Candy's Kids Learning Academy
2001 E Tioga St, Philadelphia, PA
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Little Empire Kids
- licensed capacity
- 57
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Little Empire Kids
Little Empire Kids is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 57 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 2 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
- 2:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 57 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 2:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 2:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 2:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 57 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Empire Kids has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Empire Kids
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 57 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254562
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Records and paperwork 8
- Safety and hazards 6
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Transportation 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2025Inspection20 rules cited
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“On March 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the agreement reviewed and retained in the record for child # 1, # 2 and # 3 were not copies. The agreement in the record of child #1, # 2 and # 3 were the original agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“On March 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the agreement reviewed for child # 1, # 2 and # 3 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“On March 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child # 1, # 2, # 4 and # 5, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On March 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact reviewed for child # 4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“On March 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in each childcare space throughout the facility. (Older Toddler, Toddler and infant childcare space)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“On March 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the agreement reviewed for child # 4 did not include the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2025
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“On March 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, staff person # 1 did not sanitize the diaper changing surface after diapering # 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“On March 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the agreement reviewed for child # 4 did not include the child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2025
3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems
“On March 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the health assessment reviewed for staff person # 1 indicated the staff person had a communicable disease. Additional information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit the staff person from providing adequate care was not included.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On March 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, Staff person # 1 and # 2 were observed to be caring for children in the infant childcare space unsupervised by a staff person who qualified at minimum as an Assistant Group Supervisor. Staff person # 1 and # 2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised. (Staff person # 1 has not completed the required health and safety training, Staff person # 2 has not completed the required health and safety training or Pediatric CPR/Pediatric First Aid)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On March 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the record reviewed for staff person # 2 did not include a completed FBI DHS fingerprint clearance, National Sex Offender Certificate, or a PA Criminal History Clearance. (See code sheet for hire date)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“On March 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the white cordless telephone sitting on the ledge of the toddler childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On March 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the rest equipment (cots and cribs) were not labeled for the use of a specific child in each childcare space throughout the facility. (Toddler, Older Toddler and infant childcare space)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.163(a)(1) Dairy
“On March 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the lunch provided for the children in the Toddler and Older Toddler childcare space did not include a dairy product. (Lunch served, chicken nuggets, French fries, carrots, juice)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“On March 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence that the operator notified the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“On March 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the facility's Certificate of Compliance was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“On March 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information reviewed for child # 2 and # 3 did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“On March 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information reviewed for child # 2 and # 3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“On March 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, emergency contact forms reviewed in each childcare space for the children present and receiving care in the spaces were incomplete (missing information). (Older Toddler, toddler, infant childcare spaces)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“On March 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the health assessment reviewed for staff person # 2 was not acceptable. (The health assessment was a child health assessment and not a staff health assessment)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
Nov 1, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“On 11/01/24, during the initial inspection, there were no handwashing signs with the written requirements "Staff and children must wash hands before eating and after toileting" in any of the toilet, diapering, or sink areas at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“On 11/01/24, during the initial inspection, the emergency plan did not address the method for contacting parents when an emergency situation arises and the method to inform parents that the emergency has ended and how to reunite with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“On 11/01/24, during the initial inspection, a lidded waste receptacle was not observed by the classroom sink area of the infant classroom, and the bathroom of the infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 11/01/24, during the initial inspection, the emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations after an emergency situation. The emergency plan did not address training of volunteers on the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“On 11/01/24, during the initial inspection, the changing table near the window in the infant classroom is not near a source of running water.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.101(a)/3270.101(c)(6) Age appropriate/Large muscle development
“On 11/01/24, during the initial inspection, insufficient amounts of large motor toys were observed in the play spaces. Three toys for large muscle development were observed in the outdoor play space for older toddlers and preschool children. There was one large muscle development toy located in the infant and young toddler play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment
“On 11/01/24, during the initial inspection, there was no evidence of the cribs in the center being in compliance with the updated crib United States Consumer Product Safety standards.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On 11/01/24, during the initial inspection, toys in both classrooms were observed to be in the plastic bags that they came in. Cot sheets, and crib mattresses were also observed to be in their original plastic packaging. Small tags were observed to be attached to the chairs and highchairs throughout the center.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“On 11/01/24, during the initial inspection, the hands free waste receptacle by the front diapering table in the infant classroom did not have a plastic liner.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“On 11/01/24, during the initial inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain verification of 2 years of childcare experience. The file of staff person #2 did not contain verification of 1 year of childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“On 11/01/24, during the initial inspection, for staff #1 there was no date of TB test, or results.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 11/01/2024, during the initial inspection, proof of purchase for the facility's fire detection system was not provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“On 11/01/24, during the initial inspection, the emergency plan did not specifically address the shelter in place location.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.75(b) Locked or inaccessible/Inaccessible to children
“On 11/01/24, during the initial inspection, first aid kits containing Tylenol and Neosporin were located on top of the cubbies and accessible to children in the main classroom and the back classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 11/01/24, during the initial inspection, no tweezers, soap, scissors, or nonporous gloves were found in any of the four first-aid kits located in the center.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Little Empire Kids
Is Little Empire Kids licensed?
Yes. Little Empire Kids is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Empire Kids last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Empire Kids had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 Empire Kids care for?
57, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Empire Kids accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Empire Kids' hours?
Monday to Friday, 2:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Empire Kids cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 437-7648 to ask.
What is Little Empire Kids' phone number?
(215) 437-7648.
Where is Little Empire Kids?
2245 E Tioga St, Philadelphia, PA 19134. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Life Academy Webster Elementary, 0.2 miles away.