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I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy

6223 Cedar Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 108 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 38 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 38). 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 #732 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 55% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #732 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
36 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
38 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 15
Building & playground safety 11
Emergency preparedness 4
Training & qualifications 3
Background checks 2
Transportation 1
Health & medication 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 10, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/10/26, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not include a NSOR clearance. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2026): “Our center has been informed that we can no longer just have the application and receipt that it was submitted but must have the completed clearance. Staff will no longer be able to start work until the clearance is in our possession.”
Citation Sep 10, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2026): “Our center will make sure when this training is completed that staff sign off and place in staff member file. This staff member had the training verbally but did not sign form.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/9/2026. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a fire safety certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2026): “Obtained fire safety dated 2/11/2026.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/9/2026, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 has employed for more than 90 days and has not completed preservice training, including Part 2 of health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2026): “Obtained part 2 of the health and safety training. Director will triple check employees have completed the correct health and safety, not the family childcare.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/9/2026, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not address the section relating to the child's disability.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2026): “parent updated form”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/9/2026, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address of the person designated by the parent as a release person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2026): “Parents updated from”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 10/21/2025, the outdoor play equipment was in the following condition: There was a small tree growing through the caterpillar tunnel The climbing wall section of the playground equipment has not sturdy and was moved easily
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Cut tree down and pull up stump.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 10/21/2025, the playground protective surface, which was mulch, was covered over by grass. It was unknown how much of the loose fill was intact. The climbing wall was not anchored firmly.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Removed older equipment. Replaced with small by newer equipment with rub mats.”
Core safety Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain a valid DHS FBI clearance. The DHS FBI clearance on file valid period was 1/10/2020- 1/10/2025. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “Received FBI and attached”
Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, Certification Representative observed loose spindles in the outdoor ramp that is used by children and staff persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “Monthly inspections spindles are being repaired. Pictures coming.”
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Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, Certification Representative observed that the outdoor play space loose fill needed to be replenished. There was a 1.5 inches of loose fill in the out door play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “Mulch is being replenished in the outdoor play space.”
Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child #5 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the telephone number of the child's source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “Provider had parent complete form w/physician's phone number.”
Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 4 files contained emergency contact form did not include the enrolling parent's work contact information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “Provider had parents correct the information on the forms.”
Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the child's health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “Provider had parent compete a new form with missing information.”
Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “Provider had parent complete a new form with all boxes complete.”
Citation Feb 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025. 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not address the section requesting parental consent for swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “Director marked N/A on all forms for swimming and wading.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No portable space heaters 55 Pa. Code §3270.92(a)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2024, Certification Representative observed a space heater in the pre-school class room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2024): “Provider removed the portable heater.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of work experience prior to starting work at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2024): “Provider called and verified staff member # 2 child care experience.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained a fee agreement that did not list the person designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2024): “Parent updated the fee agreement.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 3 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2024): “Provider had parents update files.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2 and 3 files contained emergency contact forms that did not address parental consent for swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2024): “Provider had parents address the swimming and wading consent with N/A in the box.”
Citation May 1, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2023): “Operator will create a written notification of safe routes and post in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Citation May 1, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2023): “Operator will create an emergency plan that provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation May 1, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2023): “Operator will send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency and keep on file.”
Citation May 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
During the renewal inspection child #1 did not have an initial health report within 60 days on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2023): “Operator will obtain an initial health report for child #1 and keep on file.”
Citation May 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection staff #1 and 2 did not have Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2023): “Operator will complete thePennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 for staff #1 and 2 and keep on file.”
Citation May 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #2 did not include the physicians name in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2023): “Operator will obtain the name of the physician for child #2 emergency contact and keep on file.”
Citation May 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1 and 2 did not include the parents work address and phone number on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2023): “Operator will obtain the parents work address and phone number for the emergency contact for child #1 and 2 and keep on file.”
Citation May 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #2 did not include the release persons address on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2023): “Operator will obtain the release persons address for the emergency contact for child #2 and keep on file.”
Citation May 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the renewal inspection the certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location at the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2023): “Operator will obtain the certificate of compliance and post it in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)
During the initial inspection the emergency plan did not cover all topics of the emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2022): “Operator will create an emergency plan that incorporates all parts of the emergency plan.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the initial inspection the electrical outlets in both basement classrooms were not covered with protective receptacle covers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Operator will obtain protective receptacle covers for the basement electrical outlets.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces/Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)/3270.75(c)
During the initial inspection classroom #110 did not have a first-aid kit. Classroom #111 did not have tweezers in the first-aid kit. Classroom #108 did not have tape in the first-aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Operator will ensure that all childcare spaces have a first-aid kit with all required items.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the initial inspection all classrooms and outdoor space need to be cleaned. There was dust and dirt on the toys, furniture, window seals and surfaces in the classrooms and outdoor equipment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Operator will clean all surfaces, toys and furniture in all classrooms and the outdoor play space.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78
During the initial inspection the some of the lights in the basement classrooms and the downstairs bathroom were not working.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Operator will repair the lighting for the basement classrooms and bathroom.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
During the initial inspection one of the trash cans in the basement bathrooms did not have a lid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Operator will put a lid on all the trash cans in the bathrooms in the basement area.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.101(a)
During the initial inspection in both basement classrooms did not have any play equipment and materials appropriate to the development needs of the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Operator will obtain play equipment and material appropriate to the developmental needs of the children.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the initial inspection the refrigerator in the kitchen did not have a thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Operator will obtain a thermometer for the kitchen refrigerator.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $95.00 $90.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $90.00 $85.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $85.00 $80.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $80.00 $75.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $40.00 $40.00

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

Capacity 108 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 22, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Mar 21, 2026 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Destinys Management Group
Hours Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (800) 369-9505
State certificate # CER-00254982
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Common questions

Has I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Sep 10, 2026 (background checks): “During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/10/26, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not include a NSOR clearance. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Mar 21, 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 I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #732 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy last inspected?

Sep 10, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $95.00 for infant, $90.00 for young toddler, $85.00 for older toddler, $80.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Destinys Management Group.

Certified centers nearby

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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