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Little Golden Academy
- licensed capacity
- 36
- 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 36 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
- 36 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 | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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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
- 36 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246648
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 21, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.37(b)(3) 8th grade + 2 yrs
“There was not verification that facility staff #2 had the qualifications required to be an aide at the facility. The documentation on file did not include an evaluation of education credentials for the US equivalency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“At the time of inspection on 11/1/2024, Certification Representative observed a toilet in a bathroom that was not in working order.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
May 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.62(a) Large muscle space provided
“At the time of the onsite inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative observed that the children were not provided with large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding in the allocated outdoor play space as agreed. Certification Representative observed the outside play area multiple times in a week period while passing by the facility, including at 2:30 pm 5/16/2024 when the weather was partly sunny and 68 degrees. Then again on 5/21/2024 at 10:00 am when the weather was 75 degrees and sunny. Also on 5/23/2024 at 11:00 am when the weather was 71 degrees and overcast.. During these times, children are scheduled to be to have large muscle play according to the schedule the facility provided but children were not utilizing the play area. Additionally, an area the fence was pushed into the play space and the equipment outside which included two bikes that appeared unmoved for a week. Staff reported they try to get the children outside in the afternoon. Due to the number of enrolled children this is not adequate as the outdoor play space has a capacity of 2. This is an ongoing issue.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
Sep 21, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.62(a) Large muscle space provided
“At the time of the onsite inspection on 9/21/2023, Certification Representative observed that the children were not provided with large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding in the allocated outdoor play space as agreed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of inspection on 9/21/2023, Certification Representative observed cleaning products in the bathroom cabinet that were not locked or made inaccessible.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“At the time of inspection on 9/21/2023, Certification Representative observed that the back right exit out the building was obstructed. Certification Representative and the director made several attempts to open the door but it was stuck and did not open. Later during the inspection. a facility staff was able to open the door during a fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.114 Outdoor Activity
“At the time of the onsite inspection on 9/21/2023, Certification Representative observed that the children were not being taken outdoors. The weather at the time of inspection was sunny and warm with temperatures in upper 60's and children were inside throughout the day.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Facility staff #1, #2 and #3 did not have an updated child service report or approved developmental assessment at least every 6 months as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of inspection, facility staff #1 and #2 did not have acceptable verification of education. Both staff had foreign education credentials and there was not an evaluation for the US equivalency in the records.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
Jan 27, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 1/27/2023 observed the staff person in the Tigers room was on her cell phone during nap time and could not visually see all the children in the room from where she was sitting.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 1/27/2023 observed an infant asleep in a bouncy chair and another infant asleep in a car seat in the Bears room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 1/27/2023 observed 8 infants in the Baby Bear room with 1 staff person during nap time. During follow up unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/2/2023 observed 6 infants with 1 staff person in the Bears room. Observed 1 staff person with 22 children during nap time with the youngest being age 2 and oldest being 4 years old standing in between the Giraffes and Tigers room.”
Nov 4, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/2022 observed a hole in the wall in the Giraffes room. Corrected on site 11/4/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's record did not include a written report of initial health assessments, including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/2022 observed staff person #1, #2, #3 and #6's record 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: Nov 17, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/2022 observed the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/2022 observed staff person #3, #4, #5 and #6's files did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/2022 observed the Tigers, Zebras and Pandas rooms did not have a first-aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/2022 observed staff person #3, #4, #5 and #6's files did not include annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/2022 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of National Sex Offender Registry.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/2022 observed child #1's fee agreement was not signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
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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 October 21, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Golden Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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?
36, 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 (215) 552-5962 to ask.
What is Little Golden Academy's phone number?
(215) 552-5962.
Where is Little Golden Academy?
6747 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149. The nearest other daycare we list is Kool Kids Akademy, under 0.1 miles away.