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Little Beginners Life Skills Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
4411 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 552-2190
4411 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259513
License Issued
Sep 5, 2026
Active Through
Sep 5, 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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Little Beginners Life Skills Academy is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 31 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-16 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: Observed on 7/16/2026 in the Infant and young toddler classroom, the refrigerator thermometer was over 57° F.

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.)
Will replace the thermometer in the refrigerator
2026-07-16 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/16/2026 child file #1,2 and #4 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 1 last physical was (6/27/2025), Child #2 last physical was (8/23/2024) and Child #4 last physical was (10/30/2025).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I provide parents with resources due to doctor offices closing and scheduling issues.
2026-07-16 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

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

Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/16/2026 child file #3 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 3 last physical was 7/11/2025.

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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I provide parents with resources due to doctor offices closing and scheduling issues.
2026-07-16 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/16/2026 Staff #1 did not clean the diaper changing surfaces after diapering children by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface coverings.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I explained to staff the importance of cleaning the changing tables, and to always check to make sure it's done.
2026-07-16 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: Observed 7/16/2026 Staff#2 file did not contain a health assessment in their file.

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.)
I informed staff that they can get a physical every year to always stay ahead of schedule.
2026-07-16 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/16/2026 staff #4 did not contain annual fire safety training in their file. The evidenced by the previously documented fire safety on file being dated (7-2-2025).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All PRN staff files will be checked everytime begore they start their schedule shift.
2026-07-16 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/16/2026 staff #2 and 3 files did not contain a staff evaluation from the director.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To complete staff evaluation on a timely manner
2026-07-16 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/16/2026 in the older toddler and pre-k classroom there body cream lotion labeled "keep out the reach out of children" located in the childcare space not locked or made inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will keep lotion off their desk and locked away.
2025-08-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52/3270.113(a) - Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)

Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Observed 8/13/2025 staff person #1 was observed supervising 5 children alone with the youngest age (10 months) and oldest (5 years old) exceeding the of ratio of 1:4 .

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 had another training on children's ratios, Director posted different examples in each classroom.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/22/2025 Staff was observed letting child #2 continuous be in a bouncer chair during the duration of the inspection not allowing the child to have movement and confined to a space.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To find more ways to help child fall asleep such as more play time, feeding before nap time, dim lights and soothing activities.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/22/2025 child #1 file did not include a copy of child's immunization records.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I contacted the parent to have them bring the shot records.
2024-08-13 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: Observed 8/13/2024 the operating thermometer in the refrigerator read at a temperature of 55° F above the 45° F level.

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.)
To make sure staff is closing refrigerator properly and keeping it open to long.
2024-08-13 Renewal 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: Observed 8/13/2024 Staff #2 had child # 1, 2 and 3 restraints to highchairs during non-feeding times.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will be taken out of highchairs immediately after feeding times. The highchairs will be for feeding times only. No arts and crafts will be conducted in them.
2024-08-13 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: Observed 8/13/2024 child #5 agreement form did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To look over the forms more carefully after the parents fill them out
2024-08-13 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Observed 8/13/2024 child #4 agreement form did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
To look over the forms more carefully after the parents fill them out.

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