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Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare

4225 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191293.9· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
28
open each week
7 days

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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 28 children, serving school-age children.

It is open every day, Open 24 hours.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Open 24 hours
Licensed capacity
28 children

Hours

Hours

MondayTodayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity28 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
28 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00242774
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 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. Jul 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During the inspection on 7/10/26 the file for staff person #2 did not include the required attachments to the DHS FBI clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the inspection on 7/10/26 the education on file for staff person #1 was obtained outside of the United States and did not include and evaluation for US equivalency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2026

  2. Jul 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 7/2/25 the following was observed: Water damage to the cabinet sink areas in the young toddler and school age classroom The class on the front door was cracked. The playground area had a broken fence by the air conditioner unit, a ladder accessible to the children and broken cinderblocks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 7/2/25 staff persons #1 #2 #3 #4 and #5 did not have verification of emergency plan training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection on 7/2/25 staff person #2 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025

    • 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 7/2/25 the health assessment for staff person #3 was expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025

  3. Jun 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/18/24 the back exit hallway/egress had storage items that obstructed the area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/18/24 the metal baseboard heater in the child's bathroom had areas of rust.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/18/24 the health assessment for child #1 had expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024

  4. May 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. 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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Questions about Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare

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 July 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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?

28, 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?

Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.

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?

4225 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).