Happy Little Feet Childcare Center · 5110 Market St, Philadelphia
Happy Little Feet Childcare Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 33 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 63 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (25 of 63). 17 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,124 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 93% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had missing outlet covers in both rooms.
During the inspection, it was observed that the rest equipment was not labeled.
During the inspection, it was observed that the refrigerator did not have a thermometer.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, 4, did not include a current physical.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had no documentation of the fire drills.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not where they would go if they had to evacuate the build.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not sent their traffic letter to the local authorities.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 2. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have current liability insurance.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include their annual fire safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include their annual written evaluations.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1-4, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not include health insurance coverage policy number.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, 4, did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the inspection, it was observed that the infant/young toddler room did not have emergency contact sheet for the enrolled children.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1-4, did not include all the required signatures on the bottom of the emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include their 12 hours of child care training.
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While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have a current state police clearance.
During the inspection, it was observed facility did not have a completed emergency plan. 1. Shelter and Lockdown 2. Evacuation 3. Method to contact parents 4. Accommodations
During the inspection, it was observed that the rest equipment was not labeled.
During the inspection, it was observed that staff 2, did not wash a child's hands after diapering.
During the inspection, it was observed that staff 1 did not wipe down the changing table surface with a sanitizing solution.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not conducted an emergency drill within the last year.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not conduct a fire drill in the last 60 days.
During the inspection, it was observed the facility did not have their local safety letter that is sent to the local authorities.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not contain their annual written evaluation.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include the address of the child's physician
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
During the inspection, it was observed that neither room had a copy of the facility's transportation posted.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have all the required signatures at the bottom of their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include their initial agreement form.
During my inspection I observed staff 2, leaving the classroom and the children unsupervised.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not contain a current FBI clearance.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 4, had not completed their annual emergency plan training.
During my inspection I observed that the room on the right did not have all the required play equipment and materials.
During my inspection I observed that staff 2, did not wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution after diapering.
During my inspection I observed that the facility served lunch without an fruit.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a posted menu.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their evacuation routes posted.
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 1, 2, did not contain a written evaluation.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3, did not contain their admission date.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3, did not contain the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3, did not contain their policy number.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3, did not contain the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During my inspection I observed that the room on the left did not have emergency contact sheets for the students.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's did not have their emergency transportation plan posted in either room.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not include acceptable verification of experience.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have a current physical.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not created or posted their pick-up and drop-off procedures.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their emergency transportation plan posted in every child care space.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have verification of childcare experience.
During initial inspection dated 6/29/2023, certification representative observed that one electrical outlet did not have a protective cover on it.
During initial inspecition dated 6/29/2023, certification representative observed that there was no first aid kit in the left side child care space of the facility.
During initial inspection dated 6/29/2023, certification representative observed that the first aid kit in the childcare space on the right, did not have tweezers or scissors in it.
During the initial inspection dated 6/29/2023, certification representative observed that there was a wall on the left side that was missing plaster in one area of the childcare space.
During thee initial inspection dated 6/29/2023, certification representative observed that a bookcase was not secure to the wall and was a safety hazard to the children.
During the initial inspection dated 6/29/2023, certification representative observed that the kitchen cabinets did not have locking mechanisms on them and could be accessed by the children.
During initial inspection dated 6/29/2023, certification representative reviewed staff person #1,and staff person #2 files. The health assessment dates were completed over the 12 month requirement and were expired. Staff person #1 health assessment was dated 2/23/22, and staff person #2 health assessment was dated 1/26/22.
During the initial inspection dated 6/29/2023, certification representative observed that a copy of the emergency plan has not been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
“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.
About this center
Common questions
Has Happy Little Feet Childcare Center 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 May 5, 2025 (background checks): “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have a current state police clearance.” 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, effective Jul 30, 2024. 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 #1,124 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 93% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Happy Little Feet Childcare Center last inspected?
May 7, 2026 (renewal). 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.
Who runs Happy Little Feet Childcare Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Happy Little Feet 2 LLC.
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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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