Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2 LLC
Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2 LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 46 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 7 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (3 of 7). All 7 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During an unannounced monitoring visit, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a health assessment dated 6/24/24. Child # 1 was admitted on 8/4/26. Child # 2 file contained no health assessment. Child # 2 was admitted on 2/7/26
During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 8/25/26, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not have the enrolling parent work contact information.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/26/26, the facility had 2 children in care and 1 staff person onsite.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/26/26, Certification Representative observed that there was no Cot chart in the facility.
During an initial inspection conducted on 11/5/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 is a assistant group supervisor at the facility. Staff person #2 file did not contain verification of a completed course for Health and safety topics.
During an initial inspection conducted on 11/5/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 is the director of the facility. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of 3 years of experience with children.
During an initial inspection conducted on 11/5/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 is a assistant group supervisor at the facility. Staff person #2 file did not contain verification of 2 years of experience with children.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| 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 Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2 LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 26, 2026 (staff ratios): “During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/26/26, the facility had 2 children in care and 1 staff person onsite.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2 LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2 LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2 LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 22, 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 Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2 LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2 LLC last inspected?
Aug 11, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2 LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $90.00 for young toddler, $80.00 for older toddler, $80.00 for preschool, $60.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2 LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Itsy-Bitsy Scholars2 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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