Small Pieces of the Puzzle
Small Pieces of the Puzzle is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 116 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 14 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 14). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Toilet on the second floor on the far left was not flushable.
Carpets in classrooms on the first floor in rooms 1 and 2 needed to be cleaned. Contained dust and other unknown particles/stains.
During the renewal inspection on 7/30/2025, staff person number one did not have initial health assessment or initial tuberculin skin tests on file.
During the complaint investigation on July 8th, administrative staff informed me that the incident report was emailed to the parent on July 1st, 2025, which was not the same day the incident occurred.
Staff member # 4 did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on file.
Staff person # 1 and 5 did not have Fire Safety Training on file.
Staff member # 2 did not have Health and Safety on file at the time of the renewal inspection.
Facility person # 2 did not have Mandated Reporter Training on file at the time of the Renewal Inspection.
An agreement form for child # 1 was not signed by a parent. The financial agreement and emergency contact form for child # 1 was not reviewed once in a 6- month period.
Observed Mowgli class first aid kit missing tweezers, gloves and tape. Observed art class missing tape, and Baloo class missing gloves.
During renewal inspection dated 9/12/2022, certification representative observed that in room #1, called Tabaque, that one electrical outlet was uncovered.
During the renewal inspection dated 9/12/2022, certification representative observed that in room named KAA that paint was chipped on the wall, in room Shere-khan both the paint and plaster were chipping, and in Balso room there was chipped paint on the wall.
During renewal inspection dated 9/12/2022, certification representative observed that in room #2/Mowgli room that the top of the cubby was sticky and soiled. Also, in room #1/Tabaque room, 4 cots were fraying on two sides.
Certification representative observed on 9/12/2022, during the renewal inspection that a bookcase in Akela room had a chuck removed from the bookcase corner leaving it with a rough edge and unsafe.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $79.00 | $71.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $79.00 | $71.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $76.00 | $70.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $72.00 | $66.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $69.00 | $62.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $66.00 | $59.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $66.00 | $59.00 |
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 Small Pieces of the Puzzle had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 14 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Small Pieces of the Puzzle?
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 Small Pieces of the Puzzle’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jul 24, 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 Small Pieces of the Puzzle compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Small Pieces of the Puzzle last inspected?
Jul 7, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Small Pieces of the Puzzle cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $79.00 for newborn, $79.00 for infant, $76.00 for young toddler, $72.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Small Pieces of the Puzzle?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lenes Daily Child Care II 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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