A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy
131 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA
3.9· 8 reviews
Little Learning Lab
- licensed capacity
- 42
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Little Learning Lab
Little Learning Lab is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 42 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 24 rules across 3 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 42 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| 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 | 42 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Learning Lab has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Learning Lab
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 42 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249740
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 6, 2025: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 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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Nov 6, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection, Stall 1, staff 2, Staff 3, Staff 4, Staff 5 and Staff 6 did not have proof of experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“At the time of the inspection, Child 1 had a physical that was more than 12 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“At the time of the inspection, Child 2 had a physical that was missing the doctor's signature and date.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 had a state police clearance that was "volunteer" status and was a staff person; Staff 2 did not have proof of their FBI clearance on file. Staff 2 did not have proof of the Mandated Reporter training and is past the 90 days. Staff 3 did not have proof of their State Police Clearance. Staff 6 did not have proof of their NSOR on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 4 who did not have proof Pediatric CPR and first aid and Health and Safety Part 1 training was observed upstairs alone with 6 preschool age children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 5 did not have proof of fire safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have proof of two nonfamily references, in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
Jan 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At the time of the inspection Staff 1 was alone with 6 children, the youngest child was an infant (1 infant and 5 younger toddlers).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
Nov 15, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 3 and S Staff 4 did not have proof of education on filed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection, Staff 3 and Staff 4 did not have 2 references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have proof the annual fire safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“At the time of hire staff 3 was missing the required training listed in 3270.31(f)1-10 and was alone, unsupervised with 4 children (ages infant to young toddler).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 4 did not have proof of the required Child Abuse Clearance on file to allow staff 4 to be a provisional hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At the time of the inspection, the pack n plays that the infants and young toddlers sleep in were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“At the time of the inspection, the far back room (being used for infants) did not have a written plan of daily activities and routines posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“At the time of inspection, Child 4 and 5 did not have a start date on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of the inspection, Child 1 and child 3's emergency contact form did not contain the enrolling parent's work address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection, Child 2's emergency contact form did not contain the address of the person to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of the 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 any child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“At the time of the inspection. a written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of the inspection, Child 1, Child 4 and Child 5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 and Staff 2 did not have proof of the annual 12 hours of training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 3 was alone with children, unsupervised, and did not have proof of their required Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 1, Staff 3 and Staff 4 did not have proof of training on the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2024
- Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During initial inspection certification rep, read the water temperature reading in the first-floor bathroom of the facility at 117 F at the time of initial inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the initial inspection certification rep observed a water pouring down from the AC Unit in the kitchen area ceiling. Main entrance door was observed to have cracks on the glass.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Little Learning Lab
Is Little Learning Lab licensed?
Yes. Little Learning Lab is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Learning Lab last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 6, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Learning Lab had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Learning Lab care for?
42, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Learning Lab accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Learning Lab's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Learning Lab cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 340-7300 to ask.
What is Little Learning Lab's phone number?
(267) 340-7300.
Where is Little Learning Lab?
107 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy, under 0.1 miles away.