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Teensy Tots Playschool

8201 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191504.3· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
22
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$280

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About Teensy Tots Playschool

Teensy Tots Playschool is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 22 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $280 to $350.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infancy up to the age they transition into preschool
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
22 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (9.5 hours of care)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy up to the age they transition into preschool
ProgramsInfant care and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffAll staff maintain required clearances and hold a degree and/or specialized early childhood training
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
DiscountsMulti-child discounts available
Licensed capacity22 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Teensy Tots Playschool lists weekly tuition from $280 to $350.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infants Program$350
Preschool Transition$280
Toddlers Program$300
Young Toddlers Program$325
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Teensy Tots Playschool

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
22 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00248381
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 9
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Background checks 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Other rules 2

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. Aug 13, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 ((5/22/25) was lacking documentation of the required fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain the required FBI clearance information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 did not have the current documentation of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026

    • 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 the inspection the health assessment in the record of staff person #3 was dated 7/8/24)”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/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: Aug 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking an evaluation for their first year providing care for children at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026

  2. Nov 5, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(5) Each staff person meets quals/Two written references

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 contained only one of the required two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was observed caring for a group of children by themselves; the record of staff person #1 was missing the proof of Pediatric first aid to qualify them for caring for children unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the proof of the current annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of the inspection the wall in the rear room (painted green) had an area of peeling chipped paint near the closet on the west side of the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2025

    • 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 the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking a current valid health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • 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 the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting .”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of the inspection the following CPSL violations were observed; the record of staff person #1 was lacking a certification of Mandated Reporter Training. The record of staff person #2 was lacking Pennsylvania State Police Clearance and National Sex Offender Clearance Information Letter.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking the proof of the annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025

  3. Oct 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      3270.24(a) Immediate access

      “At the time of the inspection, certification representative was attempting to verify the implementation of the plan of correction and complete the renewal inspection. Continued noncompliance was observed; staff on site were not able to provide immediate access, to the staff files, to the certification representative so that they could conduct the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025

  4. Sep 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      3270.24(a) Immediate access

      “At the time of the renewal inspection, staff on site were not able to provide immediate access, to the staff files, to the certification representative so that they could conduct the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025

  5. Jan 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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 complete disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 record of child #1 did not contain the consents for emergency medical care for the child and administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, that are required prior to admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(5) Each staff person meets quals/Two written references

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the complete staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing, specifically the required two letters attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

  6. Aug 8, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of the inspection the acceptable completed proof of previous child care experience was not in the staff record of staff person #1”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking acceptable proof of educational level.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “At the time of the inspection the provider did not have current valid proof of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “At the time of the inspection the emergency plan of the facility did not have documentation in writing of the review and update of the emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking proof of the annual firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking a completed disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 and #3 were lacking the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “At the time of the inspection bottles for the children in care were not labeled with the child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of the inspection the emergency contact form and financial agreement of child #2 had not been reviewed and updated in over 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the proof of their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “At the time of the inspection the facility did not have proof of the annual inspection of the fire detection system, proving the operability of the system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 record of child #1 did not contain the consents required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking documentation of the date of the training regarding the emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024

  7. Sep 21, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons had disclosure statements that were incomplete: staff person #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #8. Staff person #6 and #8 were both missing the State police clearance information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “At the time of the inspection the provider did not have a separate copy of the emergency contact information present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023

    • 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 the inspection the records of child #2 and #3 were lacking current valid health assesments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of the inspection record of staff persons #1, #2, #3, did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 record of child #1 was lacking the consents required prior to admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “At the time of the inspection staff person #2, #6 had been serving the facility for over 90 days and has no proof of the completion of the required pediatric first aid training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of the inspection the staff records of staff person # 1, #2, #3, #4 and #8 were lacking the verification of child care experience to qualify them for the position they were holding at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “at the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons did not have proof of the completion of the required emergency plan training. Staff persons #!, #5, # 6, #7”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023

  8. Apr 25, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 4/24/23, at time of initial inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain two written letters of reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, Staff #2 and Staff #3 file did not contain an initial health report. Staff #1 and Staff #2 file did not contain results of tuberculosis test dated within 12 months of initial hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(a)/3270.124(e) Written plan/Written emergency plan posted

      “On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, a daily schedule was not posted in the front and back childcare spaces. A medical transport plan was not posted in the front childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, handwashing signs with the requirement of when to wash hands was not posted by each sink, toilet and diapering area in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a)/3270.75(b) In child care spaces/Inaccessible to children

      “On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, the back childcare space did not contain a first aid kit. Additionally, a first aid kit was observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet located in the front childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(c)/3270.63 Space safe for large muscle activity/Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, the ramp leading to the outdoor play space does not contain a barrier restricting children from the attached parking lot. Additionally, the grassy play space does not contain a barrier restricting children from the attached parking lot where cars are present.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain a complete PA Criminal Clearance. Additionally, signed disclosure statements were not observed in the files belonging to Staff #1 and #2 as required by CPS Law.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, Staff #1 and #2 files did not contain evidence of training regarding the facility's emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, no evidence that the operator notified local traffic authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, proof of installation date of facility's fire detection system was not on file as required by Fire & Panic Act 62.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not contain accommodations for toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

      “On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, written safe routes and pick up/drop off pointes were not posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

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 Teensy Tots Playschool licensed?

Yes. Teensy Tots Playschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Teensy Tots Playschool last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Teensy Tots Playschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Teensy Tots Playschool care for?

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

Does Teensy Tots Playschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Teensy Tots Playschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Teensy Tots Playschool cost?

Weekly tuition from $280 to $350, as it lists it.

What is Teensy Tots Playschool's phone number?

(215) 606-2566.

Where is Teensy Tots Playschool?

8201 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150. The nearest other daycare we list is Lilies of the Valley Christian Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

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