Happy Little Feet Childcare Center · 5343 W Berks St, Philadelphia
Happy Little Feet Childcare Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 134 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (44 of 134). 34 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,161 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 99% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During inspection on 8/5/26 Staff # 3 was observed on the 1st floor alone with 7 children - 1infant, 2 young toddler, 4 older toddler and 1 preschooler Staff # 4 was observed alone in the basement with 15 school age children, 4 of which were young school age During unannounced monitoring on 9/3/26, Cert Rep observed the following continued noncompliance Staff # 1 left Staff # 2 with 8 young toddlers and 1 infant to take a call in the kitchen, leaving staff #2 out of ratio During unannounced monitoring on 9/9/26, Cert Rep observed the following continued noncompliance Staff# 2 was observed with 6- preschoolers, Staff # 3 was observed with 4 infants Staff # 4 had 3- young toddles (1 year old) and 5 - older toddler (2-year-old) leaving Staff # 4 out of ratio. Staff # 4 told Staff # 1 to come out of the bathroom after being told by Cert Rep that they were out of ratio. Cert Rep also observed Staff # 1 going towards the kitchen after being told that they were out of ratio
During unannounced monitoring on 9/9/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 5 did not have documentation of current health assessment in file.
During unannounced monitoring on 9/9/26, Cert Rep observed the following Toddlers seated in the highchairs for extended period of time
During inspection on 8/5/26 Staff # 3 was observed on the 1st floor alone with 7 children - 1infant, 2 young toddler, 4 older toddler and 1 preschooler Staff # 4 was observed alone in the basement with 15 school age children, 4 of which were young school age During unannounced monitoring on 9/3/26, Cert Rep observed the following continued noncompliance Staff # 1 left Staff # 2 with 8 young toddlers and 1 infant to take a call in the kitchen, leaving staff #2 out of ratio
During unannounced monitoring on 9/3/26, Cert Rep observed the follwoing Staff# 2's health assessment was dated 6/11/24
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 did not have documentation of Child Abuse and NSOR clearance in file Staff # 6 did not have documentation of state police clearance in file. Staff # 6's NSOR expired on 1/13/26 Staff # 7's child abuse expired on 1/13/26
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 was observed on the 1st floor alone with 7 children - 1infant, 2 young toddler, 4 older toddler and 1 preschooler Staff # 4 was observed alone in the basement with 15 school age children, 4 of which were young school age
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. The facility's emergency plan did not have continuity of operations 2. Staff # 3 was observed alone with 7 children and did not have health and safety training in file
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation that the facility's emergency plan has not being updated annually
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff# 1-4, and Staff # 6-7 did not have documentation of emergency plan in file
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility had missing receptacle covers throughout the facility- 1st floor, 2nd floor and basement childcare space
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility 's back room on the 1st floor, the hallway bathroom on the 2nd floor, and bathroom in the basement needed cleaning. The red rug in the basement right at the steps needed cleaning and was frayed at some ends
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The light in the basement bathroom was not working
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: There was no handwashing sign in the hallway bathroom on the 2nd floor
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The hallway bathroom on the 2nd floor, and the bathroom in the basement needed a lidded trash can
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 6's health assessment was dated 6/11/24
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have a menu posted
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility does not have documentation that a fire drill is being conducted every 60 days
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility does not have documentation that the fire detection system is being tested every 30 days
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3 did not have a child health report in file Child # 1 did not have documentation of a health assessment in file
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's liability insurance expired on 7/7/26
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff# 1 and # 7's Pediatric CPR/First Aid expired on 4/5/26 Staff # 4 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/First Aid in file Staff # 5 and # 6's Pediatric CPR/First Aid expired on 8/3/26
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4-7 did not have documentation of annual fire safety training in file
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 did not have documentation of health and safety training in file
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4-7 did not have current staff evaluation in file
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 did not have documentation of education and childcare experience in file to qualify as an AGS Staff # 4 did not have documentation of childcare experience in file to qualify as an AGS
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 5-7 had no agreement in file
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2 did not have a documentation of a child service report in file
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 5's emergency contact did not have a policy number
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility classrooms did not have emergency contact for the children in the childcare space
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2 and # 4's agreement and emergency contacts are being reviewed and signed yearly not every 6 months. They were signed 7/16/25, and again on 6/17/26
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 7 did not have a file at the facility
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1, and # 5 's emergency contact did not have parental signature for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first aid
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 6 did not have documentation of age and address in file
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 had documentation of 1 non-family reference in file and not the required 2 references
During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4, 6, and # 7 did not have documentation of 12 annual clock hours of child care training in file Staff # 5 had documentation of 6 clock hours and not 12 required training hours
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During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 7 did not have documentation of applying for NSOR clearance in file
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. Staff # 3 and Staff # 5 in the back room located on the 1st floor with 9 children -(2 infants, 3 -1year old, 1--2-year-old and 3- preschoolers) measured for 2 children 2. Staff # 3 left the room out of ratio by going to the bathroom to wash hands
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The hot water in the facility measured at 112 degrees
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The rugs on the 1st floor and basement childcare space were dirty and needed cleaning The window sills in the basement needed cleaning
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's kitchen sink did not have a handwashing sign
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The cots located in the basement and 1 crib were not labeled for a specific child use
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. child # 2's immunization record was missing 1 MMR, 2 Hep A, and 1 Varicella 2. Child # 3's immunization record was missing 1 Hep B
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have menu posted
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. 9 children in the back room located on the 1st floor measured for 2 children 2. 10 preschoolers on the 2nd floor measured for 8 children
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation of emergency drill log
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation that fire drill is being conducted every 60 days
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not evacuation route posted in the 2nd floor classroom
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 5's health assessment was dated 3/7/24
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility's emergency plan did not have documentation of continuity of operations -The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include identification and prevention of child maltreatment
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 7 did not have documentation of verification of experience in file to qualify as an AGS
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have a schedule posted in any of the childcare classrooms
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's agreement did not specify fee amount, and date payment is to be made
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. Child # 1, 2, 3, and # 5 did not have documentation of child service report in file 2. Child # 1's agreemtn did n have services provided
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's emergency contact did not include physician number
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1, and Child # 5's emergency contact did not include health insurance and policy number
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Emergency contacts were not present for all the children in the 2nd floor classroom, and on the 1st floor back room
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's emergency contact did not have signature for administering minor first aid and obtaining medical care
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: staff # 7 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references
During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have the certificate of compliance posted
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 with 8 school age children going to the park alone.
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 3 on the phone in the infant/toddler room, located in the basement.
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility's emergency plan did not include method of contacting parents at the onset and at the end of the emergency.
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1-8 did not have documentation of current emergency plan training in file
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following Missing outlet cover in the preschool room located on the 2nd floor.
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 going to the park with 8 school age children and did not have a first aid kit
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - There was peeling paint in the following areas basement - infant/toddler space, 1st floor large space/ peeling paint in preschool room located on the 2nd floor - ripped carpet on the stairs leading down to the basement
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The cots located in the 2nd floor preschool childcare space were not labelled for the use of a specific child.
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 5 did not have documentation of health assessment and immunization record in file.
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child 3 4's health assessment was dated 5/4/23 Child # 6 had a health assessment completed but did not have a health form
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 2's health assessment showed parent's denial for immunization, but did not have a written letter from parent regarding reasons for child not receiving immunization.
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 3's health assessment was dated 2/23/22 Staff # 5 did not have a health assessment in file Staff # 8 had a health assessment completed but needed a staff health for and TB in file
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation of fire drill log to show that fire drills are being conducted every 60 days.
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation of fire detection log to show that the system is tested every 30 days.
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations -The facility had an incomplete shaken baby syndrome policy.
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 6 and # 7 Pediatric CPR/First aid was dated 3/10/22
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1-7 did not have documentation of fire safety training file
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3, 4,5 and # 8 did not have documentation of verification of experience in file
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1's agreement was not signed and dated by the operator
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 1-4 did not have documentation of child service report in file - Child # 1 and #3 's agreement did not have services provided listed on the agreement.
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 5's emergency contact did not include physician's name and address
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 5's emergency contact did not include insurance and policy number
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 3's emergency contact did not include the release persons listed on the agreement
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following There were no emergency contacts in any of the childcare space in the facility
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 had 8 school age children going to the park without emergency contacts with them
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following The facility dd not have files present for all the children that were present at the facility
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 2, and #6's emergency contact did not include parent's signature for emergency medical care and minor first aid
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 4, 5,7,8 did not have documentation of 2 non family references in file.
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 and # 5 did not have documentation of pediatric CPR/First Aid in file
During renewal inspection on 7/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 had documentation of 11 clock hours of childcare training in file and not the required 12 hours Staff # 2 had documentation of 8 clock hours of childcare training in file and not the required 12 hours Staff #3 had documentation of 5 clock hours of childcare training in file and not the required 12 hours Staff # 4 had documentation of 7 clock hours of childcare training in file and not the required 12 hours in file Staff # 5 -7 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours of childcare training in file.
On 7-28-2023, during the Renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations. The facility's plan did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
On 7-28-2023, during the Renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as an emergency arises and when it has ended.
On 7-28-2023, during the Renewal inspection, a protective cover was missing in the young toddler, basement classroom (Room 1), on the top outlet between the crib and small black trash can. A protective cover was also missing for the top outlet behind the shelf. Protective covers were missing in the large upstairs pre-school room (Room 5/6) on 3 of the outlets.
On 7-28-2023, during the Renewal inspection, Desitin cream was easily accessible to children under the changing table in the young toddler classroom located in the basement.
On 7-28-2023, during the Renewal inspection, the screens of the windows in the second floor classroom (Room 5/6), were in disrepair.
On 7-28-2023, during the Renewal inspection, scissors and soap were missing from the first-aid kit in the older toddler classroom.
On 7-28-2023, during the Renewal inspection, the stairway leading to the basement classroom present dust/dirt at the base of the banister.
On 7-28-2023, during the Renewal inspection, the upstairs preschool classroom had a small hole in the wall near an electrical outlet.
On 7-28-2023, during the Renewal inspection, the baby saucer jumper presented dirt on it.
On 7-28-2023, during the Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not consist of an updated health assessment.
On 7-28-2023, during the Renewal inspection, the fire drill log showed the last drill was conducted on 5-4-2023.
On 7-28-2023, during the Renewal inspection, proof of purchase for an interconnected system was not provided.
On 7-28-2023, during the Renewal inspection, a daily schedule was not posted in the school age classroom that reflects the Summer schedule.
On 7-28-2023, during the Renewal inspection, the file of child #2's agreement was not signed by the operator.
On 7-28-2023, during the Renewal inspection, the files of child # 1 and child #2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or week.
On 7-28-2023, during the Renewal inspection, the files of child #1, child #2 or child #3 did not specify the date which the fee is to be paid.
On 7-28-2023, during the Renewal inspection, an evacuation route was not present in the rear, small playroom on the first floor.
On 7-28-2023, during the Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not consist of 12 hours of child care training.
ON JUNE 29, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE, CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE OR THE NSOR CLEARANCE. IN ADDITION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NSOR CLEARANCE.
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WERE 4 ELECTRICAL OUTLETS LOCATED IN THE INFANT AND TODDLER CLASSROOM THAT DID NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVERS. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE OLDER TODDLER/PREK CLASSROOM DID NOT CONTAIN TWEEZERS, BANDAGES OR TAPE.
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT (USED FOR EXCURSIONS) LOCATED ON THE FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR CLASSROOMS DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER.
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE BASEMENT INFANT/TODDLER BATHROOM HAD A HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL.
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS RED PEELING PAINT ON THE DOOR OF THE TODDLER/PREK CLASSROOM. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS WHITE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CLASSROOM WALL.
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THERE WAS A STACK OF CHAIRS BLOCKING THE DOWNSTAIRS EXIT ALONG WITH TRASH BAGS INFRONT ON THE EXIT GATE. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THERE WAS A GREEN BAG FILLED WITH OTHER PLASTIC BAGS HANGING ON THE BATHROOM DOOR KNOB IN REACH OF THE INFANT AND TODDLER CHILDREN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE CRIBS LOCATED IN THE INFANT ROOM WERE NOT ALL LABELED FOR USE OF A SPECIFIC CHILD. IN ADDITION, THE SLEEPING COTS LOCATED IN THE PREK CLASSROOM WERE NOT LABELED WITH CHILDREN NAMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WERE STYROFOAM SERVING ITEMS USED FOR CHILDREN AT MEAL TIME. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3, #5, #6 AND #9 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE.
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT WASH THE CHILDS HANDS AFTER DIAPERING. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT WIPE DOWN THE CHANGING TABLE SURFACE WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION AFTER DIAPERING. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER DIAPERING. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE INFANTS DID NOT HAVE A WRITTEN FEEDING SCHEDULE ON FILE.
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF A RECENT FIRE DRILL.
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. EVACUATION ROUTES WERE NOT POSTED ON EACH FLOOR OF THE FACILITY.
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE A LOCKDOWN PLAN.
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE PROVIDER WAS UNABLE TO PROVDER CURRENT LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR THE FACILITY.
ON JUNE 29, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE A YEAERLY EVALUATION.
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 AND #9 DID NOT HAVE A SIGNED FEE AGREEMENT ON FILE.
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 AND #10 DID NOT INCLUDE A CHILD SERVICE REPORT (CSR).
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 AND #9 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE RELEASE PERSON.
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1, #2, #4, #5, #6 AND #9 DID NOT INCLUDE AND UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE CURRENT IDENTIFICATION SHOWING VERIFICATION OF AGE, ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER.
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE.
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO NONFAMILY REFERENCE LETTERS.
ON JUNE 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2, #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE 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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.49 | $52.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.54 | $49.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.23 | $46.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.55 | $37.36 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.55 | $37.36 |
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.
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Common questions
Has Happy Little Feet Childcare Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 8 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 Aug 5, 2026 (background checks): “During renewal inspection on 8/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 did not have documentation of Child Abuse and NSOR clearance in file Staff # 6 did not have documentation of state police clearance in…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Happy Little Feet Childcare Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Happy Little Feet Childcare Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Happy Little Feet Childcare Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1. 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 Happy Little Feet Childcare Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,161 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 99% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Happy Little Feet Childcare Center last inspected?
Sep 9, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Happy Little Feet Childcare Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for newborn, $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
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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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