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Little Tree Learning Center INC

7024 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

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

Fewer citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
17 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
18 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected May 5, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citation May 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Mar 16, 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 6
Records & paperwork 4
Health & medication 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Training & qualifications 2
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 5, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “The operator removed all toxic materials from closet.”
Citation May 5, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “The operator removed the boxes from blocking the egress.”
Citation Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2024): “The operator removed cleaning items and hand sanitizer and placed in an area inaccessible to children.”
Citation Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2024): “The operator will affix all of the brackets on the windows so the windows will not open more than 6 inches.”
Citation Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Dated signature affixed/Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(d)/3270.181(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2024): “The operator will ensure all emergency contact forms including those in classrooms are reviewed and/or updated at least every six months with a parents dated signature.”
Citation May 4, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Parent of child #1 certified that child #1 does not have influenza vaccine in 20922-2023 because of her health condition.”
Citation May 4, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Our emergency plan provides for accommodations for toddlers. We do not currently have infants, children with disabilities or medical conditions. If we have them in the future, the Emergency Plan will be updated to include them.”
Citation May 4, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Our latest fire drill was conducted on Friday, 05/05/2023 and recorded in the fire drill log.”
Citation May 4, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “The prevention and identification of child maltreatment are included in our Shaken Baby Syndrome policy. Also, continuity of operation is included in our emergency plan.”
Citation May 4, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Parent of child #2 reviewed and updated his emergency contact information and financial agreement on Thursday, May 4, 2023.”
Citation May 4, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(h)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Staff #1, #2 and #3 provided their one-hour health and safety update training certificates, and they are kept in each of their files.”
Core safety Sep 29, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2022): “Staff person #1, has been informed that children must be supervised all the time including naptime. Also, she was notified and agreed that this can be grounds for dismissal.”
Citation Sep 29, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2022): “The Lysol cleaner which was kept under the bathroom sink in the After School Room was moved to the upper cabinet in the storage room.”
Citation Sep 29, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
High Chairs 55 Pa. Code §3270.105
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2022): “The safety strap has been purchased. It will be installed as soon as delivered to the center.”
Citation Sep 29, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2022): “Staff person #1 provided the tuberculosis screening date. The date was 8/25/2022.”
Citation Mar 16, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/16/2022 observed staff person #2's adult health assessment did not include a physical examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2022): “Staff person #2 no long works at this child care center.”
Citation Mar 16, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2022): “Staff person #1 provided her renewed certification of pediatric first-aid/pediatric CPR and it is kept in her folder. Staff person #2 no longer works at this child care center.”
Citation Mar 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2022): “Child #1's parents updated emergency contact information and financial agreement. The updated emergency contact information and financial agreement will be provided.”

“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

Capacity 47 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 27, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Apr 26, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Little Tree Learning Center INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 742-4311
State certificate # CER-00255484
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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