Loading
Loading facility…
Pulling inspections, violations, and complaints.
Loading
Pulling inspections, violations, and complaints.
Home › PA › Philadelphia › I Have A Dream Early Learning Academy
6223 Cedar Ave, Philadelphia PA 19143 · License #CER-00254982 · Center · Child Care Center
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
When they operate
Ages served
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/9/2026, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not address the section relating to the child's disability.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/9/2026, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address of the person designated by the parent as a release person.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/9/2026. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a fire safety certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/9/2026, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 has employed for more than 90 days and has not completed preservice training, including Part 2 of health and safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 10/21/2025, the outdoor play equipment was in the following condition: There was a small tree growing through the caterpillar tunnel The climbing wall section of the playground equipment has not sturdy and was moved easily
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 10/21/2025, the playground protective surface, which was mulch, was covered over by grass. It was unknown how much of the loose fill was intact. The climbing wall was not anchored firmly.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain a valid DHS FBI clearance. The DHS FBI clearance on file valid period was 1/10/2020- 1/10/2025. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, Certification Representative observed loose spindles in the outdoor ramp that is used by children and staff persons.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, Certification Representative observed that the outdoor play space loose fill needed to be replenished. There was a 1.5 inches of loose fill in the out door play space.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child #5 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the telephone number of the child's source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 4 files contained emergency contact form did not include the enrolling parent's work contact information.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the child's health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025. 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not address the section requesting parental consent for swimming and wading.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.92(a) · Portable space heaters are not permitted.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2024, Certification Representative observed a space heater in the pre-school class room.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of work experience prior to starting work at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained a fee agreement that did not list the person designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 3 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2 and 3 files contained emergency contact forms that did not address parental consent for swimming and wading.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During the renewal inspection staff #1 and 2 did not have Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #2 did not include the physicians name in the file.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1 and 2 did not include the parents work address and phone number on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #2 did not include the release persons address on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the renewal inspection the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
During the renewal inspection the certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location at the child care facility.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
During the renewal inspection child #1 did not have an initial health report within 60 days on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.78 · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.
During the initial inspection the some of the lights in the basement classrooms and the downstairs bathroom were not working.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.
During the initial inspection the emergency plan did not cover all topics of the emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the initial inspection the electrical outlets in both basement classrooms were not covered with protective receptacle covers.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During the initial inspection classroom #110 did not have a first-aid kit. Classroom #111 did not have tweezers in the first-aid kit. Classroom #108 did not have tape in the first-aid kit.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
During the initial inspection all classrooms and outdoor space need to be cleaned. There was dust and dirt on the toys, furniture, window seals and surfaces in the classrooms and outdoor equipment.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
During the initial inspection one of the trash cans in the basement bathrooms did not have a lid.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.101(a) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.
During the initial inspection in both basement classrooms did not have any play equipment and materials appropriate to the development needs of the children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During the initial inspection the refrigerator in the kitchen did not have a thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.