Leaders of the Future Academy
1509 Wadsworth Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150 · Philadelphia County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 4
Leaders of the Future Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 55 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 30 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 30). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Fewer citations than 51% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
8
Core-safety citations
22
Other citations
8
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 7, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety
6
Training & qualifications
5
Background checks
4
Records & paperwork
4
Health & medication
3
Staff ratios
2
Food & feeding
2
Emergency preparedness
2
Supervision
1
Caregiver conduct
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection staff person #1 did relay to this writer that they currently live in Delaware, there was no Delaware state police clearance in their staff record. The record of staff person #2 had a disclosure statement that was not signed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2025): “Facility Person # 1 will not work in a child care position at the facility until such a time when they obtain and update their staff record with a Delaware state police clearance. The record of staff person #2 with be updated with a signed disclosure statement.”
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
At the time of the inspection staff person #1` was performing the duties of a fully qualified staff as evidenced by their taking groups of children by themselves. The staff record of staff person #1 did not include the verification of child care experience that would be required for their level of education in order to qualify them for that lead AGS role they were observed performing. The staff record of staff person #1 did qualify them for the position of aide.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2025): “Moving forward staff person #1 will not be their taking groups of children by themselves until such a time when their record is updated with verification of previous child experience to qualify them for that lead AGS role they were observed performing.”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Immediate access 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(a)
At the time of the inspection certification representative did request access to the files and was told by the staff; " i don't know where that key is"
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “A staff person will be assigned the primary person in charge in the absence of the director, that person will know were the key is and in turn if they have to leave, will before they leave assure another staff person knows where the key is so that facility will provide to agents of the Department…”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of the inspection staff person #1` was performing the duties of a fully qualified staff as evidenced by their taking groups of children by themselves. The staff record of staff person #1 did not include the verification of child care experience that would be required for their level of education in order to qualify them for that lead AGS role they were observed performing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2025): “Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with the verification of child care experience that would be required for their level of education in order to qualify them for that lead AGS role they were observed performing.”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(2)
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 did not contain the date of admission on the financial agreement, or anywhere else in the record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2025): “Provider will update the record of child #1 with the date of admission on the financial agreement.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a child abuse clearance certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2024): “The file of staff person #1 was updated on the day of the inspection. Facility Person # 1 would not return to work in a child care position at the facility without all CPSL requirments.”
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
At the time of the inspection the sole person providing care in the infant room was keeping the other 2 children in the t strap restraints so they could feed the child they were feeding.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “An additional staff arrived at the infant room and children were released from the t straps.”
Citation
Nov 21, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking the verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility to serve as qualifications for the position in which the person was observed performing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2024): “Provider will update the record of staff person #2 with the verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility to serve as qualifications for the position they are qualified for: volunteer (cosequently not working alone with children, upon obtaining the…”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection, it was revealed that staff person #2 has lived in the state of Delaware and does not have a state police clearance for that state. The records of staff person #3 and staff person #5 (both observed caring for children) were both lacking a complete FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2024): “The FBI clearance of staff person #3 was produced at the time of the inspection. Staff persons #2 and #4 will not return to a child care position until they have the required CPS clearance information; FBI for #5 and State of Delaware police clearance for #2.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons #1 and #4 did not have evaluations for the current year of service.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2024): “Provider will update the records of staff persons #1 and #4 with the required evaluations for the current year of service.”
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Citation
Dec 20, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1, who was in care, did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child, nor did it contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2024): “The record of child #1 will be updated with signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child, as well as signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)(1)
On 1/5/23, during renewal inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed out of ratio with 12 children, the youngest child was a Young Toddler. Staff #3 was in the kitchen area preparing lunch for the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2023): “The Young Toddler was moved to the Inf/YT room where there were 2 staff and 4 children.”
Citation
Jan 5, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 1/5/23, during renewal inspection, hand sanitizer instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children on a shelf located in the toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2023): “Staff will keep all shared sanitizers and/or cleaning materials out of kids reach on shelf of 68ft above ground.”
Citation
Jan 5, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No cigarette butts 55 Pa. Code §3270.68(b)
On 1/5/23, during renewal inspection, cigarette butts from the neighboring property were observed on the ground and accessible to children in the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2023): “Staff will speak to neighboring establishment to discuss the importance that their staff will not place in our yard and children's play area.”
Citation
Jan 5, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
On 1/5/23, during renewal inspection, peeling paint was observed accessible to children in every childcare space. Peeling paint was also observed on the wall located on the outdoor play space. Additionally, weeds, dead leaves, trash and debris were observed on the outdoor play space. The green artificial grass surface was torn and in disrepair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2023): “Staff and/or management will identify the areas of peeling paint and replace each affected area with a seal or paint.”
Citation
Jan 5, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
On 1/5/23, during renewal inspection, bouncy seats were observed on the floor obstructing the exit door located in the infant/YT room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2023): “Equipment was removed from in front of the exit door during the inspection.”
Citation
Jan 5, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
On 1/5/23, during renewal inspection, a tall cubby shelf located in the Older Toddler area was not secured to the wall to prevent it from falling forward on a child. The shelf was easily able to tip forward when pulled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2023): “Management will secure cubby to wall to in order to ensure safety of children at the facility.”
Citation
Jan 5, 2023
Inspection
Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
On 1/5/23, during renewal inspection, infant feeding schedules written by the parents were not on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2023): “Director will obtain a written statement giving formula and feeding instructions for all infants enrolled at the facility.”
Citation
Jan 5, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
On 1/5/23, during renewal inspection, an annual emergency drill was not conducted and documented at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2023): “Director will plan and conduct an emergency drill at the facility. After the drill, director will complete the Emergency Drill Log provided by OCDEL.”
Citation
Jan 5, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
On 1/5/23, during renewal inspection, Child #1 file did not contain an initial health report. Only immunization records were observed in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2023): “Director will obtain an initial health report for Child #1.”
Citation
Jan 5, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
On 1/5/23, during renewal inspection, Staff #1, #4, #5, #6 and #7 Files did not contain the one-hour Health & Safety Professional Development Update required by OCDEL pertaining with pertinent laws and general health & safety.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2023): “Staff will complete the one-hour Health & Safety Professional Development Update.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 7/12/22, Staff #2 file did not contain completed PA Criminal Clearance, FBI, or NSOR required by CPSL. Staff #2 file did not contain a copy of requests made for the criminal history record and FBI clearance information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2022): “Staff #2 may not be considered a Provisional Hire unless a copy of all CPSL clearance requests are on file prior to working with children. Staff #2 will not work at facility until all clearances are obtained.”
Citation
Jul 12, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
On 7/12/22, Staff #1 and Staff #2 file did not contain initial health assessment, including results of TB test.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2022): “Staff #1 and Staff #2 will obtain initial health assessment, including results from TB test administered within 12 months of hire.”
Citation
Jul 12, 2022
Inspection
Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
On 7/12/22, an unlabeled bottle was observed in the toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2022): “Bottle was labeled with child's name.”
Citation
Jul 12, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)
On 7/12/22, Staff #1 and Staff #2 file did not contain verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2022): “Director will obtain verification of education for Staff #1 and Staff #2.”
Citation
Jul 12, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
On 7/12/22, Staff #1 file did not contain 2 letters of reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2022): “Director will obtain 2 letter so reference for Staff #1.”
Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)(1)
On 6/14/22, at approximately 10:05am, cert rep observed 4 children playing ball on the facility's fenced in play space unsupervised by a staff person. (The youngest child was 9 years old) Additionally, Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed out of ratio in the Toddler Room with 20 children (youngest were Young Toddlers).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2022): “Director will ensure staff supervise children at all times. Mandatory meeting will be held with staff immediately. Ratios will be checked by management hourly to ensure staff are following regulations.”
Citation
Jan 21, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(5)
On 1/21/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain an updated health assessment. The last assessment was dated 9/25/19. Additionally, the health assessment on file for Staff #2 dated 1/27/21 did not include the physician's assessment of Staff #2's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2022): “Director provided proper health assessment documentation. Director will be sure to provide all staff with correct health assessment signed in timely manner”
Citation
Jan 21, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
On 1/21/22, during renewal inspection, the facility did not have record of an annual Emergency Drill on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2022): “Director will conduct a Shelter in Place Emergency Drill and log it in writing.”
Citation
Jan 21, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
On 1/21/22, during renewal inspection, documentation of fire detection system testing every 30 days was not on file at the facility as required by Fire Act 62. The last logged date was 12/21/20. Additionally, proof of purchase/installation of facility's interconnected fire detection system was not on file at the facility as required by Fire Act 62.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2022): “Alarm was tested during inspection dated 1/21/22. The 30 day test will be logged and kept on file. An attestation form was signed noting that the fire detection system was existing at the facility when building was acquired 6/2018.”
“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) | $74.00 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $74.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $69.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $66.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $62.00 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.00 | $56.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $46.00 | $56.00 |
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
55 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Feb 21, 2027
Operator
Leadersof The Future Academy LLC
Hours
Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(800) 484-4188
State certificate #
CER-00250504
Common questions
Has Leaders of the Future Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 8 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 Nov 17, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection staff person #1 did relay to this writer that they currently live in Delaware, there was no Delaware state police clearance in their staff record. The record of staff person #2 had a…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Leaders of the Future Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Leaders of the Future Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Leaders of the Future Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 5, 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 Leaders of the Future Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Leaders of the Future Academy last inspected?
May 7, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Leaders of the Future Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $74.00 for newborn, $74.00 for infant, $69.00 for young toddler, $66.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Leaders of the Future Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Leadersof The Future Academy 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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