staff #2 was 8/13/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2024
Aug 7, 2023Visit5 rules cited
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. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.61(b)/3270.62(a) Care space not play space at same time/Large muscle space provided
“During the renewal inspection, the rear indoor play space was being used as child care space and the child care space in the front of the facility was being used as play space and childcare space. .(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, cert representative reviewed facility files and there was no record of the emergency plan being submitted to the office of emergency management. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection,certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and during naptime there were children laying on cots that were too small for them.The children were unable to lay down comfortably. Their legs were hanging off the cot and they folded them to fit.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain the 1 hr health and safety training update that was due by December 30,2022 per Announcement C-22-06 that was issued on October 4,2022. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
Jul 10, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain the 1 hr health and safety training update that was due by December 30,2022 per Announcement C-22-06 that was issued on October 4,2022.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection,certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and during naptime there were children laying on cots that were too small for them.The children were unable to lay down comfortably. Their legs were hanging off the cot and they folded them to fit.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, cert representative reviewed facility files and there was no record of the emergency plan being submitted to the office of emergency management. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
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.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
3270.61(a)/3270.61(b) Indoor space- small muscle/Care space not play space at same time
“During the renewal inspection, the rear indoor play space was being used as child care space and the child care space in the front of the facility was being used as play space and childcare space.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Jun 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.24(a)/3270.24(b) Immediate access/Normal business hours
“Certification representative went to the facility to conduct a renewal inspection and was not let in. The facility was open because I saw an unattended child in the office and he waved HI to me and then he left out of view at which time one of the owners entered the office and looked right at me. I rung the bell, knocked and called multiple times after seeing the adult and no answer”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
- Aug 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 21, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“DURINGTHE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND WHILE INSPECTING THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM, CHILD #2 CAME INTO THE BATHROOM ,UNSUPERVISED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE STAFF#1 WAS LOOKING AT THEIR CELL PHONE. CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE PREVENTED CHILD #2 FROM PUTTING AN OBJECT INTO THE ELECTRICAL SOCKET AND BROUGHT IT TO THE ATTENTION OF STAFF #1. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE) AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED MONITORING,ON 4/4/22, THE CHILDREN WERE LEFT ALONE IN ORDER FOR STAFF #1 TO OPEN THE FRONT DOOR FOR CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE) 6/21/22-DURING THE UNANNOUNCED MONITORING, STAFF #1 LEFT CHILDREN ALONE AT VARIOUS TIMES TO GO IN THE REAR OF THE CHILDCARE AND PROVIDER DID NOT COMPLETE THE AGREED UPON CORRECTION FOR THIS VIOLATION. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022
3270.166(6) Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND STAFF #1 PLACED CHILD #1 IN A CRIB WITH A BOTTLE IN THEIR MOUTH. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE). 6/21/22-PROVIDER DIDN'T COMPLY WITH THE AGREED UPON CORRECTION FOR THIS VIOLATION.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.31(h) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM 12 HRS OF ANNUAL CHILDCARE TRAINING THAT IS REQUIRED AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 IS ALSO MISSING THE 10 HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING. 6/21/22-AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED MONITORING STAFF#1 AND STAFF #2 STILL DIDN'T HAVE THE REQUIRED TRAININGS (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022
Apr 4, 2022Inspection29 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED FACILITY FILES AND THERE WAS NO RECORD OF AN ANNUAL LETTER SENT TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC AUTHORITIES. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.31(h) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM 12 HRS OF ANNUAL CHILDCARE TRAINING THAT IS REQUIRED AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 IS ALSO MISSING THE 10 HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING. (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)”
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE AND THERE WERE NO ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY DRILL LOG. (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN THEIR ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER OR A VERIFICATION OF AGE (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.166(6) Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND STAFF #1 PLACED CHILD #1 IN A CRIB WITH A BOTTLE IN THEIR MOUTH. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO LABELS ON CHILDREN'S BOTTLES OR CUPS. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.165 Menus
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS NO MENU POSTED. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022
3270.163(a)(3)/3270.163(a)(4) Fruit/vegetable/Grain
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND DURING LUNCHTIME CHILD #1 WAS SERVED 6 OUNCES OF MILK.(CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.163(a)(1)/3270.163(a)(2) Dairy/Protein
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND DURING LUNCHTIME CHILD #1 WAS SERVED 6 OUNCES OF MILK. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.162(a)/3270.164 Four or more hours/Food Servings
“PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD IS REFRIGERATED BY DOING DAILY CHECKS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN WHO BRING THEIR OWN LUNCH HAS THEIR FOOD PUT IN THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN THEY COME INTO THE FACILITY. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE LUNCH FOR CHILD #2 WAS NOT KEPT REFRIGERATED PRIOR TO SERVING IT. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT. STAFF # 2 DID NOT HAVE A RECORD OF TUBERCULIN TESTING. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.134(a)/3270.135(b) Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND PRIOR TO SERVING LUNCH, CHILDRENS HANDS WERE NOT WASHED. ALSO, AFTER CHANGING CHILD #1, STAFF #1 DID NOT WIPE DOWN THE CHANGING TABLE OR WASH THE CHILD'S HANDS. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILE AND THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #4 DOESNT HAVE AN ADDRESS FOR THE RELEASE PERSON. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILE OF CHILD #1 AND CHILD #3 WAS MISSING THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER FROM THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE AGREEMENT/CHILD SERVICE REPORT FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #4 DID NOT INCLUDE A DATE OF ADMISSION. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE AGREEMENT/CHILD SERVICE REPORT FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #4 DIDNT HAVE THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILE AND THE THE AGREEMENT/CHILD SERVICE REPORT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE FEE AMOUNT OR THE DATE THAT THE FEE IS TO BE PAID FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #4. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“DURINGTHE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND WHILE INSPECTING THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM, CHILD #2 CAME INTO THE BATHROOM ,UNSUPERVISED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE STAFF#1 WAS LOOKING AT THEIR CELL PHONE. CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE PREVENTED CHILD #2 FROM PUTTING AN OBJECT INTO THE ELECTRICAL SOCKET AND BROUGHT IT TO THE ATTENTION OF STAFF #1. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE) AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED MONITORING,ON 4/4/22, THE CHILDREN WERE LEFT ALONE IN ORDER FOR STAFF #1 TO OPEN THE FRONT DOOR FOR CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE.”
3270.112 Infant/Toddler Stimulation
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE THERE WERE NO SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE DURING THE FEW HRS THAT WERE BEING OBSERVED. THERE WAS NO LARGE MUSCLE ACTIVITY ,BOOK READING, STAFF INTERACTION WITH THE CHILDREN OR ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS NO WRITTEN DAILY ACTIVITY AND ROUTINES POSTED THAT WERE SPECIFIC TO THE YOUNG TODDLERS. THAT WERE BEING CARED FOR. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO PROTECTIVE RECEPTABLE COVERS IN THE OUTLETS IN THE CHILDCARE SPACE. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS ONLY ONE STAFF PERSON PRESENT AND WORKING IN THE FACILITY WITH THREE CHILDREN. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE A STAFF EVALUATION (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #2 WAS MISSING A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING. (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE DHS CONTACT INFORMATION WAS NOT POSTED. (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.106(a)/3270.106(f) Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart
“PDURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO LABELS ON THE REST EQUIPMENT AND THERE WAS NOT ATLEAST 2FT OF SPACE BETWEEN THE CRIBS WHILE CHILDREN WERE NAPPING. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
Feb 11, 2022Inspection30 rules cited
3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE DHS CONTACT INFORMATION WAS NOT POSTED.”
3270.163(a)(1)/3270.163(a)(2) Dairy/Protein
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND DURING LUNCHTIME CHILD #1 WAS SERVED 6 OUNCES OF MILK.”
3270.162(a)/3270.164 Four or more hours/Food Servings
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND LUNCH TIME WASN'T ROUTINE. STAFF #1 WAS FEEDING CHILD #3 WHILE CHILD #2 WAS RUNNING AROUND THE FACILITY AND CHILD #1,( 17 MONTHS) WAS IN THE TABLE CHAIR DRINKING 6 OUNCES OF MILK IN A 12 OUNCE BOTTLE FOR LUNCH. THIS FACILITY PROVIDES FOOD AND THERE WAS NO OTHER FOOD AVAILABLE.”
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE LUNCH FOR CHILD #2 WAS NOT KEPT REFRIGERATED PRIOR TO SERVING IT.”
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT. STAFF # 2 DID NOT HAVE A RECORD OF TUBERCULIN TESTING.”
3270.134(a)/3270.135(b) Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND PRIOR TO SERVING LUNCH, CHILDRENS HANDS WERE NOT WASHED. ALSO, AFTER CHANGING CHILD #1, STAFF #1 DID NOT WIPE DOWN THE CHANGING TABLE OR WASH THE CHILD'S HANDS.”
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE AGREEMENT/CHILD SERVICE REPORT FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #5 DIDNT HAVE THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES.”
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE AGREEMENT/CHILD SERVICE REPORT FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE A DATE OF ADMISSION.”
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILE OF CHILD #1 AND CHILD #3 WAS MISSING THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER FROM THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.”
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILE AND THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #5 DOESNT HAVE AN ADDRESS FOR THE RELEASE PERSON.”
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED FACILITY FILES AND THERE WAS NO RECORD OF AN ANNUAL LETTER SENT TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC AUTHORITIES.”
3270.31(e)/3270.31(h) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM 12 HRS OF ANNUAL CHILDCARE TRAINING THAT IS REQUIRED AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 IS ALSO MISSING THE 10 HE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.”
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE AND THERE WERE NO ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.”
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY DRILL LOG.”
3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN THEIR ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER OR A VERIFICATION OF AGE.”
3270.166(6) Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND STAFF #1 PLACED CHILD #1 IN A CRIB WITH A BOTTLE IN THEIR MOUTH.”
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO LABELS ON CHILDREN'S BOTTLES OR CUPS.”
3270.165 Menus
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS NO MENU POSTED.”
3270.163(a)(3)/3270.163(a)(4) Fruit/vegetable/Grain
“,DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND DURING LUNCHTIME CHILD #1 WAS SERVED 6 OUNCES OF MILK.”
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS A CONTAINER OF CLOROX BLEACH WIPES ON THE CHANGING TABLE.(CORRECTED ONSITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.106(a)/3270.106(f) Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO LABELS ON THE REST EQUIPMENT AND THERE WAS NOT ATLEAST 2FT OF SPACE BETWEEN THE CRIBS WHILE CHILDREN WERE NAPPING.”
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS NO WRITTEN DAILY ACTIVITY AND ROUTINES POSTED THAT WERE SPECIFIC TO THE YOUNG TODDLERS. THAT WERE BEING CARED FOR.”
3270.112 Infant/Toddler Stimulation
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE PLAY TIME ROUTINE CONSISTED OF STAFF #1 DUMPING ODD TOYS ON THE FLOOR FOR THE CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH. THERE WAS NO LARGE MUSCLE ACTIVITY ,BOOK READING,STAFF INTERACTION WITH THE CHILDREN OR ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED DURING THE 5HR INSPECTION.”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“DURINGTHE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND WHILE INSPECTING THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM, CHILD #2 CAME INTO THE BATHROOM ,UNSUPERVISED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE STAFF#1 WAS LOOKING AT THEIR CELL PHONE. CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE PREVENTED CHILD #2 FROM PUTTING AN OBJECT INTO THE ELECTRICAL SOCKET AND BROUGHT IT TO THE ATTENTION OF STAFF #1.”
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILE AND THE THE AGREEMENT/CHILD SERVICE REPORT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE FEE AMOUNT OR THE DATE THAT THE FEE IS TO BE PAID FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #5.”
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #2 WAS MISSING A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE.”
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE A STAFF EVALUATION.”
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS ONLY ONE STAFF PERSON PRESENT AND WORKING IN THE FACILITY WITH THREE CHILDREN.”
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO PROTECTIVE RECEPTABLE COVERS IN THE OUTLETS IN THE CHILDCARE SPACE.”
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.”
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Questions about Little cactus academy
Is Little cactus academy licensed?
Yes. Little cactus academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little cactus academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little cactus academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 cactus academy care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little cactus academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little cactus academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little cactus academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 648-7830 to ask.
What is Little cactus academy's phone number?
(267) 648-7830.
Where is Little cactus academy?
2987 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Life Academy Willard Elementary, 0.2 miles away.