Teensy Tots Playschool
Teensy Tots Playschool is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 22 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 53 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (13 of 53). 14 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 #898 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain the required FBI clearance information.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking a current health assessment.
At the time of the inspection the health assessment in the record of staff person #3 was dated 7/8/24)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 ((5/22/25) was lacking documentation of the required fire safety training.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking an evaluation for their first year providing care for children at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 did not have the current documentation of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
At the time of the inspection the following CPSL violations were observed; the record of staff person #1 was lacking a certification of Mandated Reporter Training. The record of staff person #2 was lacking Pennsylvania State Police Clearance and National Sex Offender Clearance Information Letter.
At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was observed caring for a group of children by themselves; the record of staff person #1 was missing the proof of Pediatric first aid to qualify them for caring for children unsupervised.
At the time of the inspection the wall in the rear room (painted green) had an area of peeling chipped paint near the closet on the west side of the room.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking a current valid health assessment.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking the proof of the annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 contained only one of the required two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the proof of the current annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
At the time of the inspection, certification representative was attempting to verify the implementation of the plan of correction and complete the renewal inspection. Continued noncompliance was observed; staff on site were not able to provide immediate access, to the staff files, to the certification representative so that they could conduct the renewal inspection.
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At the time of the renewal inspection, staff on site were not able to provide immediate access, to the staff files, to the certification representative so that they could conduct the renewal inspection.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a complete disclosure statement.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the complete staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing, specifically the required two letters attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 did not contain the consents for emergency medical care for the child and administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, that are required prior to admission.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking a completed disclosure statement.
At the time of the inspection the emergency plan of the facility did not have documentation in writing of the review and update of the emergency plan.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking documentation of the date of the training regarding the emergency plan.
At the time of the inspection bottles for the children in care were not labeled with the child's name.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have proof of the annual inspection of the fire detection system, proving the operability of the system.
At the time of the inspection the provider did not have current valid proof of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking proof of the annual firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 and #3 were lacking the 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 emergency contact form and financial agreement of child #2 had not been reviewed and updated in over 6 months.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 did not contain the consents required.
At the time of the inspection the acceptable completed proof of previous child care experience was not in the staff record of staff person #1
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking acceptable proof of educational level.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the proof of their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons had disclosure statements that were incomplete: staff person #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #8. Staff person #6 and #8 were both missing the State police clearance information.
at the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons did not have proof of the completion of the required emergency plan training. Staff persons #!, #5, # 6, #7
At the time of the inspection the records of child #2 and #3 were lacking current valid health assesments.
At the time of the inspection the staff records of staff person # 1, #2, #3, #4 and #8 were lacking the verification of child care experience to qualify them for the position they were holding at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
At the time of the inspection the provider did not have a separate copy of the emergency contact information present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking the consents required prior to admission.
At the time of the inspection record of staff persons #1, #2, #3, did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At the time of the inspection staff person #2, #6 had been serving the facility for over 90 days and has no proof of the completion of the required pediatric first aid training.
On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain a complete PA Criminal Clearance. Additionally, signed disclosure statements were not observed in the files belonging to Staff #1 and #2 as required by CPS Law.
On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, Staff #1 and #2 files did not contain evidence of training regarding the facility's emergency plan.
On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.
On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, the ramp leading to the outdoor play space does not contain a barrier restricting children from the attached parking lot. Additionally, the grassy play space does not contain a barrier restricting children from the attached parking lot where cars are present.
On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, the back childcare space did not contain a first aid kit. Additionally, a first aid kit was observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet located in the front childcare space.
On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, handwashing signs with the requirement of when to wash hands was not posted by each sink, toilet and diapering area in the facility.
On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, a daily schedule was not posted in the front and back childcare spaces. A medical transport plan was not posted in the front childcare space.
On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, Staff #2 and Staff #3 file did not contain an initial health report. Staff #1 and Staff #2 file did not contain results of tuberculosis test dated within 12 months of initial hire.
On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, written safe routes and pick up/drop off pointes were not posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.
On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not contain accommodations for toddlers.
On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, proof of installation date of facility's fire detection system was not on file as required by Fire & Panic Act 62.
On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, no evidence that the operator notified local traffic authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
On 4/24/23, at time of initial inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain two written letters of reference.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $57.00 | $47.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $55.00 | $45.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
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 Teensy Tots Playschool had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Aug 13, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain the required FBI clearance information.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Teensy Tots Playschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Teensy Tots Playschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Teensy Tots Playschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Aug 13, 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 Teensy Tots Playschool compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #898 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Teensy Tots Playschool last inspected?
Aug 13, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Teensy Tots Playschool cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for infant, $57.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler, $50.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Teensy Tots Playschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Teensy Tots Playschool.
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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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