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Beautiful Beginnings Childcare Center Inc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
8421 FRANKFORD AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19136
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Quick Facts

Capacity
54 children
Age Range
18 months-5 years
Type of Care
Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Russian, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 214-5137
8421 FRANKFORD AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19136
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247461
License Issued
Nov 16, 2025
Active Through
Nov 16, 2026
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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BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS CHILDCARE CENTER INC is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 54 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 18 months-5 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-08-12 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-09-25 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 9-25-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative notice that one teacher was unable to identify her assigned supervision group.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure all teachers know who is in their assigned supervision group.
2024-09-25 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: On 9-25-2024 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 agreement form was missing designated pick up person.

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 to add designated staff person for child #1.
2024-09-25 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: On 9-25-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that there a sink was missing a handwashing sign.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will place a handwashing sign above sink.
2023-10-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: On 10/17/23 during Renewal Inspection, Certification Representative noticed that child#1, child # 2 and child # 3 health insurance information was not complete. The record should include the health insurance policy name and policy #.

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 will obtain missing health insurance policy information for child #1, child # 2 and child # 3.
2023-10-17 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: On 10/17/23 during Renewal Inspection, Certification Representative noticed that child # 3 was missing an emergency contact.

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 obtain emergency contact information for child # 3.
2023-10-17 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: On 10/17/23 during Renewal Inspection, Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 file was missing a signature for emergency transport.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure to obtain a signature for emergency transportation for child # 1.
2023-10-17 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: On 10/17/23 during Renewal Inspection, Certification Representative noticed that child # 3 record was missing a signature for admistration of minor first- aid procedure.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure to obtain a signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
2023-02-24 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: on 2/14/23 the provider did report that 22 three year old children were being cared for by 2 staff persons.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of the event this non compliance was observed by staff and reported to the regional office. The ratio was returned to compliance within moments of the observation.
2022-09-28 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information for child # 2 was not present in the room they were receiving care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider did bring the emergency contact information for child # 2 to the room they were receiving care.
2022-09-28 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had a health assessment which did not contain the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with a current health assessment including the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
2022-09-28 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of children # 1 and # 3 did not have either of the consents required prior to admission.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the records of children # 1 and # 3 with the consents required prior to admission.
2022-09-28 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking in the completed NSOR clearance information.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 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 # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 will not return to work in a child care position at the facility until CPSL requirements are satisfied. All future facility person's records will 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.
2022-09-28 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility had 2 electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger that were not covered with protective receptacle covers .

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Protective receptacle covers will be placed in all electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
2022-09-28 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility's most recent fire detection system, attesting to the operability of the system, inspection results were not available.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain the current fire detection system inspection results, attesting to the operability of the system,
2021-09-20 Renewal 3270.124(c)/3270.124(d) - Each child care space/Excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)/3270.124(d)

Description: Each child care space/Excursions

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the in the younger toddler room Child #1 was in care and the emergency contact form was not in the room with them. Also on the day of the inspection the emergency contact forms for the children on the walking excursion were not with the children's staff on the excursion.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information for child #1 was brought to the room at the time of the inspection and the facility staff on walking excursion did acknowledge that the electronic versions of the information were not in compliance with regulations. A plan to have a picture of the form was quickly devised and the director (who was back at the facility) was on standby with all forms if one was needed during that excursion.
2021-09-20 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(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 records of staff persons #1, #2 and #3 all had health assessments dated more than 24 months prior to the date of the inspection.

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.)
Staff person's #1, #2 and #3 all have arranged for appointments to have their health assessment. New Health assessments will be added to their files as soon as they are obtained.
2021-09-20 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection on the walking excursion the first aid kit was on the bench where the children could access it.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First aid kit was moved to an inaccessible location at the park at the time of the inspection.

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