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Little Golden Academy
- licensed capacity
- 31
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About Little Golden Academy
Little Golden Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 31 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, Open 24 hours.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Open 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 31 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 31 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Golden Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Golden Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 31 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248091
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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May 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Observed 5/6/2026 Staff #1 and staff #2 had 8 children in their childcare space in restraints during non-feeding times. There were 6 children strapped to seats, 1 child was restraint in a highchair and 1 child was restraint to a bouncy chair.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3270.51/3270.113(a) Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times
“Observed 5/6/2026 in Room 1 Staff # 1 and 2 had 8 children in their childcare space, staff # 1 identified 4 children, staff #2 identified 3 children, leaving 1 child unassigned.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
Nov 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Observed 11/13/2025 child #1 was missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 9/24/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
Dec 9, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Observed 12/9/2024 Staff #1file did not contain 12 hours for their annual 12 hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“Observed 12/9/2024 child #3 file did not contain an initial health report; child has attendance have been over 60 days since enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Observed 12/9/2024 child #2 and 3 agreement form did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Observed 12/9/2024 child #2 agreement form did not include the admission date for child #2 enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Observed 12/9/2024 child #2 and 3 agreement form did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Observed 12/9/2024 child #1,2 and 3 file health insurance coverage policy number were missing from emergency contact from.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“Observed 12/9/2024 child #2 agreement form was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Observed 12/9/2024. Staff #1 file did not contain completed DHS required FBI clearance on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“Observed 12/9/2024 child #2 agreement form did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
Jan 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.134(a)/3270.135(b) Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned
“Observed 1/25/2024 Staff #1 was completing a diaper change and during the diaper change staff #1 did not handwash child #3 hands after being diapered. Staff #1 also did not wipe nor sanitize the changing station after each use or by changing the pad.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.112/3270.113(e) Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Restraints prohibited
“Observed 1/25/2024 Staff # 1 had child # 1 and #2 in cribs during non-naptime while children were awake. Staff # 1 placed child # 1 and 2 in cribs during diapering changes child #2 was not sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed 1/25/2024 The Little Bears and Butterflies half door doorknob that connects the classrooms for entering and exiting were defective. In the Toddler classroom the light plate cover was damaged and exposed where the electrical plugs were in use and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
Aug 29, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Observed 8/29/2023 facility did not have proof of sending a copy of their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Observed 8/29/2023 staff #1 file did not include a current CPR completion of training on file, an expired CPR training on file dated for 5/10/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed on 8/29/2023 in Classroom 2 (2nd Floor) the ceiling where the light fixture located had a crack in the ceiling.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.73 Telephone
“Observed 8/29/2023 facility did not have an operable telephone during the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) Locked cabinet/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“Observed 8/29/23 facility did not have a locked cabinet to maintain confidentiality of the children and staff records.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Observed 8/29/2023 staff #1 file did not contain out of state New Jersey clearances for CSPL requirements of a completed DHS file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Little Golden Academy
Is Little Golden Academy licensed?
Yes. Little Golden Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Golden Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Golden Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Golden Academy care for?
31, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Golden Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Golden Academy's hours?
Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Golden Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 535-0785 to ask.
What is Little Golden Academy's phone number?
(484) 535-0785.
Where is Little Golden Academy?
5401 Rutland St, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The nearest other daycare we list is Amazing Kidz Academy LLC Cheltenham, 0.2 miles away.