Little Leaders Learning Academy
5633 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA
4.0· 12 reviews
Tiny steppers Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 15
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Tiny steppers Learning Academy
Tiny steppers Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 15 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 15 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 | 15 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Tiny steppers Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 15 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251230
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 19, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 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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Nov 19, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.108(c) No styrofoam
“On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, children were observed eating lunch off of styrofoam cups and plates.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, written notification of safe routes were not posted by the opertor at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posed in a conspicuous location used by the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, the first aid presented to the certification representative did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, the trash receptacle in the restroom next to the changing table and the trash receptacle in the front room of the center containing used tissues, were not plastic-lined.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, the toy shelf that was in reach of all children, contained art supplies contained feathers, googly eyes, and color matching toys that were labeled "choking hazard, keep out of reach of children under the age of 3". In addition, the toy shelf that was in reach of all children in the play space contained dinosaur toys that had a diameter of less than 1 inch, where an 11 month old child was in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Complaint investigation9 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“On 03/06/2025, during the unannounced inspection, the health assessment for staff person #2 did not include a date for the TB screening at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“On 03/06/2025, during the unannounced inspection, files and records were not provided to the DHS Certification Representative staff upon request at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 03/06/25, during an unannounced inspection, hand sanitizer was observed to be hanging off of a staff bag on a cubby hook, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“On 03/06/25, during the complaint inspection, staff person #2 was alone in the facility with 4 children. The inspection began at 10am and concluded at 11:10 am. Staff person #2 acknowledged that there was another staff member on their way and would for sure be on site by 11:00am. Certification Representatives did not observe the second staff member arrive.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 03/06/2025, during the unannounced inspection, the file for staff person #2 did not contain two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.34(a)(3) Responsible designee
“On 03/06/25, during an unannounced inspection to the facility, the director was not on site and there was no designated staff on site who has access to facility files to present to the DHS Certification Representatives at their request.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 03/06/25, upon arrival to the facility for an unannounced inspection, staff person #2 was observed taking garbage outside to the curb, which left the children inside the facility unsupervised. Staff person #2 was also observed changing a child's diaper in the bathroom while the remaining children were playing the play space unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“On 03/06/2025, during the unannounced inspection, the file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of education and experience to qualify for a staff position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the complaint investigation, the file of staff person #1 contained an expired FBI clearance dated 10/16/2019. The file of staff person #2, did not contain a completed PA Child abuse clearance, a completed FBI clearance and a completed PA State criminal clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“On 03/06/2025, during the unannounced inspection, the health assessment for staff person #2 did not include a date for the TB screening at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“On 03/06/2025, during the unannounced inspection, files and records were not provided to the DHS Certification Representative staff upon request at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 03/06/25, during an unannounced inspection, hand sanitizer was observed to be hanging off of a staff bag on a cubby hook, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“On 03/06/25, during the complaint inspection, staff person #2 was alone in the facility with 4 children. The inspection began at 10am and concluded at 11:10 am. Staff person #2 acknowledged that there was another staff member on their way and would for sure be on site by 11:00am. Certification Representatives did not observe the second staff member arrive.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 03/06/2025, during the unannounced inspection, the file for staff person #2 did not contain two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.34(a)(3) Responsible designee
“On 03/06/25, during an unannounced inspection to the facility, the director was not on site and there was no designated staff on site who has access to facility files to present to the DHS Certification Representatives at their request.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 03/06/25, upon arrival to the facility for an unannounced inspection, staff person #2 was observed taking garbage outside to the curb, which left the children inside the facility unsupervised. Staff person #2 was also observed changing a child's diaper in the bathroom while the remaining children were playing the play space unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“On 03/06/2025, during the unannounced inspection, the file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of education and experience to qualify for a staff position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the complaint investigation, the file of staff person #1 contained an expired FBI clearance dated 10/16/2019. The file of staff person #2, did not contain a completed PA Child abuse clearance, a completed FBI clearance and a completed PA State criminal clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
Jan 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 1-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, Lysol disinfectant spray was on the toilet bowl in the children's bathroom and on the ledge that divides the classroom from the indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 1-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the bottom drawer of the children's shelving unit was broken on the right side.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“On 1-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the left handle on the sink in the children's bathroom was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
Jul 1, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Observed Refrigerator with no thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Observed bathroom and kitchen with no handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“Observed hot water measuring at 140 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3270.62(a) Large muscle space provided
“Observed facility with no indoor or outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Tiny steppers Learning Academy
Is Tiny steppers Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Tiny steppers Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Tiny steppers Learning Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 19, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tiny steppers Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Tiny steppers Learning Academy care for?
15, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Tiny steppers Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tiny steppers Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tiny steppers Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 670-5900 to ask.
What is Tiny steppers Learning Academy's phone number?
(267) 670-5900.
Where is Tiny steppers Learning Academy?
6039 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid Cave, 0.1 miles away.