Little Bird Nursery & Preschool
1123 Ivy Hill Rd Unit 1, Philadelphia, PA
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Perfeck Decision Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 37 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 37 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
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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3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff did not have proof of the current annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff Persons #4, #5, #6”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection the following CPSL violations were observed: Staff person #1 and Staff Person #4 were both lacking a current valid FBI clearance, Staff person #2 was lacking a current valid copy of the Child Abuse Clearance, Staff Person #3, #6 and #4 were both lacking a current valid Pennsylvania State Police Clearance The record of staff person #7 was lacking the certification of the completed current Mandated Reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 6 did not have a current staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 had no financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the inspection the following staff persons did not have current valid health assessments in their staff records: Staff person #4 and #5”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“At the time of the inspection the legal entity was not able to produce the fire drill log.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of the inspection on the first floor there was emergency contact information present for 4 of the six children in care and on the lower level there was emergency contact information present for 3 of the 5 children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On August 1st Child #1 did receive minor first aid from a burn, due to hot water spilling on them. No documentation or any written report of this accident, injuries and consequent first aide were on file or given to the parent on the day of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of the inspection the vent for the cooling and heating system in the basement was covered in at least 1/2 inch of dust.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a current staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons #3 and #4 were both lacking current Child Abuse Clearance documents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a current fire safety training certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“On the date of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain a current pediatric first aid training certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking the proof of the current 12 hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At the time of the inspection there were 15 children in care including at least 7 two-year-old children. There were only two staff people providing care at that time.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“Facility is measured for a maximum of 37 children and no more than 30 toilet trained children at any one time; facility was caring for 47 children and knowingly operating over capacity and out of compliance on the day of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.33(b) No more than 50% aides
“At the time of the inspection the records of the staff at the facility indicated that 7 of the 8 staff on site were indicated by their records as aide level employees.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a completed disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Upon Entering the facility only one staff person was caring for a group of 19 children including a two year old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons #1, #2 and #3 were lacking in current valid health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff (staff persons #6 and #7), all having served the facility over 90 days, was lacking the proof of the completion of the required health and safety professional development listed in subsections (f)1-10.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not have proof of the at least annual review of the emergency plan, there was no document in writing of any review or update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of the inspection the records of the following children, #1, #3 and #2 (all observed in care) were lacking the consents required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection the following: Staff person #3 , #4 and #5, all having served the facility over one year, did not have the proof of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in their staff record.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“On 7/12/23, at time of renewal, Staff #4 and Staff #6 File did not contain the one-hour Health & Safety Update Training required by OCDEL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“On 7/12/23, at time of renewal, the facility's emergency plan was not updated at least annually. The last emergency drill was conducted on 7/8/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On 7/12/23, at time of renewal, Staff #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 files did not contain training in the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 7/12/23, at time of renewal, the vent above the sink located in the lower level was not secured firmly to the wall to prevent it from falling on a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 7/12/23, at time of renewal, Child #1, #3, and #4 files did not contain the addresses of release persons designated by the parent to whom a child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“On 7/12/23, at time of renewal inspection, Child #2 has been enrolled at the facility more than 60 days. Child #2 immunization record did not include annual influenza vaccine as recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“On 7/12/23, at time of renewal, an unlabeled bottle was observed in the refrigerator located in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023
3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated
“On 7/12/23, at time of renewal, emergency contact information located on the lower level of the facility where infants and toddlers were being cared for, were not updated at least once in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 7/12/23, during renewal inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain two letters of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On 7/12/23, at time of renewal, an annual emergency drill was not conducted and documented on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“On 7/12/23, at time of renewal, Child #3 file did not contain an initial health report (only immunization record was observed on file).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On 7/12/23, at time of inspection, Staff person #1, #2, and #7, have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 7/28/22, two uncovered electrical outlets accessible to children were observed in the children's bathroom near the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 7/28/22, CLOROX wipes were observed accessible to children in the "handicapped" bathroom. Hand sanitizer was observed accessible to children on the diaper changing table in the Inf/YT childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022
3270.91(c) Door opens in at landing
“On 7/28/22, at the time of inspection, an open door leading to the basement was observed accessible to children in the gross motor space and bathroom area. There is not a secure barrier in place to prevent access to the stairwell to ensure the safety of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“On 7/28/22, an updated health report was not observed in the file belonging to Child #1. The health report on file was dated 2/15/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.166(7) Meals for infants
“On 7/28/22, Staff #2 stated that infant bottles were heated for 15 seconds in the microwave located in the infant/young toddler child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters
“On 7/28/22, verification of education was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022
3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 7/28/22, at approximately 10:45am, Staff #2, Staff #3 were observed out of ratio with 9 children. They youngest children were infants. Staff #4 and Staff #5 were observed out of ratio with 13 Older Toddlers. Additionally, Staff #3 was observed with 8 infants/young toddlers while Staff #2 left the group with an infant to the opposite side of the child care space where supervision of the children in her group was not possible.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“On 12/14/21, during unannounced inspection, two bottles observed in the classroom refrigerator were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2021
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“On 12/14/21, during unannounced inspection, the Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 12/14/21, during unannounced inspection, lotion instructing to keep out of reach of children was observed accessible to children under the diaper changing table in the young toddler area. A plug in containing toxic liquid was observed in an outlet accessible to children in the infant/toddler area.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2021
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 12/14/21, during unannounced inspection, a trampoline with netting around the area was observed in the indoor gross motor space. The trampoline contained a large gap area next to the spring that was not padded/secured to ensure a child's foot would not fall through the open gap.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021
3270.123(a) Signed
“On 12/14/21, during an unannounced inspection, the agreement belonging to Child #1 was not signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“On 11/16/21, during unannounced inspection, Child #1 emergency contact information did not contain parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of first aid by the facility.”
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“On 11/16/21, at approximately 11:00am during an unannounced inspection, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio for about 2 minutes with 8 children (youngest child OT) while Staff #2 left the childcare space to go downstairs. Additionally, Staff #3 and Staff #4 were observed out of ratio with 12 children (8 YT, 4 Inf) in the lower level for approximately 2 minutes while Staff #5 left the child care space to answer the door on the first floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“On 11/16/21, during complaint investigation, Child #1 file did not contain an Agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“On 11/16/21, during complaint investigation, Staff #1 acknowledged transporting Child #1 after school. The emergency contact information belonging to Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation by the facility.”
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“On 11/16/21, during unannounced inspection, Child #1 emergency contact information did not contain parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of first aid by the facility.”
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“On 11/16/21, at approximately 11:00am during an unannounced inspection, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio for about 2 minutes with 8 children (youngest child OT) while Staff #2 left the childcare space to go downstairs. Additionally, Staff #3 and Staff #4 were observed out of ratio with 12 children (8 YT, 4 Inf) in the lower level for approximately 2 minutes while Staff #5 left the child care space to answer the door on the first floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“On 11/16/21, during complaint investigation, Child #1 file did not contain an Agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“On 11/16/21, during complaint investigation, Staff #1 acknowledged transporting Child #1 after school. The emergency contact information belonging to Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation by the facility.”
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FAQ
Yes. Perfeck Decision Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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.
37, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (267) 385-5922 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 385-5922 to ask.
(267) 385-5922.
1552 Wadsworth Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150. The nearest other daycare we list is Perfeck Decision Academy, under 0.1 miles away.