Totally Tots Inc — Local services in Philadelphia

Totally Tots Daycare is truly a gem. Our family has been with them for several years now, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the love, care, and learning our children receive every single day. We have two kids currently attending – one started at three months old and the other at one year old – and they absolutely love it there. Linda and Bill, who have been running this daycare for over 30 years, are nothing short of incredible. They, along with their amazing team of teachers, treat our children like their own. Every drop-off feels more like leaving them at Grandma and Grandpa’s house than at a daycare center. Before coming to Totally Tots, we were enrolled at a chain daycare, and the difference is night and day. The personal attention, the warmth, the communication, and the genuine care at Totally Tots is unmatched. My son often talks about how much he loves his teachers, and we’ve been blown away by how much he’s learned – he’s already starting to read! What sets this daycare apart is the attention to detail. From applying moisturizer when the kids are sick, to lovingly bandaging every little scrape, the staff goes above and beyond. Any request we’ve made has always been met with kindness and support. The environment is incredibly clean, safe, and welcoming – I’ve been through every room and never once felt anything but confident in the care provided. Learning is clearly the priority here. The toddlers do daily activities and stations, and preschoolers even have separate time for focused learning. While TV is occasionally used at the very end of the day (usually around pick-up time), it’s minimal and never used in place of quality engagement. Our kids come home excited about the projects and activities they’ve done, not just what was on screen. One of the things that impressed us most is the excellent staff-to-child ratio. We regularly see 3–4 teachers upstairs with fewer than 20 kids, and another 3–4 teachers downstairs with about a dozen. As a pediatric nurse (mom) and a pediatrician (dad), we’re both very mindful of safety, cleanliness, and developmental support – and we have zero concerns. We truly don’t know what we’d do without Totally Tots. With no family nearby, it means everything to know our kids are in a place that feels like home, surrounded by people who love and support them. We recommend this daycare wholeheartedly – it’s a very...

Let me start by saying it took me a long time to write this review. And I will continue to edit my review till more people see it.

I removed my child from this daycare due to safety concerns. No parents were informed of the state coming out in October 2024. Transparency is extremely important with parents. You could have sent out paper work or an email,but instead you lied in person when confronted, and backed tracked and said yes they were here. My trust with the center is tarnished, and I believe that if the state comes out, regardless of the findings, parents should always be informed. Your priority should always be transparency, and keep parents informed no matter how bad or good the information is. DO BETTER!!!’

As a former ECE teacher myself, I observed very questionable situations, such as the same little girl standing idle in a corner on multiple occasions when I dropped my daughter off. On another occasion, all the lights were off throughout the center at 5:15 p.m. while I, along with two other parents, stood outside calling their phone until an assistant teacher finally came to the door to let us in.

Additionally, staffing ratios upstairs do not seem appropriate for the number of toddlers they have. It often feels understaffed, which is concerning for this age group, as they require a great deal of supervision and engagement.

On top of that, they allow the toddlers to watch TV upstairs. At this age, children should be learning through play and interacting with each other—not sitting in front of a screen.

Overall, I was very disappointed with the toddler program and would not recommend it based on our experience. I would encourage other parents to seek...

I am very happy with totally tots daycare center, definitely a five star. my child comes home happy everyday, i know of so many fun activites that are shown to me at the end of the day. And not to mention how immaculately clean they keep it inside, and how clean my child comes home every day with no complaints. click their totally tots page on facebook, you will see the fun and enjoyment on the childrens faces. games are played, lots of activities, lots of pizza and dance parties, and much love from the staff. i took my child out of an unhealthy daycare, and the change in him ever since totally tots opened their doors for us has been wonderful. he’s happy and he’s learned so much over these last months, he is speaking more, not to mention interacting with other children like never before. communication with staff upstairs and downstairs is a breeze, all are very kind, friendly and understanding. The owners of totally tots are the most wonderful people i’ve ever met. Dropping my child off definitely feels like home and i have no worries throughout the day in my mind knowing my child is so cared for. WE LOVE AND TRUST YOU ALL SO MUCH TOTALLY TOTS! THANKS FOR MAKING US AND OUR CHILD SO HAPPY AND EVERYTHING YOU DO...