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Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare

4255 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129

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About Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare

Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 19 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.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
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Licensed capacity
19 children

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Licensed capacity19 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
19 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00255603
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 3 rules cited

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Apr 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection on 7/8/26 a swing set with a tipping hazard and cracked slide was observed on the playground. The swing set was not designed for commercial use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/8/26 Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/8/26 the health assessment for staff person #2 was expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

  2. Sep 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the inspection on 9/16/25 exposed bolts (Missing covers) were observed on the playground gate, a tricycle with missing handle grips was observed on the playground and pile of dirty/damaged toys was observed on the playground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

      “During the inspection on 9/16/25 numerous weeds were observed growing on the playground and up the fence on the playground including English and poison ivy.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2025

  3. May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/16/24 staff person #1 did not have verification of education on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

  5. Mar 28, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During a renewal inspection on 03/28/2023, the emergency plan did not contain a continuity of operations plan; the file for staff person #2 did not contain the Pennsylvania Health and Safety 2022 update training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “During a renewal inspection on 03/28/2023, the file for staff person #1 did not contain verification of the Child Abuse clearance nor the National Sex Offender Registry Clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.15(b) Building Codes

      “During a renewal inspection on 03/28/2023, the Certificate of Occupancy was not posted or available for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “During a renewal inspection on 03/28/2023, the files for children # 1, 2, and 3 did not contain a record of current influenza vaccination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(a) One toilet for every 15 preschool One toilet for every 20 school-age

      “During a renewal inspection on 03/28/2023, 17 children were observed on site. 16 children were potty trained and 1 child was in pull ups.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During a renewal inspection on 03/28/2023, the file for child #1 contained a health assessment dated more than 12-months old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023

  6. Apr 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 12, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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 Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare licensed?

Yes. Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare 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 Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare care for?

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

Does Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 849-4999 to confirm.

How much does Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 849-4999 to ask.

What is Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare's phone number?

(215) 849-4999.

Where is Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare?

4255 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129. The nearest other daycare we list is Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare, 0.1 miles away.

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