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Bese Saka Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
S 53rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Quick Facts

Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

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S 53rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00256171
License Issued
May 6, 2026
Active Through
May 6, 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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Bese Saka Academy is a Family Child Care in Philadelphia PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-21 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Observed cots unlabeled.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will label all cots for individual use.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.73(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: Observed first aid kit 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.)
Provider will add soap to first aid kit.
2025-11-04 Initial review 3290.11(e)(6) - Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.11(e)(6)

Description: Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma

Noncompliance Area: Observed facility with no baby shaken Syndrome Policy.

Correction Required: Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will create a policy on Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.
2025-11-04 Initial review 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.73(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: Observed first aid kit with no scissors, tweezers, or 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.)
Provider will add soap tweezers and scissors to first aid kit.
2025-11-04 Initial review 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: Observed outdoor play space unclean with visible hazards. Observed bathroom floor with a broken tile.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have broken tile fixed. Provider will also remove all visible hazards from outdoor play space.

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