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Little Ducklings Daycare & Preschool

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
7820 FRANKFORD AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19136
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Quick Facts

Capacity
82 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 333-4804
7820 FRANKFORD AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19136
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253125
License Issued
Apr 18, 2026
Active Through
Apr 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 DUCKLINGS DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 82 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-18 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-02-11 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-03-08 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: On 3/8/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that in classrooms: infants, 3's and 4's the daily schedule was not posted in the childcare space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will post daily schedule in childcare space for classrooms infants, 3' and 4's. This was fixed on site.
2024-03-08 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: On 3/8/24 during renewal inspection Certification representative noticed that child #1 emergency contact form did not have a 6th month review by parent/guardian.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have a 6th month review and signature for child # 1 emergency contact form.
2024-03-08 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: On 3/8/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the infant room did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will continue to post and update an infant feeding schedule for each infant in care.
2024-03-08 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: On 3/8/24 during renewal Inspection Certification Representative noticed that the fire alarm detection system had not been tested monthly.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider will continue to test the fire detection system monthly and document the test on the fire drill log.
2023-02-24 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-02-09 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection in the one year old room at the front (Frankford Ave side) of the building, Inspector did observe a child open the door to a hallway outside of measured space. (staff maintained supervision throughout and brought the child back into the 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.)
Provider did place a large piece of furniture in front of the door for the remainder of that day, ensuring no child would open that door.

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