Little Leaders Learning Center
Little Leaders Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 24 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 16 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 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 #445 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Observed 11/24/2025 Staff # 1 has not completed their National Sex Offender Registry clearance and Mandated Reporter within the last 60 months. This is evidenced of the previous National Sex Offender Registry being dated (8-11-2020). The evidence previously documented mandated reporter training on file was dated (8-8-2020).
Observed 11/24/2025 the refrigerator did not contain an operating thermometer.
Observed 11/24/2025 pick up and drop off procedures were not posted in the facility.
Observed 11/24/2025 evacuation routes were not posted in the facility.
Observed 11/24/2025 child #1 file health insurance medical information and policy number were missing from their emergency contact form.
Observed 12/23/2024 in classroom #1 the wall border entering in the classroom was dislodged from the wall making it accessible to children and not free from visible hazard.
Observed 12/23/2024 staff #2 health assessment did not include a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method nor the results of it by physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
Observed 12/23/2024 facility did not have menus posted for the current month or at least 1 week prior to.
Observed 12/23/2024 facility did not conduct an emergency drill nor was it documented and kept on file at the facility.
Observed 12/23/2024. Staff #1 file did not contain an approved DHS required Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.
Observed 12/23/2024 staff # 2 file did not include an annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.
Observed 6/7/2023 in Bathroom #1 there was Bleach, Windex and Odorban toxics were under the sink cabinet not locked or made inaccessible to children.
Observed on 6/7/2023 in Bathroom 2 the light plate was damaged where exposed wiring could be accessible to children.
Observed 6/7/2023 Child #1 and 3 were missing health insurance coverage and policy numbers on the emergency contact forms.
Observed 6/7/2023 Children 1 & 2 were missing addresses and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on the emergency contact form.
STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF THE TRAINING FOR THE REQUIRED HEALTH AND SAFETY TOPICS DURING THE INSPECTION.
“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.) | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $62.00 | $62.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Little Leaders Learning Center 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 Nov 24, 2025 (background checks): “Observed 11/24/2025 Staff # 1 has not completed their National Sex Offender Registry clearance and Mandated Reporter within the last 60 months. This is evidenced of the previous National Sex Offender Registry being…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Leaders Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Leaders Learning Center 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 Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 31, 2025. 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 Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #445 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Leaders Learning Center last inspected?
Nov 24, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Leaders Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for infant, $66.00 for young toddler, $64.00 for older toddler, $62.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Leaders Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Fatima Soumare.
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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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