Tiny Breaths is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 17 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 59 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (20 of 59). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,075 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff persons # 1 did not have NSOR clearance, # 2 had child abuse clearance dated 5/12/2020, #4 did not have child abuse. FBI and NSOR clearances on file.
Each staff person (#1, 3, and 4) who were in ratio did not name all the children within primary care.
Hot water in only bathroom measured at 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
From front entrance perspective, there is peeling paint on the left side of the wall near play area.
The thermometer measured at 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
The center provides meals for children and there was no menu posted and it could not be produced on the center's app upon request.
Center's Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy could not be provided upon request.
A current copy of the liability insurance could not be produced upon request.
Staff persons # 2 and 4 did not have current fire safety training on file. Staff person # 2 had Fire Safety training that was dated 8/5/24 which was expired at the time of the renewal inspection on 9/30/25.
Staff persons # 1 only had part one of Health and Safety training on file. Staff person # 2 only had the Health and Safety 1- hour update training on file.
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Staff persons # 1 and 3 did not have written evaluations on file.
The emergency contacts posted in the class did not belong to at least 6 of the 9 children present. Caregiver did not currently have access to children's files because they had to be dropped off as they were not on site.
Staff person # 4 did not have verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff person # 4 who was hired on December 2024, did not have PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid training on file.
Staff persons # 1,2,3 and 4 did not have proof of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training on file at the facility.
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE FROM RENEWAL INSPECTION: Staff members numbers 2, 3 and 4 did not have signed and dated Disclosure Statements in their file at the time of the Renewal Inspection. Staff members numbers 2 and 3 also did not have Mandated Reporter Training on file at the time of the Renewal Inspection.
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE FROM RENEWAL INSPECTION: The emergency plan did not address the Continuity of Operations.
There were uncovered outlets observed near front exit behind the unplugged fan, and another below the mounted television.
The water access in the bathroom measured approximately 145 degrees.
The blue first aid kit near the front Main Room did not contain nonporous gloves.
Staff members numbers 2 and 3 did not have Health Assessments and TB tests included in their file at the time of the Renewal Inspection.
The fire drill log posted was not current and was dated from 2023.
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE FROM RENEWAL INSPECTION: Facility did not have documentation of annual testing of the fire alarm system on file during the Renewal Inspection and the system could not be tested due to the location.
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE FROM RENEWAL INSPECTION: The operator did not notify local traffic authorities of program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
CONTINUED NONCOMPLAINCE FROM RENEWAL INSPECTION: There was no liability Insurance on file during the time of the Renewal Inspection.
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE FROM RENEWAL INSPECTION: Child number one emergency contact form was not reviewed in a 6- month period.
Staff member numbers one and two did not have any references included in file.
The facility did not have a current certificate of compliance posted or access to OCDEL's regulations.
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE FROM RENEWAL INSPECTION: Staff member number 4 did not have Health and Safety Training on file at the time of the Renewal Inspection.
During an inspection it was observed staff person#1 file did not include up to date health assessment.
During an unannounced inspection on 1/3/24 ongoing noncompliance was observed the bathroom hot water measured at 118° F.
During an unannounced inspection on 1/3/24 it was observed child #1 was napping in another child's rest equipment.
During an unannounced inspection on 1/3/24 it was observed child #2 included an expired child health report dated for 11/9/22 and child#3 file include an expired child health report dated 11/18/2022.
During an unannounced visit on 1/3/24 it was observed child#1 file did not include initial child health report or immunization record.
During an unannounced inspection on 1/3/24 ongoing noncompliance was observed child #1 file did not include A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule.
During an unannounced inspection on 1/3/24 ongoing noncompliance was observed child # 2 cup was stored in the refrigerator with no name label.
During an unannounced inspection on 1/3/24 it was observed child#1 agreement form did not include a specific date on which the fee is to be paid.
During an unannounced inspection on 1/3/24 it was observed child #1 agreement form did not include specified persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During an unannounced inspection on 1/3/24 it was observed child #1 agreement form did not include a specify the date of the child's admission.
During an unannounced inspection on 1/3/24 it was observed child #2 emergency contact did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
During an unannounced inspection on 1/3/24 it was observed child #2 emergency contact did not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During an unannounced inspection on 1/3/24 it was observed child#2 emergency contact form and agreement form was signature date 11/18/22.
During an unannounced inspection on 1/3/24 it was observed child #1 did not have a file at the facility.
During an unannounced inspection on 1/3/24 ongoing noncompliance was observed staff person#1 file did not include verification of results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During an unannounced inspection on 1/3/24 ongoing noncompliance was observed staff person# 2 file did not include verification of completion of the following required health and safety training with in 90 days of their date of hire. Staff person# 3 file did not include verification of the required completed health and safety training or Pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of their hire date.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 11/27/23 it was observed that staff persons# 1 file did not include state police, child abuse, FBI, NSOR clearances or mandated reporter training; staff person#2 file did not include state police, child abuse or mandated reporter training.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/27/23 it was observed the bathroom located in classroom 3 water temperature measured at 120° F.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/27/23 it was observed classroom#3 first aid kit was missing tape and soap.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/27/23 it was observed a small toy inside an infants crib.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/27/23 it was observed the planed lunch for the children did not include diary. Also the fruit portions was not suitable for the size and age of the children in care.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/27/23 it was observed the facility did not have a monthly menu available.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/27/23 it was observed that child#1 did not have a feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent at the facility.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/27/23 it was observed child#2 cup was not labeled.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/27/23 it was observed that Provider did not maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/27/23 it was observed that Provider did not maintain an individual record for each staff person in the facility.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/27/23 it was observed staff persons# 1 file did not include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/27/23 it was observed staff persons# 2 and 3 has not completed the health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Staff person# 2 and 3 has not completed pediatric first aid/CPR training with in 90 days of hire.
Observed outdoor play space unclean.
Observed chipped paint in the bathroom.
“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) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $66.00 | $56.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $56.00 | $46.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $46.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.00 | $36.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $46.00 | $36.00 |
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 Tiny Breaths 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 Oct 1, 2025 (background checks): “Staff persons # 1 did not have NSOR clearance, # 2 had child abuse clearance dated 5/12/2020, #4 did not have child abuse. FBI and NSOR clearances on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Tiny Breaths?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Tiny Breaths since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Tiny Breaths’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Dec 29, 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 Tiny Breaths compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,075 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Tiny Breaths last inspected?
Oct 1, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Tiny Breaths cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $66.00 for young toddler, $56.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Tiny Breaths?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tiny Breaths 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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