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Tiny Towne Academy Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
770 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 773-7515
770 S 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252274
License Issued
Mar 5, 2026
Active Through
Mar 5, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

Reviews

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Kim L.
2020-02-29 21:51:30
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

An AMAZING child care facility. The owners & staff members are very attentive and work hard to provide a safe, educational, and fun environment for their participants. My family absolutely LOVES Tiny Towne! I wish I could give them 10 Stars!!!!! 

Owner response : Thank you so much. It has been a pleasure educating your daughter.
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About the Provider

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We are dedicated to providing each child with opportunities to grow and to learn as an individual. Our program provides opportunities for education and exploration in a fun and creative environment tailored to the individual needs of each of our students. Hours of Operation: Monday 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM ; Tuesday 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM; Wednesday 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM; Thursday 6:00 Am to 6:30 PM;  Friday 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Sunday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-11 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: During the renewal inspection on 02/11/26, Cert Rep did not observe the child abuse and neglect registry in the file of Staff person #1. Staff person #1 was observed working in a childcare position in the facility and does not meet the requirements for provisional hire.

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. 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 person #1 will not work in a childcare position at the center until the child abuse clearance is submitted.
2025-02-13 Renewal 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152

Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/13/25, Cert Rep did not observe child #1 or staff person #1 wash their hands after diaper change.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff washed her hands after the diaper change and will wash child's hands before nap.
2025-02-13 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/13/25, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting annual emergency drills annually, dated 12/1/23 and 1/7/25, which is beyond the requirement.

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.)
Staff will conduct emergency drills annually as required.
2025-02-13 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/13/25, Cert Rep observed trash scattered on the floor throughout the indoor play space posing a trip hazard.

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.)
Indoor play space will be cleared of all trash, and toys will pick up from the floor.
2024-02-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 02/08/24, Certification Rep reviewed the facility's fire drill log, which showed the last date the facility's fire system was manually tested was 12/01/23. This was beyond the 30-day requirement.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire system will be tested immediately and documented on the log.
2023-12-21 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/21/23, Cert Rep observed child #1 enter the bathroom 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and all staff will supervise children at all times.
2023-12-21 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/21/23, Cert Rep observed that emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations planning. Cert Rep also did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. 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.)
EVACUATION PLAN: CHILDREN AND STAFF WILL EVACUATE TO SOMETHING SPUNKY LOCATED AT 767 S, 4TH STREET, PHILADELPHIA PA. 19147. TELEPHONE NUMBER IS 267-239-2102. OUR 2ND LOCATION IF NECESSARY WILL BE AT ST. PETER'S EPISOCOPAL CHURCH LOCATED AT 313 PINE STREET, PHILADELPHIA PA. 19106, TELEPHONE NUMBER IS 215-925-5968. THE DIRECTOR AND OR PERSON DESIGNATED IN CHARGE, WILL OVERSEE THE PROCEDURE AND SAFE MOVEMENT OF ALL CHILDREN AND STAFF. IF THIS IS JUST A DRILL THEN WE WOULD MEET AT CORNER STORE ON CATHERINE STREET. SHOULD THE EVACATION LAST FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, OR A TEMPORARY RELOCATION IS NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF A DISASTER, ALL MEDICAL AND KEY RECORD FILES FOR BOTH EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS ARE STORED ON PROCARE. ALL FILES ON PROCARE ARE ACCESSIBLE FROM A DESKTOP OR TELEPHONE. ALL BILLS AND EMPLOYEES WILL BE PAID FROM THE BUSINESS SAVINGS ACCOUNT DURING THE AFTERMATH OF THE DISASTER. *Full Plan was emailed to State Inspector. Policy will be developed and kept on file at the facility,
2023-12-21 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/21/23, Cert Rep observed that the facility's emergency plan did not provide lockdown procedures and accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions when an emergency situation arises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Update, print, and post emergency plan to include accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions and lockdown procedures. Send updated plan to local municipality and distribute plan to parents.
2023-02-06 Renewal 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.101(a)

Description: Age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the main room had a lack of play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs of the children.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that they have a sufficient amount and variety of play equipment and materials.
2023-02-06 Renewal 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152

Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the staff 2 did not wash her or the child's hands after diapering.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff 2 take training on the importance of hand washing after diapering.
2023-02-06 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include verification of their education.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that each staff person has verification of their experience, as well as education.
2023-02-06 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have their child abuse, FBI clearance, or mandated reporter training.

Correction Required: 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 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 will always comply with CPSL. Staff 1 will not provide care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.
2023-02-06 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility was not practicing or documenting emergency drills.

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.)
Provider will create an emergency drill log and practice different emergency drill at least once a year.
2023-02-06 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that they update and send out their written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility annually.
2023-02-06 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 did m=not complete her updated 1hr. health & safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that incoming staff complete professional development within 90 days of hire.

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