Discovery Place for Little People
Discovery Place for Little People is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 106 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 29 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 29). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection on 6/18/26, Certification Representative observed an area of chipped paint in the center room on the first floor.
On 01/20/2026, a staff member lifted a facility child by the arm in a rough and deliberate manner.
During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25, Cert Rep observed child #1 in the pre-k classroom walk into the bathroom unsupervised while staff person #6 had back turned.
During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25, during the facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe a bottle of water in first aid kit taken on excursions in the preschool classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 06/03/25, Cert Rep did not observe a first aid kit on the vehicle used for transporting children.
During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting annual emergency drills.
During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the written staff evaluations in the files of staff persons #1-#5, which is beyond the 12-month requirement.
During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe service agreement forms signed and updated by the 6-month requirement, in the files of child #1-#3.
During the renewal inspection on 06/03/25, Cert Rep did not observe emergency contact forms on the vehicle used for transporting children.
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During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training in the file of staff persons #1-#3.
During the renewal inspection on 04/24/24, Cert Rep did not observe soap in the first aid kit the facility takes on excursions.
During the renewal inspection on 04/24/24, Cert Rep observed trash, pieces of paper, debris scattered on the ground throughout the play space, posing a trip hazard.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not reviewed their emergency plan.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-13 did not have their annual emergency plan training.
During my inspection I observed that child 1-8, did not have a medication log.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During my inspection I observed that they had not create or practiced their emergency drills.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 3. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, 7, did not have fire safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 7, 12, did not have their 10 hours health & safety training, and staff 1-13 did not have their 1 hour updated health and safety training.
During my inspection I observed that the caterpillar room did not have their emergency contact sheets.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-13, did not have verification of experience.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 4, 11, 13, did not have a current health form, & staff 4, 7, did not have a TB test.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on May, 2022 & staff 3 hired on April, 2022, did not have their child abuse clearance, and did not contain a completed NSOR certification.
While conducting my inspection I observed that their outside play space gate had a whole in it.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3 did not have their annual fire safety training.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that staff 1 did not have verification of their child care experience.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 did not have all of their 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.00 | $61.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $51.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $48.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $47.00 | $38.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $47.00 | $38.00 |
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 Discovery Place for Little People had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Feb 5, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “On 01/20/2026, a staff member lifted a facility child by the arm in a rough and deliberate manner.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Discovery Place for Little People?
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 Discovery Place for Little People’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 15, 2025. 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 Discovery Place for Little People compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Discovery Place for Little People last inspected?
Jun 18, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Discovery Place for Little People cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $56.00 for preschool, $47.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Discovery Place for Little People?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Youth Enrichment Programs INC.
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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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