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Little Learners Literacy Academy

1336 W Porter St, Philadelphia, PA 191483.5· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
27
open each week
5 days

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About Little Learners Literacy Academy

Little Learners Literacy Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 27 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 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
7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
27 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity27 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Learners Literacy Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Learners Literacy Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
27 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00256050
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “At time of initial inspection on 2/6/26, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “At time of initial inspection on 2/6/26, the receipt of purchase/installation for the fire system was not available and on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At time of initial inspection on 2/6/26, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet federal requirement 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

  3. Apr 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.108(c) No styrofoam

      “During the renewal inspection on 04/05/24, Cert Rep observed that Styrofoam plates were used during lunch.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 04/05/24, Cert Rep did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “During the renewal inspection on 04/05/24, Cert Rep observed staff person #1 leave staff person #2 with 15 Preschool children in the Main childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

  4. Apr 10, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have an evacuation route posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During my inspection I observed that the all the first aid kits were missing items. 1. Main Room - bandages 2. Basement - Tweezers”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility had not create and sent out their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have the address to his physician on their emergency contact sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 10, did not have their policy number on the emergency contact sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 8, 10, did not have the address and/or telephone number of whom they can be release to on their emergency contact sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-10, did not have their child service report signed and dated.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “During my inspection I observed that the play space did not have a daily schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During my inspection I observed that the room in the basement did not have emergency contact sheet for their children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)(3) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have a current physical.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7) Medication log

      “During my inspection I observed that the child 2 did not have a medication log.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.77(b) No lead paint

      “During my inspection I observed that the baseboard was peeling from the wall in the main room.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility had not been practicing or documenting their emergency drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

  5. May 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “During my investigation of a complaint, I observed there was only one staff member in the building with more than 2 children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

  6. Apr 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.61(h)(2)(i) No more than two 1/2 hour time periods daily

      “While conducting my inspection on, I observed that the main classroom exceeded the capacity for more than 1/2 hour time periods with preschoolers. On 4/7/22 the room continued to be non-compliant from when I first came out on 3/29/22. A child left before I left bring the room into capacity.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022

  7. Mar 15, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.61(h)(2)(i) No more than two 1/2 hour time periods daily

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the main classroom exceeded the capacity for more than 1/2 hour time periods with preschoolers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a) In child care spaces

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the play space did not have a first-aid-kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a) Written plan

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the play space did not have a daily schedule posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 3, did not have the address for who they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that none of the measure spaces had a posted emergency transportation plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(a) Large muscle space provided

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the play space did not include any large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 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 Learners Literacy Academy

Is Little Learners Literacy Academy licensed?

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

When was Little Learners Literacy Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Learners Literacy Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Learners Literacy Academy care for?

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

Does Little Learners Literacy Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Learners Literacy Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Learners Literacy Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 822-4337 to ask.

What is Little Learners Literacy Academy's phone number?

(267) 822-4337.

Where is Little Learners Literacy Academy?

1336 W Porter St, Philadelphia, PA 19148. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz Konnectionz Educational Center, 0.1 miles away.

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