Little Wonders Daycare & Learning Center
Little Wonders Daycare & Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 18 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 28 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 28). 12 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,035 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of inspection, floor, shelving and other surfaces inside the facility were dirty with dust.
At the time of inspection there was peeled and damaged paint on a wall in the front child care space.
At the time of inspection, toys including toy vehicles and doll house were dirty and needed cleaning.
At the time of inspection, there were toys with objects with removable parts that had a diameter of less than 1 inch accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
At the time of inspection, the files for Child #5 did not include an updated health assessment. The health assessment in file is dated 2.17.25
At the time of inspection, the files for Child #4 did not have an agreement signed by the parent.
At the time of inspection, the files for Child #4 did not have documentation of an updated Child Service Report signed by the parent.
At the time of inspection, files for Child #5 did not include the phone number for the child's physician or source of medical care.
At the time of inspection, the files for Child #1 did not include the child's health insurance policy number.
At the time of inspection, files for Child #1, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parents to whom the child may be released.
At the time of inspection the files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12 did not include evidence of a 6 month review and/or update.
At the time of inspection, Files for Child #1 and #7 did not include parental signatures consenting for emergency care for the child.
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During the inspection a child in care was observed in their highchair beyond their time using it to eat, they were observed being placed in front of the TV while in the chair.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain documentation of the training regarding the emergency plan of the facility at the time of initial employment,
At the time of the inspection the following hazards were observed: boxes of snacks were stacked in the child care space, small pieces of concrete were found in the outdoor play space as well as on the bookshelf inside the main child care space, a ladder and bucket were in the main child care space, the hasp on the storage closet was broken leaving the room accessible to children, the heater covers were unfastened and had sharp corners sticking up, there was a ceiling tile missing and the areas around the water faucet outdoors had been resurfaced and was left unfinished.
At the time of the inspection the protective receptacle covers were not in the outlet beneath the air conditioner.
During the inspection the child in care was observed being diapered, this child was also observed to be able to walk and hold their head up unassisted, this child's hands were not washed following the diapering.
At the time of the inspection the operator did not have proof of the general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.
At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #2 and Staff person #1 was lacking the verification of childcare experience to qualify them for the position they are performing at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 and child #2 did not contain the required written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 did not contain the required health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 did not contain the documentation of the qualifications for the position they were identified to be serving the facility as, specifically the transcript to complement the diploma, in order to verify the course of study.
At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have verification of Emergency Plan training for the facility.
At the time of inspection, Emergency Telephone numbers were not posted as required facility's telephone.
At the time of inspection, the first aid kit was missing soap.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 did not have a health assessment on file.
At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of childcare experience on file.
At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 only had 1 out the 2 required nonfamily references 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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $64.00 | $56.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $64.00 | $56.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $64.00 | $53.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $57.00 | $47.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.00 | $39.40 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $46.00 | $39.40 |
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 Wonders Daycare & Learning Center 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 Oct 15, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “During the inspection a child in care was observed in their highchair beyond their time using it to eat, they were observed being placed in front of the TV while in the chair.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Wonders Daycare & Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Wonders Daycare & Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Little Wonders Daycare & Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Dec 12, 2025. 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 Wonders Daycare & Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,035 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Wonders Daycare & Learning Center last inspected?
Sep 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Wonders Daycare & Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $64.00 for newborn, $64.00 for infant, $64.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Wonders Daycare & Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Wonders Daycare & 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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