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Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool

7820 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191364.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
82
open each week
5 days

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About Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool

Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 82 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
82 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity82 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
82 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00253125
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 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. Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “On 3/8/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that in classrooms: infants, 3's and 4's the daily schedule was not posted in the childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “On 3/8/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the infant room did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “On 3/8/24 during renewal inspection Certification representative noticed that child #1 emergency contact form did not have a 6th month review by parent/guardian.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “On 3/8/24 during renewal Inspection Certification Representative noticed that the fire alarm detection system had not been tested monthly.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024

  4. Feb 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of the inspection in the one year old room at the front (Frankford Ave side) of the building, Inspector did observe a child open the door to a hallway outside of measured space. (staff maintained supervision throughout and brought the child back into the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 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 Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool

Is Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool licensed?

Yes. Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Ducklings Daycare & Preschool care for?

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

Does Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 333-4804 to ask.

What is Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool's phone number?

(215) 333-4804.

Where is Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool?

7820 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136. The nearest other daycare we list is Smart Alecks Learning Center II, 0.1 miles away.

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