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Tiny Towne Academy LLC

770 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

Tiny Towne Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 48 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 22 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #598 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #598 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
19 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 11, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 6
Emergency preparedness 6
Records & paperwork 3
Background checks 2
Health & medication 2
Supervision 1
Training & qualifications 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Feb 11, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 02/11/26, Cert Rep did not observe the child abuse and neglect registry in the file of Staff person #1. Staff person #1 was observed working in a childcare position in the facility and does not meet the requirements for provisional hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2026): “Staff person #1 will not work in a childcare position at the center until the child abuse clearance is submitted.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 02/13/25, Cert Rep observed trash scattered on the floor throughout the indoor play space posing a trip hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “Indoor play space will be cleared of all trash, and toys will pick up from the floor.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)/3270.152
During the renewal inspection on 02/13/25, Cert Rep did not observe child #1 or staff person #1 wash their hands after diaper change.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Staff washed her hands after the diaper change and will wash child's hands before nap.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 02/13/25, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting annual emergency drills annually, dated 12/1/23 and 1/7/25, which is beyond the requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “Staff will conduct emergency drills annually as required.”
Citation Feb 8, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
During an unannounced inspection on 02/08/24, Certification Rep reviewed the facility's fire drill log, which showed the last date the facility's fire system was manually tested was 12/01/23. This was beyond the 30-day requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “The fire system will be tested immediately and documented on the log.”
Core safety Dec 21, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/21/23, Cert Rep observed child #1 enter the bathroom unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “Staff #1 and all staff will supervise children at all times.”
Citation Dec 21, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection on 12/21/23, Cert Rep observed that the facility's emergency plan did not provide lockdown procedures and accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions when an emergency situation arises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “Update, print, and post emergency plan to include accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions and lockdown procedures. Send updated plan to local municipality and distribute plan to parents.”
Citation Dec 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection on 12/21/23, Cert Rep observed that emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations planning. Cert Rep also did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “EVACUATION PLAN: CHILDREN AND STAFF WILL EVACUATE TO SOMETHING SPUNKY LOCATED AT 767 S, 4TH STREET, PHILADELPHIA PA. 19147. TELEPHONE NUMBER IS 267-239-2102. OUR 2ND LOCATION IF NECESSARY WILL BE AT ST. PETER'S EPISOCOPAL CHURCH LOCATED AT 313 PINE STREET, PHILADELPHIA PA. 19106, TELEPHONE NUMBER…”
Core safety Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have their child abuse, FBI clearance, or mandated reporter training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Staff 1 will always comply with CPSL. Staff 1 will not provide care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No portable space heaters 55 Pa. Code §3270.92(a)
During my inspection I observed that in the front of the build there was a space heater.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Provider will remove the space heater from the facility.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.101(a)
During my inspection I observed that the main room had a lack of play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs of the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Provider will make sure that they have a sufficient amount and variety of play equipment and materials.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)/3270.152
During my inspection I observed that the staff 2 did not wash her or the child's hands after diapering.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Provider will have staff 2 take training on the importance of hand washing after diapering.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During my inspection I observed that the facility was not practicing or documenting emergency drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Provider will create an emergency drill log and practice different emergency drill at least once a year.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted a fire drill since 12/28/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Provider will make sure that a fire drill is held at least every 60 days. Provider will also make sure that a written record it kept of all fire drills.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Provider will make sure that they update and send out their written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility annually.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 did m=not complete her updated 1hr. health & safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Provider will make sure that incoming staff complete professional development within 90 days of hire.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include verification of their education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Provider will make sure that each staff person has verification of their experience, as well as education.”
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
While conducting mu inspection I observed that there was peeling paint under the television in the main room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “Provider will repair all damaged paint, and cracked plaster.”
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the door on the kitchen set had nails pointing out of it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “Provider will make all necessary repairs to make sure that the play equipment is always in good repair and free of hazards.”
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a emergency drill log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “Provider will make sure that they create an emergency drill log, and record all drills.”
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their written notification of their safety route.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “Provider will make sure that they have their annual local safety traffic notification that they send to their local authorities.”
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have verification of their child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff have verification of their child care experience in their file at all times.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 48 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 5, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Nov 21, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Tiny Towne Academy LLC
Hours Monday–Sunday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 773-7515
State certificate # CER-00252274
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Common questions

Has Tiny Towne Academy LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Feb 11, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 02/11/26, Cert Rep did not observe the child abuse and neglect registry in the file of Staff person #1. Staff person #1 was observed working in a childcare position in the facility and…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Tiny Towne Academy LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Tiny Towne Academy LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Tiny Towne Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Nov 21, 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 Towne Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #598 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Tiny Towne Academy LLC last inspected?

Feb 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Tiny Towne Academy LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tiny Towne Academy LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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.

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