Little Leaders Learning Academy
5633 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA
4.0· 12 reviews
The SPARK Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 21
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About The SPARK Learning Center
The SPARK Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 21 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, Open 24 hours. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Open 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 21 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Enrichment | Physical fitness programs, music and movement, foreign language lessons |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 21 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The SPARK Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The SPARK Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 21 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248341
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Mar 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the allocated unannounced visit cert rep observed while the children were napping in both classrooms the mats were not at least 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the allocated unannounced visit cert rep observed children were not able to be seen while napping with all the lights out which made it too dark.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
Oct 15, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test
“On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, question #2 on staff person #1's health assessment was not answered.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the exit of the outdoor play space was obstructed by a crate and other items.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there was a broken toy Spider-man airplane with sharp edges in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not include release persons. The agreement form of child #2 did not specify the names of release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the name of the health insurance coverage. The emergency contact form of child #3 did not include the MA policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #2 was out of ratio with 8 children in care, the youngest child being 1 year old.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, a protective receptacle cover was missing in the older toddlers' room by the toy kitchen set.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there was a wallflower in the children's bathroom and hand sanitizer on the desk upon entrance to the facility. There was Nystatin cream under the changing table in the young toddlers' room that was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the walls and ledges in the classroom on the lower level were dirty. The ceiling tiles in the classroom on the lower level were stained. The walls and door in the upper-level older toddlers' classroom were dirty. Floorboards in the young toddler room on the upper level were rising, causing a tripping hazard. The turf rug for the outdoor play space was not flat causing multiple tripping hazards. The outdoor play space had a dip, causing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
Nov 4, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not include the home address of the parent on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not include the release persons address on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have verification of education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/26/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the outdoor play space had debris and a tree stump with cut off branches that could be a hazard to children while playing.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
- May 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The SPARK Learning Center
Is The SPARK Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The SPARK Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The SPARK Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The SPARK Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 The SPARK Learning Center care for?
21, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The SPARK Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The SPARK Learning Center's hours?
Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The SPARK Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 532-6084 to ask.
What is The SPARK Learning Center's phone number?
(215) 532-6084.
Where is The SPARK Learning Center?
5536 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is Uplift Academy, under 0.1 miles away.