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Little Leaders Learning Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.0 (1 review)
5646 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Quick Facts

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

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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253746
License Issued
May 4, 2026
Active Through
May 4, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Jovan brown
2019-02-12 07:08:55
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Great place for your child stays clean when you cirst walk in til the time you pick up your child very friendly they care for your children as if they were their kids they paly no games when it comes to these kids education they do accept ccis i just really love this place

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About the Provider

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LITTLE LEADERS LEARNING ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM. 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
2026-02-10 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-02-13 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 2/13/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of annual fire safety training, The certificate in the file was dated 1/9/2023.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.)
Staff Person # 1 will complete the fire safety training.
2025-02-13 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 2/13/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 3 file did not contain a valid child abuse clearance. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all CPSL documents have been submitted.

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 # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 2 will obtain valid a child abuse clearance Clearance was submitted dated 3/18/2025.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/9/2024, Certification Representative observed that the bottle warmer used in the facility was dirty.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff have cleaned the bottle warmer to ensure that is free from dirt and Debris
2024-01-09 Renewal 3270.73 - Telephone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.73

Description: Telephone

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/9/2024, Certification Representative observed that the facility telephone was not working.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable telephone and a published telephone number.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During a recent inspection on 1/9/2024, a non-functional facility telephone was identified which raising concerns about communication and safety. Immediate actions include identifying the issue's cause, reporting it to the service provider for repairs, and implementing temporary communication alternatives.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/9/2024, Certification Representative observed that the 1st aid kit in the front of the facility did not contain , scissors, tape and tweezers.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Following a recent renewal inspection on 1/9/2024, we identified deficiencies in the front facility's first aid kit, notably missing essential items like scissors, tape, and tweezers. Our immediate actions include conducting a thorough inventory check, procuring the necessary supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
2023-02-28 Renewal 3270.131(d)(1)/3270.182(1) - Child's health history/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Child's health history/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing children's files, Child # 3 did not have documentation of a health assessment in file.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent was notified of the noncompliance and was given until 4/14/23 to provide a new health assessment for the child
2023-02-28 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1, and # 2 did not have documentation of the updated 1-hour health and safety training that was due 12/30/22.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This matter has been corrected. Each staff person has taken the health and safety update training
2023-02-28 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person # 2 has completed the emergency plan training
2023-02-28 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1 had 10 hours of childcare training in file.

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 person has completed an additional 2 hrs. of training
2023-02-28 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1's Pediatric CPR/First Aid was dated 12/10/20.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 1 was able to be trained in the cpr and fire safety.
2023-02-28 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 renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 2 did not have documentation of current fire safety training in file

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.)
Staff person # 2 has completed fire safety training as of 3/23/23
2023-02-28 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 renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 3's State Police clearance was dated 11/3/17, child abuse was dated 12/13/17, FBI was dated 3/13/18, and mandated reporter dated 11/19/17

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person has completed their child abuse clearance and criminal clearance. The staff person has been fingerprinted but is currently waiting to receive the clearance in the mail
2023-02-28 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 2 did not have documentation of a staff evaluation in file.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 2 does have a current evaluation. This information was mistakenly omitted in the email that was sent to the state which included inspection documents.
2022-05-10 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/1/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 3 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours, but had 10 hours

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.)
Staff # 3 will complete 2 more childcare hours and place in file

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