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Equipped Future Leaders

5415 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19120

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About Equipped Future Leaders

Equipped Future Leaders is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 92 children, serving school-age children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 11, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 35 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 11
  • Safety and hazards 11
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 16, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) Director qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of inspection facility person 01 had 21 of 30 required credits to qualify as a director and also did not have verified experience or degree on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “At the time of inspection child #5 incident report was found on the table but was never given to parent or filed in the child chart or the facility's incident file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “At the time of inspection facility persons #03 and #04 did not have Fire Safety training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “At the time of inspection facility person 02 had expired CPR training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan that was reviewed or updated annually on cite.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of inspection facility did not have written policy to address the following: 1.Recognition of potential signs/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 Also, their emergency plan addresses continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility persons including volunteers. Facility did not have an emergency plan that addressed continuity of operations. Facility person 02 did not have emergency plan training on file”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of inspection facility persons 02 had 8hrs of 12 hrs, 03 had 09 hrs of 12 hrs and 04 had 11 of 12 hrs of annual professional development training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

  3. Mar 12, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of inspection facility persons 02 had 8hrs of 12 hrs, 03 had 09 hrs of 12 hrs and 04 had 11 of 12 hrs of annual professional development training on file.”
    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “At the time of inspection there was no proof that the annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of safe routes on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of inspection facility did not have written policy to address the following: 1.Recognition of potential signs/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 Also, their emergency plan addresses continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility persons including volunteers. Facility did not have an emergency plan that addressed continuity of operations. Facility person 02 did not have emergency plan training on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)/3270.27(e) Emergency plan/Letter to parents

      “At the time of inspection facility had an incomplete emergency plan on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan that was reviewed or updated annually on cite.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “At the time of inspection facility person 02 had expired CPR training on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “At the time of inspection facility persons 03 and 05 did not have Fire Safety training on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “At the time of inspection facility persons 02, 03 and 04 did not have their annual staff evaluation on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) Director qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of inspection facility person 01 had 21 of 30 required credits to qualify as a director and also did not have verified experience on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “At the time of inspection there was no proof of purchase for the interconnected fire system or attestation form on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “At the time of inspection facility did not have proof of emergency plan and subsequent plan updates sent to the local municipality and county EM on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “At the time of inspection facility did not have correct handwashing signed posted.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of inspection children 01, 02, 03, 04, and 05 did not have their emergency contact form and financial agreement form signed every 6 months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “At the time of inspection children 01, 02, 03, 04, and 05 did not have their application and admission dates in their files.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “At the time of inspection child #5 file did not contain a copy of an incident report for an injury that occurred at the facility, nor did the parent receive a copy of the incident report.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “At the time of inspection facility's fire drill was not conducted every 60 days but started at 10/2024 -2/2025”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.94(a)(6)/3270.94(a)(8) Remove all persons in one trip/Exit building

      “At the time of inspection annual emergency drills were not conducted and documented.”
  4. Feb 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “On 2/12/24 approximately 2:50pm during a follow-up visit staff person#1 was observed caring for 2 children alone in the facility. Staff person#2 arrived at the facility at approximately 3:00pm.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

  5. Jan 5, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/5/24 it was observed document included in staff person#2 file did not verify date of TB or date of results or type of test conducted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/5/24 the facility was unable to provide documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/5/24 it was observed the facility did not have a current certificate of compliance posted, certificate was dated 2021 through 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/5/24 it was observed staff person#1 has not completed the required 1 hour updated health and safety training. Staff person#3 has not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/5/24 it was observed staff person# 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidence by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10/7/18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/5/24 a spray bottle of Clorox bleach, and a can of Lysol was observed accessible to children by the changing table located in the children's bathroom. In classroom# 4 spray bottle that was labeled "caution always keep out of the reach of children " on a table accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/5/24 it was observed the first aid kits located in classroom 1 through 3 was placed on the lower window ledge accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/5/24 staff person # 1 was observed leaving child #1 unsupervised in the hallway with no other staff persons present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/5/24 it was observed child# 2 bottle was not labeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/5/24 it was observed staff person# 1,2, and 4 file did not include the required 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024

  6. Oct 19, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the follow-up inspection conducted on 10/19/23 ongoing noncompliance was observed damaged wooden stove in the dramatic play area still posed as a scratching, splintering threat.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “During the follow-up inspection conducted on 10/19/23 it was observed staff person# 3 file did not include documentation of completed health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter; nor did the file include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During the follow-up inspection conducted on 10/19/23 it was observed staff person# 2 has not completed the following required Pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the follow-up inspection conducted on 10/19/23 it was observed staff person# 3 was caring for children unsupervised without completing pediatric first aid/CPR training. Staff person#1 was also observed caring for children unsupervised without completing pediatric first aid/CPR training as well as no documentation of completing mandated reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023

  7. Aug 25, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “While conducting an unannounced inspection on 8/25/23 it was observed staff person#2 file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “While conducting an unannounced inspection on 8/25/23 it was observed that the primary staff person did not have access to staff files due to the locked cabinet being jammed and unable to be open at time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “While conducting an unannounced inspection conducted on 8/25/23 it was observed staff person#1 walked out of child care space to take care of something at the front desk leaving 4 children unsupervised for a short period of time more than once.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “While conducting an unannounced inspection conducted on 8/25/23 it was observed a toy stove in the dramatic play area wood was chipping and posed as a splintering or cutting hazard.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “While conducting an unannounced inspection on 8/25/23 it was observed the classroom #1 and 2 was missing Protective receptacle covers outlets located by the door”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “While conducting an unannounced inspection conducted on 8/25/23 it was observed in the main child care space Lysol cleaning materials and disinfected cleaning solution was in the reach of children placed on an open stage accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2023

  8. Dec 8, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(c) Space safe for large muscle activity

      “During the inspection on 12/14/2022 the outdoor PlaySpace was observed having trash and debris, a grill and branches. This poses a threat to the safety of the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “During the inspection on 12/14/2022 the file records for child #1 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete

      “During the inspection on 12/14/2022 the file records for child #1 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the inspection 12/14/2022 the file records for staff person # 1, 2, 3, 4 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the inspection on 12/14/2022 the file records for staff #4 did not include a current written evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(g)/3270.104(a) Hazardous toys and equipment/Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During the inspection on 12/14/2022 a wooden table was observed in the outdoor PlaySpace unstable not standing upright. This poses a threat to the health and safety of the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022

  9. Dec 3, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(b) Play space - 65 square feet/child

      “During the inspection on 1/24/2022 facility notified the Department that the facility has been using unlicensed area for indoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “During the electronic inspection on 1/18/2022 the emergency plan training did not include procedures for lock-down.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “During the remote inspection on 1/20/2022 the facility did not have information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the electronic inspection on 1/18/2022 the facility did not have an emergency plan that provided for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the remote inspection on 1/20/2022 the file record for staff person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. During the physical site inspection on 1/24/2022 the file record for staff person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “During the inspection 1/24/2022 outdoor play equipment(climbing apparatus and swing set) was observed in the outdoor play space that was not installed over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(d) On excursions

      “During the inspection on 1/24/2022 the transportation first-aid kit in the van was missing soap, scissors, water bottle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the inspection on 1/25/2022 the file record for staff person #2 did not include emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022

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 Equipped Future Leaders licensed?

Yes. Equipped Future Leaders is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Equipped Future Leaders last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 11, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Equipped Future Leaders had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Equipped Future Leaders care for?

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

Does Equipped Future Leaders accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Equipped Future Leaders' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 979-6348 to confirm.

How much does Equipped Future Leaders cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 979-6348 to ask.

What is Equipped Future Leaders' phone number?

(215) 979-6348.

Where is Equipped Future Leaders?

5415 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19120. The nearest other daycare we list is Jarrett Dargan, 0.2 miles away.

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