Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool
Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 82 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 5 violations, none of them core-safety. None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #115 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 3/8/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the infant room did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant.
On 3/8/24 during renewal Inspection Certification Representative noticed that the fire alarm detection system had not been tested monthly.
On 3/8/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that in classrooms: infants, 3's and 4's the daily schedule was not posted in the childcare space.
On 3/8/24 during renewal inspection Certification representative noticed that child #1 emergency contact form did not have a 6th month review by parent/guardian.
At the time of the inspection in the one year old room at the front (Frankford Ave side) of the building, Inspector did observe a child open the door to a hallway outside of measured space. (staff maintained supervision throughout and brought the child back into the room.
“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.) | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.60 | $45.60 |
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 Ducklings Daycare & Preschool had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 5 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Ducklings Daycare & 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 Ducklings Daycare & Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 15, 2019. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #115 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool last inspected?
Feb 18, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for infant, $63.60 for young toddler, $59.60 for older toddler, $56.20 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Ducklings Daycare Associates L P.
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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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