Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare · 4225 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia
Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 28 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 9 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (3 of 9). 2 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 #250 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the inspection on 7/10/26 the file for staff person #2 did not include the required attachments to the DHS FBI clearance.
During the inspection on 7/10/26 the education on file for staff person #1 was obtained outside of the United States and did not include and evaluation for US equivalency.
During the renewal inspection on 7/2/25 staff persons #1 #2 #3 #4 and #5 did not have verification of emergency plan training on file.
During the renewal inspection on 7/2/25 the following was observed: Water damage to the cabinet sink areas in the young toddler and school age classroom The class on the front door was cracked. The playground area had a broken fence by the air conditioner unit, a ladder accessible to the children and broken cinderblocks.
During the renewal inspection on 7/2/25 the health assessment for staff person #3 was expired.
During the renewal inspection on 7/2/25 staff person #2 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 6/18/24 the metal baseboard heater in the child's bathroom had areas of rust.
During the renewal inspection on 6/18/24 the back exit hallway/egress had storage items that obstructed the area.
During the renewal inspection on 6/18/24 the health assessment for child #1 had expired.
“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) | $70.00 | $50.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | $50.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $48.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.00 | $48.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $37.00 | $44.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $37.00 | $44.00 |
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 Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare 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 Jul 10, 2026 (background checks): “During the inspection on 7/10/26 the file for staff person #2 did not include the required attachments to the DHS FBI clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective May 31, 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 Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #250 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare last inspected?
Jul 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Sweet Dream and Fairy Tales Daycare?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Renata Howell.
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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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