Little Learners Literacy Academy
Little Learners Literacy Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 27 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 28 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 28). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #556 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At time of initial inspection on 2/6/26, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet federal requirement 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for continuity of operations.
At time of initial inspection on 2/6/26, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment on file at the facility.
At time of initial inspection on 2/6/26, the receipt of purchase/installation for the fire system was not available and on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 04/05/24, Cert Rep observed staff person #1 leave staff person #2 with 15 Preschool children in the Main childcare space.
During the renewal inspection on 04/05/24, Cert Rep observed that Styrofoam plates were used during lunch.
During the renewal inspection on 04/05/24, Cert Rep did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
During my inspection I observed that the all the first aid kits were missing items. 1. Main Room - bandages 2. Basement - Tweezers
During my inspection I observed that the baseboard was peeling from the wall in the main room.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have a current physical.
During my inspection I observed that the child 2 did not have a medication log.
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During my inspection I observed that the facility had not been practicing or documenting their emergency drills.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have an evacuation route posted.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not create and sent out their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During my inspection I observed that the play space did not have a daily schedule.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-10, did not have their child service report signed and dated.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have the address to his physician on their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 10, did not have their policy number on the emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 8, 10, did not have the address and/or telephone number of whom they can be release to on their emergency contact sheet.
During my inspection I observed that the room in the basement did not have emergency contact sheet for their children.
During my investigation of a complaint, I observed there was only one staff member in the building with more than 2 children.
While conducting my inspection on, I observed that the main classroom exceeded the capacity for more than 1/2 hour time periods with preschoolers. On 4/7/22 the room continued to be non-compliant from when I first came out on 3/29/22. A child left before I left bring the room into capacity.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the main classroom exceeded the capacity for more than 1/2 hour time periods with preschoolers.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the play space did not include any large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the play space did not have a first-aid-kit.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the play space did not have a daily schedule posted.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 3, did not have the address for who they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.
While conducting my inspection I observed that none of the measure spaces had a posted emergency transportation plan.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.
“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.) | $85.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | $45.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $45.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $65.00 | $65.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Little Learners Literacy Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Apr 5, 2024 (staff ratios): “During the renewal inspection on 04/05/24, Cert Rep observed staff person #1 leave staff person #2 with 15 Preschool children in the Main childcare space.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Learners Literacy Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Learners Literacy Academy 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 Literacy Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 1, 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 Learners Literacy Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #556 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Learners Literacy Academy last inspected?
May 5, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Little Learners Literacy Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $85.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $55.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Learners Literacy Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Learners Literacy Academy 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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