The Tiny Classroom
The Tiny Classroom is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 37 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 14 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (4 of 14). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #569 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At time of renewal inspection on 5/6/26, the file for staff person #1 did not include out of state clearances, and staff person #1 has resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past 5 years.
At time of renewal inspection on 5/6/26, a green sharpie marker was observed in one of the drawers in the young toddler room and was accessible to children.
At time of renewal inspection on 5/6/26, plastic trash bags were observed in cubbies in both toddler rooms and were accessible to children.
At time of renewal inspection on 5/6/26, infants were observed sleeping in rest equipment that did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.
At time of renewal inspection on 5/6/26, there was not annual documentation on file at the facility that the operator notified the police department in writing of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility
During renewal inspection on 5/7/25, plastic bags accessible to infants and toddler children were observed in cubbies in the main room, the toddler room, and the indoor play space, and in the infant room under the unlocked changing table.
At time of renewal inspection on 5/7/25, the two cribs in the infant room were not labeled.
During renewal inspection on 5/7/25, the health assessment on file for staff person #1 had a statement from the physician that indicated a communicable disease, with no documentation on if there is any risk to children in care.
During renewal inspection on 5/7/25, the facility had not requested a formula and feeding schedule from the parents for the enrolled infants.
During renewal inspection on 5/7/25, the agreements observed in the child files were the original signed and dated agreements, not copies of the agreement.
During renewal inspection on 5/7/25, complete emergency information for each child was not present in the classrooms where the children were receiving care. Only partial emergency information was available in each room.
At time of unannounced inspection on 3/6/25, during facility staff file review, staff person #1, who is past the provisional hiring period, was observed working with children and did not have a complete PA criminal clearance on file.
At time of unannounced inspection on 3/6/25, during facility staff file review, it was observed that staff person #1 did not have a TB test date or date of results on the initial health assessment dated 12/7/24, so it was unable to be determined if the TB testing was completed within the past year.
At time of unannounced inspection on 3/6/25, the facility's initial certificate of compliance was posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $52.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.00 | $52.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $64.00 | $48.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $51.00 | $37.00 |
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 The Tiny Classroom had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 May 6, 2026 (background checks): “At time of renewal inspection on 5/6/26, the file for staff person #1 did not include out of state clearances, and staff person #1 has resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past 5 years.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Tiny Classroom?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Tiny Classroom since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Tiny Classroom’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 3, 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 The Tiny Classroom compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #569 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Tiny Classroom last inspected?
May 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Tiny Classroom cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for infant, $70.00 for young toddler, $64.00 for older toddler, $60.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Tiny Classroom?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Tiny Classroom 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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