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Little School On The Hill

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119
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Quick Facts

Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

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Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00251126
License Issued
Feb 18, 2026
Active Through
Feb 18, 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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Little School On The Hill is a Family Child Care in Philadelphia PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-17 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 12/17/25, the emergency information for child #2 did not include the name of the health insurance coverage or policy number under which the child is insured.

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.)
The parent will be contacted to fill in the insurance information on the emergency contact form.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 12/17/25, the emergency information for child #1 and #2 did not include the addresses of the persons to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will be contacted to fill in the missing addresses on the emergency contact form.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 12/17/25, the file for staff person #1 did not include out of state requests for clearances or out of state complete clearances as required by the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 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 position at the facility until complete out of state clearances are on file at the facility.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3280.76/3280.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76/3280.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 12/17/25, the wall outside the entrance to the classroom and bathroom was observed to have a large crack in the plaster and chipped paint. The ceiling tile above the crack was also stained and in need of being replaced.

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. 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.)
The provider will meet with the appropriate church staff and schedule to have this area repaired. The cracked will be repaired and repainted, and the ceiling tile will be replaced so there are no visible stains.
2025-08-07 Initial review 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 8/7/25, the written plan identifying the steps that will be taken if a child needs emergency medical care was not posted in each room of the facility.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medical transport plan will be posted in each room at the facility, and it will be in the first aid kit that is taken on any excursions away from the facility.
2025-08-07 Initial review 3280.17 - Liability Insurance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.17

Description: Liability Insurance

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 8/7/25, documentation of general liability insurance was not available or on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The owner/director will obtain a copy of the insurance policy that demonstrates the facility has general liability insurance.
2025-08-07 Initial review 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 8/7/25, an unused phone port on the wall in the community room was observed without a jack in it and was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plate for the phone port will be removed and a flat plate will be installed.
2025-08-07 Initial review 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 8/7/25, several large, dead tree branches were observed around the perimeter of the outdoor play space. Several stained ceiling tiles were observed in the bathroom and community room.

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.)
The dead branches will be removed from the outdoor play space. The ceiling tiles will be replace in the bathroom and the community room
2025-08-07 Initial review 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 8/7/25, the receipt of purchase/installation for the fire system was not available or on file at the facility. Additionally, the fire system could not be tested during the inspection due to not having access to the proper codes to activate/turn off the system.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Someone has been scheduled to be at the facility on 8/15/25 to test the fire system. The director will be present and taught how to put the system in test mode and operate the system so it can be tested monthly.

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