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Little Golden Academy Corp

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5401 Rutland St, Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Quick Facts

Capacity
31 children
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (484) 535-0785
5401 Rutland St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00248091
License Issued
Feb 8, 2026
Active Through
Feb 8, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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Little Golden Academy Corp is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 31 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/6/2026 Staff #1 and staff #2 had 8 children in their childcare space in restraints during non-feeding times. There were 6 children strapped to seats, 1 child was restraint in a highchair and 1 child was restraint to a bouncy chair.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The issue corrected immediately by removing children from the restrained seating and ensuring they were provided with appropriate opportunities for free movement and active supervision.
2026-05-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51/3270.113(a) - Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a)

Description: Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/6/2026 in Room 1 Staff # 1 and 2 had 8 children in their childcare space, staff # 1 identified 4 children, staff #2 identified 3 children, leaving 1 child unassigned.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The issue corrected immediately by verifying the attendance and assigning the child to the appropriate staff member to ensure compliance with required staff to child ratio.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: Observed 11/13/2025 child #1 was missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 9/24/2024.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of child #1 has been notified that an updated health report is required. I requested the new health report on 11/13/2025 and informed the parent that health reports must be updated every 12 months for older toddlers and preschool children.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: Observed 12/9/2024 child #2 agreement form was not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will make sure to complete and sign all documents during the time of enrollment. The child#2 has been signed.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: Observed 12/9/2024 child #2 agreement form did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child#2 agreement has been updated with the arrival and departure time. Will make sure to maintain the children's files records update/complete.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: Observed 12/9/2024 child #2 and 3 agreement form did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child#2 and 3 agreements forms has been updated with departure and arrival times. Will make sure to have complete file at the time of enrollment.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Observed 12/9/2024 child #2 and 3 agreement form did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child#2 and 3 agreement forms have been updated and will make sure to have complete and accurate information at the time of enrollment.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: Observed 12/9/2024 child #2 agreement form did not include the admission date for child #2 enrollment.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child#2 agreement form has been updated with the admission. Will make sure to have complete forms during the enrollment process.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Observed 12/9/2024 child #1,2 and 3 file health insurance coverage policy number were missing from emergency contact from.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child#1,2 and 3 files have been updated with the insurance policy information. Will make sure to have complete forms with all information during the enrollment process.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: Observed 12/9/2024 child #3 file did not contain an initial health report; child has attendance have been over 60 days since enrollment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 was enrolled on 9/23/2024, and the parent was requested to provide the health assessment. The child attended the daycare until 10/21/2024, for a total of 30 days, before leaving. However, the file remained in the cabinet. Going forward, we will ensure that files are organized and moved to a designated storage area for children who have left the daycare to maintain better file. management.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Observed 12/9/2024 Staff #1file did not contain 12 hours for their annual 12 hours of childcare training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member took 3 hours training on PD Registry to meet the 12 hours annual training requirements. Document Attached.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Observed 12/9/2024. Staff #1 file did not contain completed DHS required FBI clearance on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff #1 applied for FBI and submitted the confirmation email. The result letter is attached.
2024-01-25 Renewal 3270.112/3270.113(e) - Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.112/3270.113(e)

Description: Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: Observed 1/25/2024 Staff # 1 had child # 1 and #2 in cribs during non-naptime while children were awake. Staff # 1 placed child # 1 and 2 in cribs during diapering changes child #2 was not sleeping.

Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A meeting counseling /explanation has conducted with the staff #1 regarding placing children in the cribs and also following the rules and regulations of infants and toddler's daily activities and routines.
2024-01-25 Renewal 3270.134(a)/3270.135(b) - Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.135(b)

Description: Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: Observed 1/25/2024 Staff #1 was completing a diaper change and during the diaper change staff #1 did not handwash child #3 hands after being diapered. Staff #1 also did not wipe nor sanitize the changing station after each use or by changing the pad.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A safe and healthy diaper changing steps were discussed and showed to staff #1. Also, online videos in English and Spanish were watched with staff #1. Diaper changing poster also posted near changing table.
2024-01-25 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed 1/25/2024 The Little Bears and Butterflies half door doorknob that connects the classrooms for entering and exiting were defective. In the Toddler classroom the light plate cover was damaged and exposed where the electrical plugs were in use and accessible to children.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The door between Little Bears and Butterflies has fixed slide latch know has installed. The electrical plug has been fixed/covered.

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