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Busy Bee Learning Tree

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
S Dewey St, Philadelphia, PA 19142
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 353-8672
S Dewey St
Philadelphia, PA 19142
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00253053
License Issued
Mar 14, 2026
Active Through
Mar 14, 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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Busy Bee Learning Tree is a Family Child Care in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-12 Renewal 3290.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: On 2-12-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the parent handbook did not include clothing and supervision policies.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Clothing and supervision policies will be added to the parent handbook.
2025-02-05 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: On 2-5-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not include health insurance/MA coverage and the policy number. The emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the health insurance/MA 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.)
Proof of health insurance/MA coverage was provided for children #1 and #2 on site.
2025-02-05 Renewal 3290.31(a)(2) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(a)(2)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: On 2-5-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain a high school diploma.

Correction Required: Have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and submit proof to the appropriate regional office of the Department no later than the submission of the second renewal application.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The high school diploma of staff person #1 was obtained on site.
2024-10-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.31(g)(10) - Age and training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric first aid/CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.31(g)(10)

Description: Age and training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric first aid/CPR

Noncompliance Area: On 10-11-2024 during an unannounced visit, it was verified by the provider that staff person #1 was left alone with children in care and did not have first-aid/CPR training on file.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will complete Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.
2024-10-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On 10-11-2024 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 did not have an FBI clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will not work at the facility until clearance is obtained.
2024-02-12 Renewal 3290.95(a) - System in compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)

Description: System in compliance

Noncompliance Area: On 2-12-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the facility did not have interconnected fire detectors.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider purchased an interconnected fire detection system and had it set up.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.131(c) - Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(c)

Description: Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, 3, and 5 did not have a health report completed by the physician.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents will be required to provide a health report to the facility that meets all requirements in regulation 3270.131(d)(1-8) and is signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.131(e)(4) - Annual Immunization reporting to DOH Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(e)(4)

Description: Annual Immunization reporting to DOH

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1-5 were missing a Flu shot in the last year.

Correction Required: The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents will be required to update the child's Flu immunization or provide a letter of strong personal objection for the child's file.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.14(b)/3290.18 - Building Codes/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.14(b)/3290.18

Description: Building Codes/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written policy for, Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma. The facility also had an emergency plan that did not identify the duties of the staff during an emergency or plans for continuity of operations.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance granted by the Department under this chapter. 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.)
The operator will develop a written policy for Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma. The provider will update their emergency plan to include the duties of the staff during an emergency or plans for continuity of operations.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(3)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will sign the emergency medical care consent on the bottom of the emergency contact form.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.

Correction Required: A child's record must 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.)
The parent will sign the administration of minor first-aid consent on the bottom of the emergency contact form.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator had an emergency plan that did not provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will update the emergency plan to provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers in care.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(g)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have verification of submitting the emergency plan to the emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will submit the emergency plan to the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management. The operator will retain verification of the submission of the plan by way of the sent email or reply letter from the agency.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1)/3290.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)/3290.94(a)(9)

Description: Every 60 days/Written record

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not conduct a fire drill at least once every 60 days.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will conduct a fire drill at least once every 60 days and document it on the fire drill log to ensure that all the required information is captured.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.95(b) - Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(b)

Description: Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not test and document the testing of the smoke detectors once every 30 days.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will test a smoke detector on each floor and document it in writing on the bottom of the DHS fire drill log.

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