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Little Pearls Academic Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
1247 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
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Quick Facts

Capacity
15 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 473-7700
1247 N 52nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259103
License Issued
Aug 8, 2026
Active Through
Aug 8, 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 PEARLS ACADEMIC CENTER is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 15 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM; Saturday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-25 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.162(c)/3270.162(d) - Not withheld as discipline/Not forced to eat Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.162(c)/3270.162(d)

Description: Not withheld as discipline/Not forced to eat

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 07/22/25, Certification Representative overheard a staff member tell a child "I am going to throw away your food if you keep playing because that means you're done."

Correction Required: Food may not be withheld from a child for purposes of discipline. A child may not be forced to eat food.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will meet with the staff member and discuss various strategies for supervising lunchtime. Withholding food will not be used as a method to correct a child's busy behavior.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.165

Description: Menus

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 07/22/25, the menu that was posted was for May 2025.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The current menu was posted immediately.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 07/22/25, the lower kitchen cabinets, which were accessible to the children, were not locked and contained a cleaner solution spray and bleach.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A lock will be obtained and placed on all cabinets accessible to children.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 07/22/25, the outdoor PlaySpace was not clean with trash and debris scattered around in the space.

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 outdoor play space will be cleaned.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 07/22/25, the exit located at the rear of the facility was obstructed.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The items were removed from blocking the exit.
2024-07-05 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-05-25 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 5/25/2023, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain health and safety training ( CCDBG) as required.

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.)
Staff # 1 and 2 removed from the facility.
2023-05-25 Renewal 3270.192(2)(i) - Age Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(i)

Description: Age

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/25/2023, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of age. There was no ID in the file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member # 1 was removed from the facility.
2023-05-25 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/25/2023, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain 2 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.)
Staff member # 1 and 2 were removed from the facility.
2023-05-25 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/25/2023, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of training on the facility's emergency plan at the time of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member # 1 and 2 were removed from the facility.
2023-05-25 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 5/25/2023, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain valid copies of CPSL required clearances. Facility Person # 1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Facility Person # 1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member # 1 and 2 were removed from the facility.
2023-05-25 Renewal 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.63

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/25/2023, Certification Representative observed indoor the outdoor play space had a broken fence and bird excrement on surfaces.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fence was repaired and the area cleaned.
2023-05-25 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/25/2023, Certification Representative observed an electrical outlet in the caterpillar room was missing a cover .

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.)
Outlet cover put back in place.
2022-12-20 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2022-02-24 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/24/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of training on the facility's emergency plan .

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 2 shelter in place and emergency plan certificate was added to the file.
2022-02-24 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/24/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 file did not contain 12 hours of annual child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The 12 hours of training certificates were added to both staff persons files.
2022-02-24 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/24/2022, the Certification Representative observed 3 spots in the ceiling that showed signs of water damage from the upstairs unit.

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 ceiling has been repaired and painted.

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