Little Cactus Academy LLC
Little Cactus Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 12 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 10 times. The state cited 59 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 59). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #833 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On May 26, 2026, during the renewal inspection, there were no handwashing signs with the written requirements, (a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating) over the toilet, and changing table in the bathroom, and over the sink in the classroom.
On May 22, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the record reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2, did not contain a National Sex Offender Registry certificate. Staff person #3 has a PA criminal history clearance dated 1/22/2020, which is more than 60 months old.
On May 22, 2025, during the renewal inspections, there was no evidence that the emergency plan was reviewed annually. The emergency plan training reviewed and retained on file at the facility for staff person #1 was dated 4/13/22, staff person #3 was dated 4/13/22.
On May 22, 2025, during the renewal inspection there was no evidence or documentation on file of emergency drills being conducted annually, at the facility.
On May 22, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence that the operator sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
On May 22, 2025, during the renewal inspection there was no evidence that staff person #1, and staff person #3 participated in an annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional, within a 12-month period.
On May 22, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms reviewed in the toddler classroom for the children present and receiving care in the space were incomplete (missing information)
During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative observed that staff #2 was alone with 3 children. Staff #2 was the only staff person onsite.
During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative observed that an electrical outlet in the front room did not have a receptacle cover in it.
During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative observed that the pads on the changing table were ripped and the styrofoam was exposed.
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During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative observed that the shelf near the front door and one in the bathroom were not secure to the wall and were a tipping hazard.
During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff person #1 and staff person #2. Both files had a health assessment that was over 24 months old. The date on the Health Assessment for staff #1 was 3/18/2020, and for staff #2 was 8/13/2020.
During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff person #1 and staff person #2. Both files did not have the 1 hour Health And Safety Update training present in the file.
During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff #1 and staff #2. Both files had a Mandated Reporter Training that was over 60 months old. The Mandated Reporter Training for staff #1 was dated 5/17/2019, and staff #2 was dated 12/17/2018.
During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative viewed the file for child #1 and there was no admission date on the agreement.
During the renewal inspection, the rear indoor play space was being used as child care space and the child care space in the front of the facility was being used as play space and childcare space. .(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
During the renewal inspection,certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and during naptime there were children laying on cots that were too small for them.The children were unable to lay down comfortably. Their legs were hanging off the cot and they folded them to fit.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
During the renewal inspection, cert representative reviewed facility files and there was no record of the emergency plan being submitted to the office of emergency management. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain the 1 hr health and safety training update that was due by December 30,2022 per Announcement C-22-06 that was issued on October 4,2022. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
During the renewal inspection, the rear indoor play space was being used as child care space and the child care space in the front of the facility was being used as play space and childcare space.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
During the renewal inspection,certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and during naptime there were children laying on cots that were too small for them.The children were unable to lay down comfortably. Their legs were hanging off the cot and they folded them to fit.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
During the renewal inspection, cert representative reviewed facility files and there was no record of the emergency plan being submitted to the office of emergency management. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain the 1 hr health and safety training update that was due by December 30,2022 per Announcement C-22-06 that was issued on October 4,2022.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
Certification representative went to the facility to conduct a renewal inspection and was not let in. The facility was open because I saw an unattended child in the office and he waved HI to me and then he left out of view at which time one of the owners entered the office and looked right at me. I rung the bell, knocked and called multiple times after seeing the adult and no answer
DURINGTHE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND WHILE INSPECTING THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM, CHILD #2 CAME INTO THE BATHROOM, UNSUPERVISED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE STAFF#1 WAS LOOKING AT THEIR CELL PHONE. CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE PREVENTED CHILD #2 FROM PUTTING AN OBJECT INTO THE ELECTRICAL SOCKET AND BROUGHT IT TO THE ATTENTION OF STAFF #1. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE) AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED MONITORING,ON 4/4/22, THE CHILDREN WERE LEFT ALONE IN ORDER FOR STAFF #1 TO OPEN THE FRONT DOOR FOR CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE) 6/21/22-DURING THE UNANNOUNCED MONITORING, STAFF #1 LEFT CHILDREN ALONE AT VARIOUS TIMES TO GO IN THE REAR OF THE CHILDCARE AND PROVIDER DID NOT COMPLETE THE AGREED UPON CORRECTION FOR THIS VIOLATION. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND STAFF #1 PLACED CHILD #1 IN A CRIB WITH A BOTTLE IN THEIR MOUTH. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE). 6/21/22-PROVIDER DIDN'T COMPLY WITH THE AGREED UPON CORRECTION FOR THIS VIOLATION.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM 12 HRS OF ANNUAL CHILDCARE TRAINING THAT IS REQUIRED AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 IS ALSO MISSING THE 10 HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING. 6/21/22-AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED MONITORING STAFF#1 AND STAFF #2 STILL DIDN'T HAVE THE REQUIRED TRAININGS (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #2 WAS MISSING A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS ONLY ONE STAFF PERSON PRESENT AND WORKING IN THE FACILITY WITH THREE CHILDREN. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURINGTHE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND WHILE INSPECTING THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM, CHILD #2 CAME INTO THE BATHROOM, UNSUPERVISED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE STAFF#1 WAS LOOKING AT THEIR CELL PHONE. CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE PREVENTED CHILD #2 FROM PUTTING AN OBJECT INTO THE ELECTRICAL SOCKET AND BROUGHT IT TO THE ATTENTION OF STAFF #1. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE) AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED MONITORING,ON 4/4/22, THE CHILDREN WERE LEFT ALONE IN ORDER FOR STAFF #1 TO OPEN THE FRONT DOOR FOR CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING. (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO PROTECTIVE RECEPTABLE COVERS IN THE OUTLETS IN THE CHILDCARE SPACE. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
PDURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO LABELS ON THE REST EQUIPMENT AND THERE WAS NOT ATLEAST 2FT OF SPACE BETWEEN THE CRIBS WHILE CHILDREN WERE NAPPING. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND PRIOR TO SERVING LUNCH, CHILDRENS HANDS WERE NOT WASHED. ALSO, AFTER CHANGING CHILD #1, STAFF #1 DID NOT WIPE DOWN THE CHANGING TABLE OR WASH THE CHILD'S HANDS. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT. STAFF # 2 DID NOT HAVE A RECORD OF TUBERCULIN TESTING. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE LUNCH FOR CHILD #2 WAS NOT KEPT REFRIGERATED PRIOR TO SERVING IT. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD IS REFRIGERATED BY DOING DAILY CHECKS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN WHO BRING THEIR OWN LUNCH HAS THEIR FOOD PUT IN THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN THEY COME INTO THE FACILITY. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND DURING LUNCHTIME CHILD #1 WAS SERVED 6 OUNCES OF MILK. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND DURING LUNCHTIME CHILD #1 WAS SERVED 6 OUNCES OF MILK.(CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS NO MENU POSTED. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO LABELS ON CHILDREN'S BOTTLES OR CUPS. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND STAFF #1 PLACED CHILD #1 IN A CRIB WITH A BOTTLE IN THEIR MOUTH. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY DRILL LOG. (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE AND THERE WERE NO ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED FACILITY FILES AND THERE WAS NO RECORD OF AN ANNUAL LETTER SENT TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC AUTHORITIES. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE DHS CONTACT INFORMATION WAS NOT POSTED. (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE A STAFF EVALUATION (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS NO WRITTEN DAILY ACTIVITY AND ROUTINES POSTED THAT WERE SPECIFIC TO THE YOUNG TODDLERS. THAT WERE BEING CARED FOR. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE THERE WERE NO SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE DURING THE FEW HRS THAT WERE BEING OBSERVED. THERE WAS NO LARGE MUSCLE ACTIVITY, BOOK READING, STAFF INTERACTION WITH THE CHILDREN OR ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILE AND THE THE AGREEMENT/CHILD SERVICE REPORT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE FEE AMOUNT OR THE DATE THAT THE FEE IS TO BE PAID FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #4. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE AGREEMENT/CHILD SERVICE REPORT FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #4 DIDNT HAVE THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE AGREEMENT/CHILD SERVICE REPORT FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #4 DID NOT INCLUDE A DATE OF ADMISSION. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILE OF CHILD #1 AND CHILD #3 WAS MISSING THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER FROM THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILE AND THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #4 DOESNT HAVE AN ADDRESS FOR THE RELEASE PERSON. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN THEIR ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER OR A VERIFICATION OF AGE (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM 12 HRS OF ANNUAL CHILDCARE TRAINING THAT IS REQUIRED AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 IS ALSO MISSING THE 10 HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING. (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #2 WAS MISSING A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS ONLY ONE STAFF PERSON PRESENT AND WORKING IN THE FACILITY WITH THREE CHILDREN.
DURINGTHE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND WHILE INSPECTING THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM, CHILD #2 CAME INTO THE BATHROOM, UNSUPERVISED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE STAFF#1 WAS LOOKING AT THEIR CELL PHONE. CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE PREVENTED CHILD #2 FROM PUTTING AN OBJECT INTO THE ELECTRICAL SOCKET AND BROUGHT IT TO THE ATTENTION OF STAFF #1.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO PROTECTIVE RECEPTABLE COVERS IN THE OUTLETS IN THE CHILDCARE SPACE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS A CONTAINER OF CLOROX BLEACH WIPES ON THE CHANGING TABLE.(CORRECTED ONSITE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO LABELS ON THE REST EQUIPMENT AND THERE WAS NOT ATLEAST 2FT OF SPACE BETWEEN THE CRIBS WHILE CHILDREN WERE NAPPING.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND PRIOR TO SERVING LUNCH, CHILDRENS HANDS WERE NOT WASHED. ALSO, AFTER CHANGING CHILD #1, STAFF #1 DID NOT WIPE DOWN THE CHANGING TABLE OR WASH THE CHILD'S HANDS.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT. STAFF # 2 DID NOT HAVE A RECORD OF TUBERCULIN TESTING.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE LUNCH FOR CHILD #2 WAS NOT KEPT REFRIGERATED PRIOR TO SERVING IT.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND LUNCH TIME WASN'T ROUTINE. STAFF #1 WAS FEEDING CHILD #3 WHILE CHILD #2 WAS RUNNING AROUND THE FACILITY AND CHILD #1,(17 MONTHS) WAS IN THE TABLE CHAIR DRINKING 6 OUNCES OF MILK IN A 12 OUNCE BOTTLE FOR LUNCH. THIS FACILITY PROVIDES FOOD AND THERE WAS NO OTHER FOOD AVAILABLE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND DURING LUNCHTIME CHILD #1 WAS SERVED 6 OUNCES OF MILK.
,DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND DURING LUNCHTIME CHILD #1 WAS SERVED 6 OUNCES OF MILK.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS NO MENU POSTED.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO LABELS ON CHILDREN'S BOTTLES OR CUPS.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND STAFF #1 PLACED CHILD #1 IN A CRIB WITH A BOTTLE IN THEIR MOUTH.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY DRILL LOG.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE AND THERE WERE NO ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED FACILITY FILES AND THERE WAS NO RECORD OF AN ANNUAL LETTER SENT TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC AUTHORITIES.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE DHS CONTACT INFORMATION WAS NOT POSTED.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE A STAFF EVALUATION.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS NO WRITTEN DAILY ACTIVITY AND ROUTINES POSTED THAT WERE SPECIFIC TO THE YOUNG TODDLERS. THAT WERE BEING CARED FOR.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE PLAY TIME ROUTINE CONSISTED OF STAFF #1 DUMPING ODD TOYS ON THE FLOOR FOR THE CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH. THERE WAS NO LARGE MUSCLE ACTIVITY, BOOK READING,STAFF INTERACTION WITH THE CHILDREN OR ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED DURING THE 5HR INSPECTION.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILE AND THE THE AGREEMENT/CHILD SERVICE REPORT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE FEE AMOUNT OR THE DATE THAT THE FEE IS TO BE PAID FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #5.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE AGREEMENT/CHILD SERVICE REPORT FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #5 DIDNT HAVE THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE AGREEMENT/CHILD SERVICE REPORT FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE A DATE OF ADMISSION.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILE OF CHILD #1 AND CHILD #3 WAS MISSING THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER FROM THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILE AND THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #5 DOESNT HAVE AN ADDRESS FOR THE RELEASE PERSON.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN THEIR ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER OR A VERIFICATION OF AGE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM 12 HRS OF ANNUAL CHILDCARE TRAINING THAT IS REQUIRED AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 IS ALSO MISSING THE 10 HE HEALTH AND SAFETY 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) | $47.00 | $37.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $47.00 | $37.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $45.00 | $35.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $41.00 | $33.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $39.00 | $31.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $36.00 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $36.00 | $30.00 |
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 Little Cactus Academy LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 22, 2025 (background checks): “On May 22, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the record reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2, did not contain a National Sex Offender Registry certificate. Staff person #3 has a PA criminal history…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Cactus Academy LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Cactus Academy LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Little Cactus Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Sep 30, 2022. 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 Little Cactus Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #833 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Cactus Academy LLC last inspected?
May 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Cactus Academy LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $47.00 for newborn, $47.00 for infant, $45.00 for young toddler, $41.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Cactus Academy LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Cactus Academy 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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