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Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Little People Big Minds

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
PRINCETON AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19135
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Age Range
6 weeks to 12 years
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Emergency Only, Field Trips, To/From School
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 609-4011
PRINCETON AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19135
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00257909
License Issued
Jul 4, 2026
Active Through
Jul 4, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
Accreditation
All staff has education degrees and is Pediatric First aid/ CPR certified
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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Our center is a lively, fun and safe place for your child to grow and learn. Our fully integrated developmentally appropriate curriculum encourages children to grow, learn, and explore while having fun at the same time. With the support of our caring, creative and experienced staff, your child will develop fine and gross motor skills; social emotional skills, language skills, and educational skills.
Additional Information: There is an additional fee for transportation. Transporting has to be within a five miles of the facility.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-20 Renewal 3280.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the financial agreements of children #1, 2, and 5 were not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The financial agreements of children #1, 2 and 5 have been reviewed and signed by the operator.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3280.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the financial agreement of child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The financial agreement of child #1 has been updated.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the agreement of children #! and #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The financial agreement of children #1 and #3 have been updated.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the agreements on file for children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were the original agreements.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Original agreements of all children were given to the parents.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the emergency contact information of child #4 did not include the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent provided updated medical information for this child.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include health insurance coverage information and the emergency contact forms of children #1 and #2 did not include the policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information of child #1 has been updated.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the financial agreement of child #3 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period (dated 8-18-25).

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Financial agreement of child #3 was completely updated to reflect the current information.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain a current health assessment (dated 5-15-23).

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.)
Staff person was immediately scheduled for an updated physical.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are require prior to admission.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent has signed and updated the required consents.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the record of staff #4 contained only one written reference.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff has obtained two written references.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, provider did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill on file at the facility.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An annual emergency drill was conducted and documented on 5-22-26. Documentation has been placed on file.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of an annual 12 hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has completed all required annual training hours.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3280.31(f)(10) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the record of staff #4 did not contain documentation of training in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff has completed the required pediatric first-aid and CPR training.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain an NSOR verification within 60 months (dated 10-30-20), the record of staff #2 did not contain NJ clearances as required under the CPSL, and did not contain a PA state police clearance, child abuse clearance, or NSOR verification completed within 60 months. The record of staff #3 did not contain an FBI clearance, and the record of staff #4 did not contain a PA State police clearance or NSOR verification.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1, 2, 3 and 4 may not work in a childcare position until all documents required under the CPSL are obtained and on file. Facility will bring qualified staff from another location to supplement in the meantime, or facility will transfer children to other location until all documents are received. If qualified staff are not available, facility will close until documentation is obtained.
2025-05-29 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 29, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has obtained this information from the child's parent.

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