Little Sprouts Learning Center · 406 Sumneytown Pike, North Wales
Little Sprouts Learning Center is a certified child care center in North Wales, PA, with capacity for 79 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 14 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 14 centers in North Wales and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the investigation on 12/17/25 it was observed from video that staff #1 appeared to single out child #1 during lunch time and aim to degrade child #1 at awakening near the end of naptime on 12/12/25.
During the renewal inspection on 8/12/25, it was observed that there was stained ceiling tiles in the bathroom of the older toddler room.
During the renewal inspection on 8/12/25, it was observed that there was chipped paint on the wall in the Preschool room.
During the renewal inspection on 8/12/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include acceptable verification of education for a GS.
During the renewal inspection on 8/27/24, it was observed that the vents in the pre-school room appeared dusty and grey. Walls in the older toddler bathroom near sink appeared to have water damage.
During the renewal inspection on 8/27/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the pre-school bathroom.
During the renewal inspection on 8/22/23, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77 to include the influenza vaccine or an exemption letter.
At the time of investigation, it was verified by the video and interviews that the ratio was out of compliance when the child was injured.
Proper supervision by facility persons 1 and 2 was not provided to child during incident.
Legal entity did not notify OCDEL of a child receiving emergency room treatment within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.
At the time of investigation, it was confirmed that child #1 was injured and did not receive emergency care.
Parent did not receive an incident report of child #1 being injured. At the time of investigation child # 1, 2 and 3 did not have incident report of injuries in their files. At the time of investigation staff reported not completing incident reports as required.
At the time of investigation, it was verified that facility person 5 & 6 advised the staff to not contact Childline and did not contact Childline themselves.
At the time of inspection facility person #3 had a falsified health assessment on file.
“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) | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $73.80 | $73.80 |
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 Sprouts Learning Center 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 Dec 17, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “During the investigation on 12/17/25 it was observed from video that staff #1 appeared to single out child #1 during lunch time and aim to degrade child #1 at awakening near the end of naptime on 12/12/25.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Sprouts Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations 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 Sprouts Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 21, 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 Sprouts Learning Center compare with other daycares in North Wales?
It is #10 of 14 centers in North Wales by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Sprouts Learning Center last inspected?
Aug 13, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Little Sprouts Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $85.80 for newborn, $85.80 for infant, $81.80 for young toddler, $78.80 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Sprouts Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is DCS Learning Center 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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