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Leaders of the Future Academy
- licensed capacity
- 55
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Leaders of the Future Academy
Leaders of the Future Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 55 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 55 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| 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 | 55 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Leaders of the Future Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Leaders of the Future Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 55 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250504
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Background checks 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Other rules 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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- May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 17, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 did not contain the date of admission on the financial agreement, or anywhere else in the record.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“At the time of the inspection certification representative did request access to the files and was told by the staff; " i don't know where that key is"”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection staff person #1 did relay to this writer that they currently live in Delaware, there was no Delaware state police clearance in their staff record. The record of staff person #2 had a disclosure statement that was not signed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection staff person #1` was performing the duties of a fully qualified staff as evidenced by their taking groups of children by themselves. The staff record of staff person #1 did not include the verification of child care experience that would be required for their level of education in order to qualify them for that lead AGS role they were observed performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“At the time of the inspection staff person #1` was performing the duties of a fully qualified staff as evidenced by their taking groups of children by themselves. The staff record of staff person #1 did not include the verification of child care experience that would be required for their level of education in order to qualify them for that lead AGS role they were observed performing. The staff record of staff person #1 did qualify them for the position of aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
Nov 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a child abuse clearance certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking the verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility to serve as qualifications for the position in which the person was observed performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“At the time of the inspection the sole person providing care in the infant room was keeping the other 2 children in the t strap restraints so they could feed the child they were feeding.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
Dec 20, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #1, who was in care, did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child, nor did it contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, it was revealed that staff person #2 has lived in the state of Delaware and does not have a state police clearance for that state. The records of staff person #3 and staff person #5 (both observed caring for children) were both lacking a complete FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons #1 and #4 did not have evaluations for the current year of service.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
Jan 5, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“On 1/5/23, during renewal inspection, Child #1 file did not contain an initial health report. Only immunization records were observed in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On 1/5/23, during renewal inspection, an annual emergency drill was not conducted and documented at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 1/5/23, during renewal inspection, Staff #1, #4, #5, #6 and #7 Files did not contain the one-hour Health & Safety Professional Development Update required by OCDEL pertaining with pertinent laws and general health & safety.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 1/5/23, during renewal inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed out of ratio with 12 children, the youngest child was a Young Toddler. Staff #3 was in the kitchen area preparing lunch for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 1/5/23, during renewal inspection, hand sanitizer instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children on a shelf located in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.68(b) No cigarette butts
“On 1/5/23, during renewal inspection, cigarette butts from the neighboring property were observed on the ground and accessible to children in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“On 1/5/23, during renewal inspection, peeling paint was observed accessible to children in every childcare space. Peeling paint was also observed on the wall located on the outdoor play space. Additionally, weeds, dead leaves, trash and debris were observed on the outdoor play space. The green artificial grass surface was torn and in disrepair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“On 1/5/23, during renewal inspection, bouncy seats were observed on the floor obstructing the exit door located in the infant/YT room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“On 1/5/23, during renewal inspection, a tall cubby shelf located in the Older Toddler area was not secured to the wall to prevent it from falling forward on a child. The shelf was easily able to tip forward when pulled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.166(1) Written statement
“On 1/5/23, during renewal inspection, infant feeding schedules written by the parents were not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
Jul 12, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 7/12/22, Staff #1 file did not contain 2 letters of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“On 7/12/22, an unlabeled bottle was observed in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“On 7/12/22, Staff #1 and Staff #2 file did not contain initial health assessment, including results of TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters
“On 7/12/22, Staff #1 and Staff #2 file did not contain verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 7/12/22, Staff #2 file did not contain completed PA Criminal Clearance, FBI, or NSOR required by CPSL. Staff #2 file did not contain a copy of requests made for the criminal history record and FBI clearance information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022
Jun 14, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 6/14/22, at approximately 10:05am, cert rep observed 4 children playing ball on the facility's fenced in play space unsupervised by a staff person. (The youngest child was 9 years old) Additionally, Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed out of ratio in the Toddler Room with 20 children (youngest were Young Toddlers).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 6/14/22, at approximately 10:05am, cert rep observed 4 children playing ball on the facility's fenced in play space unsupervised by a staff person. (The youngest child was 9 years old) Additionally, Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed out of ratio in the Toddler Room with 20 children (youngest were Young Toddlers).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 6/14/22, at approximately 10:05am, cert rep observed 4 children playing ball on the facility's fenced in play space unsupervised by a staff person. (The youngest child was 9 years old) Additionally, Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed out of ratio in the Toddler Room with 20 children (youngest were Young Toddlers).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022
Jan 21, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(5) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Physician/CRNP assessment
“On 1/21/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain an updated health assessment. The last assessment was dated 9/25/19. Additionally, the health assessment on file for Staff #2 dated 1/27/21 did not include the physician's assessment of Staff #2's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On 1/21/22, during renewal inspection, the facility did not have record of an annual Emergency Drill on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 1/21/22, during renewal inspection, documentation of fire detection system testing every 30 days was not on file at the facility as required by Fire Act 62. The last logged date was 12/21/20. Additionally, proof of purchase/installation of facility's interconnected fire detection system was not on file at the facility as required by Fire Act 62.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Leaders of the Future Academy
Is Leaders of the Future Academy licensed?
Yes. Leaders of the Future Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Leaders of the Future Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Leaders of the Future Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Leaders of the Future Academy care for?
55, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Leaders of the Future Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Leaders of the Future Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Leaders of the Future Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (800) 484-4188 to ask.
What is Leaders of the Future Academy's phone number?
(800) 484-4188.
Where is Leaders of the Future Academy?
1509 Wadsworth Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150. The nearest other daycare we list is Perfeck Decision ACADEMY, under 0.1 miles away.