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Beginning Foundation Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 500-2039
Haverford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00251440
License Issued
Apr 30, 2026
Active Through
Apr 30, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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BEGINNING FOUNDATION ACADEMY is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-15 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 5 and # 12 did not have a child service report in file

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Service reports for Child #5 and # 12 have been completed as required. The operator will set a notification to assure service reports are completed timely for all children every 6 months
2026-01-15 Renewal 3280.133(6)/3280.133(7) - Written consent/Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.133(6)/3280.133(7)

Description: Written consent/Medication log

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 12 had medication in the facility's refrigerator, and did not have written permission from parent and a medication log that was completed present at the facility

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medication log has been completed by the parent for child # 12 . The operator will assure that all children receiving medication, will have a completed medication log completed by the parent prior to any dispersing of medication
2026-01-15 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation of prevention and identification of child maltreatment in the shaken baby syndrome policy

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator has created required shaken baby syndrome policy, including documentation of prevention and identification of child maltreatment. This policy will remain in effect and available for review upon request.
2026-01-15 Renewal 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(a)

Description: Pick up and drop off points

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following Director informed Cert Rep that the facility has not yet notified the local authority in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group childcare facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator has submitted to the local police department of our location the program's use pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility. The operator will set an alert for annual notifications to the local authorities/police department
2026-01-15 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 did not have documentation of 2 written non-family references in file

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 2 has provided 2 nonfamily references as required... The operator will assure all staff hired in the future will have 2 nonfamily references attesting to the suitability on file prior to serve as a staff person working with children
2026-01-15 Renewal 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation of emergency drill log being conducted annually

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator has conducted required annual facility drill on 1-16-26 and will assure that annual facility drill will be completed timely. The operator has set an alert prior to annual date to complete drill timely
2026-01-15 Renewal 3280.26(b) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following The facility's emergency plan was dated 1/2024. Facility did not have documentation to show that the emergency plan was reviewed annually.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator has conducted required annual facility drill on 1-16-26 and will assure that annually facility drill will be completed timely. The operator has set an alert prior to annual date to complete drill timely
2026-01-15 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1's documentation of emergency plan training was dated 1/4/24 in file Staff # 3's documentation of emergency plan training was dated 1/10/24 in file

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff have been trained in the emergency preparedness plan and have affixed their signature and date of the training. The operator has set an alert to assure the annual emergency preparedness plan is reviewed by all staff including staff # 1-3
2026-01-15 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 3's Child Abuse clearance in file was dated 3/12/20 and NSOR clearance was dated 1/17/20

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -3- may not work in a child care position at the facility. . A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #-3-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 3 will have no role regarding supervision of children at anytime until required and completed clearance is on file. The operator has received the required CPSL clearances for staff person # 3 and will assure that moving forward, all staff will have current clearances including NSOR and child abuse clearances. The operator will set alerts up on all staff to assure clearances remain in compliance
2026-01-15 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following There was peeling paint on the back wall of the facility

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator has repaired the peeling paint on the yellow back wall. The operator will assure that all surfaces, including walls, are clean and free of any hazards. The operator will periodically check all surfaces and walls to assure compliance
2025-01-06 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/16/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3 and Child # 4 's agreement did not list all the release person that corresponds with the release person llisted on the emergency contact.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent allows one person to pick up Child # 3 and # 4. In the event of an emergency, only provider is to follow the order on the emergency contact form
2025-01-06 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/16/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3 and Child # 4; s emergency contact did not include policy number

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has added medical cards and the policy numbers to each child's emergency contact form
2025-01-06 Renewal 3280.131(a)(1) - Initial health report for infant dated no more than 3 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)(1)

Description: Initial health report for infant dated no more than 3 months

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/16/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's health assessment was not the updated health assessment

Correction Required: The initial health report for an infant must be dated no more than 3 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider reached out to parent because child went to the clinic 3 weeks prior to inspection. Provider obtained newest child health report within 3 mins while inspector was at site
2025-01-06 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/16/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy was missing prevention and identification of child maltreatment

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has added prevention and identification of child maltreatment
2025-01-06 Renewal 3280.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/16/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Infant and toddler that was using a bottle, was not labelled with the child's name

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider put labels on infants' bottles.

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