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Little Hands Childcare Academy

Philadelphia, PA 19139 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
11
open each week
5 days
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About Little Hands Childcare Academy

Little Hands Childcare Academy is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 11 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM
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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Licensed capacity
11 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity11 childrenFrom the state license
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Little Hands Childcare Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Hands Childcare Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
11 children
License number
#CER-00257195
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. May 27, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(b) Staff responsibility

      “During the renewal inspection, the provider stated that children were enrolled in February 2026 but have not conducted a fire drill yet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.133(4) Locked

      “During the renewal inspection, it was observed that a child # 1 prescription medication was inside child's bag and stored in the cubby space provided to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3280.107(c) No styrofoam

      “During lunchtime at 11:15 AM, children were observed using Styrofoam cups and plates.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.121(a) Review policies and procedures

      “During the renewal inspection the provider was asked to present a sample parent application packet, but it did not include information such as daily schedule, hours of operation, clothing, health, supervision, and dismissal policies, and pick-up arrangements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

  2. Dec 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include acceptable verification of experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the required shaken baby syndrome policy. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 3. Prevention/identification of maltreatment”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.26(d) Plan posted

      “During the inspection, it was observed that a copy of the facility's emergency plan was not posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.62(a) Large muscle space provided

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the facility does not have a play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

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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FAQ

Questions about Little Hands Childcare Academy

Is Little Hands Childcare Academy licensed?

Yes. Little Hands Childcare Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little Hands Childcare Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Hands Childcare Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Hands Childcare Academy care for?

11, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Little Hands Childcare Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Hands Childcare Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Hands Childcare Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 980-0638 to ask.

What is Little Hands Childcare Academy's phone number?

(215) 980-0638.

Where is Little Hands Childcare Academy?

Philadelphia, PA 19139. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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