Little Leaders Learning Academy
5633 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA
4.0· 12 reviews
Little Leaders Learning Academy
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About Little Leaders Learning Academy
Little Leaders Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 18 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Leaders Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00258464
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Apr 1, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/1/2026, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file contained a health assessment dated 8/2024. Staff person # 2 has a hire date of 8/20/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/1/2026, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file verified that their CPSL clearances were not renewed as required by CPSL. The CPSL requirement is that the clearances are valid for 60 months and need to be renewed prior to the expiration date. Staff person # 1 PA state police clearances are dated 11/13/2020 and 1/13/2026. The PA state police clearance should have been updated prior to 11/13/2025. Staff person # 1 FBI clearances are dated 11/20/2020 and 1/14/26. The FBI clearance should have been updated prior to 11/20/2025. Staff person # 1 NSOR's are dated 11/18/2020 and 1/16/2026. The NSOR should have been updated prior to 11/18/2025. Staff person # 2 file contained a Child abuse clearance that was issued for a volunteer. Announcement C-25-01 CPSL effective February 2025 states " Clearances obtained for the purposes of Volunteer cannot be used when working or residing in a certified child care facility." Staff person # 2 cannot work with children until a valid Child abuse clearance is obtained.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/1/2026, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of current annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/1/2026, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/1/26, Certification Representative observed 4 broken planks in the fence of the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2026
Apr 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/8/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 3 file contained a health assessment dated 10/24/2023. Staff person # 3 has a start date of 8/20/2023. The staff person did not have a health assessment prior to providing direct care for children. Staff person # 1 and 2 files contained health assessments that were expired. Staff person # 1 health assessment expired on 3/16/2025. Staff person # 2 health assessment expired on 3/16/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/8/2025, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parent's work telephone.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/8/2025, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the services considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/8/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not have the 12 hours of annual childcare training hours. Staff person # 2 file had 4 hours of annual of childcare training hours.. Staff person # 3 file did not have 12 hours of annual childcare training hours.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
Apr 30, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/30/2024, Certification Representative read the facility's emergency plan and found no accommodations for disabled persons and children with chronic medial conditions. during an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.26 Compliance/Nondiscrimination
“The facility was inspected on 4/30/2024. The provider has failed to submit the civil rights compliance paperwork as required and requested.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/30/2024, staff member # 2 was the only staff member in the facility with 10 pre-k aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/30/2024, 4 child file were reviewed. Child # 1 , 2 and 3 files contained a fee agreement that did not address extra services.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/30/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # file did not contain verification of age.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/30/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a current health assessment. The health assessment on file was dated 4/21/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
Apr 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection on 4/24/23. while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed that some of the sleep mats for the children were torn.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
Jun 21, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 7/20/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of NSOR clearance in file and reapplied on 7/5/22, Staff # 1's mandated reporter was dated 6/20/17”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection on 7/20/22 while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of staff evaluation in file”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During renewal inspection on 7/20/22 while reviewing children's files , Child # 2 and 3 did not have documentation of acquiring a flu shot”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During physical site inspection, Cert Rep observed Staff # 3 with children and did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During physical site inspection on 7/25/22, Cert Rep observed Staff # 3 at the facility with children and did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During physical site visit on 7/25/22, Cert Rep observed staff # 3 with children did not have documentation of high school diploma and 2500 hours of childcare experience to qualify as an AGS”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Leaders Learning Academy
Is Little Leaders Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Little Leaders Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Leaders Learning Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Leaders Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 3 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 Leaders Learning Academy care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Leaders Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Leaders Learning Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (267) 595-6356 to confirm.
How much does Little Leaders Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 595-6356 to ask.
What is Little Leaders Learning Academy's phone number?
(267) 595-6356.
Where is Little Leaders Learning Academy?
5631 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Leaders Learning Academy, under 0.1 miles away.