Little Tree Learning Center INC
Little Tree Learning Center INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 47 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 18 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 18). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of inspection on 5/15/2025, Certification Representative observed a closet that stored paint and ice melt salts on the floor that was not locked or inaccessible to children.
At the time of inspection on 5/15/2025, Certification Representative observed an exit off the library was blocked by boxes that were stored in the hallway area.
At the time of inspection on 5/14/2024, Certification Representative observed lysol wipes, hand sanitizer and cleaning spray that was not locked or made inaccessible to children. Certification Representative observed these items were within reach of children.
At the time of inspection on 5/14/2024, Certification Representative observed that several windows on the second floor were not restricted from opening more than 6 inches. Cert Rep was able to lift windows up completely as the brackets were not out restricting how far they opened.
At the time of inspection on 5/14/2024, Certification Representative observed several emergency contact forms in the classrooms that were not updated at least every six months with a dated signature as required.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/4/2023 observed child #1's health report did not include an up-to-date influenza vaccine. The last vaccine on the health report is from 10/20/2020.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/4/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/4/2023 observed on the facility's fire drill log that the last fire drill was conducted on 2/24/2023 which is not within the 60-day time frame.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/4/2023 observed the facility's Shaken Baby Syndrome policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. It was also observed that the emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/4/2023 observed child #2's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed and updated within the 6-month period. The last review was noted as being conducted on 11/2/2022.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/4/2023 observed staff person #1, #2 and #3's files did not include the 1-hour Health & Safety update training.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/29/2022 observed staff person #1 was in the kitchen with 1 child during nap time while 8 children with the youngest being age 3 were left in the Preschool room unsupervised.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/29/2022 observed Lysol cleaner child accessible located under the bathroom sink in the After School room.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/29/2022 observed the high chair activity table located in the Toddler room was missing a safety strap.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/29/2022 observed staff person #1's health assessment did not include the date the tuberculosis screening was conducted and read.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/16/2022 observed staff person #2's adult health assessment did not include a physical examination.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/16/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not include competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/16/2022 observed child #1's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed and updated within a 6-month period.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.00 | $58.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $65.00 | $55.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $44.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $44.00 |
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 Tree Learning Center INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Sep 29, 2022 (supervision): “During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/29/2022 observed staff person #1 was in the kitchen with 1 child during nap time while 8 children with the youngest being age 3 were left in the Preschool room…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Tree Learning Center INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Tree Learning Center INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Little Tree Learning Center INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 26, 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 Tree Learning Center INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia 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 Tree Learning Center INC last inspected?
May 5, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Little Tree Learning Center INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for young toddler, $65.00 for older toddler, $60.00 for preschool, $50.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Tree Learning Center INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Tree 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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