Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center
Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 56 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 40 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (16 of 40). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #977 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25: 1. Staff person #1 did not have Child Abuse Clearance, DHS FBI Clearance, PA State Police Clearance or NSOR Certificate. 2. Staff Person # 2, 3 and 4 did not have NSOR completed within the last 5 years.
During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, Staff person #1 did not have a current health assessment with TB testing on file.
During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, the provider did not have Pick-up and drop-off procedures conspicuously posted for the parents to view.
During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, the provider did not have a written policy addressing: 1. Recognition of potential sign/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, the provider did not submit Civil Rights Compliance to the regional email account prior to the renewal inspection.
During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, child #2 did not have the policy number for the health insurance coverage on the emergency contact information sheet.
During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare, while receiving care that was updated within the last 6 months. The information was dated 3/1/23.
During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, Staff person #1 did not have 2 written nonfamily references.
During the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/28/19.
During the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, 1. Staff persons #1 and 2 did not have Disclosure Statements in their files. 2. Staff person #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/28/19.
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During the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, the slide/swing set in the outdoor play space was in poor repair.
During the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, there was a door, off the hinges laying in the hallway leading to the rear egress.
During the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, children #1 and 2 had emergency contact information that had not been updated within the last 6 months.
During the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references on file.
During the renewal inspection on 12/13/23: 1. Room 18 had an extension cord that was accessible to the children. 2. Room 18 had a ladder in the room. 3. Room 18 had excess chipping plaster to the left of the door entering the room. 4. Room 17 and 18 had crown molding that was chipping heavily and had excess rust. 5. There was a refrigerator that was not in use that was being stored in Room 18.
During the renewal inspection on 12/13/23, child # 1(emergency contact dated 4/12/19) and child #2(emergency contact dated 8/24/22) had emergency contact information that was not updated within the last 6 months.
During the renewal inspection on 12/13/23, 1. Staff person #1 was missing 6 hours of annual childcare training. 2. Staff person #2 was missing 6 hours of annual childcare training. 2. Staff person #3 was missing 5 hours of annual childcare training.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility the baby in the crib was laying on their stomach. Staff #3 stated they placed the baby on their stomach because they sleep better that way.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility the emergency plan training did not exist for Staff 1 & 2.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility in the infant room the surge protector did not have covers in the outlet.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility in the bottom of the unlocked cabinet there were multiple bottoms of cleaning supplies easily accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility the telephone in the hallway did not have the emergency telephone numbers posted next to it.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility the first aide kit in classroom 18 is missing soap.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility staff # 2 did not wipe down the changing table after changing the child. Staff # 2 also left the room to travel down the hall and into another area to wash her hands. The sink in the classroom was broken.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility there was a stroller blocking the exit in the rear.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility in classroom 16 the refrigerator's thermometer was broken. In classroom 17 the temperature stated 50 degrees.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility the children's lunch boxes sat in the window with rice, cheese, yogurt, and fruit inside.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files. The emergency plan did not contain a lock-down procedure.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility, none of the children above the age of 2yrs have on mask.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files, staff 1 hired on 9.1.2013 did not have an updated fire safety training in the file. Last updated 9.2019
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files. the file of facility person #2, hired 2/19/2019 contains a mandated reporter training certificate dated 9/28/2015 which is more than 60 months old.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the files child # 2 & #4 did not have arrival and departure times on their agreement.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files and child # 4agreement form did not contain the release person's name, address, or phone number.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files and child # 1, 3, 4, &5 emergency contact information form did not contain the enrolling parent's work address, or work phone number.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files, child # 4 & #5 emergency contact information form did not contain a signature to consent for emergency medical care.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files and child # 4 emergency contact information form did not contain the release person's name, address, or phone number.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files. Child # 4 & #5 are missing signed consents for emergency medical care.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files. Child # 4 & #5 are missing signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files. Child # 4 & #5 are missing signed consents for transportation, walking excursions, swimming, wading, and for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the staff files, staff # 2 is missing pediatric CPR first-aid. Last updated training was 2019.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $68.00 | $56.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $68.00 | $56.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $64.00 | $52.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $49.60 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $57.00 | $47.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.00 | $39.40 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Oct 16, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25: 1. Staff person #1 did not have Child Abuse Clearance, DHS FBI Clearance, PA State Police Clearance or NSOR Certificate. 2. Staff Person # 2, 3 and 4 did not have NSOR…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 22, 2020. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #977 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center last inspected?
Oct 16, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for newborn, $68.00 for infant, $64.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Dreams Factory Childrens Dayare Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Dreams Factory Childrens Daycare Center LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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