Little Eden Day Care CTR INC
Little Eden Day Care CTR INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 36 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 17 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (6 of 17). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #486 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 11/5/25 during the renewal inspection, Staff Person #2 Did not have an PA State FBI clearance, and the PA state Criminal Background clearance was filed under volunteer status and not filed as a childcare worker.
On 11/5/25 during the renewal inspection, there were toys, and furniture stored in the playpen in the infant room.
On 11/5/25 during the renewal inspection, the toilet handle was loose and is in need of being replaced/ repaired.
On 11/5/25 during the renewal inspection, the cup was not labeled for Child #1.
On 11/5/25 during the renewal inspection, Staff Person #2 and Staff person #3 did not have a completed Health and safety training in their file within 90 days of hire.
On 11/5/25 during the renewal inspection, there was not a written plan of daily activities and routines available for view in the infant classroom area.
On 11/5/25 during the renewal inspection, Staff person #1 and Staff person #2's files did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
On 11/5/25 during the renewal inspection, Staff person #2 did not have a PQAS approved curriculum certification for t pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR in their file. Staff Person #3 pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certification expired on 10/13/25.
On 12/12/24 during the renewal inspection Staff person #2 did not have a current Pennsylvania's Criminal History Clearance of PA FBI Clearance in childcare located in their file. The clearances that were in their file were from the Department of Aging.
On 12/12/24 during the renewal inspection, Staff person #1 left children unsupervised to go across the hall to change a child's diaper in the bathroom.
On 12/12/24 during the renewal inspection, the preschool children were sitting at the table for a long duration of time with no daily activity interaction was in place while the teacher prepared lunch for the facility. During the duration of the renewal, each class had long periods of TV time activities and the Cert. Rep. noticed that the daily schedule was not being followed by the facility. During the duration of the renewal inspection their was an infant who was in a bouncy chair until Cert. Rep. asked Staff person #1 to perform a diaper change.
On 12/12/24 during the renewal inspection, Staff person #1 did not wash their hands of the child's hands after completing a diaper change.
On 12/12/24 during the renewal inspection Staff person #2 did not have proof of staff qualifications in their file.
On 12/12/24 during the renewal inspection Staff person #2 and Staff person #3 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
On 12/12/24 during the renewal inspection, Staff person #3 went to pick up a student from school alone and did not have a current pediatric first- aid and pediatric CPR certification in her file at the facility.
On 10/24/22, during the renewal inspection, Certification rep. observed the pack and play was not labeled for the use of the specific child.
On 10/24/22, during the renewal inspection, facility person #1 did not have a updated mandating reporting training in their individual file.
“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) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.49 | $52.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.54 | $49.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.23 | $46.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
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 Eden Day Care CTR INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Nov 5, 2025 (background checks): “On 11/5/25 during the renewal inspection, Staff Person #2 Did not have an PA State FBI clearance, and the PA state Criminal Background clearance was filed under volunteer status and not filed as a childcare worker.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Eden Day Care CTR INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Eden Day Care CTR INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Little Eden Day Care CTR INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 11, 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 Eden Day Care CTR INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #486 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Eden Day Care CTR INC last inspected?
Nov 5, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Eden Day Care CTR INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for newborn, $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Eden Day Care CTR INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Eden Day Care CTR 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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