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Little People Big Minds

Philadelphia, PA 19135 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 6 reviews

licensed capacity: 12
open each week: 5 days

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About Little People Big Minds

Little People Big Minds is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type: Group home daycare
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Hours today: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity: 12 children

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

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Programs and care

Setting	Group child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidy	Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity	12 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Little People Big Minds

License

Status: Certified by the state and operating
License type: Certificate of Compliance
Capacity: 12 children
License number: #CER-00257909

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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 14 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 38 rules in all · 38 corrected

Records and paperwork 11
Staff training and qualifications 10
Safety and hazards 4
Supervision and ratios 4
Health, medication and illness 3
Background checks 3
Building, equipment and play areas 2
Discipline and child guidance 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 20, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
- Safety and hazards
  3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
  “During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, provider did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill on file at the facility.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  3280.192(5) Two written references
  “During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the record of staff #4 contained only one written reference.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
- Records and paperwork
  3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
  “During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are require prior to admission.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
- Health, medication and illness
  3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
  “During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain a current health assessment (dated 5-15-23).”
  Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  3280.31(f)(10) Age and training
  “During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the record of staff #4 did not contain documentation of training in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  3280.31(e) Age and training
  “During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of an annual 12 hours of child care training.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
- Records and paperwork
  3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
  “During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the financial agreement of child #3 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period (dated 8-18-25).”
  Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
- Background checks
  3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
  “During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain an NSOR verification within 60 months (dated 10-30-20), the record of staff #2 did not contain NJ clearances as required under the CPSL, and did not contain a PA state police clearance, child abuse clearance, or NSOR verification completed within 60 months. The record of staff #3 did not contain an FBI clearance, and the record of staff #4 did not contain a PA State police clearance or NSOR verification.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026
- Records and paperwork
  3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
  “During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include health insurance coverage information and the emergency contact forms of children #1 and #2 did not include the policy number.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
- Records and paperwork
  3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
  “During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the emergency contact information of child #4 did not include the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
- Records and paperwork
  3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
  “During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the agreements on file for children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were the original agreements.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
  “During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the agreement of children #! and #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
- Records and paperwork
  3280.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
  “During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the financial agreement of child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
- Records and paperwork
  3280.123(a) Signed
  “During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the financial agreements of children #1, 2, and 5 were not signed by the operator.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
May 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
- Background checks
  3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
  “During renewal inspection on May 29, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain a current DHS FBI clearance.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
- Records and paperwork
  3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
  “During renewal inspection on May 29, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
- Records and paperwork
  3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
  “During renewal inspection on May 29, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #2 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period (dated 3-5-24).”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
May 1, 2024Inspection21 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3280.76/3280.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, certification representative observed a small hole in the wall behind the bathroom door, and areas of chipped paint near the changing table in the bathroom, and on the pink, purple, and orange walls in the front child care space.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
- Staff training and qualifications
  3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the records of staff #1, 2, 3, and 4 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
- Staff training and qualifications
  3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
  “During renewal inspection/complaint investigation on May 1, 2024, it was confirmed via staff interview that staff #1 was alone with 3 children at the park. Staff #1 did not have documentation of Pediatric first-aid and CPR, Mandated reporter training or Health and Safety training on file, as required prior to working with children.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
- Discipline and child guidance
  3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the records of children #1, 2, 3 and 4 did not contain a child service report completed within 6 months.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
- Records and paperwork
  3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
- Health, medication and illness
  3280.131(c)/3280.131(d)(7) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the health assessments of children #2 and 3 were not signed by the physician, and did not include a statement that the child/ren are able to participate in child care and appear to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
- Records and paperwork
  3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the financial agreement of child #2 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period (dated 4-24-23).”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
- Staff training and qualifications
  3280.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of education or experience.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
- Staff training and qualifications
  3280.192(5) Two written references
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references and the record of staff #4 contained only one written, nonfamily reference.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3280.61(h) Measurement and use of indoor child care space
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, certification representative observed a total of 14 children at the facility (2 young toddlers, 5 older toddlers, and 7 preschool children).”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
- Safety and hazards
  3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, or children with chronic medical conditions.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
- Safety and hazards
  3280.26(a)(1) Emergency plan
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not include lock-down provisions.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
- Staff training and qualifications
  3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not address Continuity of Operations.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
- Background checks
  3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification, and the record of staff #4 contained a PA State police clearance that is more than 60 months old (dated 7-16-18).”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.51 Maximum Number of Children
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, certification representative observed a total of 14 children at the facility (2 young toddlers, 5 older toddlers, and 7 preschool children) with 2 staff at 10:30 am.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
- Staff training and qualifications
  3280.31(e) Age and training
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the records of staff #2 and #4 did not contain documentation of 12 clock hours of annual child care training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
- Safety and hazards
  3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, certification representative observed toxic cleaning materials on the floor in the kitchen area.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
- Staff training and qualifications
  3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f)(10) Age and training/Age and training
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR within 90 days of hire, and the record of staff #3 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR completed on or before the date of expiration (dated 6-28-21).”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
- Health, medication and illness
  3280.81(b) Training chair - sanitized
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, observed a training chair in the bathroom with urine in it.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.52(a)(2)/3280.113(a) Two facility persons on excursions/Supervised at all times
  “During complaint investigation on May 1, 2024, it was confirmed that staff #1 was at the playground alone with 3 toddler children and one child ran out of the playground and down the street. The child was stopped by a neighbor until staff retrieved him.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.52(a)(2)/3280.113(a) Two facility persons on excursions/Supervised at all times
  “During complaint investigation on May 1, 2024, it was confirmed that staff #1 was at the playground alone with 3 toddler children and one child ran out of the playground and down the street. The child was stopped by a neighbor until staff retrieved him.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
May 1, 2024Visit21 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3280.76/3280.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, certification representative observed a small hole in the wall behind the bathroom door, and areas of chipped paint near the changing table in the bathroom, and on the pink, purple, and orange walls in the front child care space.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
- Staff training and qualifications
  3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the records of staff #1, 2, 3, and 4 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
- Staff training and qualifications
  3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
  “During renewal inspection/complaint investigation on May 1, 2024, it was confirmed via staff interview that staff #1 was alone with 3 children at the park. Staff #1 did not have documentation of Pediatric first-aid and CPR, Mandated reporter training or Health and Safety training on file, as required prior to working with children.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
- Discipline and child guidance
  3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the records of children #1, 2, 3 and 4 did not contain a child service report completed within 6 months.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
- Records and paperwork
  3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
- Health, medication and illness
  3280.131(c)/3280.131(d)(7) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the health assessments of children #2 and 3 were not signed by the physician, and did not include a statement that the child/ren are able to participate in child care and appear to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
- Records and paperwork
  3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the financial agreement of child #2 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period (dated 4-24-23).”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
- Staff training and qualifications
  3280.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of education or experience.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
- Staff training and qualifications
  3280.192(5) Two written references
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references and the record of staff #4 contained only one written, nonfamily reference.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3280.61(h) Measurement and use of indoor child care space
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, certification representative observed a total of 14 children at the facility (2 young toddlers, 5 older toddlers, and 7 preschool children).”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
- Safety and hazards
  3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, or children with chronic medical conditions.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
- Safety and hazards
  3280.26(a)(1) Emergency plan
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not include lock-down provisions.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
- Staff training and qualifications
  3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not address Continuity of Operations.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
- Background checks
  3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification, and the record of staff #4 contained a PA State police clearance that is more than 60 months old (dated 7-16-18).”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.51 Maximum Number of Children
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, certification representative observed a total of 14 children at the facility (2 young toddlers, 5 older toddlers, and 7 preschool children) with 2 staff at 10:30 am.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
- Staff training and qualifications
  3280.31(e) Age and training
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the records of staff #2 and #4 did not contain documentation of 12 clock hours of annual child care training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
- Safety and hazards
  3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, certification representative observed toxic cleaning materials on the floor in the kitchen area.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
- Staff training and qualifications
  3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f)(10) Age and training/Age and training
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR within 90 days of hire, and the record of staff #3 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR completed on or before the date of expiration (dated 6-28-21).”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
- Health, medication and illness
  3280.81(b) Training chair - sanitized
  “During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, observed a training chair in the bathroom with urine in it.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.52(a)(2)/3280.113(a) Two facility persons on excursions/Supervised at all times
  “During complaint investigation on May 1, 2024, it was confirmed that staff #1 was at the playground alone with 3 toddler children and one child ran out of the playground and down the street. The child was stopped by a neighbor until staff retrieved him.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.52(a)(2)/3280.113(a) Two facility persons on excursions/Supervised at all times
  “During complaint investigation on May 1, 2024, it was confirmed that staff #1 was at the playground alone with 3 toddler children and one child ran out of the playground and down the street. The child was stopped by a neighbor until staff retrieved him.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
May 31, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
- Background checks
  3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
  “The file for staff #1-hire date 5/30/23, did not have written proof of out-of-state-clearances. In the past 5-years the staff person resided in NJ.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
- Health, medication and illness
  3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
  “AT the time of inspection on 5/31/23, there was no written proof of a recent physical in the file for staff #1.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
- Staff training and qualifications
  3280.33(a)/3280.34(c) Each staff person meets quals/Supervise secondary staff
  “Without being supervised, staff #1-start date 5/30/23, a provisional hire was observed caring for four children on the outdoor area.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3280.76/3280.102(f) Building Surfaces/Hazardous toys and equipment
  “On the facility outdoor play area there is a small bouncy house. At the time of the facility inspection, the equipment was ripped, torn, and there was exposed forma which could pose a hazard to the children.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
Jun 29, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
- Food and nutrition
  3280.161(c) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
  “On 6/29/2022 observed child # 1 had food located in lunch bag that needed to be refrigerated.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
- Health, medication and illness
  3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
  “Observed on 06/29/22 staff #1 file did not contain a health assessment that consists of all the regulatory items under regulation 3280.151”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
- Records and paperwork
  3280.124(f) Updated every 6 months
  “Observed 6/29/2022 observed child# 5 file did not contain an 6 month period update review for their emergency contact information.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3280.76 Building Surfaces
  “Observed 6/29/2022 light fixtures in the ceiling were hanging and not secure in the ceiling.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
- Food and nutrition
  3280.166(4) Bottles labeled
  “Observed 06/29/2022 child #1 bottle located in infant space was not labeled. Child #2,3, and 4 bottles in the refrigerator were not labeled.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 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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