Dreams LLJ Little Learners Academy 2
Dreams LLJ Little Learners Academy 2 is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 32 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 10 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 10). All 10 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
In review of staff files, staff person 3's file failed to include out of state child abuse clearance and sex offender registry check contained in file.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/19/26, cert rep observed cleaning material in the bathrooms accessible to children.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/19/26, cert rep observed hand washing signs addressing when staff and children should wash their hands were not posted at sinks, bathrooms and diaper changing areas.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/01/26, cert rep observed rest equipment, while in use, failed to have the required 2 feet of space on 3 sides.
In review of staff files, staff person's 1 file failed to include 2 years of experience (2500 hours) caring for children
In review of children's files, child 1's emergency contact and file failed to include parent's signed written consent for emergency medical care.
In review of children's files, files failed to include the release person's address.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/19/26, cert rep observed that children receiving care failed to have emergency contact information present in space care was provided.
In review of children's files, child 1's file failed to include parent's signed written consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
In review of staff files, staff person 2's education received abroad failed to be evaluated to determine the US equivalent.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
About this center
Common questions
Has Dreams LLJ Little Learners Academy 2 had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 May 19, 2026 (background checks): “In review of staff files, staff person 3's file failed to include out of state child abuse clearance and sex offender registry check contained in file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Dreams LLJ Little Learners Academy 2?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Dreams LLJ Little Learners Academy 2 since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Dreams LLJ Little Learners Academy 2’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 10, 2026. 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 LLJ Little Learners Academy 2 compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Dreams LLJ Little Learners Academy 2 last inspected?
May 19, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Dreams LLJ Little Learners Academy 2?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Dreams LLJ Little Learners Academy 2.
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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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