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Little Tree Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 47
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Little Tree Learning Center
Little Tree Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 47 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 47 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 47 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Tree Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 47 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255484
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 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 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of inspection on 5/15/2025, Certification Representative observed a closet that stored paint and ice melt salts on the floor that was not locked or inaccessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“At the time of inspection on 5/15/2025, Certification Representative observed an exit off the library was blocked by boxes that were stored in the hallway area.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
Apr 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“At the time of inspection on 5/14/2024, Certification Representative observed that several windows on the second floor were not restricted from opening more than 6 inches. Cert Rep was able to lift windows up completely as the brackets were not out restricting how far they opened..”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.181(d)/3270.181(e) Dated signature affixed/Emergency master file updated
“At the time of inspection on 5/14/2024, Certification Representative observed several emergency contact forms in the classrooms that were not updated at least every six months with a dated signature as required.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of inspection on 5/14/2024, Certification Representative observed lysol wipes, hand sanitizer and cleaning spray that was not locked or made inaccessible to children. Certification Representative observed these items were within reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
May 4, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/4/2023 observed on the facility's fire drill log that the last fire drill was conducted on 2/24/2023 which is not within the 60-day time frame.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2023
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/4/2023 observed staff person #1, #2 and #3's files did not include the 1-hour Health & Safety update training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/4/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/4/2023 observed child #1's health report did not include an up-to-date influenza vaccine. The last vaccine on the health report is from 10/20/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/4/2023 observed child #2's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed and updated within the 6-month period. The last review was noted as being conducted on 11/2/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/4/2023 observed the facility's Shaken Baby Syndrome policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. It was also observed that the emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2023
Sep 29, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/29/2022 observed Lysol cleaner child accessible located under the bathroom sink in the After School room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2022
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/29/2022 observed staff person #1's health assessment did not include the date the tuberculosis screening was conducted and read.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/29/2022 observed staff person #1 was in the kitchen with 1 child during nap time while 8 children with the youngest being age 3 were left in the Preschool room unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2022
3270.105 High Chairs
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/29/2022 observed the high chair activity table located in the Toddler room was missing a safety strap.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2022
Mar 16, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/16/2022 observed staff person #2's adult health assessment did not include a physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/16/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not include competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/16/2022 observed child #1's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed and updated within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Tree Learning Center
Is Little Tree Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Little Tree Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Tree Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Tree Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Tree Learning Center care for?
47, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Tree Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Tree Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Tree Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 742-4311 to ask.
What is Little Tree Learning Center's phone number?
(215) 742-4311.
Where is Little Tree Learning Center?
7024 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149. The nearest other daycare we list is Multicultural Education Station, 0.1 miles away.