Toddler Town Early Learning Center LLC
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.
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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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #1 did not include a record of immunizations.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child#1 did not have an initial health report.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include transcripts.
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.
During the inspection on 10/25/2024 toxics (Lysol, cleaning products) were observed on top of cubbies accessible to children in the Preschool Room.
During the inspection on 10/25/24 a tile near the steps that lead upstairs was observed having a hole in it.
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.
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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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, an expired health assessment (3/9/21 completed) was submitted for staff member #2
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, two written, nonfamily references letters were not submitted for staff member #7.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 12/20/22, the operator did not have a daily activity sheet posted in the childcare space upstairs.
During the renewal inspection on 12/20/22, child #1 did not have emergency contact information on file.
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.
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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/11/22, THERE WAS CRACKED DRYWALL AND PEELING PAINT ON THE DOOR SEAL AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/11/22, THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE CHILDREN IN THE CHILDCARE SPACE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/10/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY.
“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
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.
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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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