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Small Pieces of The Puzzle

238 S 60th St # 40, Philadelphia, PA 191394.4· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
116
open each week
5 days

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About Small Pieces of The Puzzle

Small Pieces of The Puzzle is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 116 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
116 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity116 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Small Pieces of The Puzzle

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
116 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00259824
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jul 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Carpets in classrooms on the first floor in rooms 1 and 2 needed to be cleaned. Contained dust and other unknown particles/stains.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “Toilet on the second floor on the far left was not flushable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026

  2. Jul 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection on 7/30/2025, staff person number one did not have initial health assessment or initial tuberculin skin tests on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025

  3. Jul 8, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “During the complaint investigation on July 8th, administrative staff informed me that the incident report was emailed to the parent on July 1st, 2025, which was not the same day the incident occurred.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025

  4. Jul 12, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Staff person # 1 and 5 did not have Fire Safety Training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)/3270.181(c) Signed /Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “An agreement form for child # 1 was not signed by a parent. The financial agreement and emergency contact form for child # 1 was not reviewed once in a 6- month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “Staff member # 4 did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Facility person # 2 did not have Mandated Reporter Training on file at the time of the Renewal Inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff member # 2 did not have Health and Safety on file at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

  5. Aug 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “Observed Mowgli class first aid kit missing tweezers, gloves and tape. Observed art class missing tape, and Baloo class missing gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023

  6. Sep 12, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During renewal inspection dated 9/12/2022, certification representative observed that in room #2/Mowgli room that the top of the cubby was sticky and soiled. Also, in room #1/Tabaque room, 4 cots were fraying on two sides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection dated 9/12/2022, certification representative observed that in room named KAA that paint was chipped on the wall, in room Shere-khan both the paint and plaster were chipping, and in Balso room there was chipped paint on the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “Certification representative observed on 9/12/2022, during the renewal inspection that a bookcase in Akela room had a chuck removed from the bookcase corner leaving it with a rough edge and unsafe.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During renewal inspection dated 9/12/2022, certification representative observed that in room #1, called Tabaque, that one electrical outlet was uncovered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022

  7. Jan 28, 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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Questions about Small Pieces of The Puzzle

Is Small Pieces of The Puzzle licensed?

Yes. Small Pieces of The Puzzle is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Small Pieces of The Puzzle last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small Pieces of The Puzzle had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Small Pieces of The Puzzle care for?

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

Does Small Pieces of The Puzzle accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Small Pieces of The Puzzle's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Small Pieces of The Puzzle cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 883-0569 to ask.

What is Small Pieces of The Puzzle's phone number?

(215) 883-0569.

Where is Small Pieces of The Puzzle?

238 S 60th St # 40, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Moore Learning Minds, under 0.1 miles away.

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