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Bright Little Scholars Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5828 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 578-6110
5828 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19135
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00248167
License Issued
Jan 9, 2026
Active Through
Jan 9, 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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Bright Little Scholars Llc is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 17 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-29 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 on October 29, 2025, certification representative observed chipped paint downstairs behind the trash can, on the steps leading upstairs, and upstairs near the book shelf and next to the music area.

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.)
All affected areas to be repaired with child-safe materials. Staff have been reminded to report any peeling surfaces immediately, and leadership will conduct regular walk-throughs to ensure continued compliance.
2025-02-13 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation, it was confirmed that staff was left alone with 11 preschool children on January 29, 2025 for at least 10 minutes.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office 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.)
Provider has hired additional staff and all staff have completed a supervision training.
2024-12-04 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-12-06 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on December 6, 2023, the record of staff #2 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.

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.)
Provider has obtained two written, nonfamily references for this staff.
2023-12-06 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 renewal inspection on December 6, 2023, the record of staff #1 did not contain an FBI clearance, and did not contain out of state clearances for the state of New Jersey (staff indicated at the time of inspection she lived in NJ 4 years ago - later stated that it was more than 5 years ago).

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 obtained the DHS FBI clearance and the required clearances for the state of NJ as required under the CPSL.
2023-12-06 Renewal 3270.62(c) - Space safe for large muscle activity Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.62(c)

Description: Space safe for large muscle activity

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on December 6, 2023, Cert rep observed building materials, fencing and disassembled furniture in the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has removed unnecessary/unsafe materials from the play space.
2023-12-06 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 on December 6, 2023, Cert rep observed areas of chipped paint in the downstairs childcare space.

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.)
Provider has repaired all areas of chipped paint.
2022-11-16 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-10-18 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(c)

Description: No ridicule or threaten harm

Noncompliance Area: This information was self-reported by the owner. An employee violated company policies regarding social media, Staff #1 was seen on camera taking out her phone and using it to take photo of child. The message was on a social media page.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will follow the employee company policies regarding supervision, social media, cell phones at all times.
2021-12-01 Renewal 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1)

Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for facility child #1 did not have written proof of a recent physical at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A request for a current physical was made.
2021-12-01 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: At the time of inspection the file for staff #1 was missing compliance with all CPSL requirements. The FBI was missing.

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 #1 will be removed from employment until all hiring requirements are met.
2021-12-01 Renewal 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: 8th grade + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: There was no written proof of education in the file for staff #1 at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. 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.)
A request was made for written proof of education. When received it will be in the staff file.
2021-12-01 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: When tested, at the time of inspection, the water temperature at the sink on the second level of the facility used by the children for hand washing exceeded 110 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The water will be turned down

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