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Pee Wee Prep Educational Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ½ ☆ ☆ 2.5 (3 reviews)
251 N 56th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 748-5159
251 N 56th St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00243878
License Issued
Oct 18, 2025
Active Through
Oct 18, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

Reviews

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Cecelia
2025-08-08 16:51:16
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This is a HORRIBLE PLACE TO SEND YOUR KIDS! READ THE REVIEWS FIRST, they are all consistent between the complaints of new hires and the people even around the school. The director acts like she loves the kids so much, it's the same scenario where a black person gets some power and then starts ruining the whole concept!

Kids are being allowed in this school that are biting, kicking and hitting not only the adults but the kids, that's not supposed to even be allowed! They're trying to hire people for the lowest payrates and the kids to be honest are not all bad, but you can there there's been no regulation between who is accepted and who is simply not safe to be there!

The director threatened a child to call DHS because his phone died and he was on his way home, he literally attends the school across the street, and she was that nasty to him telling him to never knock on the door again instead of just helping him and letting him use the phone to call HIS MOM.

I went for an in-person review or I guess you would call it a live interview where I watched 5 kids by myself for an hour, I was told to prepare lesson plans. I did great, the kids loved me, I was told I got high remarks and i would get a call the same day, I did not. I had to call and ask like hey do i have the job, the owner was out and never called me back. I called a second time, she picked up and said i was supposed to start my orientation on monday... how if you never even told me i was hired. She then lied and said she left me a voicemail, I checked and that was a lie. She said can you come in tomorrow, I said i might be able to but i dont have a babysitter o short notice, but i can try. She said if you cant make it, just call me in the morning, I said ok. The next day,my babysitter had a mishap (my mom) so I called in a timely manner to say I can't make it. She was out again, so I was told again she would call back. Mind you, I have a job currently, I told her during my interview I'll need coverage moving forward but I'm flexible and will make it work. I didn't receive a call back once again, so the next day (today) I called back to let her know I can start emailing her some paperwork today and come in later today if she needs me to. The director told me, after it's been almost a week of me being told I got the job and went shopping and Im already prepared to start that now IM NOT RELIABLE!

How do you give me the run around, not even give me the opportunity to get my foot in the door, then fire me for literally no reason. Please make it make sense.

She threatens everything with DHS, but there's kids I watched personally who need their parents spoken with about either really horrendous diaper rashes, or overly violent behavior or even just very disruptive behavior. How can the kids learn if their overstimulated, sitting in a highchair half the day because of behaviors or convenience, what about the other kids?

I would've been happy to help sort out the mess and build a bridge between what should be happening and what is happening but clearly the director doesn't want real whistle blowers and people who will speak up about wrong things they see... like the fact that the outside space is just grass and like three toys. I offered to literally buy a CANAPY because why are kids outside in this insane weather without even so much as shade, or even an appropriate amount of toys. I offered to bring in more toys and resources just because I have the knowledge, resources and connections to do so and yet I'm just a regular person and mom of two. I know when a daycare cares for the kids, and when they don't but this might be the first daycare that I have to make sure I speak up about!

PS: The reason you'll see any positive review is because the work environment between the teachers are pretty good, they all try to help each other at least to some extent. Aside from everything else being chaotic and the director being a bold-faced liar and literally telling me she jumps in staff faces xyz, I don't know what that was about but that's what she said to me.. the teachers I met, I can say were pretty good with the kids. Not the absolute most patient or always nice but a pretty good group of teachers in the classroom I was in. It's management, or the director I should say and how the place is ran. It's really sad.

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Tia S
2021-04-22 01:32:49
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

I found out that this place molests children and has attempted to have kids kidnapped and the facility is full of mold and rodents.

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Alyssa Lettsome
2015-12-11 20:22:23
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I actually attended pee wee prep and I had a blast I still remember it 18 years later! This is a awesome place keep up the great work!?

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-28 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-08-07 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-07-23 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff member #1 did not have Pediatric CPR training on file at the facility.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have staff complete the pediatric CPR training completed by 7.23.24 evening and then send you the document as evidence. This staff member will not be left to work alone before it is completed.
2023-09-28 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 9/28/2023, certification representative observed that there was a hole in the changing table pad in the grasshopper room.

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.)
Replace the changing table pad with a new pad.
2023-09-28 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 9/28/2023, certification representative observed that there was a crib with child #1 sleeping in it and two sides were against walls, and there was not 2 feet of space as required on three sides of the crib.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moved the crib so that there is 2 feet of space on three sides.
2023-09-28 Renewal 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.63

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 9/28/2023, certification representative observed multiple holes in the bottom of the fenced in outside play area, and also some spots where the fence curled inward and was a safety hazard.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintenance will secure the fence line with wire.
2023-09-28 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 9/28/2023, certification representative observed that the first aid kit in the butterflies room did not have scissors in it as required.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider replaced scissors during inspection.
2023-09-28 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 9/28/2023, certification representative observed that in the caterpillar room, there was chipped paint on the window sills, and in the grasshopper room there was plaster chipping and holes in the wall

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintenance will sand, remove chipped paint, and repaint caterpillar window sills, and in grasshopper room, will have maintenance reattach paper towel holder and fix any chipped plaster as needed.
2023-09-28 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 9/28/2023, certification representative observed in the bumblebee room that the children's cots were stacked up in front of exit door and the cots were obstructing the exit doorway.

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.)
Provider moved the furniture around and moved the cots away from the exit so it was not obstructed.
2022-10-19 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: Observed kitchen refrigerator with no working thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add working thermometer to kitchen refrigerator.
2022-10-19 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: Observed class with no first aid kit present.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add first aid kit and ensure that first aid kit has all required items.
2022-10-19 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed a carpet on the stairs carpet torn, upstairs bathroom sinks not working water would not turn on, trailer bathroom panel peeling and outdoor play space unclean.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have the carpet on stairs, the bathroom sink, and the panel in the trailer bathroom repaired. Provider will also clean the outdoor play space.
2022-02-02 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #2 & 4 do not have an NSOR clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons # 2 & 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Persons # 2 & 4 will not work in a child care position at the facility until all required clearances are on file at the facility.
2022-02-02 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has a Department of Education FBI clearance. Staff person #3 has a FBI record but does not have their complete rap sheet on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. Staff persons # 1 & 3 will not be alone with children and will be supervised by a permanent employee qualified as an AGS or higher.

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