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Little City Montessori
1401 N 5th St Mailbox C, Philadelphia PA 19122 · License #CER-00248084 · Child Care Center
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 125 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #6 did not include a health assessment examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Corrected by Dec 3, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file of staff #7 did not include PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training.
Corrected by Dec 3, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #6 did not include an updated fire safety training.
Corrected by Dec 3, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include FBI clearance and staff #2 did not include NJ out of state clearance (sex offender, child abuse and criminal history)
Corrected by Dec 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years' experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5 did not include a verification of education.
Corrected by Dec 3, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and the indoor play space was being used simultaneously for a meeting area.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the water temperature in was above 110° F.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the files for staff #6 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training
Corrected by Dec 3, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the file did not include an updated annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
- Violation
On 12/19/24 during the renewal inspection, the refrigerator located in Classroom 105A had a temperature that read at 50 ° F .
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include fire safety training.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #2 did not have employee evaluations.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the agreement forms for child #1, #2,child #3, child #4 and child #5 didn't have a date of admission.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #1,cild #2,child #3, child #4 and child #5 didn't have an address for the release person.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not have TB results.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #1 didn't have a signed parental consent for minor first aid.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #51 and staff #2 did not contain fire safety training.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain the 1 hr health and safety training update that was due by December 30,2022 per Announcement C-22-06 that was issued on October 4,2022.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the files for staff #1,staff #2,STAFF #3, STAFF #4, STAFF #5 AND staff #6 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
- Violation
At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons #3 and #4 were lacking in the required 1 hour update to the health and safety training.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2023
- Violation
At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1` and #2 were lacking in the verification of child care experience to qualify them for the position they have been identified to perform at the facility.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2023
- Violation
At the time of the inspection the children were on a walking excursion to the park across the street and the first aid kit of group #1 observed was lacking in the required bottle of water as well as the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency
Corrected by Feb 13, 2023
- Violation
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking in a current valid health assessment.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THE WRITTEN PLAN OF DAILY ACTIVITES WAS NOT POSTED IN THE TODDLER 3 GROUP SPACE.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, IN THE TODDLER 3 ROOM, THERE WAS A PAPER CUTTER ON THE FLOOR ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO CHILDREN.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · .Facility employee #3 must be removed from childcare position by close of business. All required clearances must be obtained before facility person#1 may resume a child care position.
Facility person #3 was hired on 9/10/21, The file for facility person # 3 does not contain an out of state Tennessee child abuse clearance. Although the LE has an approved waiver on file effective 8/26/20, the requirement to have the out of state clearance by 45 days.on file was not met.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2022
- Violation
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, STAFF 4 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2022
- Violation
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THERE WERE OUTLET COVERS MISSING FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN THE TODDLER 3 ROOM.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2022
- Violation
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THERE WERE CLEANING SUPPLIES (CASCADE AND SURFACE CLEANER) IN AN UNLOCK CABINET UNDER THE SINK CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO CHILDREN.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THE WATER IN THE TODDLER 3 MEASURE 112 DEGREES FARENHEIT.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2022
- Violation
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THE FIRST AID KIT IN SEVERAL ROOMS WERE MISSING ITEMS. THE TODDLER 3 ROOM WAS MISSING GUAZE, SCISSORS, TAPE AND TWEEZERS. THE FIRST AID KIT IN TODDLER 1 WAS MISSING SOAP. THE FIRST AID KIT IN PRIMARY 2 WAS MISSING SOAP.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2022
- Violation
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THERE WERE NO VISUAL STRIPS IN THE TRAFFIC AREA OF THE TODDLER 3 ROOM, TODDLER 2 ROOM, PRIMARY 2 ROOM AND PRIMARY 3 ROOM.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2022
- Violation
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THERE WERE NO HAND WASHING SIGNS INDICATING TO WASH HANDS AFTER TOILETING AND BEFORE EATING AT THE SINK THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2022
- Violation
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THE COTS IN THE TODDLER 3 ROOM AND TODDLER 1 ROOM WERE NOT ALL LABELED.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.106(f) · 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THE COTS WERE NOT 2 FEET APART WHILE CHILDREN WERE SLEEPING ON THEM.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THE AGREEMENT WAS NOT SIGNED BY THE OPERATOR.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/28/22, THE AGREEMENT DID NOT STATE THE CHILD'S ADMISSION DATE FOR CHIILD 1,2,3,4 AND 5.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2022
- Violation
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE CHILDREN IN ALL OF THE CHILD CARE SPACES WAS MODIFIED AND DID NOT INCLUDE ALL SPECIFICS OF THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2022
- Violation
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THERE WAS MEDICATION PRESENT IN TODDLER 1 ROOM AND PRIMARY 2 ROOM THAT WAS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2022
- Violation
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE HOW THE THE FACILITY SHALL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2022
- Violation
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY PROVIDED A FIRE DRILL REPORT WITH FIRE DRILL CONDUCTED MORE THAN 60 DAYS APART.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2022
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 3, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #6 did not include a health assessment examination for…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 19, 2024 inspection noted: “On 12/19/24 during the renewal inspection, the refrigerator located in Classroom 105A had a temperature that read at 50 ° F .” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 8, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operati…” — what has changed since then?
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