Little Leaders Learning Academy
5633 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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A Childs Dream Too
- licensed capacity
- 96
- open each week
- 5 days
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About A Childs Dream Too
A Childs Dream Too is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 96 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 96 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 96 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for A Childs Dream Too
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 96 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249531
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 5, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Nov 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Observed refrigerator with no thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Observed first aid kit missing scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Upon arrival, children were seen being sent upstairs inside facility while staff stayed outside on telephone.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
Oct 30, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, the two bathrooms on the first floor did not include handwashing signs that included the regulated wording requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, a hole was observed on the wall column near the infant room cubbies. The tile to enter up to second floor was cracked with small pieces and the cement wall in the outdoor play spay was observed cracked in different spots with the black paint chipping.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.61(b) Care space not play space at same time
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, the first-floor childcare space with a capacity of 49 was not set up as childcare space and was being used as an indoor play space. only a small section was being used as the infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, the clearances reviewed for staff #1 were not updated within a 60month period. State police clearance, child abuse clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, upon request there was no shaken baby syndrome policy available for review that addressed the recognition of potential sign and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying fussing child or distraught child or the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The emergency plan reviewed did not address the facilities continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, the refrigerator used to store the children's food was observed reading a temperature of 52° F .”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #1 was not signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #2 and #3 did not contain a fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #1 and #2 was the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2 and #3 was not updated within a 6-month period. Child #1 agreement was not dated at all. The emergency contact reviewed for child #2 was also not updated within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, the health assessment reviewed for staff #1 was not updated within a 24month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, upon request there was no verification available to verify the facilities emergency plan was sent to their local municipality and county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, upon request updated annual 12 hours of childcare training was not available for review for Staff #1 and #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, the stairway and emergency exit from the facility was observed blocked with mops, mop buckets and brooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, chip paint was observed on the gray closet door on the first floor and the gray door that leads up to the second floor. On the second-floor chip paint was observed near the reading section, along the borders of the door entrance, the wall near the toy shelves and on the square wall column.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
- Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 1/26/2023, OCDEL staff did not observe the emergency plan taht included accomodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic mdical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
Mar 3, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on 03/03/22, files of staff person #2 and #6 did not contain an updated health assessment. Health assessment on file for staff person #2 was dated 02/10/2020; health assessment on file for staff person #6 was dated 08/29/2019.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Child's health history
“During renewal inspection on 03/03/2022, file for child #2 did not contain an updated health assessment. Health assessment on file for child #2 was dated 11/09/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on 03/03/2022, file of child #1 did not contain form provided to family about child's growth and development in the context of services being provided at the facility (Child Service Report).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“During renewal inspection on 03/03/2022, first floor bathrooms and rear 2nd floor bathroom contained lidded receptacles where the step was not operable requiring lid to be lifted by hand to dispose of paper towels.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on 03/03/2022, stained ceiling tiles were observed in the first floor bathroom on the left above the sink and next to the vent; a cracked tile was observed in the first floor bathroom on the left in front of the toilet; stained ceiling tiles were observed in the 2nd floor rear bathroom over the toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During renewal inspection on 03/03/2022, file for staff person #1 file contained a current Mandated Reporter training more than five (5) years old. Mandated Reporter training on file is dated 02/22/2017,”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 03/03/2022, adult/infant/child CPR course taken by staff person #5 was not an approved course for Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 03/03/2022, file of staff persons #2, #3, #4 did not contain 12 hours of annual child care training. File of staff person #2 contained 11 hours; file of staff person #3 contained 8 hours; file of staff person #4 contained 10 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 03/03/2022, fire evacuation routes to leave the facility via emergency exit and route from facility to relocation site were not included in emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 03/03/2022, emergency plan on file at facility did not indicate lock down procedures in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 03/03/2022, facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and/or chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about A Childs Dream Too
Is A Childs Dream Too licensed?
Yes. A Childs Dream Too is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was A Childs Dream Too last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 5, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Childs Dream Too had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 18 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can A Childs Dream Too care for?
96, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does A Childs Dream Too accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Childs Dream Too's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Childs Dream Too cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 727-2323 to ask.
What is A Childs Dream Too's phone number?
(215) 727-2323.
Where is A Childs Dream Too?
2501 S 58th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is Ken-Crest Services-West Phila, 0.1 miles away.