Aliyas Little Scholars
Aliyas Little Scholars is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 11 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 23 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During complaint investigation on 12/2/25, operator was not able to provide and locate documentation of workers comp insurance.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 did not sign an updated disclosure statement; date of hire: 6/1/25/. Cert rep reviewed staff #2 record an observed staff #2 did not have a signed disclosure statement in record; date of hire: 9/11/24.
Certification rep reviewed children #1 and #2 record and observed records did not contain a completed child service report.
Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed agreement form did not contain information of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Certification rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed record did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Certification rep reviewed annual emergency drill log and observed emergency drill log was incomplete; date of drill conducted, time drill conducted, time to complete the drill and minutes section was not documented.
Certification rep reviewed emergency plan delivery document and observed Emergency Plan and subsequent plan updates was not sent to the local municipality.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 included PA child abuse clearance from 12/10/17 and was more that 60 months old.
At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #1 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #1. Immunization record of child #3 did not include 3rd dose of Hepatitis B, 2nd and 3rd dose of Rotavirus, 2nd and 3rd dose of DTAP, HIB, IPV, and Pneumococcal.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2, #3 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 one hour professional development training required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022.
At the time of renewal inspection, the files for staff member #1 did not include an annual staff evaluation.
At the time of the inspection, file of child #2 did not include child service report on the Department's approved form that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development.
At the time of renewal inspection observed peeling paint on the blue wall of a back classroom.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #2 did not include an updated health report required at least every 6 months for young toddlers. Health report on file was from 1/6/22.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #4 did not include an updated health report required at least every 12 months for preschool children. Child health report on file was dated 2/11/19.
At the time of renewal inspection, a health report of child #1 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
At the time of renewal inspection, provider was not able to provide verification that fire alarm system is tested every 30 days or documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional.
At the time of renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities are notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not observed.
At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment was not observed. In addition, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.
Staff person #1, #2 and #3 obtained BLS training that was not among OCDEL recognized curriculum.
At the time of inspection, file for staff person #2 did not include verification that staff participated in fire safety training at least annually.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #3 did not include initial and subsequent health reports.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, #2, and #3 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $73.00 | $65.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Aliyas Little Scholars had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jun 25, 2025 (background checks): “Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 did not sign an updated disclosure statement; date of hire: 6/1/25/. Cert rep reviewed staff #2 record an observed staff #2 did not have a signed…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Aliyas Little Scholars?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Aliyas Little Scholars’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Feb 26, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Aliyas Little Scholars compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Aliyas Little Scholars last inspected?
Jun 9, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Aliyas Little Scholars cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $73.00 for infant, $70.00 for young toddler, $70.00 for older toddler, $70.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Aliyas Little Scholars?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Aliyas Little Scholars.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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