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Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center

6634 Haverford Ave # 42, Philadelphia, PA 191513.9· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
176
open each week
5 days

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About Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center

Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 176 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
176 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity176 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
176 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00244726
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Other rules 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. Jul 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “On 7/14/26 during the renewal inspection, during file review of Staff Person #1 it was confirmed that their Child abuse clearance expired in 4/2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026

  2. Apr 9, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On 4/9/25 during the renewal inspection, there was a missing receptacle cover located on the yellow wall outside of the older toddler's classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 4/9/25 during the renewal inspection, the tiles located near the kitchen and preschool classroom area are broken and are in need of repair. - The large air pump that is located on the stairwell that leads to the outdoor play space is a tripping hazard for the children and staff of the facility and is in need of removal. -There are large boxes stacked high that are located in the older toddler room that is in need of removal.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “On 4/9/25 during the renewal inspection, Staff person #1 who was working at the facility in the kitchen does not have a file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “On 4/9/25 during the renewal inspection, Staff person #2 and Staff person #3 did not have the results from their tuberculosis tests.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “On 4/9/25 during the renewal inspection, Staff person #2 was missing a disclosure form and PA state criminal history record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(d) On excursions

      “On 4/9/25 during the renewal inspection, the excursion bag used by the younger toddler's classroom was missing a bottle of water.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025

  3. Mar 26, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 3/26/24 during the renewal inspection, located in the older toddler classroom there is clutter that is in need of being removed by the entrance door. -The mats used near the infant classroom had some mats that were torn. -A highchair that was being used in the infant class was missing the padding cover. -There were tools (some were rusted) on a wooden table that was in need of being removed that was located outside in the play space area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “On 3/26/24, during the renewal inspection, the facility did not have documented proof of sending a current Emergency Plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “On 3/26/24 during the renewal inspection, there were tweezers missing from the first-aid kit in the Preschool classroom space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “On 3/26/24 during the renewal inspection, there were no Emergency numbers listed in the infant classroom, toddler classroom or preschool-aged classroom space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 3/26/24, during the renewal inspection, in all of the bathrooms used by the children, the dial liquid soap was accessible to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On 3/26/24 during the renewal inspection, In the Older toddler classroom and in the Pre- K classroom, there were missing protective receptacle covers that were accessible to children who are 5 years of age or younger.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(b)/3270.27(c) Plan reviewed/updated annually/Training regarding plan

      “On 3/26/24 during the renewal inspection, the Emergency Plan that was posted was outdated and the facility did not have documented proof that the plan was reviewed annually with the staff of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Other rules

      3270.24(a) Immediate access

      “On 3/26/24 during the renewal inspection, the owner of the facility told staff and Certification Rep. that the Staff files were not on site at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “On 3/26/24 during the renewal inspection, Certification Rep was told from staff members that Staff Person #1 did not have a file and was serving as a fill -in staff person at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

  4. Jan 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “ON 1/18/24 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #1, STAFF #2, STAFF #3 did not have a complete file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024

  5. Jun 15, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On 6/15/23, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed behind the teachers desk, two protective receptacle covers missing from the electrical outlets accessible to the children's in the pre-school classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 6/15/23, certification rep. observed closet door unlocked with cleaning supplies in it. Certification rep. also, observed in the girl children's bathroom, the cabinet lock was broken and Lysol spray was accessible to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 6/15/23, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed the following : Room 1: Trash can lid broken and air vent had visible rust in the infant bathroom. Room 3: boxes and a back drop as storage in the child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

  6. Jul 8, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “ON 7/8/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HOT WATER IN THE BOYS BATHROOM READ 113 EXCEEDING THE 110.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “ON 7/8/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED A BOXES IN ROOM 4, TIRE RIM ON OUTDOOR PLACE SPACE, AND FOLDABLE CHAIRS STACKED IN PK2 CLASSROOM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “ON 7/8/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, TEACHERS IN THE PK2, RM #4, AND YOUNG TODDLERS CLASSROOM TEACHERS WERE UNABLE TO IDENTIFIY THEIR ASSIGNED GROUPS.”

      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 Shepherds Christian Learning Center

Is Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Shepherds Christian Learning Center care for?

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

Does Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 476-4101 to ask.

What is Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center's phone number?

(215) 476-4101.

Where is Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center?

6634 Haverford Ave # 42, Philadelphia, PA 19151. The nearest other daycare we list is Together We Grow and Prosper Learning Ctr, 0.1 miles away.

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