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Little Cactus Academy LLC

2987 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 64% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #833 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
5 Core-safety citations
54 Other citations
10 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
59 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 26, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Jun 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Apr 4, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Feb 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 12
Emergency preparedness 10
Training & qualifications 9
Building & playground safety 8
Food & feeding 7
Health & medication 5
Background checks 2
Staff ratios 2
Transportation 2
Supervision 1
Other standards 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2026): “Handwashing signs have been posted in all required areas of the facility, including the bathrooms, classroom sinks, diapering area, and food preparation areas. Staff have been reminded to ensure children wash their hands after toileting and before eating. The facility will monitor daily to ensure…”
Core safety May 22, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2025): “Director will place all required clearances are in the staff file.”
Citation May 22, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2025): “Director will review the emergency plan annually, update the plan as needed, and document at the facility.”
Citation May 22, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2025): “Director will conduct emergency drill annually and document them in the file.”
Citation May 22, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2025): “Director will send emergency plan updates to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”
Citation May 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2025): “Director will place documentation of the annual fire safety training in the staff file and on file at the facility.”
Citation May 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2025): “Director will copy the emergency contact from the children's files and place in the classroom files.”
Core safety May 23, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “Will make sure that at least two staff members are onsite at all times if there is more than 1 child in care.”
Citation May 23, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “Will put a cover in the outlet.”
Citation May 23, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2024): “Will purchase a new pad for the changing table.”
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Citation May 23, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “Will secure the shelves to the wall.”
Citation May 23, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “Both staff members will get a medical professional to complete a health assessment.”
Citation May 23, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “Staff #1 and staff #2 will complete the Health and Safety Update Training.”
Citation May 23, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #1 and #2 must be supervised when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1…”
Citation May 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “Will add the admission date to the file of child #1.”
Citation Aug 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Care space not play space at same time/Large muscle space provided 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(b)/3270.62(a)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2023): “Provider will remove play furniture from the childcare space and remove the childcare furniture from the indoor play area converting both areas so that they are used for their intended purposes.”
Follow-up Aug 7, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2023): “Provider will purchase rest equipment that is suitable for the children that they serve.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Aug 7, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2023): “Provider will submit the emergency plan to the local municpality and keep a record to show that it has been sent”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Aug 7, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “Provider will notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility and keep a copy of the notification that was sent on file.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Aug 7, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2023): “Provider will have staff #1 and staff #2 take the 1 hr health and safety training and have them supervised until the training is completed.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Jul 10, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Indoor space- small muscle/Care space not play space at same time 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(a)/3270.61(b)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 7, 2023): “Provider will remove play furniture from the childcare space and remove the childcare furniture from the indoor play area converting both areas so that they are used for their intended purposes.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 10, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 7, 2023): “Provider will purchase rest equipment that is suitable for the children that they serve.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 10, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 7, 2023): “Provider will submit the emergency plan to the local municpality and keep a record to show that it has been sent”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 10, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 7, 2023): “Provider will notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility and keep a copy of the notification that was sent on file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 10, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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)
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 7, 2023): “Provider will have staff #1 and staff #2 take the 1 hr health and safety training and have them supervised until the training is completed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 29, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Immediate access/Normal business hours 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(a)/3270.24(b)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2023): “PROVIDER WILL BE CLOSED THE WEEK OF jULY 3RD AND WILL REOPEN AND MAKE FACILITY ACCESSIBLE TO THE STATE AT ALL TIMES UPON RETURN AS OF MONDAY JULY 10TH.”
Follow-up Jun 21, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL ARRANGE FOR STAFF #1 TO RECEIVE TRAINING REGARDING THE SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Jun 21, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT INFANTS ARE PUT TO SLEEP ON THEIR BACKS AND WITH NOTHING IN THEIR MOUTHS AND WILL HAVE STAFF #1 TRAINED IN SAFE SLEEPING PRACTICES FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Jun 21, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.31(h)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 RECEIVE THE MINIMUM 12 HR TRAININGS THAT ARE REQUIRED ANNUALLY AND THAT STAFF #1 ALSO RECIEVES THE 10HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.”
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE FOR STAFF #2.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL MAKE SURE THAT TWO STAFF ARE WORKING AT ALL TIMES.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL ARRANGE FOR STAFF #1 TO RECEIVE TRAINING REGARDING THE SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL PROVIDE STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 WITH EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINIING.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL PLACE RECEPTACLE COVERS IN THE ELECTRICAL SOCKETS.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)/3270.106(f)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL LABEL ALL REST EQUIPMENT AND MAKE SURE THAT CHILDREN ARE ONLY USING REST EQUIPMENT ASSIGNED TO THEM WHILE MAKING SURE THAT THERE IS ATLEAST 2FT OF SPACE ON 3 SIDES OF ALL REST EQUIPMENT WHILE IN USE.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)/3270.135(b)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE STAFF #1 TRAINED IN KEEPING CHILDREN HEALTHY AND SAFE TO HAVE STAFF MADE AWARE OF SAFE PRACTICES WHEN IT COMES TO CHILD HYGIENE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF DISINFECTING AREAS AFTER USE.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2. THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 WILL INCLUDE RESULTS FOR TUBERCULIN TESTING.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL REFRIGERATE ALL PERISHABLE FOODS PRIOR TO SERVING IT TO CHILDREN”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Four or more hours/Food Servings 55 Pa. Code §3270.162(a)/3270.164
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL PROVIDE LUNCH TO CHILDREN AS PART OF THEIR DAILY ROUTINE AND PROVIDE ALL CHILDREN WITH APPROPRIATE MEAL PORTIONS FOR THEIR AGE AND SIZE AND PROVIDE STAFF #1 TRAINING ON INFANT AND TODDLER NUTRITION.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Dairy/Protein 55 Pa. Code §3270.163(a)(1)/3270.163(a)(2)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL FEED CHILDREN MEALS THAT INCLUDE ATLEAST ONE PROTEIN.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Fruit/vegetable/Grain 55 Pa. Code §3270.163(a)(3)/3270.163(a)(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND DURING LUNCHTIME CHILD #1 WAS SERVED 6 OUNCES OF MILK.(CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL FEED CHILDREN MEALS THAT INCLUDE ATLEAST ONE GRAIN AND ONE FRUIT OR VEGETABLE.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS NO MENU POSTED. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL POST A MENU DETAILING EACH MEAL THAT IS SERVED TO THE CHILDREN.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL LABEL ALL BOTTLES AND CUPS FOR EACH CHILD”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(6)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE STAFF #1 TRAINED IN SAFE SLEEPING PRACTICES FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY DRILL LOG. (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL UPDATE THE EMERGECNY PLAN AND CREATE AN EMERGENCY DRILL LOG TO SHOW THAT THE FACILITY PRACTICES EMERGENCY DRILLS.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL UPDATE THE EMERGENCY PLAN TO INCLUDE A LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE ANDACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL WRITE AND SUBMIT AN ANNUAL NOTIFICATION LETTER TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC AND SAFETY AUTHORITIES OF THE FACILITY LOCATION AND THE PROGRAMS USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE CITY.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Post the inspection summary 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(b)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE DHS CONTACT INFORMATION WAS NOT POSTED. (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL POST THE DHS CONTACT INFORMATION AND ENSURE THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO PARENTS.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL DO A STAFF EVALUATIONS FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 AND INCLUDE IT IN THEIR FILES.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan/Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL POST A WRITTEN PLAN OF ACTIVITIES AND ROUTINES THAT ARE SPECIFIC TO THE AGE GROUPS THAT ARE CARED FOR IN THE FACILITY.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Other standards
Infant/Toddler Stimulation 55 Pa. Code §3270.112
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL PROVIDE STIMULATING ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE ON A DAILY BASIS.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “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”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL ADD THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES TO THE AGREEMENT/ CHILD SERVICE REPORTS OD CHILD #1, CHILD #3 AND CHILD #4”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL ADD THE DATE OF ADMISSION TO THE AGREEMENT FORM/CHILD SERVICE REPORT FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #4.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL GET THE MEDICAL INFORMATION REQUIRED AND ADD IT TO THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #3.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL PUT THE ADDRESS FOR THE RELEASE PEOPLE ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORSM FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #4.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone/Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL PUT A COPY OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 IDENTIFICATION AND ADD THEIR PHONES NUMBERS TO THEIR FILE.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.31(h)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 RECEIVE THE MINIMUM 12 HR TRAININGS THAT ARE REQUIRED AND THAT STAFF #1 ALSO RECIEVES THE 10HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #2 WAS MISSING A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE FOR STAFF #2.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER STATES THAT THE CO-OWNER IS USUALLY THERE AND WILL RETURN TO WORK ON 2/14/22.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL ARRANGE FOR STAFF #1 TO RECEIVE TRAINING REGARDING THE SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL PROVIDE STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 WITH EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINIING.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO PROTECTIVE RECEPTABLE COVERS IN THE OUTLETS IN THE CHILDCARE SPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL PLACE RECEPTACLE COVERS IN THE ELECTRICAL SOCKETS.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2022): “PROVIDER REMOVED THE CLOROX BLEACH WIPES AND PUT THEM IN AN AREA THAT IS INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)/3270.106(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL LABEL ALL REST EQUIPMENT AND MAKE SURE THAT CHILDREN ARE ONLY USING REST EQUIPMENT ASSIGNED TO THEM WHILE MAKING SURE THAT THERE IS ATLEAST 2FT OF SPACE ON 3 SIDES OF ALL REST EQUIPMENT WHILE IN USE.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)/3270.135(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE STAFF #1 TRAINED IN KEEPING CHILDREN HEALTHY AND SAFE TO HAVE STAFF MADE AWARE OF SAFE PRACTICES WHEN IT COMES TO CHILD HYGIENE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF DISINFECTING AREAS AFTER USE.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2. THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 WILL INCLUDE RESULTS FOR TUBERCULIN TESTING.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE LUNCH FOR CHILD #2 WAS NOT KEPT REFRIGERATED PRIOR TO SERVING IT.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL REFRIGERATE ALL PERISHABLE FOODS PRIOR TO SERVING IT TO CHILDREN.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Four or more hours/Food Servings 55 Pa. Code §3270.162(a)/3270.164
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL PROVIDE LUNCH TO CHILDREN AS PART OF THEIR DAILY ROUTINE AND PROVIDE ALL CHILDREN WITH APPROPRIATE MEAL PORTIONS FOR THEIR AGE AND SIZE AND PROVIDE STAFF #1 TRAINING ON INFANT AND TODDLER NUTRITION.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Dairy/Protein 55 Pa. Code §3270.163(a)(1)/3270.163(a)(2)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND DURING LUNCHTIME CHILD #1 WAS SERVED 6 OUNCES OF MILK.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL FEED CHILDREN MEALS THAT INCLUDE ATLEAST ONE DAIRY PRODUCT AND ONE PROTEIN. .”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Fruit/vegetable/Grain 55 Pa. Code §3270.163(a)(3)/3270.163(a)(4)
,DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND DURING LUNCHTIME CHILD #1 WAS SERVED 6 OUNCES OF MILK.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL FEED CHILDREN MEALS THAT INCLUDE ATLEAST ONE GRAIN AND ONE FRUIT OR VEGETABLE.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS NO MENU POSTED.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL POST A MENU DETAILING EACH MEAL THAT IS SERVED TO THE CHILDREN.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO LABELS ON CHILDREN'S BOTTLES OR CUPS.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL LABEL ALL BOTTLES AND CUPS FOR EACH CHILD.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE STAFF #1 TRAINED IN SAFE SLEEPING PRACTICES FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY DRILL LOG.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL UPDATE THE EMERGECNY PLAN AND CREATE AN EMERGENCY DRILL LOG TO SHOW THAT THE FACILITY PRACTICES EMERGENCY DRILLS.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL UPDATE THE EMERGENCY PLAN TO INCLUDE A LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE ANDACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED FACILITY FILES AND THERE WAS NO RECORD OF AN ANNUAL LETTER SENT TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC AUTHORITIES.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL WRITE AND SUBMIT AN ANNUAL NOTIFICATION LETTER TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC AND SAFETY AUTHORITIES OF THE FACILITY LOCATION AND THE PROGRAMS USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE CITY.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Post the inspection summary 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(b)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE DHS CONTACT INFORMATION WAS NOT POSTED.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL POST THE DHS CONTACT INFORMATION AND ENSURE THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO PARENTS.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL DO A STAFF EVALUATIONS FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 AND INCLUDE IT IN THEIR FILES.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan/Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL POST A WRITTEN PLAN OF ACTIVITIES AND ROUTINES THAT ARE SPECIFIC TO THE AGE GROUPS THAT IS CARED FOR IN THE FACILITY.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Other standards
Infant/Toddler Stimulation 55 Pa. Code §3270.112
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL PROVIDE STIMULATING ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE ON A DAILY BASIS.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL PUT THE FEE AMOUNT AND DUE DATE ON THE AGREEMENT FORM FOR CHILD #1 CHILD #3 AND CHILD #5.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL ADD THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES TO THE AGREEMENT/ CHILD SERVICE REPORTS OD CHILD #1, CHILD #3 AND CHILD #5”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL ADD THE DATE OF ADMISSION TO THE AGREEMENT FORM/CHILD SERVICE REPORT FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #5.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL GET THE MEDICAL INFORMATION REQUIRED AND ADD IT TO THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #3. .”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL PUT THE ADDRESS FOR THE RELEASE PEOPLE ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORSM FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #5.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone/Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL PUT A COPY OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 IDENTIFICATION AND ADD THEIR PHONES NUMBERS TO THEIR FILE.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.31(h)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 RECEIVE THE MINIMUM 12 HR TRAININGS THAT ARE REQUIRED AND THAT STAFF #1 ALSO RECIEVES THE 10HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

“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

Capacity 12 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 18, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Sep 30, 2022 · what STARS means
Operator Little Cactus Academy LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 648-7830
State certificate # CER-00257972
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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