Little Bird Nursery & Preschool
1123 Ivy Hill Rd Unit 1, Philadelphia, PA
4.9· 32 reviews
Top of the Hill Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Top of the Hill Day Care Center
Top of the Hill Day Care Center is a child care center in Glenside, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 49 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Top of the Hill Day Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Top of the Hill Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 49 children
- License number
- #CER-00255424
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Safety and hazards 6
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Mar 30, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Observed 3/30/2026 child #1 file did not contain an initial health report in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Observed 3/30/2026 Staff #3 was missing 12 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Observed 3/30/2026 facility did not conduct an annually emergency drill nor was it documented and on file at the facility. The last emergency drill that was conducted was dated 4/21/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.133(1) Original container
“Observed 3/30/2026 in classroom # 3 (elephants), child #4 EPI Pen was not in its original container it was placed in a zipped bag. The EPI Pen was observed without the manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Observed 3/30/2026 child file #3 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 3 last physical was 7/17/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Observed 3/30/2025 child # 2 file did not contain the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Observed 3/30/2026 classrooms 3 and 5 were missing items from their first aid kit. Classroom 3 were missing gloves from first aid kit. Classroom 5 was missing tape from first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed 3/30/2026 in classroom 5 there was missing an electrical outlet cover in the childcare space where it's accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Observed 3/30/2026. Staff #1 and 6 files did not contain a completed DHS required FBI clearance on file. Staff #1 and 6 files did not contain the required FBI clearance on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met. (See LIS Code Sheet). Staff # 1 have not completed their NSOR clearance within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented on file being dated (NSOR 7-20-2020 Staff #1). The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met. Staff # 5 have not completed their Mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented on file being dated (Mandated reporter 6-29-2020 Staff #5).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Observed 3/30/2026 staff #1,2,3,4,5 and 7 files did not contain a staff evaluation from the director.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
Sep 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed 9/9/2025 outdoor in playground 2 (under 3-year-olds play) there was a Little Tikes Activity Gym where the slide that children slide down was broken and not free of rough edges, sharp corners and not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Observed 9/9/2025 staff #1 have not been trained on the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Observed 9/9/2025 it was documented that the last fire drill was conducted 3/2025. Fire drills are to be conducted at least once every 60 days and maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025
Mar 27, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Observed 3/27/2025 staff #6 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“Observed 3/27/2025 children files #2 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child #2 last physical was 6/24/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Observed 3/27/2025 Staff person #1 and 2 did not contain the required pre-service Pediatric CPR/ First Aid training in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Observed 3/27/2025 staff #6 was missing the date the results of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method included with their health screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Observed 3/27/2025 child #1 were missing health insurance coverage and policy numbers from emergency contact from.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Observed 3/27/2024. Staff #1, and 6 files did not contain a completed DHS required FBI clearance on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Observed 3/27/2025 Staff #3,5 and 7 were missing 12 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Observed 3/27/2025 there was no documentation that the fire detection system was tested every thirty days, demonstrating the system is operable while maintaining a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Observed 3/27/2025 staff # 4 file was missing a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
Mar 26, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed 3/26/2024 in the infant classroom there were bottles unlabeled not identifying which bottle belong to which child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Observed 3/26/2024 an emergency drill was not conducted annually or documented on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Observed 3/26/2024 staff # 4 medical assessment on file was dated for 6/23/2021, the medical assessment exceeded the 24-month of the signature date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Observed 3/26/2024 Staff #1 was completing a diaper change and after completing the diaper change staff #1 did not handwash child #1 hands after being diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Observed 3/26/2024 staff #3 did not receive annual training regarding the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Observed 3/26/2024 Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service Pediatric CPR/ First Aid training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Observed 3/26/2024 staff # 2 and 3 files did not contain a current fire safety training in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“Observed 3/26/2024 child #2 were missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 8/10/2023. An updated health report was missing an update for at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
Mar 30, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(1) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Observed On 3/30/2023 observed child # 2,4 and 6 file did not contain an exemption letter for the vaccinations not completed in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Observed 3/21/2023 staff #1 was missing a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Observed 3/16/2023 staff #2, 3 and 4 did not complete the one-hour health and safety training course update for staff members hired prior to 10/4/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Observed 3/30/2023 staff #3 file did not contain CPR and first aid training both staff have passed their provisional hire date of completing the training within 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Observed 3/30/2023 child #2 file did not contain a 6-month periodic review of their agreement from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Observed 3/30/2023 staff #4 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Observed 3/30/2023 Staff #1 was missing 12 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training. Staff #2 and 4 were missing 6 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Observed 3/30/2023 Staff # 2, 3 and 4 did not contain written evaluations for a minimum of one every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Observed 3/30/2023 child file # 2,3,4,5, and 6 emergency contact form didn't contain the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Observed 3/30/2023 staff person #1 hired 3/15/22 does not contain out of state clearances for the state from New York.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Observed 3/30/2023 children files # 1,3,4 and 6 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 1 last physical was 1/10/2022, Child #3 last physical was 11/6/2021, Child #4 last physical was 2/17/2022 and child #4 last physical was 3-16-2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
- May 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Top of the Hill Day Care Center
Is Top of the Hill Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. Top of the Hill Day Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Top of the Hill Day Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Top of the Hill Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 Top of the Hill Day Care Center care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Top of the Hill Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Top of the Hill Day Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Top of the Hill Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 836-5175 to ask.
What is Top of the Hill Day Care Center's phone number?
(215) 836-5175.
Where is Top of the Hill Day Care Center?
8707 Cheltenham Ave, Glenside, PA 19038. The nearest other daycare we list is Growing Tree Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.