Child Daycare & PreschoolsPhiladelphia, PA

Little Darlings Day Care Center Of Philadelphia

3.2(13 reviews)

About

Little Darlings Day Care Center Of Philadelphia is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 7228 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania PA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Little Darlings Day Care Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents (6 reviews) praise the warm, attentive staff, clean facility, and child development opportunities. However, 4 serious reviews allege improper diaper practices, physical discipline, and inadequate staff training and supervision.

Warm and patient teachersclean facilitystructured learning activitiessafe environmentchild developmentdaily updatesattentive staffwelcoming atmosphere
Inadequate staff trainingimproper diaper changing practices (double-briefing causing skin breakdown)physical discipline (whipping with beltslapping)insufficient supervisionsafety concernsreported lack of care regarding child welfare

Recent Reviews

2 months ago

We are very happy with this daycare and the care our child receives. The teachers are warm, patient, and genuinely care about the children’s development. We appreciate the structured activities, learning opportunities, and daily updates. The facility is clean and well-organized, and we feel confident leaving our child here every day. It’s been a wonderful experience for our family.

2 months ago

Overall, this daycare provides a safe and supportive environment for children. The teachers are kind and attentive, and our child has learned a lot socially and academically. While there is always room for improvement, we appreciate the effort the staff puts into caring for the kids each day.

2 months ago

This is one of the best daycare around southwest. My child has been going there since she was 3 month and I have no complaints. She has learn so much from the teachers.my kids love coming to the daycare.

2 months ago

A caring, clean, and welcoming child care center. The staff is friendly and attentive, and they truly put the children first. Highly recommend!

3 months ago

Trash daycare,,,,my niece’s thumb got bent all the way back a few years ago by another kid. I’m Just now because leaving the review because I’m looking for a daycare for my kids and thought others should know this like I would want to

Frequently asked questions

Little Darlings Day Care Center Of Philadelphia is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The facility has a capacity of 154 children.
Little Darlings Day Care Center Of Philadelphia has a Google rating of 3.2 out of 5 based on 13 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Little Darlings Day Care Center Of Philadelphia, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Little Darlings Day Care Center Of Philadelphia through Pennsylvania's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Pennsylvania must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
7228 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19142
County
PHILADELPHIA

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
154 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
39.91453, -75.24112

Quality Rating

Keystone STARS

Level 4 out of 4

STAR 4

This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.

What do the levels mean?

Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.

Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.

Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.

Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.