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Ming Little School House Inc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
S Fairhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 551-2347
S Fairhill St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00254800
License Issued
May 10, 2026
Active Through
May 10, 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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Ming Little School House Inc is a Family Child Care in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-08 Renewal 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 04/08/26, Cert Rep did not observe the outlets made inaccessible to children, 1 outlet was uncovered in the main classroom, and 1 outlet was uncovered in the indoor play space.

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.)
Cover outlets immediately and will remain covered at all times.
2026-04-08 Renewal 3280.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 04/08/26, while conducting facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe unobstructed exits. Cert rep observed furniture blocking the exit in the indoor play space.

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.)
Primary staff person will clear the exit in the play space immediately of all clutter and exits will remain cleared.
2026-04-08 Renewal 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: During the renewal inspection on 04/08/26, while reviewing fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe documentation of testing every 30 days, dated 1/5/26, 2/9/26, and 3/18/26, which is beyond the requirement.

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.)
Primary staff will test fire alarm today with cert rep present and write date on the log.
2025-04-09 Renewal 3280.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 04/09/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not agreement forms signed by the parent in the files of child #1-#3.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Agreement forms will be signed by parent today.(corrected onsite)
2025-04-09 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 04/09/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe child growth and development reports in the files of child #3-#4.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Progress reports will be completed.
2025-04-09 Renewal 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 04/09/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of admission written on agreement forms signed by the parent in the files of child #1-#3

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Date of admission will be added on the agreement forms. (corrected onsite)
2025-04-09 Renewal 3280.181(a) - Each child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.181(a)

Description: Each child

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 04/09/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe an individual record for child #5-#7.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintain separate files for children.
2025-04-09 Renewal 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 04/09/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the FBI clearance in its entirety, in the staff file of staff person #1.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will not work in childcare position until clearances are resolved.
2024-02-22 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2)/3280.124(b)(6) - Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2)/3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/22/24, Cert Rep observed the child's physician's name, address, and phone number missing on the emergency contact form for child #1. Cert also observed Health insurance/MA coverage and policy number missing on the emergency contact form for child #1.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.)
Provider will update child #1 emergency contact form to include accurate health insurance information.
2024-02-22 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: During the renewal inspection on 02/22/24, Cert Rep observed the child's enrolling parent's home address and work address missing from the emergency contact form of child #2.

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.)
Emergency contact form updated to include telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2024-02-22 Renewal 3280.131(a)(3)/3280.182(1) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)(3)/3280.182(1)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/22/24, Cert Rep observed that the file of child #1 was missing the initial health assessment.

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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's initial health assessment will be stored in the file at the time of enrollment.
2024-02-22 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/22/24, Cert Rep observed that emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations planning. Cert Rep also did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

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.)
A policy for Shaking baby syndrome will be developed and kept on file at the facility. Continuity of operations plan added to emergency plan and posted in conspicuous location. Money is set aside in an account for funding the business in the event of an emergency.
2024-02-22 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/22/24, Cert Rep did not observe verification of emergency plan training in the file of staff person #1.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan training verification will be taken and stored into the staff file.
2024-02-22 Renewal 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: During the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep reviewed the facility's fire drill log, which showed the last date the facility's fire system was manually tested was 11/30/23. This was beyond the 30-day requirement.

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.)
The fire system was tested immediately and documented on the log.
2023-03-27 Renewal 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the rest equipment in the main room was not labeled.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all rest equipment is properly always labeled.

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