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Miss Joan's Little School

1411 Erbs Mill Rd, Blue Bell, PA 194225.0· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
54
open each week
5 days

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About

About Miss Joan's Little School

Miss Joan's Little School is a child care center in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 54 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 18 months – 5 years
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
54 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 18 months – 5 years
ProgramsPre-K, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumFunny Daffer Curriculum
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 1982
Licensed capacity54 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Miss Joan's Little School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Miss Joan's Little School

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
54 children
License number
#CER-00244506
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 26, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • 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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  1. Jan 26, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “The facility reported that staff member #1 left out of the classroom to go to lunch prior to the assistant teacher arriving to supervise 11 PreK children napping in the room. Reportedly, the children were left alone in the room for two to three minutes until the director walked in the room and realized there was no staff present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

  2. Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not include an initial health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1's was not signed and dated by the parent in the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “At the time of inspection, the file for child #1 did not include an updated health assessment dated in the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024

  5. Feb 28, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “The facility self-reported that staff member #1 struck a preschool child on the head with a book.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

  6. Aug 25, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “Medication for child #1 was observed at the facility and expired 6/23. Medication for child #2 was observed and expired 3/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/15/2023 the rubber mulch on the playground was no longer covering the ground fabric. The ground fabric was exposed causing a tripping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/25/2023 the little tyke's climber had an area ((Top step) where the plastic was cracked and damage causing rough edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023

  7. Apr 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During the unannounced inspection on 4/19/2023 a review of the fire alarm test log revealed that the alarm was not tested in January 2023 or March 2023”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023

  8. Aug 11, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/11/2022 the file for staff person #1 did not contain a DHS FBI clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/11/2022 the diapers/pullups were observed being placed in a NON handsfree covered can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 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 Miss Joan's Little School

Is Miss Joan's Little School licensed?

Yes. Miss Joan's Little School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Miss Joan's Little School last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Miss Joan's Little School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 5 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 Miss Joan's Little School care for?

54, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Miss Joan's Little School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Miss Joan's Little School'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 Miss Joan's Little School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 277-1604 to ask.

What is Miss Joan's Little School's phone number?

(610) 277-1604.

Where is Miss Joan's Little School?

1411 Erbs Mill Rd, Blue Bell, PA 19422. The nearest other daycare we list is Wonderkey Learning Center, 0.8 miles away.

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