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4509 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center
- licensed capacity
- 56
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center
Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 56 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 56 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 56 children
- License number
- #CER-00249686
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 16, 2025: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Oct 16, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.26 Compliance/Nondiscrimination
“During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, the provider did not submit Civil Rights Compliance to the regional email account prior to the renewal inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, child #2 did not have the policy number for the health insurance coverage on the emergency contact information sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare, while receiving care that was updated within the last 6 months. The information was dated 3/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, Staff person #1 did not have a current health assessment with TB testing on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, the provider did not have Pick-up and drop-off procedures conspicuously posted for the parents to view.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, Staff person #1 did not have 2 written nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, the provider did not have a written policy addressing: 1. Recognition of potential sign/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25: 1. Staff person #1 did not have Child Abuse Clearance, DHS FBI Clearance, PA State Police Clearance or NSOR Certificate. 2. Staff Person # 2, 3 and 4 did not have NSOR completed within the last 5 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
Sep 17, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, 1. Staff persons #1 and 2 did not have Disclosure Statements in their files. 2. Staff person #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/28/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/28/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, children #1 and 2 had emergency contact information that had not been updated within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, the slide/swing set in the outdoor play space was in poor repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, there was a door, off the hinges laying in the hallway leading to the rear egress.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
Dec 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection on 12/13/23, child # 1(emergency contact dated 4/12/19) and child #2(emergency contact dated 8/24/22) had emergency contact information that was not updated within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 12/13/23: 1. Room 18 had an extension cord that was accessible to the children. 2. Room 18 had a ladder in the room. 3. Room 18 had excess chipping plaster to the left of the door entering the room. 4. Room 17 and 18 had crown molding that was chipping heavily and had excess rust. 5. There was a refrigerator that was not in use that was being stored in Room 18.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 12/13/23, 1. Staff person #1 was missing 6 hours of annual childcare training. 2. Staff person #2 was missing 6 hours of annual childcare training. 2. Staff person #3 was missing 5 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
- Jan 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 12, 2021Inspection23 rules cited
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files. Child # 4 & #5 are missing signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files. Child # 4 & #5 are missing signed consents for transportation, walking excursions, swimming, wading, and for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files. The emergency plan did not contain a lock-down procedure.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the staff files, staff # 2 is missing pediatric CPR first-aid. Last updated training was 2019.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2021
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility, none of the children above the age of 2yrs have on mask.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility the emergency plan training did not exist for Staff 1 & 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files, staff 1 hired on 9.1.2013 did not have an updated fire safety training in the file. Last updated 9.2019”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files. the file of facility person #2, hired 2/19/2019 contains a mandated reporter training certificate dated 9/28/2015 which is more than 60 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2021
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility in the infant room the surge protector did not have covers in the outlet.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility in the bottom of the unlocked cabinet there were multiple bottoms of cleaning supplies easily accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility the telephone in the hallway did not have the emergency telephone numbers posted next to it.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility the first aide kit in classroom 18 is missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.82(j)/3270.135(b) Running water - diapering/Surfaces cleaned
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility staff # 2 did not wipe down the changing table after changing the child. Staff # 2 also left the room to travel down the hall and into another area to wash her hands. The sink in the classroom was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility there was a stroller blocking the exit in the rear.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility in classroom 16 the refrigerator's thermometer was broken. In classroom 17 the temperature stated 50 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility the baby in the crib was laying on their stomach. Staff #3 stated they placed the baby on their stomach because they sleep better that way.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2021
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the files child # 2 & #4 did not have arrival and departure times on their agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files and child # 4agreement form did not contain the release person's name, address, or phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files and child # 1, 3, 4, &5 emergency contact information form did not contain the enrolling parent's work address, or work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3270.124(b)(4) Written consent
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files, child # 4 & #5 emergency contact information form did not contain a signature to consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files and child # 4 emergency contact information form did not contain the release person's name, address, or phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3270.161(a) Wholesome
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility the children's lunch boxes sat in the window with rice, cheese, yogurt, and fruit inside.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files. Child # 4 & #5 are missing signed consents for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center
Is Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center licensed?
Yes. Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 16, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center care for?
56, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 344-8777 to ask.
What is Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center's phone number?
(267) 344-8777.
Where is Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center?
4431 Almond St, Philadelphia, PA 19137. The nearest other daycare we list is New Achievers Academy, under 0.1 miles away.