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Little Lights of the World

2907 W Cheltenham Ave, Wyncote, PA 190953.9· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
37
open each week
5 days

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About Little Lights of the World

Little Lights of the World is a child care center in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 37 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
37 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity37 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Lights of the World has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Lights of the World

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
37 children
License number
#CER-00257475
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 1
  • 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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  1. Jun 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted

      “On 6/2/26, at time of inspection, written notification of the facility's safe routes was not sent to the local traffic safety authorities at least annually. Written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “On 6/2/26, at time of inspection, Child #1 file contained a health report dated more than 6 months. The health report on file was dated 8/7/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026

  2. Jun 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.115(c) Water play table

      “On 6/3/25, at time of inspection, unfiltered standing water containing debris was observed in two water tables, a plastic wagon and a cleaning bucket located on the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “On 6/3/25, at time of inspection, it was observed that the side exit door leading out to the playground requires excessive physical force to open. This presents a safety hazard as it may impede or delay the ability to egress quickly during an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

  3. Feb 21, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “On 2/21/25, at time of unannounced inspection, three bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

      “On 2/21/25, during unannounced inspection, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with eight children. The youngest children in the group were Older Toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “On 2/21/25, at time of unannounced inspection, Child #2 was observed seated in a highchair located in the older toddler room. Child #2 was not buckled into the highchair in order to prevent them from climbing out of the seat and falling to the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 2/21/25, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2, #3 and #4 files did not contain NSOR clearances dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. (The clearances were dated 2/5/20)”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 2/21/25, at time of unannounced inspection, the diaper changing mat located in the infant room was torn in multiple areas, exposing the inside padding.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(j)/3270.119 Prohibit items in crib/Infant sleep position

      “On 2/21/25, at time of unannounced inspection, Child #1 was observed asleep in the crib with a boppy pillow under their head and in a position not recommended by the AAP. Additionally, there were three toy blocks in the crib while Child #1 was sleeping.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

  4. Jun 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) Locked or inaccessible/Locked

      “On 6/5/24, at time of renewal inspection, a clear handbag containing medication and items instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children in the PS classroom. Additionally, Vaseline instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the diapering table located in the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “On 6/5/24, at time of renewal inspection, a lidded waste receptacle was not observed in the bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) Health information/Immunization record

      “On 6/5/24, at time of renewal, Child #1 was enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. Child #1 file did not contain immunization records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024

  5. Jun 21, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “On 6/21/23, at time of renewal, Facility Person #1 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tb test.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 6/21/23, at time of renewal, the poured rubber on the facility's outdoor play space is separated from the blacktop portion of the play space where children ride bikes and also along the building wall by the back exit door. The separation creates a significant trip hazard for children running and playing in the area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “On 6/21/23, at time of renewal, Child #1 has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. Child #1 health record did not contain immunization record as required by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “On 6/21/23, at time of renewal, a backpack containing the first aid kit was accessible to children on a shelf in the PS classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 6/21/23, at time of renewal, Facility Person #1 PA Criminal and Child Abuse clearances were not dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. The PA Criminal Clearance was dated 8/31/17. The Child Abuse Clearance was dated 9/8/17.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 6/21/23, at time of renewal, Facility Person #1 file did not contain 2 written letters of reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023

  6. May 12, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “On 5/12/23, at time of inspection, Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “On 5/12/23, at time of inspection, Staff #1 was observed working alone as an AGS in the Older Toddler room with 6 children. Staff #1 file only contained a high school diploma (lacking 2 years of experience).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023

  7. Jun 29, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

      “On 6/29/22, colored foam linking tiles were observe on the facility's outdoor play space. Several tiles are not connected to one another and are buckled upright, causing a trip hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 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 Lights of the World

Is Little Lights of the World licensed?

Yes. Little Lights of the World is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little Lights of the World last inspected?

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

Has Little Lights of the World had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Lights of the World care for?

37, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Little Lights of the World accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Lights of the World's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Lights of the World cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 517-8032 to ask.

What is Little Lights of the World's phone number?

(215) 517-8032.

Where is Little Lights of the World?

2907 W Cheltenham Ave, Wyncote, PA 19095. The nearest other daycare we list is Enon Coulter Community Development Corporation, 0.3 miles away.

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