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Little Leaders Learning Academy

5646 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143

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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 16 children, serving school-age children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages
School-age children
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Licensed capacity
16 children

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Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Little Leaders Learning Academy

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Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
16 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00253746
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Aug 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During an allocated unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 8/18,2926, Certification Representative observed broken planks in the fence in the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026

  2. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/13/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of annual fire safety training, The certificate in the file was dated 1/9/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/13/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 3 file did not contain a valid child abuse clearance. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all CPSL documents have been submitted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

  4. Jan 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.73 Telephone

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/9/2024, Certification Representative observed that the facility telephone was not working.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/9/2024, Certification Representative observed that the 1st aid kit in the front of the facility did not contain , scissors, tape and tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/9/2024, Certification Representative observed that the bottle warmer used in the facility was dirty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024

  5. Feb 28, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1 had 10 hours of childcare training in file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(1)/3270.182(1) Child's health history/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing children's files, Child # 3 did not have documentation of a health assessment in file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 2 did not have documentation of a staff evaluation in file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 3's State Police clearance was dated 11/3/17, child abuse was dated 12/13/17, FBI was dated 3/13/18, and mandated reporter dated 11/19/17”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 2 did not have documentation of current fire safety training in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1, and # 2 did not have documentation of the updated 1-hour health and safety training that was due 12/30/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1's Pediatric CPR/First Aid was dated 12/10/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023

  6. May 10, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During renewal inspection on 6/1/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff# 1 did not have a completed child abuse clearance on file”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During renewal inspection on 6/1/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 3 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours, but had 10 hours”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “During physical site inspection on 6/9/22, Cert Rep observed peeling paint in the infant /toddler room - next to the changing table on the infant side , back wall, and by the single sink on the toddler side of the room”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During renewal inspection on 6/1/22, while reviewing staff files , Staff #1 did not have documentation of high school diploma in file to qualify as an assistant group supervisor”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 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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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 August 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Leaders Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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?

16, 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 (215) 726-1015 to confirm.

How much does Little Leaders Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 726-1015 to ask.

What is Little Leaders Learning Academy's phone number?

(215) 726-1015.

Where is Little Leaders Learning Academy?

5646 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Leaders Learning Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

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