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Little Free thinkers childcare
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Little Free thinkers childcare
Little Free thinkers childcare is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 60 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Open 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Free thinkers childcare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249171
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 and 3 files did not have the results of a TB test given at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1,2 and 3 files did not contain verification of 12 hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 file contained emergency contact forms and fee agreements that were not updated in 6 month intervals.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 file contained an emergency contact form that did not contain parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files did not contain a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 did not contain a valid NSOR clearance. Staff person # 3 file did not contain a valid PA state police and NSOR clearance. Facility Person # 2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 ,2 and 3 have fire safety certificates in their files that were older 1 year.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 file contained an emergency contact form that did not contain parental consent for the administration of minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
Jul 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, 1 new staff file was reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
Sep 24, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file did not contain an NSOR clearance as required. Staff member # 2 and 3 were or are residents in another state in the past 5 years. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain clearances from a 2nd state as required by CPSL. Staff member's # 2 and 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 4 file did not contain an annual evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child #1 file contained an emergency contact form were the address of the person designated as a release person was not completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff members # 1 2 ,3 and 4 files contained health assessments that did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2024, Certification Representative observed 2 fans in the childcare space that were covered in dust.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
Nov 27, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/27/2023, Certification Representative observed that a first aid kit in the downstairs classroom did not have scissors and tape as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/27/2023, 6 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not list the child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/27/2023, 6 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/27/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/27/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain an annual written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/27/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of child care experience prior to working at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
Dec 15, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent updates for the emergency contact form and fee agreement in the file for Child #1 were more than 6 months apart: 4/15/22-12/1/22. The fee agreement in the file for Child #3 has not been updated in the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the file for Staff Person #5 was conducted on 11/29/22, which is more than 90 days after the Staff Person first day working in child care. (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperature at the facility measured 120° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire drill/fire system check log documented two times when fire system was not checked within thirty days. 7/1/22-8/29/22 and 9/7/22-10/11/22. On the day of the inspection, 12/15/22, a fire system check had not been conducted for the past thirty days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“The fee agreement in the file for Child #3 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Due to a leaking roof, rain water was coming through the ceiling in the 2nd floor (Preschool Room). The deadbolt was not able to engage on the 2nd floor (Preschool Room) fire exit. Observed sharp edges on the corners of the half-wall partition that has been constructed in the upstairs (Preschool Room). The handrail for the steps leading from the first to the second floor was loose.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff Person #1 completed 6-hour Health and Safety Basics on 9/23/2018, which was after the prescribed time frame: 6/30/18 Observed 10-hour Building Blocks preservice training in the file for Staff Person #1 dated 12/4/22, which was not within the prescribed timeframe of completion of training by 4/9/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 was acquired after the previous certification had expired: Staff Person #1: 10/14/20-11/29/22 Staff Person #2: 3/31/19-10/27/21 Staff Person #3: 9/16/19-1/5/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #1, #2, #3 and #4 exceeded 12 months between trainings. 11/30/20-1/4/22 and 1/5/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for Child #1, #2 and #3 did not contain a child service report for the past six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent health reports in the file for Child #3, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed flaking plaster on the half-wall partition on the top floor (Preschool Room).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022
Nov 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring while reviewing files, Staff # 2 's FBI was dated 11/4/17, and Child Abuse dated 11/7/17”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022
Nov 21, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During complaint investigation on 11/28/22, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed that the facility's childcare space in the basement, 1st floor, and 2nd floor needed to be dusted, mopped, and vacuumed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
- Dec 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Free thinkers childcare
Is Little Free thinkers childcare licensed?
Yes. Little Free thinkers childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Free thinkers childcare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Free thinkers childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Free thinkers childcare care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Free thinkers childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Free thinkers childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Free thinkers childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 796-9292 to ask.
What is Little Free thinkers childcare's phone number?
(215) 796-9292.
Where is Little Free thinkers childcare?
1429 S 58th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is Florence Learning Academy, 0.1 miles away.