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Beginning Moments

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
MARCELLA ST, Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Quick Facts

Capacity
10 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 744-0753
MARCELLA ST
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00259266
License Issued
Oct 10, 2026
Active Through
Oct 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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BEGINNING MOMENTS is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-21 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2026-06-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-07-15 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-07-18 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-08-10 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed the ceiling tiles in the play area were brown stained.

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.)
Will replace ceiling tiles.
2022-09-02 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 renewal inspection, the emergency contact information located in the record for child #1 had not been updated every 6 months as required. Emergency contact form contained parent's signature dated 1/3/22.

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.)
Parent will review and sign emergency contact form.
2022-09-02 Renewal 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #1 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #1.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide an updated immunization or exemption letter.
2022-09-02 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 renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.

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 will updated emergency plan with continuity of operations.
2019-06-24 Complaints- Legal Location 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, file of staff person #1 didn't contained required DHS FBI clearance. FBI clearance on file was issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.)
Staff #1 will apply for FBI clearance through DHS. In the future, provider will make sure that staff has up to date clearances on file. On 8/27/19 provider updated plan of correction with the following statement. Staff #1 will not work at site until FBI clearance is obtained through DHS.
2018-08-30 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 didn't include addresses of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Parents update addresses of individuals designated to whom the child may be released. For the future, provider will make sure that all addresses are listed on the emergency contact forms.
2018-08-30 Renewal 3280.26(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, facility's emergency plan didn't have a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation arises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider added a statement of how to contact parents when emergency situation arises. For the future, provider will make sure that emergency plan is according to regulations.
2018-08-30 Renewal 3280.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, first aid kit in basement didn't' contain a soap and tweezers.

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.)
Soap and tweezers were added. Provider will make sure that first aid kits have all components.
2017-10-03 Renewal 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the written emergency medical plan in the event of an emergency was not posted in every child care space.

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.)
The emergency medical plan was written and posted in the child care space and in the first aide bag.
2017-10-03 Renewal 3280.24(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, a copy of the regulations were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Regultions will be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents at all times.

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