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Little Einsteins Early Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ★ ★ ½ 4.5 (2 reviews)
2030 COTTMAN AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19149
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Quick Facts

Capacity
26 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 722-2600
2030 COTTMAN AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19149
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257844
License Issued
Aug 15, 2026
Active Through
Aug 15, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

Reviews

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2017-07-24 10:48:59
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I am an employee

I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS SITE TO VISIT AND TAKE A TOUR SO YOU CAN EXPERIENCE HOW THE CHILDREN LEARN AND PLAY IN A FUN CARING AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT

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Pleased Parent
2017-07-24 10:46:44
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This center is very nice and helpful they provide free diapers and wipes until my child turns 1 and milk. The teachers are very nice I have had a very good experience with this facility!!

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About the Provider

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LITTLE EINSTEINS EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 26 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the Younger Toddler class did not have a written plan of daily activities posted.

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.)
Daily schedule was placed in the toddler classroom.
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection there were no transportation plans posted in any childcare space.

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.)
An emergency transportation plan was posted in the infant room.
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provided for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan was updated to include appropriate instructions for how parents will receive communications regarding emergencies and pickup.
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plans were posted on all parent boards.
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection there was no documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional. Last professional testing was April 29, 2025.

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)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire alarm inspection was requested and will be conducted in July.
2025-08-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 8/15/2025, Certification Representative observed an infant sleeping on a mat on the floor and not in age appropriate rest equipment.

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.)
Infant was immediately moved into crib and staff was informed on appropriate sleep equipment.
2025-08-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 8/14/2025, Certification Representative observed several children sleeping on rest equipment and there was not the required 2 feet of space on three sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children were moved to ensure a space of 2 feet apart. Director met with staff to go over regulations regarding nap time and spacing.
2025-08-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.119

Description: Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 8/14/2025, Certification Representative observed a 6 month old infant who was placed on their stomach and not their back to sleep. Staff stated the child had just fallen asleep.

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Infant was immediately moved to back-sleeping position. Director reviewed safe sleep practices with staff emphasizing that infants are to be placed to sleep on their back, unless otherwise documented by a physician, in an age-appropriate rest equipment. There should be no blankets, toys, or other loose materials in the crib.
2025-06-12 Renewal 20.71(a)(7) - Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 20.71(a)(7)

Description: Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance

Noncompliance Area: The college degree presented for facility staff #1, who is the director, was a fraudulent document. The education institution that facility staff #1 claimed to have graduated from, verified to the Department that the copy of the degree was not authentic.

Correction Required: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility staff #1 was terminated effective 7/11/2025. The Executive Director stepped in as Director to oversee the program for 30 hours a week. The operator has appointed another facility staff as the director. The Executive director sent the new Director's file to Certification Representative for review on 7/21/2025.
2025-06-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for facility child #3 did not list the addresses of the release individuals.

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 emergency contacts were updated with the appropriate information and sent to the Certification Representative.
2025-06-12 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 6/27/2025, there was not an emergency contact form in the child care space facility child #1 was receiving care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact was placed in the classroom as it was the child's first day and his parent had to fully complete the emergency contact form.
2025-06-12 Renewal 3270.161(a) - Wholesome Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(a)

Description: Wholesome

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 6/27/2025, Certification Representative observed two expired containers of milk in the refrigerator. An open container of milk expired on 6/15/2025 and a closed container expired on 6/23/2025.

Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Milk was discarded and not used for consumption.
2025-06-12 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: The file for facility staff #2 did not have acceptable verification of education. The staff's education credentials are from a foreign country and there was not an evaluation for the US equivalency as required.

Correction Required: 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.)
Facility staff #2 will work as an aide under the supervision of a qualified staff until her degree is evaluated for the US equivalency.
2025-06-12 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, Facility staff #1's State Police clearance was not a completed clearance and did not list all names including the maiden name as required.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility staff #1 obtained a State Police clearance which included their maiden name.
2025-06-12 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: At the time of inspection on 6/27/2025, Certification Representative observed the playground surfacing was separating in two spots and an area where the drain it, was not covered, both presenting a tripping hazard.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The play area is closed off for children until the repairs are completed. A licensed playground contractor was contacted and options were presented to repair the area. The drain was covered and lays flush with the playground surfacing. The operator will ensure that the play space is safe for large muscle activity at all times.

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