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Toddler Town Early Learning Center LLC

1937 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 2

Toddler Town Early Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 55 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 36 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 36). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 70% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
33 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
36 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 16, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Feb 10, 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

Records & paperwork 10
Training & qualifications 9
Health & medication 6
Emergency preparedness 4
Building & playground safety 4
Background checks 2
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2025): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include the required updates per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 to include the continuity of operations.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #1 did not include a record of immunizations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2025): “Provider will obtain the immunization records for child #1.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “Provider will revise the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of an evacuation and did not include specific staff duties or how staff and children were to get to the relocation area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include the specific staff duties and the procedures in the event of an evacuation, including how children are transported to the new location.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child#1 did not have an initial health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2025): “Provider will obtain a physical for child #1”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include transcripts.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Provider will obtain college transcripts for staff #1.”
Core safety Sep 18, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the inspection on 10/25/24 staff person#1 was observed providing direct child care and their file including an incomplete State Police Clearance (that was pending and did not include record results). Staff Person #1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 26, 2024): “Staff person #1 was removed from providing direct child care at the COB 10/25/24. Staff person #1 will not provide direct child care at the facility until CPSL requirements are fulfilled.”
Citation Sep 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the inspection on 10/25/2024 toxics (Lysol, cleaning products) were observed on top of cubbies accessible to children in the Preschool Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2024): “I removed the Lysol off of the top of the cubbies and placed them in a inaccessible space.”
Citation Sep 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the inspection on 10/25/24 a tile near the steps that lead upstairs was observed having a hole in it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “I will repair the broken tile near the steps leading to upstairs.”
Citation Sep 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During the inspection on 10/25/24 a playpen in the Infant Room did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “I moved the playpen in the infant room to have 2 feet of space on three sides.”
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Citation Sep 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8)
During the inspection on 10/25/24 the file records for child # 1 and 2 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease and did not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2024): “I requested the correct health report from both child #1 and child #2 from parents.”
Citation Sep 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During the inspection on 10/25/24 staff person #1 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include an updated health assessment (the health assessment observed dated: 7/7/22).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “Staff #1 already had an appointment to get her employee health assessment completed on October 29, 2024 where she had her physical with tb completed that day.”
Citation Sep 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the inspection on 10/25/2024 the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “I updated our facility's emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Sep 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #2-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2-- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric Frist Aid & CPR). During the inspection on 10/25/2024 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address prevention of shaken baby syndrome, volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 26, 2024): “A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the…”
Citation Sep 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the inspection on 10/25/2024 the file records for staff person #2 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “I requested the work verification from staff #2 from previous child care employers.”
Citation Sep 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the inspection on 10/25/2024 the file records for child # 1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “I had the parent of child #1 complete the missing information for the physician that the child is receiving care from.”
Citation Sep 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the inspection on 10/25/2024 the Preschool room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #3 receiving care in the space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “I requested that the teacher of the classroom, which was the parent of the teenager to complete an emergency contact form if her child would be visiting for the day.”
Citation Sep 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the inspection 10/25/24 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2024): “I requested that staff person #1 obtain the appropriate 12 clock hour child care training.”
Core safety Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, an incomplete ("pending") PA State Police Criminal Clearance was submitted for staff member #6. A completed FBI clearance was not submitted for staff member #7. (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2024): “All staff who do not have updated and current clearances on file, will be removed from their childcare position at the facility immediately.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, an expired health assessment (3/9/21 completed) was submitted for staff member #2
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2024): “Staff#2 updated health assessment.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, verification of the required health and safety professional development training was not submitted for staff member #7 (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2024): “Staff member #7 no longer works for Toddler Town Early Learning Center LLC. However, all staff will keep an updated health and safety development training.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, expired annual fire safety training (4/7/22 completed) and training conducted online (not DHS approved training) was presented for staff member #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2024): “Staff #1 will complete their fire safety training by tomorrow.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, verification of completed pre-service professional development trainings were not submitted for staff members #3, #4, #5, and #6 (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “Staff #4 and #5 no longer works for Toddler Town Early Learning Center LLC. Staff #3, #6 will complete their pre-service professional development trainings beginning tonight.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, there were no acceptable staff qualification documents submitted for staff members #1, #2, #5 and #6 for the position in which they were performing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “Staff #2 provided their degree today, which was uploaded and emailed. Staff #1 high-school diploma and experience was uploaded and emailed from their file. Staff #5 no longer works for Toddler Town Early Learning Center LLC. Staff #6 will provide qualification documents.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, staff members #2 and #5 were presented as directors and #1 was presented as an assistant director. The verification of education submitted does not qualify the staff members for the position performing at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2024): “Staff number #2 provided their education in Early Childhood education. Staff #5 no longer works for Toddler Town Early Learning Center LLC. Staff number #1 verification of education was uploaded and emailed from their file today.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, the verification of education submitted does not qualify the staff members #4 for the position performing at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2024): “Staff #4 no longer works at Toddler Town Early Learning Center LLC.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, two written, nonfamily references letters were not submitted for staff member #7.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2024): “Staff #7 no longer works for Toddler Town Early Learning Center LLC.”
Core safety Dec 20, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/20/22, staff person #1 left 5 children alone in the Toddler room and she lost sight of the children during transition after snack to the indoor play area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 28, 2022): “Staff person #1 was reminded that children must be watched at all times and to never let the children out of her sight.”
Citation Dec 20, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 12/20/22: 1. There was a wooden crib in the infant room being used to store excess toys. 2. The air conditioner in the north end of the upstairs childcare space had excess power cable extending over the window seal.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 28, 2022): “Removed everything out of the crib.”
Citation Dec 20, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/20/22, the operator did not have a daily activity sheet posted in the childcare space upstairs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 28, 2022): “The daily activity sheet was posted conspicuously.”
Citation Dec 20, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/20/22, child #1 did not have emergency contact information on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 28, 2022): “Child #1 emergency contact information sheet was placed in the emergency contact file.”
Citation Dec 20, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
During the renewal inspection on 12/20/22, children #2 and #3 did not have emergency contact information updated within the required 6-month period. Emergency contact information for child #1 was dated 5/11/22 and child #3 had emergency contact information dated 2/25/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 28, 2022): “Child#2 and Child #3 updated emergency contact information was placed in the emergency contact file.”
Citation Dec 20, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/20/22, the operator had contact information was for "DPW", not OCDEL (Office of Child Development and Early Learning) posted. The operator did not have instructions for the parents on how to access the regulations electronically.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 28, 2022): “Posted a new OCDEL (Office of Child Development and Early Learning) contact information with all information including a sheet with phone number, address and how to access the regulations electronically.”
Citation Feb 10, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/11/22, THERE WAS CRACKED DRYWALL AND PEELING PAINT ON THE DOOR SEAL AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “The drywall was repaired and painted.”
Citation Feb 10, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/11/22, THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE CHILDREN IN THE CHILDCARE SPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “I will place all children's emergency contact information in the child care space for children receiving care in the space.”
Citation Feb 10, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/10/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “The Certificate of Compliance is located in an area where all parents can see it at all times. All parents will be given information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and for contacting the appropriate regional office and is located where all parents can see.”

“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.) $67.83 $55.72
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $63.49 $52.27
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $59.54 $49.58
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $56.23 $46.90
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $45.55 $39.36
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $45.55 $39.36

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

Capacity 55 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 10, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Nov 7, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Toddler Town Early Learning Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 928-3511
State certificate # CER-00245879
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Common questions

Has Toddler Town Early Learning Center 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 Sep 18, 2024 (background checks): “During the inspection on 10/25/24 staff person#1 was observed providing direct child care and their file including an incomplete State Police Clearance (that was pending and did not include record results). Staff Person…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Toddler Town Early Learning Center LLC?

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

What is Toddler Town Early Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Nov 7, 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 Toddler Town Early Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Toddler Town Early Learning Center LLC last inspected?

Sep 16, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Toddler Town Early Learning Center LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler, $56.23 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Toddler Town Early Learning Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Toddler Town Early Learning Center 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.

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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