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Little People Big Dreams Kollege

6810 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135
licensed capacity
26
open each week
5 days

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About Little People Big Dreams Kollege

Little People Big Dreams Kollege 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 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

From the state license
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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

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity26 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little People Big Dreams Kollege has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little People Big Dreams Kollege

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
26 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00254424
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 4, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Mar 4, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection on March 4, 2026, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint/damaged plaster around the bathroom sink and around the toilet paper dispenser.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During renewal inspection on March 4, 2026, the records of children #1 and #2 did not contain child service reports within 6 months (dated march 2025).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection on March 4, 2026, provider did not have documentation of annual emergency drill on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During renewal inspection on March 4, 2026, the record of staff #2 did not contain an evaluation completed within 12 months (dated 10-4-24).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63/3270.76 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces

      “During renewal inspection on March 4, 2026, certification representative observed cracked/broken siding on the building structure adjacent to the outside play area, which is accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026

  2. Oct 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record

      “During allocated unannounced inspection on October 9. 2025, the fire drill log indicated that the last fire drill conducted was on 2-15-25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025

  3. Mar 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During renewal inspection on March 12, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #3 did not include the release person addresses.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During renewal inspection on March 12, 2025, the financial agreement of child #1 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period (dated 5-16-24).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “During renewal inspection on March 12, 2025, the records of children #2 and 3 did not contain health assessments conducted within 12 months of previous health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63/3270.76 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces

      “During renewal inspection on March 12, 2025, certification representative observed cracked/broken siding on the building structure adjacent to the outside play area, which is accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

  4. Feb 19, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “During complaint investigation on February 19, 2025, it was confirmed that on January 31, 2025 staff person #1 was consuming alcoholic beverages in the bathroom at the facility during operational hours.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025

  5. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 14, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.108(c) No styrofoam

      “During renewal inspection on March 14, 2024, Certification representative observed staff serve lunch to the children in Styrofoam bowls.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During renewal inspection on March 14, 2024, certification representative did not observe signs with the hand washing requirement posted by the toilets or sink in the bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection on March 14, 2024, certification representative observed damaged paint on the wall by the back bathroom and on the back steps leading to the play yard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During renewal inspection on March 14, 2024, Certification representative observed toxic materials and cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink, and observed the door to the kitchen left open and accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.113(a) Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times

      “During renewal inspection on March 14, 2024, Certification representative observed staff #2 bring 1 child in to use the bathroom at 10:50 am, leaving staff #1 outside with a total of 12 preschool children. Staff #2 then left child in the bathroom and went back outside, leaving the child unsupervised (staff person #3 was inside the facility but in the kitchen, unable to see the child for a period of approximately 2 minutes).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During renewal inspection on March 14, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of an annual minimum 12 hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024

  7. Mar 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of inspection, the file for staff #1-start date 9/15/23 did not have written proof of complying with all CPSL requirements (FBI) and did not have written proof of meeting the CPSL requirements for a once out-of-state employee.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for facility children #1-#5 was missing health insurance information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023

  8. Oct 3, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There were areas in the yard with cracked concrete and stones that may pose a hazard to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “At the time of initial inspection on 10/3/22, two cubbies, and a tall cabinet (furniture) were unstable when moved and may pose hazard to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 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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Questions about Little People Big Dreams Kollege

Is Little People Big Dreams Kollege licensed?

Yes. Little People Big Dreams Kollege is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little People Big Dreams Kollege last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 4, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little People Big Dreams Kollege had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Kollege care for?

26, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Little People Big Dreams Kollege accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Little People Big Dreams Kollege'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 Kollege cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 298-0330 to ask.

What is Little People Big Dreams Kollege's phone number?

(215) 298-0330.

Where is Little People Big Dreams Kollege?

6810 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135. The nearest other daycare we list is Little People Big Dreams Kollege, under 0.1 miles away.

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