Little Peoples Haven
Little Peoples Haven is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 94 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 24 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 24). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #518 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the investigation facility persons #1 and 2 were supervising a mixed age group of 15 children with the youngest child being 1 year of age.
At the time of the investigation child #1 was found alone in the infant room in the corner sleeping. Also, staff 1 left all her children in the main group area where the children were playing several times.
At the time of the inspection children# 2 and 3 (who were 2 and 3 years old) were in highchairs without eating and when asked to take them out facility person #2 stated they were in there because they had autism and will run around without listening. They were asked to remove the children from the highchairs and to not use highchairs to restrain them.
At the time of the investigation, it was verified that facility person #1 and a parent had a verbal altercation where threats were made between the parent and facility person #1 the in the presences of children in care.
At the time of the investigation, it was verified that facility person #1 and a parent had a verbal altercation where harsh words and abusive language was used in the presences of children.
At the time of inspection on 3/19/2026, Certification Representative observed peeling paint around the windows in the upstairs large room area.
The record for facility child #1 did not have documentation of an updated health report every 6 months.
Facility staff #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire as required.
Facility staff #1 did not have a health assessment conducted within 24 months of the previous health assessment as required.
Facility staff #1 and #2 did not renew their pediatric first-aid and cpr certifications on or before the previous certifications expired.
At the time of inspection on 4/18/2024, Certification Representative observed that the upstairs exit, leading out of the building off the school-aged classroom had safety concerns. The stairs leading to the down from the exit were in poor condition and had a broken step. There was debris on the stairs, walkway and area at the bottom of the stairs. Additionally, Certification Representative observed several wires that were hanging at the top landing area that could be accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/2023 observed a electrical outlet without a protective receptacle cover in the Baby room. Corrected on site 3/15/2023.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/2023 observed Vaseline and air freshener in the bathroom located at the After School room. Corrected on site 3/15/2023.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/2023 observed child #1's health report did not include verification of influenza vaccine.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of current firesafety training. Last date of training on file is. 10/6/2021.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/2023 observed the After School room did not have a daily schedule posted.
On December 08, 2022, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence that staff person # 1 received fire safety training conducted by a fire safety professional within a 12-month period. (The fire safety certificate reviewed was dated 10/06/2021- Staff person # 1 hire date - see code sheet)
On December 08, 2022, during the renewal inspection, the verification of experience reviewed for staff person # 2 was not acceptable.
On December 08, 2022, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence that growth and development information using the Department's approved form was provided to the parent of child # 1 and # 2. (Child # 1 and # 2 enrollment date- see code sheet)
On December 08, 2022, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child # 1 was not updated within a 6-month period in the infant classroom. Emergency contact information for child # 2 was not updated within a 6-month period in the preschool classroom.
On December 08, 2022, during the renewal inspection, the record reviewed for staff person # 3 did not include two written nonfamily references. There was one reference in the record.
ON NOVEMBER 04, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ALONG THE DOOR LEDGE LEADING TO THE BACK HALLWAY, IN THE GYM NEAR THE CHALK BOARD AND IN THE INFANT ROOM ON THE BLUE WALL.
ON NOVEMBER 04, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A WRITTEN FEEDING SCHEDULE WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR CHILD # 1 AND # 2.
ON NOVEMBER 04, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRE DECTECTION SYSTEM WAS NOT OPERABLE AND COULD NOT BE DEMONSTRATED AT THE FACILITY.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
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 Peoples Haven had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 26, 2026 (staff ratios): “At the time of the investigation facility persons #1 and 2 were supervising a mixed age group of 15 children with the youngest child being 1 year of age.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Peoples Haven?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Little Peoples Haven’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 4, 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 Peoples Haven compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #518 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Peoples Haven last inspected?
Jun 26, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Peoples Haven cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for newborn, $60.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Peoples Haven?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Peoples Haven.
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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