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Muirs Little Scholars

600 N 63rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19151 · Philadelphia County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 3

Muirs Little Scholars is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 53 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 34 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 34). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
8 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
34 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 2, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Aug 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Apr 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Feb 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 9
Health & medication 7
Records & paperwork 7
Training & qualifications 5
Staff ratios 1
Sleep safety 1
Supervision 1
Background checks 1
Transportation 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
On 6/2/26, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed 10 children in the infant/toddler room with 2 staff members.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2026): “The director will check classroom ratios every hour to maintain proper supervision and ensure compliance with regulations. All staff are required to review the supervision policy to ensure they understand and follow all applicable regulations. Staff may not accept additional children from other…”
Core safety Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Sleep safety
Prohibit items in crib 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(j)
On June 2, 2026, during the renewal inspection, the certification representative observed an infant sleeping in a bouncer chair that had been placed inside the crib.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2026): “Staff met about the policy regarding allowed items in the crib, sleeping regulations, and proper supervision during nap time.”
Core safety Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On June 2, 2026, during the renewal inspection, the certification representative observed a child identified as the owner's grandchild come to the lower level of the facility unsupervised to obtain supplies.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2026): “The director and all staff will include children receiving drop-in care, including relatives, when calculating staff-to-child ratios. All children will be supervised at all times by the teachers assigned to each setting. The director will monitor all drop-in care to ensure compliance with…”
Core safety Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have evidence of an FBI clearance and NSOR. Staff person # 2 did not have evidence of a completed mandating reporting training. Staff person #3 did not have evidence of a child abuse clearance and updated mandating reporting training. Staff person #4 did not have evidence of a NSOR and mandating reporting training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “All required documents from staff persons #1, #2 and #3 were obtained and placed in the individual records.”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, lower-level hallway contained storage items (boxes and cleaning supplies) in the hallway accessible to the children
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “The storage boxes and cleaning supplies will be removed and placed in a locked closet inaccessible to the children.”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit in the balloon classroom was missing tape. The first aid kit in the clown classroom was missing scissors.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “The tape and scissors were placed in the first aid kits and placed back into the classrooms.”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, the Light fixture in the lower-level bathroom uncovered. The butterfly's classroom ceiling had visible damage leaving a large open hole in the ceiling.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “The insurance company and the owners received a quote, and a local contractor is currently hired to start the repairs to the ceiling due to water damage. All repairs will be professionally repaired.”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, the second-floor butterfly's classroom had visible water damage in the ceiling leaving a large open whole in the ceiling.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “The contractor will repair the ceiling and repaint all missing paint due to the damages as apart of the final repair.”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, child#1 did not have evidence of a Hepatitis B shot or an exemption statement in the individual child's records. Director obtained an exemption letter that was signed by enrolling parent and child #1 pediatrician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “The director contacted the enrolling parent to obtain the records for the Hep B shot that is missing from child's records. The document will be updated and kept in the child file.”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, staff persons #3, #6 and #7 did not have evidence tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment in the individual records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “All required hiring documents will be obtained and maintained in the staff individual record prior to the staff start date.”
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Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, staff persons # 3, #6, and #7 did not have evidence of an initial TB in the individual staff records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “Health assessment records will be obtained from the electrical documents and placed in the staff records.”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, staff persons #1, #5,#6and #7 did not have evidence of a health and safety training in the individual staff records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “Director will obtain staff person #1 and #7 health and safety training. Director will obtain the required 1 hour updated health and safety training from staff person #5”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have evidence of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released address on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “The director will review the emergency contact with the parent to obtain all missing information.”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
On 8/27/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have evidence of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person in the individual staff records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “The two staff reference were placed in the staff persons records. All required hiring documents will be maintained in the staff individual records.”
Citation Apr 18, 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 on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the files for child #2, #3, and #5. The files for children #2, #3, and #5 did not contain all immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. The files also did not contain written exemptions by the parent for religious or personal reasons or the physician for medical reasons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Verification of immunizations or a written exemption letter from the child's parents or doctor will be obtained and filed in the child's record.”
Citation Apr 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative did not receive documentation to verify testing of the fire detection system every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “The fire alarm system was tested and logged during the renewal inspection.”
Citation Apr 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the files for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5. None of the files contained the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “The Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided was completed for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5.”
Citation Apr 18, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff person #1 and staff person #3. The files for both staff members did not contain verification of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “12 hours of annual childcare training was obtained for staff person #1 and staff person #3 and placed in the staff's file.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative observed an uncovered electrical outlet in the Clown Room which had older toddlers in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2023): “The outlet was covered with a receptacle cover immediately.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative observed that gloves was missing from the first-aid kit in the Clown Room and soap and gauze was missing from the first-aid kit in the Butterfly Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2023): “Gloves was added to the first-aid kit in the Clown Room and soap and gauze was added to the first-aid kit in the Butterfly Room.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 1, 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 on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the files for child #2, #3, and #5. The files for children #2, #3, and #5 did not contain all immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. The files also did not contain written exemptions by the parent for religious or personal reasons or the physician for medical reasons.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “Verification of immunizations or a written exemption letter from the child's parents or doctor will be obtained and filed in the child's record.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(2)(i)
During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the files for child #2, #3, and #5. The files for children #2, #3, and #5 did not contain all immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. The files also did not contain written exemptions by the parent for religious or personal reasons or the physician for medical reasons.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “Verification of immunizations or a written exemption letter from the child's parents or doctor will be obtained and filed in the child's record.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff person #1. The file did not contain verification of the tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2023): “Staff person #1 had TB screening at the time of employment. The TB screening was filed for staff person #1.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative did not see written notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2023): “Safe routes are being completed and posted at a conspicuous location in the facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative observed the emergency plan did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2023): “The emergency plan was updated to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative did not receive documentation to verify testing of the fire detection system every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “The fire alarm system was tested and logged during the renewal inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff person #1 did not find verification of firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2023): “Verification of firesafety training was obtained and filed for staff person #1.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed for the file for staff person #3 and did not find a written evaluation within the last 12 months of employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2023): “The evaluation was completed for staff person #3 and placed in the staff person's file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the files for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5. None of the files contained the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “The Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided was completed for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the file for child #5. The file did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra on the agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2023): “The agreement was updated for child #5 to specify the services which are to be considered extra.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative did not find verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility for staff person #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2023): “Verification of childcare experience was obtained for staff person #2 and placed in the file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative did not find verification of High School diploma, or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or entity. or staff person #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2023): “Staff person #3 is in the process of providing the documentation.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff person #1 and staff person #3. The files for both staff members did not contain verification of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “12 hours of annual childcare training was obtained for staff person #1 and staff person #3 and placed in the staff's file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A SPRAY CAN OF WIZARD AIR FRESHNER ON THE COVERED RADIATOR AND A SPRAY CAN OF DISINFECTANT IN THE LOW SINK IN THE BACK AREA WHERE THE CUBBIES AREA LOCATED IN THE YOUNG TODDLER CHILD CARE SPACE ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “All toxic/cleaning materials shall be kept up and away from the reach of children”

“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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $42.69 $36.70
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $42.69 $36.70
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $41.67 $34.65
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $36.54 $30.55
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $33.47 $26.45
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $27.73 $23.37
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $27.73 $23.37

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 53 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 20, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Sep 18, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Muirs Little Scholars INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 474-0977
State certificate # CER-00261261
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Common questions

Has Muirs Little Scholars 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 Jun 2, 2026 (staff ratios): “On 6/2/26, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed 10 children in the infant/toddler room with 2 staff members.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Muirs Little Scholars?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Muirs Little Scholars since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Muirs Little Scholars’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3, effective Sep 18, 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 Muirs Little Scholars compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Muirs Little Scholars last inspected?

Jun 2, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Muirs Little Scholars cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $42.69 for newborn, $42.69 for infant, $41.67 for young toddler, $36.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Muirs Little Scholars?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Muirs Little Scholars 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.

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