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Little Scholars Academy

2010 Rhawn St, Philadelphia, PA 191523.8· 30 reviews
licensed capacity
65
open each week
5 days

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About Little Scholars Academy

Little Scholars Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 65 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
65 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity65 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Scholars Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
65 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00249951
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2025: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 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. Sep 22, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “At the time of the inspection, a Lysol air freshener spray bottle was observed in an accessible location to children. Non-compliance was corrected on site.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of the inspection, a crack was observed on the stairwell wall going up from the first floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of the inspection, a utility line was observed to have improper clearance above the ground in the outdoor play space area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “At the time of the inspection, the cots in Preschool 3, Prekindergarten 4 and Prekindergarten 5 were not 2 feet on 3 sides. Non-compliance was corrected on site.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “At the time of the inspection, the toilet on the left in the Prekindergarten 5 building had water dripping from the outside of the tank onto the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of the inspection, chipped paint was observed on the lower right wall in Preschool 3 and the Prekindergarten 5 room on the back and left walls.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

  2. Oct 8, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of inspection, facility did not have a written policy that addresses Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of inspection, facility person #1 resided in the state of Delaware within the past from 5 years and did not have the required out of state CPSL clearances on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(5) Child's health history/Immunization record

      “At the time of inspection, child #1's file did not have child's immunization record in the child's file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “At the time of inspection, child #1 did not have a signed, updated physical health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection, Pre-K 5 classroom in rear building had lifted, torn carpet near the dramatic play area. The fence in the outdoor play area that separates two play areas has exposed, protruding wiring at the bottom that can pose a serious injury threat.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “At the time of inspection, facility person #2 did not have a health assessment on file that included an examination for communicable diseases.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024

  3. Oct 11, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 observed peeled paint in the Pre-K 4 room on the green wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 observed child #1, #3, #4 and #5's health reports did not include verification of current influenza vaccines.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 observed child #3's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 observed the fourth window on the left side of the Pre-K 4 room was coming out when attempting to open it. Also, observed the first window on the right side of the Pre-K 4 room was able to open past the window stopper.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 observed child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023

  4. Dec 8, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/8/22, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not contain a health report”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e)(4) Annual immunization reporting to DOH

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/8/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include the influenza vaccine or exemption letter in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/8/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an updated Mandated Reporter training. Training dated 1/10/17.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022

  5. Nov 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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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Is Little Scholars Academy licensed?

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

When was Little Scholars Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Scholars Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Scholars Academy care for?

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

Does Little Scholars Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Scholars Academy'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 Scholars Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 342-9500 to ask.

What is Little Scholars Academy's phone number?

(215) 342-9500.

Where is Little Scholars Academy?

2010 Rhawn St, Philadelphia, PA 19152. The nearest other daycare we list is Amazing Creations Child Development, 0.1 miles away.

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