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Little Dinos LLC

6044 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149 · Philadelphia County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Little Dinos LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 74 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 35 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 35). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #814 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 62% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #814 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4 Core-safety citations
31 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 3, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Aug 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 14, 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 11
Building & playground safety 5
Health & medication 5
Training & qualifications 5
Background checks 4
Emergency preparedness 4
Parent access 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 7, 2025 Complaint investigation Parent access
Parent Access & Participation 55 Pa. Code §3270.23
Based on investigation and staff interviews, it was determined that parents are not permitted in child care spaces where the children receive care. Parents pick up and drop off in the lobby only.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “We have updated our family handbook policy on family visits. In addition, we have created a flyer to share this information with our families.”
Core safety Aug 5, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
At the time of inspection it was noted that facility staff #1 lived in another state within the past 5 years and did not have the required out-of-state clearances on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Facility staff #1 will be removed from child care duties until the required clearances are obtained. Facility staff #1 obtained the required clearances and the operator will maintain all clearances on file.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
At the time of inspection, the facility emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2024): “The operator will post the facility emergency plan in the lobby area used by parents.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
At the time of inspection, Certification Representative observed the sink in the first bathroom was not draining. Certification Representative observed that the diaper changing table pad in the second bathroom was ripped and temporarily repaired with tape.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2024): “The director put in a maintenance request to have the bathroom sink repaired. In the meantime facility children will use the second bathroom for toileting and handwashing until the sink is repaired. The director ordered a new diaper changing pad.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
At the time of inspection, the facility emergency plan did not include a specific lockdown procedure.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2024): “The operator will develop a specific lockdown procedure to be included in the facility emergency plan.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The agreements for facility children #1 and #2 did not specify all persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2024): “The agreements for facility children #1 and #2 will specify all persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. The director will review all children's agreements.”
Core safety Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On 8/14/2023, it was noted that facility staff #1 had a State Police clearance that was still pending 4 months after hire date. This was corrected same day.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2023): “The director obtained facility staff #1's State Police clearance.”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the inspection on 8/22/2023, Certification Representative observed a lounge area, kitchen area and the office area that were unattended and unlocked and had cleaning supplies. Each area contained cleaning products that were not made inaccessible including hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and Mr. Clean all purpose cleaner.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2023): “The director immediately removed cleaning supplies and made them inaccessible to children.”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During the inspection on 8/22/2023, Certification Representative observed 3 children in cribs that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the rest equipment. * During the follow-up inspection on 8/29/2023, Certification Representative observed several children sleeping on rest equipment that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2023): “The director will review this requirement with all staff. The director will do checks during nap time and/or when children are using rest equipment to ensure compliance.”
Core safety Mar 31, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/31/2023 observed staff person #3's file did not include verification of mandated reporter training. Observed staff person #4's child abuse clearance was for volunteer purposes. Corrected on site 3/31/2023. Observed staff person #4's criminal history clearance was for the purpose of social services.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2023): “All facility persons files shall contain all required trainings and clearances. Any provisional hires will be directly supervised.”
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Citation Mar 31, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/31/2023 observed staff person #3 and #4's files did not include verification of emergency plan training at time of initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2023): “Each facility person will receive emergency plan training at time of hire.”
Citation Mar 31, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/31/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of Health and Safety training completion.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2023): “All new staff will complete required health and safety training, within 90 days of hire.”
Citation Mar 31, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
During unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/31/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include a written report of initial health assessment, including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2023): “All staff files will contain health assessment with tb test.”
Citation Mar 31, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/31/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2023): “All facility persons files shall contain at least 2 written non-family references.”
Citation Mar 31, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
During unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/31/2023 observed staff person #1's file only included the online portion of professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2023): “All staff new and current will complete all portions of pediatric CPR and first aid. All will be renewed every 2 years.”
Core safety Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR). Corrected on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “NSOR will always be kept in file.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)/3270.27(a)(5)
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Accommodation for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions will be added to the emergency plan.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed disinfectant on top of the sink and diaper rash creams under the changing table in the Long Necks room bathroom. Corrected on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “All toxics will be moved out of reach of children and/or in locked cabinets.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed rugs that did not appear clean in the Stegosaurus room and Long Necks room. Corrected on site. Observed the carpet in the T-Rex room was damaged. Corrected on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “All rugs will be shampooed and in good repair.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed peeled paint in the Stegosaurus room, T-Rex room, T-Rex room bathroom, Three Horns room and Little Flyers room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2022): “All paint will be repaired to ensure there are no chips.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed a pack and play in the Little Chompers room that did not appear to be clean. Corrected on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Pack and play was removed.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed child #1's health report did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Parent took health assessment back to medical provider and have them complete missing information and stamp form again.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4)
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed staff person #3's adult health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination as well as information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “All staff will have a completed health assessment along with T.B test and results documented.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed child #2's file did not include an initial health report within the 60 day time frame following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2022): “Parent scheduled appointment and provided documentation. Child will be suspended until we receive the original form filled out by doctor.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Group sup qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed staff person #3's education verification from another country was not evaluated for the U.S equivalency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Education will be examined and results will be submitted to certification rep.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 30 credits/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed staff person #4's education verification from another country was not evaluated for the U.S equivalency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Education will be examined and results will be submitted to certification rep.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Aide qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed staff person #2's education verification from another country was not evaluated for the U.S equivalency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Education will be examined and results will be submitted to certification rep.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed child #4's fee agreement did not include the services to be provided to the family and the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Services provided were added to the agreement and the parent signed.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed child #1's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Parent provided pick up person information and all was added to the agreement.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed child #1 and #4's emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Parents provided missing information.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed child #4's emergency contact information did not include the work address and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Parent provided missing information.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed child #4's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under as family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Parent will provide all missing information.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed child #3, #4 and #5's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “All parents provided missing information.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(6)
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed child #5's record did not contain signed parental consent form emergency medical care for the child and swimming.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Parents will sign all required documents and everything will be updated every 6 months.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed staff person #1, #3 and #4's files did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “All staff files will have required documentation pertaining to suitability.”

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Aug 7, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $65.00 $55.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $65.00 $55.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $63.00 $53.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $61.00 $51.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $60.00 $49.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $60.00 $40.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $60.00 $40.00

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 74 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Nov 3, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Mar 13, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Little Dinos LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 290-7111
State certificate # CER-00259363
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Common questions

Has Little Dinos LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Aug 5, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of inspection it was noted that facility staff #1 lived in another state within the past 5 years and did not have the required out-of-state clearances on file at the facility.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Little Dinos LLC?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Little Dinos LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Mar 13, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does Little Dinos LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #814 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Little Dinos LLC last inspected?

Aug 3, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Little Dinos LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for newborn, $65.00 for infant, $63.00 for young toddler, $61.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Little Dinos LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Dinos 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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