Little Learners Den
Little Learners Den is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 21 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 24 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 24). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #717 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/18/2025, the hot water in the bathroom on the first floor, designated to be used by the children reached a temperature of 121.6° F.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/18/2025, the most recent Fire Inspection report on file was dated 01/05/2024.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/18/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG Health and Safety Trainings.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2024, the first-aid kits located in the Childcare space on the Lower Level and Upper Level did not contain tape.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2024, the Facility's evacuation routes were not posted on the 1st floor lower level of the childcare space.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2024, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain an annual written staff evaluation.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2024, the Emergency Contact form on file for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2024, the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observe a signed disclosure statement at the time of hire not in record.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed staff #2 out of ratio during nap time with a total of 7 children, youngest child in age at the time of inspection: 7 months.
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed section for "continuity of operations" missing in emergency plan.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed outlet covers missing in the middle room and front room of the second floor.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed second floor window accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed two holes in the middle room wall and brown stained ceiling tiles in the front middle and back rooms of the second floor.
During the renewal inspection certification rep did not observe sufficient amount of play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests for the ages of the children in the third-floor childcare space.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed both swing sets not anchored firmly, Swing set was placed over wood with green grass rug on top; one swing was observed broken and hanging off.
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan delivery document and observed operator did not sent send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection operator did not have in record a letter of notifying local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 did not complete one hour health and safety training update.
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed level of education was not in record.
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed one reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person not in record.
On 9/28/22 during initial renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff # 1 file was missing certificate for National Sex Offender Registry which is required in Director's file prior to facility opening.
On 9/28/22 during initial renewal inspection, Certification Representative noticed that staff # 1 employee file is missing Health and Safety Training which is required for Director to open the facility.
On 9/28/22 during initial renewal inspection, Certification Representative noticed that staff # 1 Director file was missing two reference letters which are required in Directors file prior to facility open.
“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 | $56.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.83 | $56.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.49 | $52.20 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.54 | $49.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.23 | $46.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.43 | $39.36 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.43 | $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 Learners Den 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 Feb 6, 2024 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observe a signed disclosure statement at the time of hire not in record.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Learners Den?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Learners Den since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Little Learners Den’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 31, 2023. 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 Learners Den compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #717 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Learners Den last inspected?
Dec 18, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Learners Den 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 Learners Den?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Learners Den LLC.
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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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