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Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Beyond Babysitting

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.0 (1 review)
N 5TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19120
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Quick Facts

Capacity
10 children
Age Range
6 weeks 10 yrs
Rate Range
Varies
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
Transportation
Emergency Only, Field Trips, To/From School
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

Contact Information

📞 (267) 385-7839
N 5TH ST
Philadelphia, PA 19120
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00252783
License Issued
Mar 23, 2026
Active Through
Mar 23, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
Accreditation
keystone star 1
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

Reviews

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Ms. Tina
2012-10-25 18:08:57
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Very caring and loving teachers. clean and learning environment. Teachers

know how to engage with children in a position manner. Plenty of hands on

materials, block, puzzles, play doe creative arts, etc. My child learn so much there. Space somewhat small but just right for infant and young toddlers. Ourside play ground for extra play space. Recommend it highly.

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About the Provider

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We are a licensed facility caring for infants, Toddlers and preschool.We have been in business for 10 years and the owner/Director has over 20 years of experience working with young children. She has her degree in early childhood education and prides the facility in being exceptional in providing a warm and loving atmosphere. Our goal is to help in the continuing education of our children and to provide a safe and healthy environment. We love what we do!

Additional Information:

How do our children thrive and grow to be productive citizens, with high self esteem? Through quality childcare. That's what we offer. Your child will not be overlooked in these hugh facilities with poor staff involvement with the children. It take a village to raise a child and even more so today. That's where we come in, we are here to help in your educational and social needs of your child/ren. Come check out our new updated preschool program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-11 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-01-09 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1 was dated 4/8/24 and the agreement of child #1 was dated 4/6/24.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.)
Parents of child #1 submitted a review of their emergency contact and agreement.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 health assessment was dated April 14, 2023.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider submitted a health assessment for child #1.
2025-01-09 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: At the time of the inspection, the shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy did not include the 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 submitted the prevention and identification of child maltreatment to the shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1 had a health assessment dated 1/2/22.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider submitted a health assessment for staff person #1.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3280.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit in the front room did not include gloves, scissors and medical tape and the first aid kit in the back room did not include gloves. Non-compliance was corrected onsite.

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.)
Provider included gloves, scissors and medical tape in the first aid kit in the front room and included gloves in the first aid kit in the back room.
2024-02-01 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/1/24 child#1 emergency contact form did not include health insurance coverage information.

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.)
Child # 1 emergency contact will be updated with required health insurance coverage information.
2024-02-01 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: While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/1/24 it was observed the program did not have a written policy addressing the signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome, strategies for coping with fussy/crying children, or prevention 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.)
Program will create a written policy for signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome, strategies for coping with a fussy, crying children and prevent of maltreatment.
2024-02-01 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/1/24 staff person#1 file did not include 2 reference letters.

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 person#1 file will include non family reference letters included in the file, and documentation will be forwarded.
2024-02-01 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/1/24 staff person#1 file did not include documentation of emergency plan training completed.

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 files will have documentation of emergency plan training and training will be done on an annual basis or as required by state regulation changes.
2024-02-01 Renewal 3280.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/1/24 Staff person# 1 has not completed the following required updated health and safety training. Also, staff person # 1 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.Staff person# 1 shall complete professional development in the topics of health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Staff person# 1 will have until 1/15/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required trainings have been completed, staff persons# 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person# 1, staff persons may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff person# 1 shall complete professional development in the topic of Pediatric First-aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire. Staff persons# 1 will have until 1/15/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required trainings have been completed, staff persons# 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person#1 will complete health and safety training, and documentation will be forward. Pediatric CPR will be forward.
2024-02-01 Renewal 3280.78 - Lighting Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.78

Description: Lighting

Noncompliance Area: While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/1/24 it was observed in classroom#1 the ceiling light was not working, and classroom #2 Ceiling light was not working, and the case was hanging off in danger of falling. Class

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All ceiling lights light in classroom#1 and 2. Pictures will be sent to Cert Rep.
2023-01-25 Renewal 3280.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/26/2023 the refrigerator in the facility did not have a thermometer.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility shall have a visible operating thermometer placed in the refrigerator at all times.
2023-01-25 Renewal 3280.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/26/2023 the file record for child # 1 did not include an agreement that specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children will have an agreement that specifies the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
2023-01-25 Renewal 3280.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/26/2023 the file record for child #1 did not include an agreement that specified the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All agreements forms will specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

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