Miss Joans Little School
Miss Joans Little School is a certified child care center in Blue Bell, PA, with capacity for 54 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 11 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (4 of 11). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 14 centers in Blue Bell and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The facility reported that staff member #1 left out of the classroom to go to lunch prior to the assistant teacher arriving to supervise 11 PreK children napping in the room. Reportedly, the children were left alone in the room for two to three minutes until the director walked in the room and realized there was no staff present.
At the time of inspection, the file for child #1 did not include an updated health assessment dated in the last 12 months.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not include an initial health assessment.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1's was not signed and dated by the parent in the last 6 months.
The facility self-reported that staff member #1 struck a preschool child on the head with a book.
During the renewal inspection on 8/15/2023 the rubber mulch on the playground was no longer covering the ground fabric. The ground fabric was exposed causing a tripping hazard.
During the renewal inspection on 8/25/2023 the little tyke's climber had an area ((Top step) where the plastic was cracked and damage causing rough edges.
Medication for child #1 was observed at the facility and expired 6/23. Medication for child #2 was observed and expired 3/23.
During the unannounced inspection on 4/19/2023 a review of the fire alarm test log revealed that the alarm was not tested in January 2023 or March 2023
During the renewal inspection on 8/11/2022 the file for staff person #1 did not contain a DHS FBI clearance.
During the renewal inspection on 8/11/2022 the diapers/pullups were observed being placed in a NON handsfree covered can.
“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.) | $76.21 | $52.79 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $76.21 | $52.79 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $69.88 | $49.75 |
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 Miss Joans Little School 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 Jan 26, 2026 (supervision): “The facility reported that staff member #1 left out of the classroom to go to lunch prior to the assistant teacher arriving to supervise 11 PreK children napping in the room. Reportedly, the children were left alone in…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Miss Joans Little School?
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 Miss Joans Little School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Mar 2, 2026. 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 Miss Joans Little School compare with other daycares in Blue Bell?
It is #2 of 14 centers in Blue Bell by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Miss Joans Little School last inspected?
Sep 11, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Miss Joans Little School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $76.21 for young toddler, $76.21 for older toddler, $69.88 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Miss Joans Little School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Brenda 1972 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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