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Sweet Dream And Fairy Tales Daycare

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
4255 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
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Quick Facts

Capacity
19 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 849-4999
4255 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255603
License Issued
Jun 5, 2026
Active Through
Jun 5, 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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Sweet Dream And Fairy Tales Daycare is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 19 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
2026-04-08 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/8/26 a swing set with a tipping hazard and cracked slide was observed on the playground. The swing set was not designed for commercial use.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All toys and play equipment indoors and outdoors will be clean and in good repair at all times. As off 4/11/2026 this play equipment has been removed from the the premises.
2026-04-08 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 the renewal inspection on 4/8/26 the health assessment for staff person #2 was expired.

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.)
A valid health assessment will be in each staff member including staff person #2 will be in the file at all times.
2026-04-08 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/8/26 Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As off 4/18/2026 all staff members attended Pediatric first aid and CPR training has been conducted through an approved trainer.
2025-09-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/16/25 exposed bolts (Missing covers) were observed on the playground gate, a tricycle with missing handle grips was observed on the playground and pile of dirty/damaged toys was observed on the playground.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bolt covers will be installed on the playground gate immediately to eliminate exposed bolts. The tricycle with missing handle grips has been removed from use. All dirty/damaged toys will be discarded. Remaining toys will be cleaned and sanitized.
2025-09-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/16/25 numerous weeds were observed growing on the playground and up the fence on the playground including English and poison ivy.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All weeds, including English ivy and poison ivy, was removed from the playground and fence.
2025-05-08 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-04-16 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/16/24 staff person #1 did not have verification of education on file at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff members verification of education has been placed in their file.
2023-03-28 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: During a renewal inspection on 03/28/2023, the file for child #1 contained a health assessment dated more than 12-months old.

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.)
Child's Physical is scheduled for 5/5/2023. Parent was informed that child can not continue to attend until the physical is conducted.
2023-03-28 Renewal 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 03/28/2023, the files for children # 1, 2, and 3 did not contain a record of current influenza vaccination.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Policy created with around vaccinations. Any children who did not have a current flu shot were required to complete a form with the parents strong person objection.
2023-03-28 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 a renewal inspection on 03/28/2023, the emergency plan did not contain a continuity of operations plan; the file for staff person #2 did not contain the Pennsylvania Health and Safety 2022 update training.

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.)
Director will stay up to date with all changes and additions to the regulations. Director will make sure all staff training is current and up to date.
2023-03-28 Renewal 3270.15(b) - Building Codes Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.15(b)

Description: Building Codes

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 03/28/2023, the Certificate of Occupancy was not posted or available for review.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will print and post Certificate of Occupancy.
2023-03-28 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 a renewal inspection on 03/28/2023, the file for staff person #1 did not contain verification of the Child Abuse clearance nor the National Sex Offender Registry Clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member will not return until both clearances are received.
2023-03-28 Renewal 3270.82(a) - One toilet for every 15 preschool One toilet for every 20 school-age Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(a)

Description: One toilet for every 15 preschool One toilet for every 20 school-age

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 03/28/2023, 17 children were observed on site. 16 children were potty trained and 1 child was in pull ups.

Correction Required: The ratio of flushing toilets to toilet-trained children is one toilet per 15 young or older toddler and preschool children to; one toilet per 20 school-age children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This was corrected on site. One potty trained child was removed from the building. and sent to his classroom.
2022-04-25 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-10-12 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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