Lil Village Learning Academy
1923 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 1
Lil Village Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 28 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 31 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (18 of 31). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #660 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 51% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #660 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3
Core-safety citations
28
Other citations
6
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
31 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 13, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Records & paperwork
18
Building & playground safety
6
Background checks
2
Health & medication
2
Emergency preparedness
1
Caregiver conduct
1
Food & feeding
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/13/2026, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance, or verification of the completion of Mandated Reporter Training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2026): “Provider completed the necessary steps to obtain the NSOR and all mandatory documents.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/24/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a completed PA Criminal Background History Clearance. Also, the Child Abuse Clearance on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 02/24/2020 and expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2025): “Provider will have employee complete the necessary clearances.”
Citation
Apr 24, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/24/2025, the facility's Emergency Plan did not address the facility's plan for Continuity of Operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2025): “Provider will complete continuity of operations plan.”
Citation
Apr 24, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/24/2025, the hot water in the sink utilized by children reached a temperature of 129.7° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2025): “Provider will have maintenance adjust the temperature.”
Citation
Apr 24, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/24/2025, the ceiling fans located in the childcare space of the Lower Level appeared visibly covered in dust. Additionally, the outdoor play space was littered with twigs, branches, and other debris.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2025): “Provider will have maintenance clean and disinfect surfaces.”
Citation
Apr 24, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/24/2025, the most recent Health Assessment on file for Staff Person #2 was dated 03/02/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2025): “Provider will have Staff Person #2 contact their health provider.”
Citation
Apr 24, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/24/2025, the facility did not have a policy that addressed Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2025): “Provider will update and extend policy to support regulatory expectations.”
Citation
Apr 24, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/24/2025, the Agreement forms on file for Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain a fee amount.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2025): “Provider will add fee amount to agreement forms.”
Citation
Apr 24, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/24/2025, the file for Child #1, Child #3 and Child #5 did not contain a Child Service Report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2025): “Provider will ensure that Child Service Reports are completed.”
Citation
Apr 24, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/24/2025, the Emergency Contact forms and Agreement forms on file for Child #1 and Child #5 were not reviewed or updated in writing in a 6-month period. The Emergency Contact forms and Agreement forms for Child #1 and Child #5 were dated 08/23/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2025): “Provider will have parents update forms.”
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Citation
Apr 24, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/24/2025, the Emergency Contact forms on file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2025): “Provider will have parents complete signed field area on emergency consent form.”
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
Observed 5/16/2024 staff #1 was observed using harsh and demanding language towards children for disruptive behavior.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2024): “Staff was assigned a sensitivity and child interaction training that focused on engagement with difficult children.”
Citation
May 16, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Observed 5/16/2024 child file # 1 and 2 emergency contact form were missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2024): “Form was filled in with addresses and initiated by parents.”
Citation
May 16, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
Observed 5/16/2024 staff #2 file did not include acceptable verification of experience, education or training of a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2024): “Attempts were made to retrieve document documents, but due to failed responses was unable. Staff #2 employment has been discontinued due to compliance failure.”
Citation
Jun 7, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On June 7, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that there was cleaning material under the bathroom sink on the 2nd floor had hazardous material with no lock on the cabinet door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2022): “Provider will obtain a lock for the upstairs cabinet for the hazardous materials.”
Citation
Jun 7, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
On June 7, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a first aid kit was missing scissors.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2022): “Provider will make sure all contents are in all center first aid kits.”
Citation
Jun 7, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
On June 7, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a toilet on the 2nd floor did not flush.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2022): “Provider will make sure all toilets in the facility shall be in working condition.”
Citation
Jun 7, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
High Chairs 55 Pa. Code §3270.105
On June 7, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that one high chair did not have straps.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2022): “Provider will make sure the highchair without a strap gets a strap on it.”
Citation
Jun 7, 2022
Inspection
Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
On June 7, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that two baby bottles were not labeled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2022): “Provider will make sure all baby bottles are labeled for all children.”
Citation
Jun 7, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)
On June 7, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification noticed that child # 6 was not given written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. CORRECTED ON SITE
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2022): “Provider will make sure child # 6 parent gives written consent for emergency medical care.”
Citation
Jun 7, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On June 7, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 and child# 2 health insurance information is missing from the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2022): “Provider will make sure to add child # 1 and child # 2 health insurance information to child's emergency contact form.”
Citation
Jun 7, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On June 7, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 6 emergency contact form was missing release person address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2022): “Provider will add release person address to child # 6 emergency contact form.”
Citation
Jun 7, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
On June 7, 2022 during renewal inspection, Certification Representative noticed that children #3, #4, #5, #6 and emergency contact forms have not been updated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2022): “Provider will make sure children #3, #4, #5, #6 and emergency contact forms are updated.”
Citation
Jun 7, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
On June 7, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children # 3, # 4, # 5, # 6, agreement form has not been updated in the past six months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2022): “Provider will obtain an updated agreement form for children # 3, # 4, # 5, # 6,.”
Citation
Jun 7, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
On June 7, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 6 emergency contact form was missing parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2022): “Provider will make sure child # 6 emergency contact form is updated and parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.CORRECTED ON SITE”
Citation
Jun 7, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
On June 7, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 6 emergency contact form was missing parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2022): “Provider will obtain parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission for child # 6 CORRECTED ON SITE”
Citation
Dec 21, 2021
Inspection
Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
On 12/21/21 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 and child # 3 Health exam was missing a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2021): “Provider will obtain a health exam that has signatures from the child # 1 and child # 3.”
Citation
Dec 21, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
On 12/21/21 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1, #2, #3, #4 and # 5 were missing a description of extra services.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2021): “Provider will add a description of extra services on child #, #2, # 3, # 4 and # 5 agreement form.”
Citation
Dec 21, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 12/21/21 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 3 emergency contact was missing release persons address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2021): “Provider will obtain child # 3 release persons address.”
Citation
Dec 21, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
On 12/21/21 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that Child # 2, # 3 and # 5 emergency contact forms was missing signed parental consent for swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2021): “Provider will obtain signed consent from parents of child # 2, # 3, and # 5 for swimming and wading.”
Citation
Dec 21, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
On 12/21/21 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff # 1 was missing two personal reference letters.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2021): “Provider will obtain two personal reference letter for staff # 1.”
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $55.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $55.00 | $40.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $50.00 | $35.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $33.00 | $25.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $33.00 | $25.00 |
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
Capacity
28 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Jun 28, 2027
Operator
Shirley Daughtry
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM; Saturday and Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(267) 519-9394
State certificate #
CER-00256381
Common questions
Has Lil Village Learning Academy 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 Apr 13, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/13/2026, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance, or verification of the completion of Mandated Reporter…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Lil Village Learning Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Lil Village Learning Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Lil Village Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 14, 2019. 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 Lil Village Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #660 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Lil Village Learning Academy last inspected?
Apr 13, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Lil Village Learning Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler, $50.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Lil Village Learning Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Shirley Daughtry.
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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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