Little People Big Dreams Kollege
Little People Big Dreams Kollege is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 26 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 21 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 21). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #435 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During renewal inspection on March 4, 2026, certification representative observed cracked/broken siding on the building structure adjacent to the outside play area, which is accessible to children.
During renewal inspection on March 4, 2026, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint/damaged plaster around the bathroom sink and around the toilet paper dispenser.
During renewal inspection on March 4, 2026, provider did not have documentation of annual emergency drill on file at the facility.
During renewal inspection on March 4, 2026, the record of staff #2 did not contain an evaluation completed within 12 months (dated 10-4-24).
During renewal inspection on March 4, 2026, the records of children #1 and #2 did not contain child service reports within 6 months (dated march 2025).
During allocated unannounced inspection on October 9. 2025, the fire drill log indicated that the last fire drill conducted was on 2-15-25.
During renewal inspection on March 12, 2025, certification representative observed cracked/broken siding on the building structure adjacent to the outside play area, which is accessible to children.
During renewal inspection on March 12, 2025, the records of children #2 and 3 did not contain health assessments conducted within 12 months of previous health assessment.
During renewal inspection on March 12, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #3 did not include the release person addresses.
During renewal inspection on March 12, 2025, the financial agreement of child #1 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period (dated 5-16-24).
During complaint investigation on February 19, 2025, it was confirmed that on January 31, 2025 staff person #1 was consuming alcoholic beverages in the bathroom at the facility during operational hours.
During renewal inspection on March 14, 2024, Certification representative observed staff #2 bring 1 child in to use the bathroom at 10:50 am, leaving staff #1 outside with a total of 12 preschool children. Staff #2 then left child in the bathroom and went back outside, leaving the child unsupervised (staff person #3 was inside the facility but in the kitchen, unable to see the child for a period of approximately 2 minutes).
During renewal inspection on March 14, 2024, Certification representative observed toxic materials and cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink, and observed the door to the kitchen left open and accessible to children.
During renewal inspection on March 14, 2024, certification representative observed damaged paint on the wall by the back bathroom and on the back steps leading to the play yard.
During renewal inspection on March 14, 2024, certification representative did not observe signs with the hand washing requirement posted by the toilets or sink in the bathroom.
During renewal inspection on March 14, 2024, Certification representative observed staff serve lunch to the children in Styrofoam bowls.
During renewal inspection on March 14, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of an annual minimum 12 hours of child care training.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff #1-start date 9/15/23 did not have written proof of complying with all CPSL requirements (FBI) and did not have written proof of meeting the CPSL requirements for a once out-of-state employee.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for facility children #1-#5 was missing health insurance information.
There were areas in the yard with cracked concrete and stones that may pose a hazard to the children in care.
At the time of initial inspection on 10/3/22, two cubbies, and a tall cabinet (furniture) were unstable when moved and may pose hazard to the children in care.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.49 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.54 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.23 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
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 People Big Dreams Kollege 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 Mar 14, 2024 (staff ratios): “During renewal inspection on March 14, 2024, Certification representative observed staff #2 bring 1 child in to use the bathroom at 10:50 am, leaving staff #1 outside with a total of 12 preschool children. Staff #2 then…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little People Big Dreams Kollege?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Little People Big Dreams Kollege’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 19, 2023. 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 People Big Dreams Kollege compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #435 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little People Big Dreams Kollege last inspected?
Mar 4, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little People Big Dreams Kollege cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler, $56.23 for preschool, $45.55 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little People Big Dreams Kollege?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little People Big Dreams Learning Center.
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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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