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Little Darlings Day Care Center of Philadelphia

7228 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191423.2· 30 reviews
licensed capacity
171
open each week
5 days

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About Little Darlings Day Care Center of Philadelphia

Little Darlings Day Care Center of Philadelphia is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 171 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 5 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
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
171 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity171 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Darlings Day Care Center of Philadelphia

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
171 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00260338
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. May 28, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, peeling paint was observed in the Caterpillars and 4-5 Year Old classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, the trash receptacle in the 2-3 year old classroom did not contain a plastic liner.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 05/29/2026, during the renewal inspection, Febreeze labeled "keep out of reach of children" was left on a shelf near the changing table in reach of children in the Bees/Young Toddler classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, a blender with a sharp blade was located in the play kitchen area in the young school age classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit in the Bees/Young Toddler classroom did not contain tape.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026

  2. Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 29, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “On 05/29/25, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended

      “On 05/29/25, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan provided did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “On 05/29/25, during the renewal inspection, the file of child #2 contained a health assessment dated 03/15/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.119 Infant sleep position

      “On 05/29/25, during the renewal inspection, a blanket was observed in the crib with a sleeping infant. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends to "Keep loose blankets, pillows, stuffed toys, bumpers and other soft items out of the sleep space."”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 05/29/25, during the renewal inspection, diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" was kept in the bottom shelf of the changing table, accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “On 05/29/25, during the renewal inspection, no letter was provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025

  4. Aug 12, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On 8-12-2024 during an unannounced visit, the outlets in the hallway were missing protective receptacle covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 8-12-2024 during an unannounced visit, the light switch in the Preschool classroom was dirty. The door and wall leading into the Infant room were dirty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 8-12-2024 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that a former staff person #1 used physical punishment on a child by hitting him across the back with a blue music stick.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024

  5. Aug 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On 8-12-2024 during an unannounced visit, the outlets in the hallway were missing protective receptacle covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 8-12-2024 during an unannounced visit, the light switch in the Preschool classroom was dirty. The door and wall leading into the Infant room were dirty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 8-12-2024 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that a former staff person #1 used physical punishment on a child by hitting him across the back with a blue music stick.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024

  6. May 23, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “Observed 5/23/2024 child #1 were missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 9/19/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed 5/23/2024 in the young toddler's classroom near the feeding table where children eat there was peeling paint accessible to the children. In the older toddler's bathroom, the toilet had peeling paint and wood making it accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “Observed 5/23/2024 Child #3 inhaler medication was not in its original container it was placed in a zipped locked bag without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Observed 5/23/2024 staff #1 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “Observed 5/23/2024 Child #2 health assessment was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature did not include the individual's professional title.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024

  7. Jun 16, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection on 06/16/23, Certification Representative observed some areas of peeling paint and damaged plaster in the Young Toddlers Room, Infant Room, and the Older Toddlers Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the renewal inspection on 06/16/23, the first aid kit in the Young Toddlers room did not contain tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 06/16/23, staff persons #1, #3, #4, and #5 did not have the updated 10-hour Health and Safety Training on file as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Durning the renewal inspection on 06/16/23, Staff person #2 and #3 did not have two two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

  8. Jan 27, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 1/27/23, operator admitted that facility was out of ratio in the morning, from 7:30 to 8am, on 1/23, 1/26, & 1/27 because a staff person had called out sick that week. On those 3 days, there were 15-20 preschool children with 1 staff person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check

      “At naptime, two diapers were put on a preschool child. However, the inner wet diaper was not removed and child was sent home with two diapers on, one of them wet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023

  9. Jul 27, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.17(b) Permit specialized services

      “The facility is not allowing therapists to provide services within the classroom due to COVID concerns even when a classroom setting is indicated on the IEP. They are asking therapists to take children to the conference room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 7/13/22, around 11am, a therapist working with another child, observed an unnamed child repeatedly running in and out of the director's office. There were moments when this child was not within sight of the staff person who was supervising the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2022

  10. Jul 6, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Staff person #1 does not have a TB test on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.72(b) Screened

      “On 8/11/22, during a video inspection, the door to the outside play space was propped open with a chair. There was no screen covering the doorway.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 8/11/22, during a video inspection, in the Young Toddler room, there was chipped paint on multiple walls and the carpet was torn and frayed in spots.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 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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Is Little Darlings Day Care Center of Philadelphia licensed?

Yes. Little Darlings Day Care Center of Philadelphia is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little Darlings Day Care Center of Philadelphia last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Darlings Day Care Center of Philadelphia had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Darlings Day Care Center of Philadelphia care for?

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

Does Little Darlings Day Care Center of Philadelphia accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Darlings Day Care Center of Philadelphia's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Darlings Day Care Center of Philadelphia cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 365-4702 to ask.

What is Little Darlings Day Care Center of Philadelphia's phone number?

(215) 365-4702.

Where is Little Darlings Day Care Center of Philadelphia?

7228 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142. The nearest other daycare we list is Valerie Scott Child Care, 0.1 miles away.

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