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A Childs Dream World Academy

1014 W Thayer St, Philadelphia, PA 191405.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days

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About A Childs Dream World Academy

A Childs Dream World Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 45 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

A Childs Dream World Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for A Childs Dream World Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
45 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00244555
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Jul 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 8, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 1 and 3 were missing address number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 2 was not dated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Toddler room, preschool room and plaster was observed outside the bathroom”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed staff 2 working alone unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff file. State police clearance for staff 1 was missing disseminated date”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Experience for staff 2 and 3 needs to be verified.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “During renewal inspection certification rep went to the older school age room. A daily schedule was not posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 1,2 and 3 were missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 2 and 3 were missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024

  4. Jul 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During renewal inspection on 7/7/23, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to include a plan for Continuity of Operations to meet Federal requirements under 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023

  5. Jul 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is A Childs Dream World Academy licensed?

Yes. A Childs Dream World Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was A Childs Dream World Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Childs Dream World Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 World Academy care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does A Childs Dream World Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are A Childs Dream World Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A Childs Dream World Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 229-3333 to ask.

What is A Childs Dream World Academy's phone number?

(215) 229-3333.

Where is A Childs Dream World Academy?

1014 W Thayer St, Philadelphia, PA 19140. The nearest other daycare we list is Sun Bright Childcare & Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).