Little Leaders Learning Academy · 5646 Chester Ave, Philadelphia
Little Leaders Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 16 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 18 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (8 of 18). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During an allocated unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 8/18,2926, Certification Representative observed broken planks in the fence in the outdoor play space.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/13/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 3 file did not contain a valid child abuse clearance. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all CPSL documents have been submitted.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/13/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of annual fire safety training, The certificate in the file was dated 1/9/2023.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/9/2024, Certification Representative observed that the bottle warmer used in the facility was dirty.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/9/2024, Certification Representative observed that the facility telephone was not working.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/9/2024, Certification Representative observed that the 1st aid kit in the front of the facility did not contain, scissors, tape and tweezers.
During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 3's State Police clearance was dated 11/3/17, child abuse was dated 12/13/17, FBI was dated 3/13/18, and mandated reporter dated 11/19/17
During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file.
During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing children's files, Child # 3 did not have documentation of a health assessment in file.
During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1, and # 2 did not have documentation of the updated 1-hour health and safety training that was due 12/30/22.
During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1's Pediatric CPR/First Aid was dated 12/10/20.
During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 2 did not have documentation of current fire safety training in file
During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 2 did not have documentation of a staff evaluation in file.
During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1 had 10 hours of childcare training in file.
During renewal inspection on 6/1/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff# 1 did not have a completed child abuse clearance on file
During physical site inspection on 6/9/22, Cert Rep observed peeling paint in the infant /toddler room - next to the changing table on the infant side, back wall, and by the single sink on the toddler side of the room
During renewal inspection on 6/1/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff #1 did not have documentation of high school diploma in file to qualify as an assistant group supervisor
During renewal inspection on 6/1/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 3 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours, but had 10 hours
“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) | $59.40 | $49.88 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $59.40 | $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
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 Feb 13, 2025 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/13/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 3 file did not contain a valid child abuse clearance. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the…” 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 May 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 #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Leaders Learning Academy last inspected?
Aug 18, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). 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 $59.40 for newborn, $59.40 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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