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Little Miss Muffins Learning Academy

7171 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

Little Miss Muffins Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 22 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 28 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 28). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #598 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #598 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4 Core-safety citations
24 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
28 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 11, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 8
Records & paperwork 6
Health & medication 4
Training & qualifications 4
Background checks 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person # 1, who live in another state within the last five years but did not have the clearances for the previous state documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “Staff person #1 shall obtained the required clearances for their previous state of residence within the last 5 years and the clearances shall be documented in the staff person's file.”
Citation May 8, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less /Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.65/3270.76
At time of inspection, there was an outlet cover missing in the back infant room. In addition, the outlet covers in the hallway outside of the toddler room was in need of replacement and/or repair due to there being a whole with exposed wires.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “The outlet in the infant rooms has been covered and shall remain covered when children are in care. The outlet cover in the hallways shall be repaired and/or replaced, if necessary, as to prevent injury of children in facility.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 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 time of inspection, child #1 did not have an updated annual health assessment documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2025): “The parents of child #1 shall obtain an updated health assessment and it shall be documented in their child's file as required.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have current pediatric/CPR training documented in her record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2025): “Staff person #1 shall receive pediatric first aid training and it shall be documented in her file as required.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The parents of children # 1 & #2 did not have the address of release person documented on their emergency contact forms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2025): “The parents of both children shall provide the address of release person and document this information on their children's emergency contact form.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At time of inspection, staff person # 2 did not have two non-family references documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2025): “Staff person #2 shall obtain another non-family reference that attest to their ability to serve as a staff person at facility.”
Citation Jul 26, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
At time of inspection, there were cleaning materials on top of coat cubbies in hallway which was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2024): “A shelf shall be installed to store cleaning materials for classrooms to ensure that is inaccessible to children in care in facility.”
Citation Jul 26, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At time of inspection, the changing table being used in the infant room had chipped paint.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2024): “The paint on the changing table shall be repaired/repainted and there shall be no chipped paint in facility as required per regulations.”
Citation Feb 23, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.104(a)
At time of inspection, the cubbies located outside of middle classroom were not mounted to made safe and prevent them from being able to fall over and becoming a safety hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “The cubbies shall be mounted to prevent them from being able to fall over and becoming a potential hazard.”
Citation Feb 23, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not wash hands after diapering a child in the infant/young toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “The hand washing requirement and diapering procedures shall be reviewed with staff person #1 and all staff in the facility to ensure that all hands are washed as required per regulations.”
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Citation Feb 23, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 who had been recently hired did not have a health assessment with negative TB screening documented in her record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Staff person #1 shall provide a current initial health assessment with proof of negative TB screening to be documented in her record as required.”
Core safety Mar 17, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During renewal inspection on Friday, 03/17/23, staff person 1 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 1 does not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training. Pediatric first aid/CPR training contain in staff file expired on 10/31/2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Staff person 1 last day of employment will be 03/24/22, until then, staff person 1 will not work unsupervised until required pre-service training in Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum.”
Core safety Mar 17, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 2, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include signed disclosure statement, FBI clarences and NSOR certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Staff person 2 will not return to facility until required CPSL clearances are received. Staff person 2 will sign disclosure statement.”
Citation Mar 17, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Emergency plan will be updated to include a statement addressing continuity of operations.”
Citation Mar 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.63/3270.76
During renewal inspection on Friday, 03/17/23, cert rep observed a broken fence with a large hole in the outdoor pay space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Fence will be repaired.”
Citation Mar 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on Friday, 03/17/23, cert rep observed peeled paint on walls in front room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Peeled paint will be repaired.”
Citation Mar 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
In review of children's files, child 1 file failed to include copy of immunization record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Child 2 parent will provide copy of current immunization record.”
Citation Mar 17, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include verification of current pediatric first aid/CPR. Pediatric first aid/CPR training contain in staff file expired on 10/31/2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Staff person 1 is scheduled for pediatric first aid/CPR.”
Citation Mar 17, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include proof of education and verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “Staff person 2 will provide proof of education and child care verification.”
Citation Mar 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
In review of children's files, child 2, enrolled more than 6 months, failed to have a service report proving information about the child's growth and development.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “A child service report will be completed for child 2.”
Citation Mar 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to have two written nonfamily references. File only included 1 letter of reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Staff person 2 will provide 1 additional nonfamily references.”
Core safety Apr 8, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include updated FBI clearance and mandated reporter training. FBI clearance included in file was last completed on 11/02/16 and mandated reporter training was last completed on 10/28/16. Staff person 2 file failed to include updated mandated reporter training. Mandated reporter training included in file was last completed on 09/16/16.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2022): “Staff persons 1 completed mandated reporter training on 04/22/22 and staff person 2 completed mandated reporter training on 04/26/22. Staff person 1 updated FBI clearance has been received effective 04/20/22.”
Citation Apr 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 04/13/22, cert rep observed peeling paint located in the bathroom and kitchen area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2022): “Peeling paint will be repaired.”
Citation Apr 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 04/13/22, cert rep observed missing hand washing signs posted by sink located in front classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “Hand washing sign was posted near sink.”
Citation Apr 8, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
In review of facility's emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2022): “A drill on the facility's emergency plan will be conducted.”
Citation Apr 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 04/13/22, cert rep observed in emergency contact information missing for a child receiving care in toddler classroom (middle room).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “Emergency contact information was placed in child care space.”
Citation Apr 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 04/13/22, cert rep observed facility failed to have written emergency plan posted in every child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “Emergency transportation plan was posted in each childcare space.”
Citation Apr 8, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(h)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of staff files, staff person 3, employed more than 90 days, file failed to include required health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2022): “Staff person will complete health and safety 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.

About this center

Capacity 22 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 21, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Mar 6, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Little Miss Muffins Learning Academy LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 224-0400
State certificate # CER-00254582
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Common questions

Has Little Miss Muffins Learning Academy 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 Mar 11, 2026 (background checks): “Staff person # 1, who live in another state within the last five years but did not have the clearances for the previous state documented in their record.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Little Miss Muffins Learning Academy?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Miss Muffins Learning 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 Miss Muffins Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Mar 6, 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 Miss Muffins Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #598 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Little Miss Muffins Learning Academy last inspected?

Mar 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Little Miss Muffins Learning Academy?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Miss Muffins Learning Academy 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.

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