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Beginnings Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
620 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
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📞 (215) 627-3668
620 S 10th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256752
License Issued
Jun 10, 2026
Active Through
Jun 10, 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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Beginnings provides a loving, caring environment where children learn through play, skills that will be important all through their lives. Social and emotional development is as important as academic achievement. Activities geared to each age group are offered to enhance this natural growth. Children are encouraged to make appropriate decisions, exercise independence and resolve conflicts under the guidance of highly qualified teachers who know when to step in and assist the children.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-14 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 05/14/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the designated release person written on the service agreement form in the file of child #1-#3.

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 will update the agreement form with missing information.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 05/14/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe who shall be contacted in an emergency referenced on the emergency contact form in the file of child #3.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent will complete missing emergency contact information.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 05/14/26, while reviewing fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, recent fire drills were conducted on 12/7/25 and 3/19/26, which is beyond the requirement.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Complete a fire drill by 05/19/26.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 05/14/26, while reviewing fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been rotating hypothetical locations of the fire around the facility for each drill, the hypothetical location is the same for consecutive drills.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hypothetical location will change for the next fire drill and be different for consecutive drills.
2025-05-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 05/08/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe child growth and development reports in the files of child #1-#5.

Correction Required: 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Progress reports will be sent for review immediately.
2024-04-17 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 04/17/24, Cert Rep observed dirty toys and play equipment as dirty in the outdoor play space. The toy wagon and slide observed as dirty with dust built-up inside toys.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will ensure that the toys and play equipment used by the children be cleaned prior to being used. (Corrected onsite)
2024-04-17 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 04/17/24, Cert Rep observed that the first aid kit in the young toddler room was missing soap.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will ensure that soap is added to first aid kit in young toddler room. (Corrected on-site)
2024-04-17 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 04/17/24, Cert Rep observed trash, pieces of the tree barks scattered on the ground throughout the play space, posing a trip hazard.

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.)
Outdoor play space will be cleared of all debris and trash.
2023-04-17 Renewal 3270.101(c) - Include 6 categories of development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.101(c)

Description: Include 6 categories of development

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that Teddy Bear room 2 did not have the required equipment and materials needed.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at §3270.101(c)(1) - (6).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all measure space have all the required materials and equipment for the children.
2023-04-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, 5, 6, &, 8, did not have whom they could be released to on their agreement form.

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.)
Provider will make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely.
2023-04-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4, 5, did not have their parent's work address, and or telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.
2023-04-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3, &, 6-8, did not have the information for their release person on their emergency contact sheet.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.
2023-04-17 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 9, 10, did not have completed medication log.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider will make sure that parents complete and sign a medication log for all medicine that is brought into the facility for their child.
2023-04-17 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have an updated financial agreement.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.
2023-04-17 Renewal 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4, 7, did not have signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.

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