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Little Eagle Daycare

126 E Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003 · Montgomery County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Little Eagle Daycare is a certified child care center in Ardmore, PA, with capacity for 55 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 25 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 25). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 9 centers in Ardmore and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#7 of 9 centers in Ardmore
4 Core-safety citations
21 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
25 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 17, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 7
Building & playground safety 6
Background checks 3
Health & medication 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Food & feeding 2
Staff ratios 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 17, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a current valid complete Pennsylvania state police clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2026): “Director immediately updated the record of staff person #1 with a new PA state police clearance.”
Citation Jun 17, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.62(d)
At the time of the inspection in the gym area, a separate room, measured as child care space, was being used for storage.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “gym area, a separate room will only be used as a child care space not storage”
Citation Jun 17, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
At the time of the inspection in the infant room the desitin (brand) cream, labeled as toxic to children. was being stored within reach of the children being changed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “Infant room creams will be stored in the top shelf that is out of reach for children in designated labeled container.”
Citation Jun 17, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
At the time of the inspection the sink in the bathroom of the gym was measured at 134 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “Provider will have building maintenance come in and lower the temperature in the bathroom sink so it will not exceed 110 F.”
Citation Jun 17, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
At the time of the inspection the green room (older toddler room in main child care building) had areas of exposed plaster and peeling paint.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “Provider will have a contractor come in on the weekend and fix the exposed plaster and peeling paint.”
Citation Jun 17, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
At the time of the inspection in the gym the door to the smaller room is more than 75% transparent glass.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “Kids friendly stickers will be placed on the glass door located in the traffic area, childcare space.”
Citation Jun 17, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking a current required health exam.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “Operator will ask the parent to provide child's health form; provider will make sure that health form is provided every 12 months for every older toddler or preschool child.”
Citation Jun 17, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
At the time of the inspection the gym did not have evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “The Director will post evacuation routes in a conspicuous location in the gym.”
Citation Jun 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
At the time of the inspection certification representative did join children on a walking excursion and there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency with the staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “A written plan identifying the mean of transporting children to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of emergency will be displayed conspicuously in every childcare space and placed in emergency bag that is taken with the teachers at all times including excursions.”
Citation Jun 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking the initialed review and update of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “Operator will have parents of child #2 initial review and update the emergency contact information and financial agreement form.”
Core safety Jun 25, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
At the time of the inspection one of the two staff persons in the infant room did leave the room, leaving the remaining staff person with 6 infants for a period of time.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons will always apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool…”
Citation Jun 25, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1` was lacking the proof of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “Provider updated the record of staff person #1 at the time of the inspection the proof of training regarding the emergency plan.”
Citation Jun 25, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
At the time of the inspection two of the bottles in the one-year-old room were not labeled with the child's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “At the time of the inspection the bottles in the one-year-old room were properly labeled with the child's name.”
Citation Jun 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “Provider will update the record, specifically the emergency contact form of child #1 with the required health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Core safety Mar 24, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a National Sex Offender clearance letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with a National Sex Offender clearance letter, prior to them returning to a childcare position at the facility.”
Citation Mar 24, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a current valid health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “Provider will update the record of staff person #2 with a current valid health assessment.”
Citation Mar 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Immediate access 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(a)
At the time of the inspection the records requested by this writer were not available at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “An electronic copy of the records requested was provided hours after that inspection.”
Citation Mar 24, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the verification of previous child care experience to qualify them for the position they were identified to be performing at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with verification of previous child care experience to qualify them for the position they were identified to be performing at the facility, or change their position.”
Core safety Jun 24, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the FBI clearance and the record of staff #2 was lacking a state police clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2024): “staff person #1 submitted FBI clearance staff person #2 submitted state police clearance Staff will not be working at the facility until above mentioned clearances are submitted”
Citation Jun 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
At the time of the inspection the protective receptacle covers were not in place in the caterpillar room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2024): “Protective receptacle covers are placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 y years of age or younger.”
Citation Jun 24, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
At the time of the inspection in the caterpillar room there was not least 2 feet of space is on three sides of the cribs in use in the caterpillar room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2024): “Cribs at the caterpillar room are placed at least 2 feet of space in all three sides during the use in the caterpillar room.”
Citation Jun 24, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
At the time of the inspection there was no written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant obtained from the parent available in the caterpillar room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2024): “Written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant is obtained and visible on the wall.”
Citation Jun 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(a)
At the time of the inspection child #2 did not have their own separate individual emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2024): “Child #2 parents have submitted individual emergency contact form”
Citation Jun 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
At the time of the inspection the parents of child #3 had yet to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Parents of a child 3 reviewed and signed emergency contact and the financial agreement.”
Citation Jun 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking the consents required prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2024): “Child 1# parent signed consents required prior to admission.”

“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.

Enforcement actions

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Mar 18, 2024
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

About this center

Capacity 55 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 18, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Oct 18, 2024 · what STARS means
Operator Little Eagle Daycare LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00259510
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Common questions

Has Little Eagle Daycare 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 Jun 17, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a current valid complete Pennsylvania state police clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Little Eagle Daycare?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Eagle Daycare since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Little Eagle Daycare’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Oct 18, 2024. 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 Eagle Daycare compare with other daycares in Ardmore?

It is #7 of 9 centers in Ardmore by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Little Eagle Daycare last inspected?

Jun 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Little Eagle Daycare?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Eagle Daycare 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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