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Muir's Little Scholars

600 N 63rd St, Philadelphia, PA 191514.3· 12 reviews

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About Muir's Little Scholars

Muir's Little Scholars is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 53 children, serving school-age children.

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 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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School-age children
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Licensed capacity
53 children

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Inspection reports for Muir's Little Scholars

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Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
53 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00247400
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jun 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “On 6/2/26, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed 10 children in the infant/toddler room with 2 staff members.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On June 2, 2026, during the renewal inspection, the certification representative observed a child identified as the owner's grandchild come to the lower level of the facility unsupervised to obtain supplies.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib

      “On June 2, 2026, during the renewal inspection, the certification representative observed an infant sleeping in a bouncer chair that had been placed inside the crib.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026

  2. Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 27, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, staff persons #3, #6 and #7 did not have evidence tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment in the individual records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, child#1 did not have evidence of a Hepatitis B shot or an exemption statement in the individual child's records. Director obtained an exemption letter that was signed by enrolling parent and child #1 pediatrician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have evidence of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released address on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, the second-floor butterfly's classroom had visible water damage in the ceiling leaving a large open whole in the ceiling.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, the Light fixture in the lower-level bathroom uncovered. The butterfly's classroom ceiling had visible damage leaving a large open hole in the ceiling.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have evidence of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person in the individual staff records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, lower-level hallway contained storage items (boxes and cleaning supplies) in the hallway accessible to the children”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, staff persons #1, #5,#6and #7 did not have evidence of a health and safety training in the individual staff records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have evidence of an FBI clearance and NSOR. Staff person # 2 did not have evidence of a completed mandating reporting training. Staff person #3 did not have evidence of a child abuse clearance and updated mandating reporting training. Staff person #4 did not have evidence of a NSOR and mandating reporting training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit in the balloon classroom was missing tape. The first aid kit in the clown classroom was missing scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, staff persons # 3, #6, and #7 did not have evidence of an initial TB in the individual staff records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

  4. Aug 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 18, 2023Visit4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff person #1 and staff person #3. The files for both staff members did not contain verification of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative did not receive documentation to verify testing of the fire detection system every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the files for child #2, #3, and #5. The files for children #2, #3, and #5 did not contain all immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. The files also did not contain written exemptions by the parent for religious or personal reasons or the physician for medical reasons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the files for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5. None of the files contained the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023

  6. Mar 1, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative observed that gloves was missing from the first-aid kit in the Clown Room and soap and gauze was missing from the first-aid kit in the Butterfly Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative observed an uncovered electrical outlet in the Clown Room which had older toddlers in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed for the file for staff person #3 and did not find a written evaluation within the last 12 months of employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff person #1 did not find verification of firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative did not receive documentation to verify testing of the fire detection system every 30 days.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative observed the emergency plan did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative did not find verification of High School diploma, or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or entity. or staff person #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative did not find verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility for staff person #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative did not see written notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff person #1. The file did not contain verification of the tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the files for child #2, #3, and #5. The files for children #2, #3, and #5 did not contain all immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. The files also did not contain written exemptions by the parent for religious or personal reasons or the physician for medical reasons.”
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the files for child #2, #3, and #5. The files for children #2, #3, and #5 did not contain all immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. The files also did not contain written exemptions by the parent for religious or personal reasons or the physician for medical reasons.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the file for child #5. The file did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra on the agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the files for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5. None of the files contained the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff person #1 and staff person #3. The files for both staff members did not contain verification of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
  7. Nov 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A SPRAY CAN OF WIZARD AIR FRESHNER ON THE COVERED RADIATOR AND A SPRAY CAN OF DISINFECTANT IN THE LOW SINK IN THE BACK AREA WHERE THE CUBBIES AREA LOCATED IN THE YOUNG TODDLER CHILD CARE SPACE ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022

  8. Feb 9, 2022InspectionNo 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 Muir's Little Scholars licensed?

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

When was Muir's Little Scholars last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Muir's Little Scholars had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 2 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 Muir's Little Scholars care for?

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

Does Muir's Little Scholars accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Muir's Little Scholars' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 474-0977 to confirm.

How much does Muir's Little Scholars cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 474-0977 to ask.

What is Muir's Little Scholars' phone number?

(215) 474-0977.

Where is Muir's Little Scholars?

600 N 63rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19151. The nearest other daycare we list is SIDMA Multicultural Childcare Center, 0.2 miles away.

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