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6817 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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Little People Big Dreams Academy
- licensed capacity
- 26
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Little People Big Dreams Academy
Little People Big Dreams Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 26 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 5 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 26 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 26 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little People Big Dreams Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 26 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259023
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 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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Jul 1, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection on July 1, 2026, certification representative observed toxic cleaning materials (clorox cleaner with bleach, disinfectant spray) under the bathroom sink in an unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on July 1, 2026, certification representative observed a broken light switch cover in the back room and a broken/missing tile in between the middle and back rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on July 1, 2026, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the front room near the cots and near the closet, and chipped paint on the grey wall, yellow walls and ceiling of the back room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted
“During renewal inspection on July 1, 2026, the daily schedule and emergency transportation plan were not posted in the back room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on July 1, 2026, the emergency contact information and financial agreement of child #1 did not include a dated signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection on July 1, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
Jun 5, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on June 5, 2025, the record of staff #3 did not contain a health assessment or Tb test.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on June 5, 2025, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the front and back childcare spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on June 5, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain a current pediatric first aid and cpr certificate (dated 1-21-23).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection on June 5, 2025, the record of staff #2 contained only one written, nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on June 5, 2025, the record of staff #3 did not contain documentation of childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025
Jun 20, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, certification representative observed chipped paint in the front a middle rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, the emergency contact information of children #1, 2, and 3 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain a complete health assessment (contained documentation of a Tb test provided by RN only).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, certification representative observed a shelf that was wobbly and unstable in the third/back room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, The record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
Mar 6, 2024Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During unannounced inspection on March 6, 2024, the record of staff #1 and #4 did not contain documentation of 2 years experience to qualify them for the AGS position in which they were performing, and staff #2 and #3 did not have documentation of education or experience on file to qualify them as a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced inspection on March 6, 2024, the record of staff #3 did not contain documentation of submission for the Child abuse clearance or the FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During unannounced inspection on March 6, 2024, the record of staff #1 contained a pediatric first-aid and CPR that was not a curriculum accepted by DHS, and the record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2024
3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons
“During unannounced inspection on March 6, 2024, there was not one or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR at the facility when cert rep arrived at 11:55 am (15 total children on site at the facility).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During complaint investigation on March 6, 2024, at 11:55 am cert rep observed 3 children in the front room with individual #1, who upon file review did not have any documentation on file to qualify them as a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During complaint investigation on March 6, 2024, it was confirmed during investigation that the facility did not provide an incident report to the child's parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
Mar 6, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During unannounced inspection on March 6, 2024, the record of staff #1 and #4 did not contain documentation of 2 years experience to qualify them for the AGS position in which they were performing, and staff #2 and #3 did not have documentation of education or experience on file to qualify them as a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced inspection on March 6, 2024, the record of staff #3 did not contain documentation of submission for the Child abuse clearance or the FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During unannounced inspection on March 6, 2024, the record of staff #1 contained a pediatric first-aid and CPR that was not a curriculum accepted by DHS, and the record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2024
3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons
“During unannounced inspection on March 6, 2024, there was not one or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR at the facility when cert rep arrived at 11:55 am (15 total children on site at the facility).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During complaint investigation on March 6, 2024, at 11:55 am cert rep observed 3 children in the front room with individual #1, who upon file review did not have any documentation on file to qualify them as a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During complaint investigation on March 6, 2024, it was confirmed during investigation that the facility did not provide an incident report to the child's parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
Aug 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“Continued non-compliance was observed on 8/21/23 during the unannounced inspection in that there was peeling paint/plaster on wall under front window and Circle time room ceiling, Light bulbs in the Circle time room were uncovered, and provider was unable to verify that the bulbs were shatter proof, and Front bathroom ceiling tiles were water stain/brown stained in color.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Continued Non-Compliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 8/21/23 in that the records of staff person #3 did not contain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
Jul 11, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain an updated financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period, Documents dated 5/9/22, 12/7/21, 1/1/22, and 4/22/21 respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include verification of education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that there was peeling paint/plaster on wall under front window and Circle time room ceiling. Light bulbs in the Circle time room were uncovered, and provider was unable to verify that the bulbs were shatter proof. Front bathroom ceiling tiles were water stain/brown stained in color.”
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include an updated fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Document dated 6.23.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include the 2022 1-hour Health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Sep 28, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times
“DURING PICKUP IN THE AREA SCHOOL YARD ON THE AFTERNOON OF 9/23/22, AT 3:41 PM, STAFF #1 REPORTED TO OCDEL THAT FACILITY CHILD #1 ESCAPED FROM STAFF #2. AT 3:55 STAFF #1 CONTACTED OCDEL TO SAY CHILD #1 WAS FOUND RIDING A SCOOTER ON A NEARBY STREET.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times
“DURING PICKUP IN THE AREA SCHOOL YARD ON THE AFTERNOON OF 9/23/22, AT 3:41 PM, STAFF #1 REPORTED TO OCDEL THAT FACILITY CHILD #1 ESCAPED FROM STAFF #2. AT 3:55 STAFF #1 CONTACTED OCDEL TO SAY CHILD #1 WAS FOUND RIDING A SCOOTER ON A NEARBY STREET.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022
3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times
“DURING PICKUP IN THE AREA SCHOOL YARD ON THE AFTERNOON OF 9/23/22, AT 3:41 PM, STAFF #1 REPORTED TO OCDEL THAT FACILITY CHILD #1 ESCAPED FROM STAFF #2. AT 3:55 STAFF #1 CONTACTED OCDEL TO SAY CHILD #1 WAS FOUND RIDING A SCOOTER ON A NEARBY STREET.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection on 10/3/22. The file for staff #2, hire-date 9-15-22 did not have written proof of complying with the CPSL requirements. The file did not have written proof of NSOR, and the IdentoGo/FBI receipt in the staff file was dated for 9/29/22, Per written correspondence, staff#2 was the only staffer with seven children in the school yard on 9/23/22, when it was reported to OCDEL that child #1 escaped from them at 3:55pm.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022
Jul 18, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of inspection, on 7/18/22, there was no written proof of required (12-hour) annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed in various areas along the wall near the office at the time of inspection”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2022
May 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.66(a)/3270.76 Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces
“At the time of the facility visit. There was a unlocked door between the current space and the add-on that was unlocked. The space lead to a set of stairs to an area with ceiling tiles and other equipment which could pose a hazard to the children in care. ,”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little People Big Dreams Academy
Is Little People Big Dreams Academy licensed?
Yes. Little People Big Dreams Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little People Big Dreams Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little People Big Dreams Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 People Big Dreams Academy care for?
26, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little People Big Dreams Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little People Big Dreams Academy'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 People Big Dreams Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 337-3453 to ask.
What is Little People Big Dreams Academy's phone number?
(215) 337-3453.
Where is Little People Big Dreams Academy?
6700 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135. The nearest other daycare we list is Karltons Kids Academy, 0.1 miles away.