Its A Small World Day Care INC
Its A Small World Day Care INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 45 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 21 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #586 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During renewal inspection on 5/1/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed Staff # 7 going into the bathroom with the door closed, and left Staff # 3 out of ratio with 3-young toddlers and 4 older toddlers
During renewal inspection on 5/1/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. Child # 9 leaving the Pre-K room alone and walked to the infant room twice 2. Staff # 5 was observed using a personal laptop while the children were on their cots
During renewal inspection on 5/1/25, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 7 did not have documentation of education in file to qualify for the position of Aide
During renewal inspection on 6/3/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert rep observed the following: - the preschool classroom to the right of the entrance near the bookshelf had mold in the ceiling - the young/older toddler classroom and the computer room had cobwebs in several areas of the classroom.
During renewal inspection on 6/3/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, cert rep observed in the infant room, and the PreK room had ripped chairs in both rooms (brown in Pre-K, blue chair in infant room)
During renewal inspection on 6/3/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - a crib in the infant room was not labelled for the use of a specific child.
During renewal inspection on 6/3/24, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 3 did not have documentation of verification of experience in file
During renewal inspection on 6/3/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - all the emergency contacts were not in preschool room for the children receiving care in the space
During the renewal inspection on 6/28/23, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #4 did not include the influenza vaccine or exemption letter to comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.
During the renewal inspection on 6/28/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1did not include fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional at least annually. Document submitted dated 5/13/2022.
During the renewal inspection on 6/28/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3).
During the renewal inspection on 6/28/23, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #3 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection on 6/28/23, it was observed thatthe records of child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not include information on the child's special needs,
ON MAY 18, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE PREK CLASSROOM DID NOT CONTAIN SOAP.
ON MAY 18, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT USED FOR EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER.
ON MAY 18, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPTMENT WAS DIRTY AND NEEDED TO BE CLEANED.
ON MAY 18, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
ON MAY 18, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE AN EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.
ON MAY 18, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT INCLUDE A LOCK DOWN PLAN.
ON MAY 18, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
ON MAY 18, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 AND #6 WERE ALL COMBINED INTO ONE FOLDER.
“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) | $80.00 | $64.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $80.00 | $64.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $75.00 | $62.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $71.00 | $58.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $65.00 | $54.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $57.00 | $50.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $57.00 | $50.00 |
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 Its A Small World Day Care INC 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 May 1, 2025 (staff ratios): “During renewal inspection on 5/1/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed Staff # 7 going into the bathroom with the door closed, and left Staff # 3 out of ratio with 3-young toddlers and 4 older toddlers” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Its A Small World Day Care INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Its A Small World Day Care INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Its A Small World Day Care INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Sep 19, 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 Its A Small World Day Care INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #586 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Its A Small World Day Care INC last inspected?
May 6, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Its A Small World Day Care INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for newborn, $80.00 for infant, $75.00 for young toddler, $71.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Its A Small World Day Care INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Its A Small World Daycare 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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