Little Free Thinkers Childcare

1429 S 58Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Little Free Thinkers Childcare has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Oct 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Little Free Thinkers Childcare's latest score of 86 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed restroom door not self closing.

46.922(d)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools such as brooms, dust pan mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items shall be stored so that they do not contaminate food, equipment, and utensils. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: - Observed domestic Microwave Oven not NSF approved

46.673

Jul 15, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department.

46.103

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: - Observed domestic Microwave not NSF approved

46.673

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Lack of hot water observed in the first floor rest room, 75.5degree F observed rather than 100-110drgree F. New Violation.

46.805

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: - Restroom doors not self closing

46.922(d)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Chipped paint observed throughout facility. - Seal and repair hole at the floor of the 2nd floor. - Repair holes in kitchen and restroom wall. New Violation.

46.901

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - Clean dust from 2nd floor storage cabinet.

46.981(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Free Thinkers Childcare last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Free Thinkers Childcare on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Free Thinkers Childcare?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Free Thinkers Childcare.

Has Little Free Thinkers Childcare's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Little Free Thinkers Childcare have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Little Free Thinkers Childcare means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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