Little Leaders Learning Academy
5633 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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Raindrops at Thomas Learning Center 3
- licensed capacity
- 16
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Raindrops at Thomas Learning Center 3
Raindrops at Thomas Learning Center 3 is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 16 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Raindrops at Thomas Learning Center 3
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 16 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249739
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 11, 2025: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Records and paperwork 10
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Safety and hazards 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Transportation 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 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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Dec 11, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 only had 1 nonfamily references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have verification of child care experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a written notification of safe routes was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #2 did not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the toilet in the 1st bathroom was not working.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the special needs of child #1 was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025
Jan 30, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include the continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 and 2 did not have pediatric first aid and CPR on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 and 2 did not have staff evaluations on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the water in the bathroom sink was 111 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 fee agreement did not include the fee amount and the date the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 3 emergency contact did not have the physicians address on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #1, 3 and 4 did not include the parents work address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fire drill was not done every 60 days. The last fire drill was conducted on 11/15/2024. The fire detection system was not conducted every 30 days. The last time the system was tested on 12/16/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #2 did not have signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.181(a) Each child
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #5 did not have a fee agreement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #2 did not have a health assessment with TB on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan delivery was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the Shaken Baby Syndrome policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fire system when tested by the provider only worked in the front part of the facility. It did not work in the child care space and the kitchen area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 did not include the release persons address or phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
Mar 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use
“On 03/06/2024, during a follow-up visit to the facility, Certification representative observed two individuals (non-facility staff) making repairs in the bathroom that is located directly in the childcare space while children were in care. Certification representative observed one of the individuals carry a long metal object through the child care space where children were being cared for in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
Jan 9, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for swimming and wading on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection the last fire drill was done on 10/20/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the sink in the 1st bathroom was clogged with standing water.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“During the renewal inspection cert rep rang the doorbell, no one answered. Staff #3 walked up and used a key to open the facility door. Once inside cert rep observed 1 staff person #2 present in the facility with 8 children ranging in age from infant to preschool.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually of the location of the facility was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“During the renewal inspection staff #3 only had 11 hours of child care training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed while the children were napping the cots were not at least 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1 did not include the information for special needs or disability on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1 did not include the parents work address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1 did not have the health insurance policy number on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact information was not present in the childcare space while children were receiving care in that space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have a TB screening on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.166(1) Written statement
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for infants was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
Dec 28, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on 1/12/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's outdoor play space had debris and needed cleaning.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection on 1/12/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: -an infant placed in a pack and play that was not labelled for the use of the specific child that was using it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 1/12/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 5 did not have verification of experience- 2500 childcare hours in file to qualify as an AGS”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on 1/12/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 5 did not have a health assessment and TB in file - Staff # 6 had a health assessment completed on 6/6/22. Staff # 6's health form was incorrect and did not have the required 3 questions answered in relation to suitability of working in a childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection on 1/12/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 5 did not have 2 nonfamily references in file”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 1/12/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 4 did not have Pediatric First Aid/CPR in file”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 1/12/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 's FBI clearance was dated 9/17/17 - Staff # 4's file had receipts for FBI and NSOR, but had exceeded the 45-day provisional hire to have all completed clearances in file -Staff # 5 had an incomplete PA State police clearance dated 12/29/22, and did not have NSOR clearance to meet the requirements per CPSL for staff working out of state - Upon reviewing paperwork, Cert rep also realize that a DE Child Abuse clearance was never observed in the record of staff# 5. Cert rep requested for it, and provider reported that it hadn't been requested. Provider forwarded verification (receipt) that the clearance has been requested. The receipt was dated 3/3/23, well after staff#5 45 provisional employment, which ended 2/25/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
- Jan 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Raindrops at Thomas Learning Center 3
Is Raindrops at Thomas Learning Center 3 licensed?
Yes. Raindrops at Thomas Learning Center 3 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Raindrops at Thomas Learning Center 3 last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 11, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Raindrops at Thomas Learning Center 3 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 Raindrops at Thomas Learning Center 3 care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Raindrops at Thomas Learning Center 3 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Raindrops at Thomas Learning Center 3's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Raindrops at Thomas Learning Center 3 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 724-2131 to ask.
What is Raindrops at Thomas Learning Center 3's phone number?
(215) 724-2131.
Where is Raindrops at Thomas Learning Center 3?
1836 S 58th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is The Common Place, under 0.1 miles away.