Tiny Tech Learning Lab
Tiny Tech Learning Lab is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 58 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 53 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (18 of 53). 14 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 #823 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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In review of staff files, staff person 3's file failed to include child abuse clearance for employment. Child abuse clearance included in file was completed for a volunteer.
At the time of the renewal inspection on Tuesday, 09/15/26, facility persons received annual training, however, when cert rep asked staff where the shelter away location was located, staff either did not know or gave a different shelter away location from what is documented in the emergency plan. In addition to staff not knowing shelter away location, in review of staff files, some staff persons had not received annual emergency plan training.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 09/15/26, cert rep observed an outlet in the YT area fail to have a protective receptacle covers.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 09/15/26, cert rep observed the first aid kit in the OT area failed to have Band-Aids.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 09/15/26, cert rep observed damaged floor tile in the main child care space, causing a possible tripping hazard, and damaged ceiling in the storage closet. Paint chips from the wall were on the floor in the indoor play space.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 09/15/26, cert rep observed chip paint throughout the facility on the walls in the bathroom, in the main child care space, in the storge closet, in the indoor play space and on the ½ walls in the YT area.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 09/15/26, cert rep observed a toilet in a bathroom located in the main child care space was not operable.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 09/15/26, cert rep observed the gross/large motor toys in the indoor play space were damaged with rips and tears.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to conduct an annual drill on the emergency plan procedures. The last documented drill was conducted on 07/17/25.
In review of health and safety documentation, facility's policy addressing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment failed to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
In review of fire safety documents, staff person 2 and 5 failed to receive annual fire safety training.
In review of staff files, staff person 4's file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience caring for children. Staff verified 519.6 hours of experience caring for children.
In review of staff files, staff person 2's file failed to include verification of education verifying last grade completed.
Staff person 1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and CPR.
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In review of children's files, child 1's health assessment included in file failed to be signed by physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
In review of staff files, staff person 2, a new hire, file contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 12 months of employment start date.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 09/24/25, facility was unable to verify operability of fire detection system.
In review of staff files, staff person 1's file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience caring for children. File included verification of 6 months of experience caring for children.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to contain a completed NSOR certificate.
During allocated unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 04/15/25, facility failed to have verification that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days.
During allocated unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 04/15/25, fire safety documents reviewed, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days and document testing or have verification the smoke detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional. Fire detection was last inspection on 02/01/24.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to contain proof of education.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to contain two nonfamily references.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Pediatric first-aid/CPR training contained in file was last completed on 06/23/22.
In review of fire safety documents, staff person 1 failed to have received annual fire safety training. Fire safety training contained in file was last completed on 01/31/23.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff file only contained 4 hours of annual training.
In review of staff files, staff person 1, who resided out of the state within 5 years, failed to have out of state child abuse and criminal history clearances.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 09/24/24, cert rep observed a group out of ratio. The group consist of 2 staff with 12 preschoolers and 1 older toddler.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 09/24/24, cert rep observed in the main childcare space an electrical outlet and a surge protector failed to have protective receptacle covers.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 09/24/24, cert rep observed cleaning products on top of the toilet accessible to children.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 09/24/24, cert rep observed the indoor play space half door was loose from the wall.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 09/24/24, cert rep observed damaged plaster behind the sink and chip paint on the wall in the 1st bathroom on the left side in the main childcare space and chip paint on the walls in the indoor play space.
In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to conduct a fire drill within 90 days. Facility last conducted a fire drill on 03/29/24.
In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days. The last documented testing was 12/2023.
In review of health and safety documents, staff person 1 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.
In review of health and safety documents, staff person 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
In review of health and safety documents, staff person 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Topics.
In review of staff files, staff person 2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
In review of facility's emergency plan, plan failed to provide a method of contacting parents at the beginning and end of emergency.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 10/30/23, cert rep observed tearing on the carpet in the indoor play space causing a possible tripping hazard.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 10/30/23, cert rep observed damaged paint above bathroom sink located in main childcare space.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 10/30/23, cert rep observed bathrooms located in main childcare space failed to have hand washing signs posted addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands.
In review of staff files, staff person 7 file failed to include a health assessment completed within 12 moths of hire.
In review of staff files, staff person 7 file failed to include TB results.
In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days.
In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to address lock-down procedures.
In review of health and safety documentation, facility failed to have a policy addressing signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 1, 3, 4 and 5 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.
In review of fire safety documents, staff person 2 failed to have completed annual fire safety training.
In review of staff files, staff person 6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: pediatric first aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer.
FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE ANNUAL FIRESAFETY TRAINING; STAFF #1 LAST COMPLETED ON 5/21/21 STAFF #2 LAST COMPLETED ON 4/9/21
FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND CPR WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE
“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.) | $99.00 | $74.25 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $95.00 | $71.25 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $89.00 | $66.75 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $77.00 | $57.75 |
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 Tech Learning Lab 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 Sep 15, 2026 (background checks): “In review of staff files, staff person 3's file failed to include child abuse clearance for employment. Child abuse clearance included in file was completed for a volunteer.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Tiny Tech Learning Lab?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Tiny Tech Learning Lab since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Tiny Tech Learning Lab’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Dec 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 Tiny Tech Learning Lab compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #823 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Tiny Tech Learning Lab last inspected?
Sep 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Tiny Tech Learning Lab cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $99.00 for infant, $95.00 for young toddler, $89.00 for older toddler, $77.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Tiny Tech Learning Lab?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tiny Tech Learning Lab.
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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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