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Little Lights of the World

Wyncote, PA · Montgomery County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (3 reviews)
2907 W Cheltenham Ave, Wyncote, PA 19095
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Quick Facts

Capacity
37 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 517-8032
2907 W Cheltenham Ave
Wyncote, PA 19095
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257475
License Issued
Aug 28, 2026
Active Through
Aug 28, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

Reviews

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Concerned parent
2022-07-07 21:53:47
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I have used this provider for less than 6 months

For many years I have heard good things about this center and since the location was ideal plus it’s Christian based I decided to enroll my child. Only to find out after about a month that the quality of care has declined more recently. The center is under staffed, they close abruptly leaving parents to scramble for childcare on many occasions. The are unorganized & advertise services they actually don’t provide. You are unable to randomly check on your child bc they’ve adapted a lockdown process which is promoted as good safety only it’s actually an inconvenience & is rather sneaky as if they have something to hide. The director uses religion to appear Godly but her behavior and condescending tone exhibits the opposite. Do not take a chance leaving tour child her. The place is like a wolf in sheeps clothing. Brenda Mullen needs reevaluate her attitude & learn how to better manage.

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Anonymous
2022-06-14 22:45:09
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I’m surprised this place is still servicing children. They need to replace the director asap she isn’t a nice person at all and very mean spirited. I don’t think she likes children either.

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Angry mom
2022-05-27 19:20:25
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Brenda Mullen the director is pure evil, my son was injured at this facility recently they told me he fell out of a high chair busted his lip and I cant understand for life of me how he fell out of a high chair if he was strapped in? the facility had been short staffed for awhile my son was only enrolled since September and after this incident I immediately pulled him out. I called police and dhs to get them involved especially since the coordinator was not accepting responsibility nor did she apologize at any time. instead she tried to make excuses including blaming my then 1 year old son for the fall. DO NOT ENROLL YOUR CHILD HERE unless they revamp starting with a new director and fully staffing with qualified employees. If I could of given no stars I would have because I trusted them with my biggest blessing and they gave him back to me hurt. I pray Bethel gets this facility in line, I thought because it was apart of a church that it meant SAFE I no longer believe that.

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: On 6/2/26, at time of inspection, Child #1 file contained a health report dated more than 6 months. The health report on file was dated 8/7/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent took child to Dr. Physical submitted 6/3/26.
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) - Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)/3270.171(c)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: On 6/2/26, at time of inspection, written notification of the facility's safe routes was not sent to the local traffic safety authorities at least annually. Written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Local safety policy sent to traffic authority and posted on parent board and brightwheel.
2025-06-03 Renewal 3270.115(c) - Water play table Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.115(c)

Description: Water play table

Noncompliance Area: On 6/3/25, at time of inspection, unfiltered standing water containing debris was observed in two water tables, a plastic wagon and a cleaning bucket located on the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: A water play table or a container used for water play that contains unfiltered water shall be emptied daily.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. Staff immediately emptied wagon, play toys, and placed cleaning bucket behind the gate inaccessible to children. 2. Met with all staff concerning awareness directed to check daily. Notified facilities staff to store cleaning materials behind the gated area.
2025-06-03 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: On 6/3/25, at time of inspection, it was observed that the side exit door leading out to the playground requires excessive physical force to open. This presents a safety hazard as it may impede or delay the ability to egress quickly during an emergency.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 6/3 subsequent to inspector notification, director called Admin and notified Executive of concern. He informed the facility manager would be notified on 6/4 as he was absent. On 6/4 called Executive Director, call made to set up appointment with local business to address the door. Continuous follow up until visit takes place.
2025-02-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 2/21/25, at time of unannounced inspection, the diaper changing mat located in the infant room was torn in multiple areas, exposing the inside padding.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Immediately replaced with another pad not being used. Ordered new pad - replaced on 2/24/25.
2025-02-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(j)/3270.119 - Prohibit items in crib/Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(j)/3270.119

Description: Prohibit items in crib/Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: On 2/21/25, at time of unannounced inspection, Child #1 was observed asleep in the crib with a boppy pillow under their head and in a position not recommended by the AAP. Additionally, there were three toy blocks in the crib while Child #1 was sleeping.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib. Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All boppy pillows removed from infant room.
2025-02-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: On 2/21/25, at time of unannounced inspection, three bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Names were added to bottles on 2/21/25.
2025-02-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 2/21/25, at time of unannounced inspection, Child #2 was observed seated in a highchair located in the older toddler room. Child #2 was not buckled into the highchair in order to prevent them from climbing out of the seat and falling to the floor.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. Conduct weekly staff meetings reminding staff of safety issues. 2. Post on Door: All children are to be strapped in high chairs.
2025-02-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 2/21/25, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2, #3 and #4 files did not contain NSOR clearances dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. (The clearances were dated 2/5/20)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. Three staff completed NSOR forms on 2/21/25. Submitted via email and received confirmation. Three staff will not be at facility until received. 2. Called 2/24 spoke with rep in Harrisburg forms not completed - will follow up.
2025-02-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) - Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: On 2/21/25, during unannounced inspection, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with eight children. The youngest children in the group were Older Toddlers.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moved 2 children to next class to be in ratio. Continuous weekly staff meetings - review ratio policy.
2024-06-05 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) - Health information/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Health information/Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: On 6/5/24, at time of renewal, Child #1 was enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. Child #1 file did not contain immunization records.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 immunization record was obtained and placed in the file.
2024-06-05 Renewal 3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) - Locked or inaccessible/Locked Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.133(4)

Description: Locked or inaccessible/Locked

Noncompliance Area: On 6/5/24, at time of renewal inspection, a clear handbag containing medication and items instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children in the PS classroom. Additionally, Vaseline instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the diapering table located in the infant room.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The handbag was removed from the area and placed in a high shelf, inaccessible to children at the time of inspection. The Vaseline was also removed from the unlocked cabinet and placed on a high shelf, inaccessible to children.
2024-06-05 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: On 6/5/24, at time of renewal inspection, a lidded waste receptacle was not observed in the bathroom.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The unlidded waste receptacle was removed and replaced with a lidded receptacle at time of inspection.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) - Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)

Description: Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: On 6/21/23, at time of renewal, Child #1 has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. Child #1 health record did not contain immunization record as required by the ACIP.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 immunization record was obtained and reviewed by the Director.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: On 6/21/23, at time of renewal, Facility Person #1 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tb test.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 will obtain a required health assessment, including results of tb test.

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