Little Diddle Preschool
Little Diddle Preschool is a certified child care center in Fort Washington, PA, with capacity for 73 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 1 violation, which was not core-safety. It came more than 12 months ago. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1 of 10 centers in Fort Washington and is tied for the best record statewide (no citations).
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Observing the files Staff#1 and Staff#2 did not have the 1 hour of Health and Safety training in the files.
“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.) | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $73.00 | $73.00 |
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 Diddle Preschool had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 1 other citation, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Little Diddle Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Diddle Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Little Diddle Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 1, 2025. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Little Diddle Preschool compare with other daycares in Fort Washington?
It is tied for #1 of 10 centers in Fort Washington by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and is tied for the best record statewide (no citations).
When was Little Diddle Preschool last inspected?
Jul 27, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Little Diddle Preschool cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $79.00 for infant, $77.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler, $73.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Diddle Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Hey Diddle Diddle Day School INC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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