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Little Scholars Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ 3.0 (2 reviews)
2010 RHAWN ST, Philadelphia, PA 19152
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Quick Facts

Capacity
65 children
Languages
English, English, Portuguese, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 342-9500
2010 RHAWN ST
Philadelphia, PA 19152
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249951
License Issued
Dec 6, 2025
Active Through
Dec 6, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

Reviews

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Mommy l
2022-12-18 02:46:00
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I have used this provider for less than 6 months

PLEASE whatever you do PLEASE don't let your child attend this school. The staff is very unprofessional. My 3 year old child was put into the bathroom ALONE, for over a hour because she was crying for her mom. For 3 days straight they refused to feed her breakfast and lunch because she cried when she w8as dropped off at school. But yet I was receiving daily reports my daughter ate both meals. Several times my child came home with poop in her underwear and also a few times soaked with pee and my daughter is fully potty trained. When I spoke to the owner she stated to me that the daily report is just what they had on the food list for the day, not what the child actually ate. When I requested to see the surveillance tape she REFUSED. When I enrolled my daughter into that school I was assured that if a issue occurred that the parents are welcomed to see the surveillance at anytime. I have reported this school to the BBB, the State Inspector and the Philadelphia School District. PLEASE PLEASE DONT SEND YOUR CHILD TO THIS SCHOOL. My daughter is traumatized. As a mother my heart hurts that I let my daughter attend a school that basically abused her. The only 5 stars reviews on Google are from the employees at the school.

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Lillysmommy
2015-05-07 22:10:57
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I love this school my daughter has separation anxiety and problems with being away from me my grbdmorther and her father I tried babysitter she didn't like either and I put her In this school and I don't regret it one bit! I love it!!!!! My little girl is so happy there

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About the Provider

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LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 65 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
2025-09-22 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the cots in Preschool 3, Prekindergarten 4 and Prekindergarten 5 were not 2 feet on 3 sides. Non-compliance was corrected on site.

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.)
Staff placed cots 2 feet apart of all 3 sides.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, a Lysol air freshener spray bottle was observed in an accessible location to children. Non-compliance was corrected on site.

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.)
Provider placed the air freshener in an inaccessible location to children.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, a crack was observed on the stairwell wall going up from the first floor.

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 will do morning and afternoon usual checks of high traffic areas and outdoor space to ensure cleanliness.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, a utility line was observed to have improper clearance above the ground in the outdoor play space area.

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 will contact the local state representative office to see if they can assist with having the line raised or removed. Children will not utilize that area until the line is safe.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, chipped paint was observed on the lower right wall in Preschool 3 and the Prekindergarten 5 room on the back and left walls.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider will have a painter repair and paint any chipped paint throughout the building.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the toilet on the left in the Prekindergarten 5 building had water dripping from the outside of the tank onto the floor.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure the toilets are leak free and maintained in good condition.
2024-10-08 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(c) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(c)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, child #1 did not have a signed, updated physical health assessment on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provide will obtain updated required signed health report from child's parent.
2024-10-08 Renewal 3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(5) - Child's health history/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Child's health history/Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, child #1's file did not have child's immunization record in the child's file.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain child #1 immunization record for child's file.
2024-10-08 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: At the time of inspection, facility did not have a written policy that addresses Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and 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.)
Provider will create and make available to staff and parents a policy that addresses Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Maltreatment.
2024-10-08 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, facility person #2 did not have a health assessment on file that included an examination for communicable diseases.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain an updated health assessment from facility person #2 that includes an examination and results for communicable diseases.
2024-10-08 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: At the time of inspection, facility person #1 resided in the state of Delaware within the past from 5 years and did not have the required out of state CPSL clearances on file.

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 childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have facility person #1 obtain the required out of state CPSL clearances and facility person #1 will not work directly with children until clearances is received.
2024-10-08 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, Pre-K 5 classroom in rear building had lifted, torn carpet near the dramatic play area. The fence in the outdoor play area that separates two play areas has exposed, protruding wiring at the bottom that can pose a serious injury threat.

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 addressed the lifting/torn carpet in the Pre-K 5 room in rear building at the time of inspection and will have the exposed sharp protruding fence wiring fixed.
2023-10-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 observed child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each child's agreement has been updated with a release person.
2023-10-11 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 observed child #1, #3, #4 and #5's health reports did not include verification of current influenza vaccines.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each family was notified of the oversight and asked their preference /reason for not having the flu shot. Either a letter or an appointment slip was provided.
2023-10-11 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 the renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

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.)
Continuity of operations was added to page 4 of the emergency plan.
2023-10-11 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 observed child #3's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent signed the missing section.
2023-10-11 Renewal 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 observed the fourth window on the left side of the Pre-K 4 room was coming out when attempting to open it. Also, observed the first window on the right side of the Pre-K 4 room was able to open past the window stopper.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each window was checked for appropriate window stoppers. In addition, the 4th window was repaired to ensure it opens safely.
2023-10-11 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 observed peeled paint in the Pre-K 4 room on the green wall.

Correction Required: 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 entire wall was repainted.
2022-12-08 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/8/22, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not contain a health report

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will ensure the monitoring system Tadpoles or Childware is updated monthly to send out to both the parent and Director a reminder of any outdated forms especially health reports. Obtained Health report for file
2022-12-08 Renewal 3270.131(e)(4) - Annual immunization reporting to DOH Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(4)

Description: Annual immunization reporting to DOH

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/8/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include the influenza vaccine or exemption letter in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.

Correction Required: The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add a statement in the agreement that states that influenza vaccines are recommended and if the family wishes to be exempt, they must provide a written reason or documentation from the doctor
2022-12-08 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/8/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an updated Mandated Reporter training. Training dated 1/10/17.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider obtained the mandated reported, submitted and entered in the staff's record
2021-11-02 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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