Little Leaders Learning Academy · 5631 Chester Ave, Philadelphia
5631 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 3
Little Leaders Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 18 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 22 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (6 of 22). 5 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 #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Fewer citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3
Core-safety citations
19
Other citations
5
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 1, 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
Health & medication
6
Training & qualifications
5
Records & paperwork
5
Background checks
2
Emergency preparedness
2
Building & playground safety
1
Staff ratios
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/1/2026, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file verified that their CPSL clearances were not renewed as required by CPSL. The CPSL requirement is that the clearances are valid for 60 months and need to be renewed prior to the expiration date. Staff person # 1 PA state police clearances are dated 11/13/2020 and 1/13/2026. The PA state police clearance should have been updated prior to 11/13/2025. Staff person # 1 FBI clearances are dated 11/20/2020 and 1/14/26. The FBI clearance should have been updated prior to 11/20/2025. Staff person # 1 NSOR's are dated 11/18/2020 and 1/16/2026. The NSOR should have been updated prior to 11/18/2025. Staff person # 2 file contained a Child abuse clearance that was issued for a volunteer. Announcement C-25-01 CPSL effective February 2025 states " Clearances obtained for the purposes of Volunteer cannot be used when working or residing in a certified child care facility." Staff person # 2 cannot work with children until a valid Child abuse clearance is obtained.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “To correct this, updated and valid clearances for Staff #1 (PA State Police, FBI, and NSOR) have been obtained and placed in the staff file. Staff #2 has obtained a valid Child Abuse Clearance for employment and will not work with children until proper documentation is verified and on file. Moving…”
Citation
Apr 1, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/1/26, Certification Representative observed 4 broken planks in the fence of the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “To correct this, the damaged planks have been repaired/replaced to ensure the fence is secure and free from hazards. The outdoor play area has been inspected to confirm it is safe and in good repair.”
Citation
Apr 1, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/1/2026, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file contained a health assessment dated 8/2024. Staff person # 2 has a hire date of 8/20/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “To ensure compliance, the Director will not permit any employee to work without submitting a current and valid health assessment. All required documentation must be received, reviewed, and placed in the staff file prior to the employee providing care or beginning work”
Citation
Apr 1, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/1/2026, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of current annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “During the renewal inspection on 4/1/2026, it was identified that Staff #1's file did not contain verification of current annual fire safety training. The staff member had already completed the required training. To correct this, verification of the completed fire safety training has been obtained…”
Citation
Apr 1, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/1/2026, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of 12 hours of annual childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “During the renewal inspection on 4/1/2026, it was identified that Staff #1 and Staff #2 files did not contain verification of 12 hours of annual childcare training. However, both staff had already completed the required training. To correct this, verification of the completed training has been…”
Citation
Apr 8, 2025
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)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/8/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 3 file contained a health assessment dated 10/24/2023. Staff person # 3 has a start date of 8/20/2023. The staff person did not have a health assessment prior to providing direct care for children. Staff person # 1 and 2 files contained health assessments that were expired. Staff person # 1 health assessment expired on 3/16/2025. Staff person # 2 health assessment expired on 3/16/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2025): “During the renewal inspection conducted on April 8, 2025, three staff files were reviewed. It was noted that Staff Person #3 had a health assessment dated October 24, 2023, which was completed after their start date of August 20, 2023, meaning they provided direct care without a valid health…”
Citation
Apr 8, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/8/2025, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the services considered as extra.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “To correct the issue, a revised fee agreement that clearly outlines all services considered extra has been created and reviewed with the parent of Child #1. The updated agreement has been signed and placed in the child's file. Moving forward, all fee agreements will be reviewed for completeness…”
Citation
Apr 8, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/8/2025, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parent's work telephone.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “During the renewal inspection conducted on April 8, 2025, four child files were reviewed. It was noted that the emergency contact form in Child #2's file did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number. The form has since been updated with the missing information, and the corrected…”
Citation
Apr 8, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/8/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not have the 12 hours of annual childcare training hours. Staff person # 2 file had 4 hours of annual of childcare training hours. Staff person # 3 file did not have 12 hours of annual childcare training hours.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “During the renewal inspection conducted on April 8, 2025, it was noted that three staff files did not meet the required 12 hours of annual childcare training. Staff person #1 and Staff person #3 had not completed any of the required training hours, while Staff person #2 had only completed 4 of the…”
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/30/2024, staff member # 2 was the only staff member in the facility with 10 pre-k aged children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “The operator will revise the schedule to ensure that 2 staff persons are present during operational hrs.”
Citation
Apr 30, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/30/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a current health assessment. The health assessment on file was dated 4/21/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “Operator will Inform staff member #1 of the requirement for a current health assessment. Explain the importance of maintaining up-to-date health records for regulatory compliance and safety. Assist staff member #1 in scheduling a new health assessment as soon as possible. Provide information on…”
Citation
Apr 30, 2024
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/30/2024, Certification Representative read the facility's emergency plan and found no accommodations for disabled persons and children with chronic medial conditions. during an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “The operator will review the emergency plan and make the necessary changes to include provisions for disables children and children with chronic medical issues.”
Citation
Apr 30, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Compliance/Nondiscrimination 55 Pa. Code §3270.26
The facility was inspected on 4/30/2024. The provider has failed to submit the civil rights compliance paperwork as required and requested.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “Provided has completed the Civil Rights Renewal Application. and submitted it to the appropriate party.”
Citation
Apr 30, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/30/2024, 4 child file were reviewed. Child # 1, 2 and 3 files contained a fee agreement that did not address extra services.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “The Director intends to Inform the parents of Child #1, #2, and #3 about the need to update their fee agreements. Provide the supplementary agreement to parents and ensure they understand the details of extra services and associated costs. Collect signed copies of the updated agreements from the…”
Citation
Apr 30, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(i)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/30/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # file did not contain verification of age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “Director will Inform the staff member of the missing documentation. Explain the importance of having age verification on file for regulatory compliance. Assist the staff member in obtaining and providing the required age verification documents. Ensure the staff member understands the types of…”
Citation
Apr 3, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During renewal inspection on 4/24/23. while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed that some of the sleep mats for the children were torn.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2023): “Operator will purchase new nap mats that will replace any nap mats that are in disrepair”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection on 7/20/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of NSOR clearance in file and reapplied on 7/5/22, Staff # 1's mandated reporter was dated 6/20/17
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2022): “Staff person # 1 has received her Nsor and documentation has been filed and provided to our inspector”
Citation
Jun 21, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During physical site inspection, Cert Rep observed Staff # 3 with children and did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2022): “Staff Person # 3 is has completed emergency plan training.”
Citation
Jun 21, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
During renewal inspection on 7/20/22 while reviewing children's files, Child # 2 and 3 did not have documentation of acquiring a flu shot
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2022): “Child # 2 does not receive a flu shot due to pre existing health conditions. The parent is in the process of sending a letter explaining this information Child # 3 no longer attends the facility”
Citation
Jun 21, 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)
During physical site inspection on 7/25/22, Cert Rep observed Staff # 3 at the facility with children and did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2022): “Staff Person # 3 is scheduled to get her physical completed during the week of August 8, 2022. Once completed the document will be placed in the file”
Citation
Jun 21, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During renewal inspection on 7/20/22 while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of staff evaluation in file
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2022): “Director has completed staff evaluation and place in file”
Citation
Jun 21, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During physical site visit on 7/25/22, Cert Rep observed staff # 3 with children did not have documentation of high school diploma and 2500 hours of childcare experience to qualify as an AGS
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2022): “Staff Person # 3 is has applied for a copy of her High School Transcript completed during the week of August 8, 2022. Once completed the document will be placed in the staff persons”
“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) | $59.58 | $49.88 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $59.58 | $49.88 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $56.26 | $46.28 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $52.95 | $42.83 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $49.93 | $40.07 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.14 | $34.88 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.14 | $34.88 |
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
18 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Jul 1, 2027
Operator
J T Solution
Hours
Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(267) 595-6356
State certificate #
CER-00258464
Common questions
Has Little Leaders Learning Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Apr 1, 2026 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/1/2026, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file verified that their CPSL clearances were not renewed as required by CPSL. The CPSL requirement is that the clearances…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Leaders Learning Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Leaders 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 Little Leaders Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Aug 29, 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 Little Leaders Learning Academy 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 Little Leaders Learning Academy last inspected?
Apr 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Leaders Learning Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $59.58 for newborn, $59.58 for infant, $56.26 for young toddler, $52.95 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Leaders Learning Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is J T Solution.
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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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