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Dare to be Different Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 25
- open each week
- 6 days
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About Dare to be Different Learning Academy
Dare to be Different Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 25 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 8:00 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 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hours
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 25 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| 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 | 25 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Dare to be Different Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 25 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00243913
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
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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May 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 5/27/26 during the renewal inspection there was a receptacle cover that was missing on the wall behind the playpen.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 5/27/26 during the renewal inspection, there was disinfectant spray left out on the changing table and was accessible to children”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
- May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 7, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, child #1, #2, and #3 did not have proof of required review and updated emergency contact and financial agreement form in the child's individual records.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 and #2 did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, the trash can lid was missing on the trash can located outside of the bathroom next to the kitchen sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, children bathroom #1 did not have the handwashing procedures posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, Certification rep. observed some pieces missing out of the tile in the front childcare space. Certification rep also observed the sink in the children's bathroom #2 very loose and unstable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit was missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed a insect on the wall near the entrances above the required postings. Certification rep also observed mouse traps accessible to the children in an unlocked closet in bathroom #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed hand sanitizer in second childcare space and Lysol on the sink outside of the children bathroom accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed protective receptacle covers on the blue wall missing. The power strip located in the 1st child care space were also missing protective receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have an updated FBI clearance and mandated reporting training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, Child #1, #2, and #4, did not have a child service report in the child's individual file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
Jul 19, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD #3 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM AND AGREEMENT FORM. CHILD #4 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM AND AGREEMENT FORM.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD # 2 DID NOT HAVE THE MINOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES PARENT SIGNATURE ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM SIGNED.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE WATER TEMPERATURE EXCEEDED 110.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION OBSERVED THE DRAMATIC PLAY WASHER AND DRYER SET DOOR WAS BROKEN. CERT. REP ALSO OBSERVED A CABINET BROKEN IN THE TODDLER CHILD CARE SPACE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 AND STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED MINIMUM OF 12 HOURS OF CHILD CAR TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION,CERTIFICATION OBSERVED WEEDS GROWING AROUND THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE A UPDATED MANDATED REPORTING TRAINING, UPDATED CHILD LINE CLEARANCE, UPDATED PA STATE CLEARANCE, AND UPDATED FBI CLEARANCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NOT TWEEZERS, MEDICAL TAPE, SOAP, AND GLOVES FROM THE FIRST AID KIT.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE A SPECIFIC DATE OF THE CHILDS ADMISSION.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD #2 DID NOT HAVE THE RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESS ON THEIR EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 AND STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE A UPDATED TRAINING REGARDING THE EMERGENCY PLAN.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: TIDE DETERGENT AT FRONT DESK HAND SANITIZER AT THE ENTRANCE, KITCHEN, AND ON SHELF LYSOL WIPES AND LYSOL SPRAY IN THE KITCHEN AREA.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED IN THE TWO CHILDREN IN THE BATHROOM, A CLOSED OFF CHILD CARE SPACE IN THE BACK OF THE FACILITY UNSUPERVISED.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
Jun 10, 2022Complaint investigation8 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED STAFF PERSON #1 ALONE WITH A TOTAL OF 9 CHILDREN. STAFF PERSON #2 WAS NOT PRESENT WHEN CERTIFICATION REP ARRIVED. IT WAS VERIFIED BY STAFF PERSON #1 THAT THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS 2YRS OLD AND THE OLDEST CHILD WAS 6 YRS OLD.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY .”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM HAD CHIPPING PAINT. CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED THE TABLE IN THE TODDLER CLASSROOM UNSTABLE AND MISSING A SCREW IN THE LEG IN THE TABLE. CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE FLOOR SURFACES NOT KEPT CLEAN OR IN GOOD REPAIR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUCNED INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT DID NOT HAVE GLOVES, SOAP, AND TAPE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED BOXES WITH LYSOL SPRAY AND HAND SANITIZER ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN. CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THE DIAPER CHANGING TABLE UNLOCKED WITH BODY WASH ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN. CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THE UTILITY CLOSET UNLOCKED WITH CLEANING MATERIALS IN THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED A SCREW ON THE GROUND, FLOOR SURFACE CARPET LIFTING UP CAUSING A HAZARD, EXPOSED WIRES, UNLEVELED SURFACING, AND WEEDS GROWING ON THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED STAFF PERSON #1 ALONE WITH 9 CHILDREN TOTAL. STAFF PERSON #1 CONFIRMED THAT THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS 2YRS OLD AND THE OLDEST CHILD WAS 6 YRS OLD. STAFF PERSON # 1 STATED THAT STAFF PERSON #2 STEPPED OUT FOR A FEW AND WILL BE BACK.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.183(b) No information disclosed
“RS REPORTS STAFF PERSON #1 POST PICTURES OF THE CHILDREN ON HIS PERSONAL SOCIAL MEDIA .”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2022
Jun 10, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED STAFF PERSON #1 ALONE WITH A TOTAL OF 9 CHILDREN. STAFF PERSON #2 WAS NOT PRESENT WHEN CERTIFICATION REP ARRIVED. IT WAS VERIFIED BY STAFF PERSON #1 THAT THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS 2YRS OLD AND THE OLDEST CHILD WAS 6 YRS OLD.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY .”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM HAD CHIPPING PAINT. CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED THE TABLE IN THE TODDLER CLASSROOM UNSTABLE AND MISSING A SCREW IN THE LEG IN THE TABLE. CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE FLOOR SURFACES NOT KEPT CLEAN OR IN GOOD REPAIR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUCNED INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT DID NOT HAVE GLOVES, SOAP, AND TAPE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED BOXES WITH LYSOL SPRAY AND HAND SANITIZER ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN. CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THE DIAPER CHANGING TABLE UNLOCKED WITH BODY WASH ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN. CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THE UTILITY CLOSET UNLOCKED WITH CLEANING MATERIALS IN THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED A SCREW ON THE GROUND, FLOOR SURFACE CARPET LIFTING UP CAUSING A HAZARD, EXPOSED WIRES, UNLEVELED SURFACING, AND WEEDS GROWING ON THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED STAFF PERSON #1 ALONE WITH 9 CHILDREN TOTAL. STAFF PERSON #1 CONFIRMED THAT THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS 2YRS OLD AND THE OLDEST CHILD WAS 6 YRS OLD. STAFF PERSON # 1 STATED THAT STAFF PERSON #2 STEPPED OUT FOR A FEW AND WILL BE BACK.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.183(b) No information disclosed
“RS REPORTS STAFF PERSON #1 POST PICTURES OF THE CHILDREN ON HIS PERSONAL SOCIAL MEDIA .”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2022
Oct 4, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“ON 10/4/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. DID NOT OBSERVE STAFF PERSONS #1, #2, AND #3 ANNUAL FIRE SAFTEY TRAINING COMPLETIONS CERTIFICATE IN STAFF INDIVIDUAL FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“ON 10/4/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 (HIRE DATE: 10/24/18) DID NOT TAVE A FBI CLEARANCE AND NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE IN STAFF INDIVIDUAL FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.75(c) Has all items
“ON OCTOBER 4, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM, THERE WERE NO TWEEZERS AND SCISSORS IN THE FIRST AID KIT”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2021
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“ON 10/4/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM READ A TEMPERATURE OF 116.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2021
3270.37(b)(1) HS/GED
“ON 10/4/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP DID NOT HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE IN STAFF FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Dare to be Different Learning Academy
Is Dare to be Different Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Dare to be Different Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Dare to be Different Learning Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dare to be Different Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Dare to be Different Learning Academy care for?
25, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Dare to be Different Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Dare to be Different Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Dare to be Different Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 639-6416 to ask.
What is Dare to be Different Learning Academy's phone number?
(610) 639-6416.
Where is Dare to be Different Learning Academy?
7574 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151. The nearest other daycare we list is Macy Johnston, 0.1 miles away.