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Little Leaders Learning Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5631 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Quick Facts

Capacity
18 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3

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📞 (267) 595-6356
5631 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258464
License Issued
Jul 1, 2026
Active Through
Jul 1, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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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
2026-04-01 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/1/2026, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file contained a health assessment dated 8/2024. Staff person # 2 has a hire date of 8/20/2023.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To ensure compliance, the Director will not permit any employee to work without submitting a current and valid health assessment. All required documentation must be received, reviewed, and placed in the staff file prior to the employee providing care or beginning work
2026-04-01 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/1/2026, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of 12 hours of annual 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.)
During the renewal inspection on 4/1/2026, it was identified that Staff #1 and Staff #2 files did not contain verification of 12 hours of annual childcare training. However, both staff had already completed the required training. To correct this, verification of the completed training has been obtained and placed in both staff files. Moving forward, the Director will conduct regular file reviews and maintain a tracking system to ensure all required training documentation is promptly filed and readily available for review.
2026-04-01 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/1/2026, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of current annual fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the renewal inspection on 4/1/2026, it was identified that Staff #1's file did not contain verification of current annual fire safety training. The staff member had already completed the required training. To correct this, verification of the completed fire safety training has been obtained and placed in the staff file. Moving forward, the Director will maintain a training log and conduct regular file reviews to ensure all required fire safety training is completed annually and documentation is immediately filed and available for review.
2026-04-01 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: During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/1/2026, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file verified that their CPSL clearances were not renewed as required by CPSL. The CPSL requirement is that the clearances are valid for 60 months and need to be renewed prior to the expiration date. Staff person # 1 PA state police clearances are dated 11/13/2020 and 1/13/2026. The PA state police clearance should have been updated prior to 11/13/2025. Staff person # 1 FBI clearances are dated 11/20/2020 and 1/14/26. The FBI clearance should have been updated prior to 11/20/2025. Staff person # 1 NSOR's are dated 11/18/2020 and 1/16/2026. The NSOR should have been updated prior to 11/18/2025. Staff person # 2 file contained a Child abuse clearance that was issued for a volunteer. Announcement C-25-01 CPSL effective February 2025 states " Clearances obtained for the purposes of Volunteer cannot be used when working or residing in a certified child care facility." Staff person # 2 cannot work with children until a valid Child abuse clearance is obtained.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct this, updated and valid clearances for Staff #1 (PA State Police, FBI, and NSOR) have been obtained and placed in the staff file. Staff #2 has obtained a valid Child Abuse Clearance for employment and will not work with children until proper documentation is verified and on file. Moving forward, the Director will maintain a clearance tracking system to monitor expiration dates and ensure all clearances are renewed prior to expiration. Staff files will be reviewed regularly to ensure compliance with CPSL requirements.
2026-04-01 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/1/26, Certification Representative observed 4 broken planks in the fence of the outdoor play space.

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.)
To correct this, the damaged planks have been repaired/replaced to ensure the fence is secure and free from hazards. The outdoor play area has been inspected to confirm it is safe and in good repair.
2025-04-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/8/2025, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the services considered as extra.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the issue, a revised fee agreement that clearly outlines all services considered extra has been created and reviewed with the parent of Child #1. The updated agreement has been signed and placed in the child's file. Moving forward, all fee agreements will be reviewed for completeness during the enrollment process to ensure extra services are clearly specified. The Center Director will be responsible for verifying that all new and existing agreements meet this requirement.
2025-04-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/8/2025, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parent's work telephone.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the renewal inspection conducted on April 8, 2025, four child files were reviewed. It was noted that the emergency contact form in Child #2's file did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number. The form has since been updated with the missing information, and the corrected version is now on file. To prevent this issue in the future, staff will review all emergency contact forms for completeness at enrollment and during semi-annual file audits. The Center Director will be responsible for ensuring that all required contact information is properly documented.
2025-04-08 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/8/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 3 file contained a health assessment dated 10/24/2023. Staff person # 3 has a start date of 8/20/2023. The staff person did not have a health assessment prior to providing direct care for children. Staff person # 1 and 2 files contained health assessments that were expired. Staff person # 1 health assessment expired on 3/16/2025. Staff person # 2 health assessment expired on 3/16/2025.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the renewal inspection conducted on April 8, 2025, three staff files were reviewed. It was noted that Staff Person #3 had a health assessment dated October 24, 2023, which was completed after their start date of August 20, 2023, meaning they provided direct care without a valid health assessment. Additionally, the health assessments for Staff Persons #1 and #2 had expired on March 16, 2025. Updated health assessments have been obtained for all three staff members and placed in their files. Moving forward, the center will ensure all new staff have valid health assessments on file prior to their start date, and a tracking system has been implemented to monitor expiration dates. The Center Director will be responsible for reviewing staff files monthly to ensure ongoing compliance.
2025-04-08 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/8/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not have the 12 hours of annual childcare training hours. Staff person # 2 file had 4 hours of annual of childcare training hours.. Staff person # 3 file did not have 12 hours of annual childcare training hours.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the renewal inspection conducted on April 8, 2025, it was noted that three staff files did not meet the required 12 hours of annual childcare training. Staff person #1 and Staff person #3 had not completed any of the required training hours, while Staff person #2 had only completed 4 of the 12 hours. All three staff members have been notified and are scheduled to complete the remaining training hours by May 31, 2025. Certificates of completion will be added to their personnel files upon completion. To ensure ongoing compliance, the center has implemented a training tracker and will review staff training progress monthly. The Center Director will be responsible for monitoring training completion and maintaining accurate documentation in each staff file.
2024-04-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/30/2024, 4 child file were reviewed. Child # 1 , 2 and 3 files contained a fee agreement that did not address extra services.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director intends to Inform the parents of Child #1, #2, and #3 about the need to update their fee agreements. Provide the supplementary agreement to parents and ensure they understand the details of extra services and associated costs. Collect signed copies of the updated agreements from the parents.
2024-04-30 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/30/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a current health assessment. The health assessment on file was dated 4/21/2022.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will Inform staff member #1 of the requirement for a current health assessment. Explain the importance of maintaining up-to-date health records for regulatory compliance and safety. Assist staff member #1 in scheduling a new health assessment as soon as possible. Provide information on acceptable healthcare providers and any necessary documentation.
2024-04-30 Renewal 3270.192(2)(i) - Age Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(i)

Description: Age

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/30/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # file did not contain verification of age.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will Inform the staff member of the missing documentation. Explain the importance of having age verification on file for regulatory compliance. Assist the staff member in obtaining and providing the required age verification documents. Ensure the staff member understands the types of documents that are acceptable
2024-04-30 Renewal 3270.26 - Compliance/Nondiscrimination Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.26

Description: Compliance/Nondiscrimination

Noncompliance Area: The facility was inspected on 4/30/2024. The provider has failed to submit the civil rights compliance paperwork as required and requested.

Correction Required: A legal entity must comply with The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. §§951-962.2), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.A. §§6101-6107), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000d-2000d-4a). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000e-2000e-5), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.A. §794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. §§12101-12514).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provided has completed the Civil Rights Renewal Application. and submitted it to the appropriate party.
2024-04-30 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/30/2024, Certification Representative read the facility's emergency plan and found no accommodations for disabled persons and children with chronic medial conditions. during an emergency.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will review the emergency plan and make the necessary changes to include provisions for disables children and children with chronic medical issues.
2024-04-30 Renewal 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/30/2024, staff member # 2 was the only staff member in the facility with 10 pre-k aged children.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will revise the schedule to ensure that 2 staff persons are present during operational hrs.

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