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Little Einsteins Early Learning Center

398 E Godfrey Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191203.3· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
5 days

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About Little Einsteins Early Learning Center

Little Einsteins Early Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 46 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
46 children

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Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Little Einsteins Early Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
46 children
License number
#CER-00252530
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 9, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Feb 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of the inspection, the ceiling tiles in the facility observed water damage and staining. There were several tiles that has compromised panels, specifically with punctures in the corner areas.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “At the time of the inspection, the facility's carpet and area rugs needed to be vacuumed to remove surface debris.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2026

  2. Jun 10, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(c)(1) Facility name, address, telephone

      “At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have documentation of the incident report created for the forehead bruise observed by staff involving child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

  3. Mar 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “At the time of inspection, it was observed that the metal gate fencing the stairs leading down to the outdoor play area at the bottom had exposed, unraveled, sharp metal pieces that could potentially harm and/or cause bodily injury to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation that the Emergency Plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “At the time of inspection, it was observed in the Older Toddler's childcare area, a child's cup containing milk sitting out on top of the children's cubbies.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Transportation

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

      “At the time of inspection, the facility did not have verification that the facility's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility was delivered to their local municipality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

  4. Mar 4, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/24 the facility water measured at 120° F. inside classroom #1 and the children's bathroom,”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/24 it was observed the facilities liability insurance did not display exact address of the facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/24 the toy kitchen dish pan in classroom#4 basket was cracked with rough edges and sharp corners posing as a cutting or scratching hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/24 the rear door leading to the outside play area hinged was hanging off posing as a tripping, or cutting hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/24 the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/24 in classroom#2; 3 sleeping mats were torn with cotton exposed, also posing as a scratching hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

  5. Mar 3, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During the inspection on 3/3/2023 staff person #1 was observed providing direct child care for five children and only knew the names of four of the children”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1-- does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 11/13/2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

      “Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 1/27/2023 the file records of staff persons #1,2,3 and 4 on 1/27/2023 did not include the update of the health and safety training. During the inspection on 3/3/2023 the file record for staff person #1 did not include the update of the health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the inspection on 3/3/2023 the file record for staff person #1 did not include current emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “During the inspection on 3/3/2023 one bottle in the infant room was observed not labeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

  6. Feb 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During the inspection on 4/13/2023 the file record for child #1 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023

  7. Jan 27, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(g)/3270.31(h) Professional development certificate/Health and Safety Training

      “During the inspection on 1/27/2023 the file records of staff persons #1,2,3 and 4 on 1/27/2023 did not include the update of the health and safety training.”
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 10/5/2022 the cots in the Infant and Preschool classroom did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use. During the inspection on 10/20/2022 the rest equipment in the Infant, Toddler and Preschool rooms did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use. During the inspection 1/27/2023 the rest equipment in the Infant/Toddler classroom did not have 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.21/3270.76 General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces

      “During the inspection on 1/27/2023 the carpet in the Toddler classroom was soaked from a leak and the children were observed in the classroom running, playing and sitting on the wet carpet. Upon entrance of the facility, a foul odor was present from the moisture/wetness of the carpet. The ceiling tiles in the facility were soiled/ brown from the leak. This is a hazard to the health and safety of the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “During the inspection on 1/27/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(c) Space safe for large muscle activity

      “During the inspection on 1/27/2023 the outside play area was observed having debris and trash.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the inspection on 1/27/2023 the first-aid kit in the Preschool classroom was missing tape.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the inspection on 1/27/2023 the file records for child #1and 2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023

  8. Oct 20, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 10/5/2022 staff person #1 was observed having six children alone, the youngest child was an infant (8months old). During the inspection on 10/20/2022 staff person #2 was observed having 16 children alone, the youngest child was a preschool child. Staff person#3 was observed caring for 6 children, the youngest child was an infant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 10/5/2022 staff person #1 was observed having six children alone, the youngest child was an infant (8months old). During the inspection on 10/20/2022 staff person #2 was observed having 16 children alone, the youngest child was a preschool child. Staff person#3 was observed caring for 6 children, the youngest child was an infant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 10/5/2022 the cots in the Infant and Preschool classroom did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use. During the inspection on 10/20/2022 the rest equipment in the Infant, Toddler and Preschool rooms did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”
    • Safe sleep

      3270.119 Infant sleep position

      “During the inspection on 10/20/2022 child #1(infant) was observed sleeping in an apparatus(bouncy sleep) inside of a crib.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “During the inspection on 10/20/2022 the file records for child # 2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During the inspection 10/20/2022 the file record child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 10/5/2022 staff persons # 1 and 7 stated that they did not have any children that they were specifically assigned to. During the inspection on 10/20/2022 staff person #2 was observed with 16 children, and only gave the assignment of responsibility for 10 children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

  9. Oct 5, 2022Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During the inspection on 10/5/2022 staff persons # 1 and 7 stated that they did not have any children that they were specifically assigned to.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the inspection on 10/5/2022 the file record for staff person #5 did not include a current written evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During the inspection on 10/5/2022 the cots in the Infant and Preschool classroom did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “During the inspection on 10/5/2022 the bottle for child #1 was observed not labeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the inspection on 10/5/2022 the infant room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for two child receiving care in the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the inspection on 10/5/2022 the file record for staff person #1 did not include mandated reporter training. The file record for staff person # 4 did not include a NSOR clearance. Staff Person #4--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During the inspection on 10/5/2022 staff person #1 was observed having six children alone, the youngest child was an infant (8months old).”
  10. Oct 5, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During the inspection on 10/5/2022 staff persons # 1 and 7 stated that they did not have any children that they were specifically assigned to.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the inspection on 10/5/2022 the file record for staff person #5 did not include a current written evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During the inspection on 10/5/2022 the cots in the Infant and Preschool classroom did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “During the inspection on 10/5/2022 the bottle for child #1 was observed not labeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the inspection on 10/5/2022 the infant room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for two child receiving care in the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the inspection on 10/5/2022 the file record for staff person #1 did not include mandated reporter training. The file record for staff person # 4 did not include a NSOR clearance. Staff Person #4--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During the inspection on 10/5/2022 staff person #1 was observed having six children alone, the youngest child was an infant (8months old).”
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  1. Jun 6, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact form for child #1 did not have address for release person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.152 Adult Hygiene

      “Staff person # 1 was observed changing 3 different children and did not wash hands between each changing of child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “Child # 2 emergency contact form did not have a signature for consent for transportation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff person #1 file did not have verification of child abuse clearance. Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Staff person # 1 was observed engaged in a cell phone conversation while caring for children. This impeded full supervision capabilities - see, hear, direct and assess.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “While conducting inspection staff person # 1 had 6 children in her classroom and only knew the names of 3 of the children in her care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “While observing diaper changing in the infant room staff person # 2 did not wash/wipe infants hands after changing. Staff person# 2 also changed a young toddler and did not washed/wiped the child's hands before being allowed to return to the table to finish eating lunch.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 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 Einsteins Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Little Einsteins Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little Einsteins Early Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Einsteins Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 4 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 Little Einsteins Early Learning Center care for?

46, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Little Einsteins Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Einsteins Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Einsteins Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 725-8687 to ask.

What is Little Einsteins Early Learning Center's phone number?

(215) 725-8687.

Where is Little Einsteins Early Learning Center?

398 E Godfrey Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120. The nearest other daycare we list is Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center, 0.1 miles away.

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