Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center
Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 176 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 23 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 23). 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 #747 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 7/14/26 during the renewal inspection, during file review of Staff Person #1 it was confirmed that their Child abuse clearance expired in 4/2026.
On 4/9/25 during the renewal inspection, Staff person #2 was missing a disclosure form and PA state criminal history record.
On 4/9/25 during the renewal inspection, there was a missing receptacle cover located on the yellow wall outside of the older toddler's classroom.
On 4/9/25 during the renewal inspection, the excursion bag used by the younger toddler's classroom was missing a bottle of water.
On 4/9/25 during the renewal inspection, the tiles located near the kitchen and preschool classroom area are broken and are in need of repair. - The large air pump that is located on the stairwell that leads to the outdoor play space is a tripping hazard for the children and staff of the facility and is in need of removal. -There are large boxes stacked high that are located in the older toddler room that is in need of removal.
On 4/9/25 during the renewal inspection, Staff person #1 who was working at the facility in the kitchen does not have a file at the facility.
On 4/9/25 during the renewal inspection, Staff person #2 and Staff person #3 did not have the results from their tuberculosis tests.
On 3/26/24 during the renewal inspection, the Emergency Plan that was posted was outdated and the facility did not have documented proof that the plan was reviewed annually with the staff of the facility.
On 3/26/24 during the renewal inspection, In the Older toddler classroom and in the Pre- K classroom, there were missing protective receptacle covers that were accessible to children who are 5 years of age or younger.
On 3/26/24, during the renewal inspection, in all of the bathrooms used by the children, the dial liquid soap was accessible to the children.
On 3/26/24 during the renewal inspection, there were no Emergency numbers listed in the infant classroom, toddler classroom or preschool-aged classroom space.
On 3/26/24 during the renewal inspection, there were tweezers missing from the first-aid kit in the Preschool classroom space.
On 3/26/24 during the renewal inspection, located in the older toddler classroom there is clutter that is in need of being removed by the entrance door. -The mats used near the infant classroom had some mats that were torn. -A highchair that was being used in the infant class was missing the padding cover. -There were tools (some were rusted) on a wooden table that was in need of being removed that was located outside in the play space area.
On 3/26/24, during the renewal inspection, the facility did not have documented proof of sending a current Emergency Plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
On 3/26/24 during the renewal inspection, the owner of the facility told staff and Certification Rep. that the Staff files were not on site at the facility.
On 3/26/24 during the renewal inspection, Certification Rep was told from staff members that Staff Person #1 did not have a file and was serving as a fill -in staff person at the facility.
ON 1/18/24 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #1, STAFF #2, STAFF #3 did not have a complete file at the facility.
On 6/15/23, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed behind the teachers desk, two protective receptacle covers missing from the electrical outlets accessible to the children's in the pre-school classroom.
On 6/15/23, certification rep. observed closet door unlocked with cleaning supplies in it. Certification rep. also, observed in the girl children's bathroom, the cabinet lock was broken and Lysol spray was accessible to the children.
On 6/15/23, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed the following: Room 1: Trash can lid broken and air vent had visible rust in the infant bathroom. Room 3: boxes and a back drop as storage in the child care space.
ON 7/8/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, TEACHERS IN THE PK2, RM #4, AND YOUNG TODDLERS CLASSROOM TEACHERS WERE UNABLE TO IDENTIFIY THEIR ASSIGNED GROUPS.
ON 7/8/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HOT WATER IN THE BOYS BATHROOM READ 113 EXCEEDING THE 110.
ON 7/8/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED A BOXES IN ROOM 4, TIRE RIM ON OUTDOOR PLACE SPACE, AND FOLDABLE CHAIRS STACKED IN PK2 CLASSROOM.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Shepherds Christian Learning Center 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 Jul 14, 2026 (background checks): “On 7/14/26 during the renewal inspection, during file review of Staff Person #1 it was confirmed that their Child abuse clearance expired in 4/2026.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center?
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 Shepherds Christian Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 3, 2019. 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 Shepherds Christian Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #747 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler, $56.23 for preschool, $45.55 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Shepards Christian Learning Center 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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