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Ming Little School House

Philadelphia, PA 19148 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Ming Little School House

Ming Little School House is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Apr 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “During the renewal inspection on 04/08/26, while conducting facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe unobstructed exits. Cert rep observed furniture blocking the exit in the indoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “During the renewal inspection on 04/08/26, while reviewing fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe documentation of testing every 30 days, dated 1/5/26, 2/9/26, and 3/18/26, which is beyond the requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection on 04/08/26, Cert Rep did not observe the outlets made inaccessible to children, 1 outlet was uncovered in the main classroom, and 1 outlet was uncovered in the indoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

  2. Apr 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the renewal inspection on 04/09/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe child growth and development reports in the files of child #3-#4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “During the renewal inspection on 04/09/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of admission written on agreement forms signed by the parent in the files of child #1-#3”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.181(a) Each child

      “During the renewal inspection on 04/09/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe an individual record for child #5-#7.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “During the renewal inspection on 04/09/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the FBI clearance in its entirety, in the staff file of staff person #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a) Signed

      “During the renewal inspection on 04/09/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not agreement forms signed by the parent in the files of child #1-#3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

  3. Feb 22, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(a)(3)/3280.182(1) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health assessments

      “During the renewal inspection on 02/22/24, Cert Rep observed that the file of child #1 was missing the initial health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During the renewal inspection on 02/22/24, Cert Rep observed the child's enrolling parent's home address and work address missing from the emergency contact form of child #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(2)/3280.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection on 02/22/24, Cert Rep observed the child's physician's name, address, and phone number missing on the emergency contact form for child #1. Cert also observed Health insurance/MA coverage and policy number missing on the emergency contact form for child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.26(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 02/22/24, Cert Rep did not observe verification of emergency plan training in the file of staff person #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection on 02/22/24, Cert Rep observed that emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations planning. Cert Rep also did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “During the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep reviewed the facility's fire drill log, which showed the last date the facility's fire system was manually tested was 11/30/23. This was beyond the 30-day requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024

  4. Mar 27, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have a tuberculin skin tests, or x-rays.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Transportation

      3280.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not have signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading or their emergency contact sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 who was hired on February, 2023, did not have their state police clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not have consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have their arrival and departure times on their agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During my inspection I observed that the rest equipment in the main room was not labeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “During my inspection I observed that the floorboard was coming up on the ramp in the play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.182(3)/3280.182(4) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-4 was missing consent for emergency medical care, and administration of medications or special dietary needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.75(a) In facility

      “During my inspection I observed that the playroom did not have a first aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.94(a)(9) Written record

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility was not keeping a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3 did not have whom they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 4, did not have their health information on their emergency contact sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-4, did not have their parent's work information on their emergency contact sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-4 did not have their date of admission on their agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-4, did not have whom they could be released to on their agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

  5. Jan 12, 2022Inspection17 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, &, 2, did not have verification of their child care experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

    • Transportation

      3280.171(b) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a copy of their emergency transportation plan posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.104 High Chairs

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility's high chair did not have the required T-shaped safety strap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility had play equipment that was not clean.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.101(a) Age appropriate

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the required play equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.75(c) Has all items

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility's first aid kit did not have all its required items. It was missing scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility had toxic materials in an unlocked cabinet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have covers over the electrical outlets.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e) Age and training

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, & 2, did not have their required annual 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.26(c) Training regarding plan

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, & 2, did not have emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a) Emergency plan

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have an emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.17 Liability Insurance

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have liability insurance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their regulation book or, the DHS contact information posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their evacuation routes posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(5) Two written references

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, &, 2 did not include two written, nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.111(a) Written plan

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a posted daily activities and routines schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 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 Ming Little School House

Is Ming Little School House licensed?

Yes. Ming Little School House is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Ming Little School House last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ming Little School House had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Ming Little School House care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Ming Little School House accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ming Little School House's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 551-2347 to confirm.

How much does Ming Little School House cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 551-2347 to ask.

What is Ming Little School House's phone number?

(215) 551-2347.

Where is Ming Little School House?

Philadelphia, PA 19148. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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