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I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 108
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy
I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 108 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 5 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
- 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 108 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 108 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 108 children
- License number
- #CER-00254982
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Transportation 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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Sep 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/10/26, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not include a NSOR clearance. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/9/2026. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a fire safety certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/9/2026, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address of the person designated by the parent as a release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/9/2026, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not address the section relating to the child's disability.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/9/2026, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 has employed for more than 90 days and has not completed preservice training, including Part 2 of health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2026
Oct 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 10/21/2025, the outdoor play equipment was in the following condition: There was a small tree growing through the caterpillar tunnel The climbing wall section of the playground equipment has not sturdy and was moved easily”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 10/21/2025, the playground protective surface, which was mulch, was covered over by grass. It was unknown how much of the loose fill was intact. The climbing wall was not anchored firmly.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
Feb 18, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, Certification Representative observed loose spindles in the outdoor ramp that is used by children and staff persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, Certification Representative observed that the outdoor play space loose fill needed to be replenished. There was a 1.5 inches of loose fill in the out door play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child #5 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the telephone number of the child's source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 4 files contained emergency contact form did not include the enrolling parent's work contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the child's health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025. 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not address the section requesting parental consent for swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain a valid DHS FBI clearance. The DHS FBI clearance on file valid period was 1/10/2020- 1/10/2025. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
Jan 18, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2 and 3 files contained emergency contact forms that did not address parental consent for swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 3 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained a fee agreement that did not list the person designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2024
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2024, Certification Representative observed a space heater in the pre-school class room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of work experience prior to starting work at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
May 1, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #2 did not include the physicians name in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection staff #1 and 2 did not have Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the renewal inspection the certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location at the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #2 did not include the release persons address on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1 and 2 did not include the parents work address and phone number on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“During the renewal inspection child #1 did not have an initial health report within 60 days on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
Nov 1, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the initial inspection the refrigerator in the kitchen did not have a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.27(a) Emergency plan
“During the initial inspection the emergency plan did not cover all topics of the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the initial inspection all classrooms and outdoor space need to be cleaned. There was dust and dirt on the toys, furniture, window seals and surfaces in the classrooms and outdoor equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.78 Lighting
“During the initial inspection the some of the lights in the basement classrooms and the downstairs bathroom were not working.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“During the initial inspection one of the trash cans in the basement bathrooms did not have a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“During the initial inspection in both basement classrooms did not have any play equipment and materials appropriate to the development needs of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) In child care spaces/Has all items
“During the initial inspection classroom #110 did not have a first-aid kit. Classroom #111 did not have tweezers in the first-aid kit. Classroom #108 did not have tape in the first-aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the initial inspection the electrical outlets in both basement classrooms were not covered with protective receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy
Is I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy care for?
108, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (800) 369-9505 to ask.
What is I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy's phone number?
(800) 369-9505.
Where is I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy?
6223 Cedar Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is Specialty Care Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.