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Little Dreamers Learning Center

215 W Broad St, Tamaqua, PA 182525.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
22
open each week
5 days

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About Little Dreamers Learning Center

Little Dreamers Learning Center is a child care center in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 22 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 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
22 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity22 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Dreamers Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Dreamers Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
22 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00254990
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Background checks 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Apr 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “On 4/15/2026, Staff #1 had a current health assessment on file dated 11/20/2025. However, the previous health assessment on file was dated 10/4/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 4/15/2026, Staff #1 had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/31/2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff #1 had current clearances on file on 4/15/2026. However, the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance was not updated within the required 60-month time period as evidenced by the previous NSOR clearance on file being dated 8/17/2020 and updated NSOR being dated 1/28/2026. The operator verified that Staff #1 had direct contact and routine interaction with children while this clearance was expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

  2. Apr 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 4/23/2025, Staff #2 had updated clearances on file. However, the following clearances were dated as follows: Pennsylvania State Police 3/8/2025, Pennsylvania Child Abuse 3/17/2025 and DHS FBI 3/10/2025. The previous clearances on file were dated as follows: State Police 2/5/2020, Child Abuse 3/9/2020 and DHS FBI 2/27/2020.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “On 4/23/2025, Staff #1 had an updated health assessment on file dated 1/5/2025, but the previous health assessment on file was dated 6/1/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2025

  3. Nov 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “An unannounced inspection was conducted on 11/14/2024. Upon arrival, at approximately 10:55 AM, Staff #1 was the only facility person present. There were 5 children present at this time. Staff #2 arrived at the facility about 25 minutes later. Staff #1 reported that there was a 2nd staff person present from opening in the AM until 10:00 AM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 11/14/2024, Staff #3 did not have the Pennsylvania state police clearance or the request for this clearance on file. See LIS code sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

      “On 11/4/2024, the following was observed on the outdoor playground: Rotted wood on two of the outside steps leading from the back of the building to the playground and lattices that they were cracked in several areas, which left sharp edges exposed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2024

  4. Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 4, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “Child #1 is missing the phone number of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Staff person #2 does not have the required 12 hours of annual child care training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “Child #1 does not have a current flu vaccine for 2022, date of last flu vaccine 10/21/21. Child #2 does not have a current flu vaccine for 2022, date of last flu vaccine 10/8/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Child #1 is missing the address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff person #1 has an expired FBI clearance dated 12/13/17.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2023

  6. Apr 4, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing the services to be provided to the family and the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing the amount of the fee to be charged.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing the operator's signature on the agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Cert Rep observed several areas of rust on the baseboard in the upstairs bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “The facility's emergency plan has not been updated/reviewed annually, date of last review 1/18/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

    • Transportation

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

      “The operator has not notified the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian routes around the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Child #3 is missing the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Staff person #1 is missing 12 annual clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 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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Questions about Little Dreamers Learning Center

Is Little Dreamers Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Little Dreamers Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little Dreamers Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Dreamers Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Little Dreamers Learning Center care for?

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

Does Little Dreamers Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Dreamers Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Dreamers Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 668-6627 to ask.

What is Little Dreamers Learning Center's phone number?

(570) 668-6627.

Where is Little Dreamers Learning Center?

215 W Broad St, Tamaqua, PA 18252. The nearest other daycare we list is COPE Childcare and Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.

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