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Tiny Steppers Learning Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
6039 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142
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Quick Facts

Capacity
15 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 670-5900
6039 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251230
License Issued
Jan 29, 2026
Active Through
Jan 29, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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Tiny Steppers Learning Academy is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 15 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-19 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, the toy shelf that was in reach of all children, contained art supplies contained feathers, googly eyes, and color matching toys that were labeled "choking hazard, keep out of reach of children under the age of 3". In addition, the toy shelf that was in reach of all children in the play space contained dinosaur toys that had a diameter of less than 1 inch, where an 11 month old child was in care.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All choking hazards were removed from the play space and art supplies were moved to cabinet to be kept out of reach of children.
2025-11-19 Renewal 3270.108(c) - No styrofoam Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.108(c)

Description: No styrofoam

Noncompliance Area: On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, children were observed eating lunch off of styrofoam cups and plates.

Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children was eating but not drinking out of styrofoam. All styrofoam plates have been removed.
2025-11-19 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, written notification of safe routes were not posted by the opertor at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.

Correction Required: 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.)
Safe routes was printed and posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.
2025-11-19 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posed in a conspicuous location used by the parents.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility certificate was printed and posted.
2025-11-19 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, the trash receptacle in the restroom next to the changing table and the trash receptacle in the front room of the center containing used tissues, were not plastic-lined.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We placed a trash bag inside the restroom trashcan and the front room trashcan.
2025-11-19 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, the first aid presented to the certification representative did not contain soap.

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.)
Soap was added to the first aid kit at the time of inspection.
2025-03-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On 03/06/25, upon arrival to the facility for an unannounced inspection, staff person #2 was observed taking garbage outside to the curb, which left the children inside the facility unsupervised. Staff person #2 was also observed changing a child's diaper in the bathroom while the remaining children were playing the play space unsupervised.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will correct this plan by making sure no child/ children are left unsupervised, not for any reason at no time.
2025-03-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: On 03/06/2025, during the unannounced inspection, the health assessment for staff person #2 did not include a date for the TB screening at initial employment.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
#2 heath assessment for staff person was not checked off for TB screening because, it was a Tb screening attachments. We will make sure all heath assessment for staff are filled out correctly and completed before hiring.
2025-03-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: On 03/06/2025, during the unannounced inspection, the file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of education and experience to qualify for a staff position at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff person #2 was let go until we receive all the necessary documents that's needed to work in the facility.
2025-03-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 03/06/2025, during the unannounced inspection, the file for staff person #2 did not contain two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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 person #2 was let go from the center. She will not be returning.
2025-03-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.24(a) - Immediate access Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.24(a)

Description: Immediate access

Noncompliance Area: On 03/06/2025, during the unannounced inspection, files and records were not provided to the DHS Certification Representative staff upon request at time of visit.

Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plan will be corrected by making sure files are provided to DHS Representative staff upon request at time of visit at all times.
2025-03-06 Complaints- Legal Location 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: During the complaint investigation, the file of staff person #1 contained an expired FBI clearance dated 10/16/2019. The file of staff person #2, did not contain a completed PA Child abuse clearance, a completed FBI clearance and a completed PA State criminal clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and #2 may not work in a childcare 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. Facility Person #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and #2 will be removed from their child care position until the required clearances are obtained. Clearances will be placed in each staff person's file immediately once received.
2025-03-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(a)(3) - Responsible designee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(3)

Description: Responsible designee

Noncompliance Area: On 03/06/25, during an unannounced inspection to the facility, the director was not on site and there was no designated staff on site who has access to facility files to present to the DHS Certification Representatives at their request.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for designating a staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will correct this plan by making sure there is a staff on site at all time that can percent cert reps with the files of the children and or staff if the director is not on site.
2025-03-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: On 03/06/25, during the complaint inspection, staff person #2 was alone in the facility with 4 children. The inspection began at 10am and concluded at 11:10 am. Staff person #2 acknowledged that there was another staff member on their way and would for sure be on site by 11:00am. Certification Representatives did not observe the second staff member arrive.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will correct this plan by making sure there is minimum two staff on site / at the facility at all time when there is two or more children in care.
2025-03-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: On 03/06/25, during an unannounced inspection, hand sanitizer was observed to be hanging off of a staff bag on a cubby hook, accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will correct this plan by making sure there is no toxic material left out inaccessible to children. we will make sure all hand sanitizer are removed from all staff bags and bags are out of reach.

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