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Precious Stones Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Quick Facts

Capacity
10 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 616-7442
S 55th St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00256019
License Issued
May 16, 2026
Active Through
May 16, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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PRECIOUS STONES LEARNING CENTER is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-18 Renewal 3280.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 enrolled since 11/24/2024 did not have written documentation of 6 month review of their emergency contact information.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I plan to have caregiver review emergency contact information, sign and date, and then send cert rep. proof.
2026-03-18 Renewal 3280.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Secondary Person did not have proof of health assessment on file during renewal inspection.

Correction Required: 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.)
She will schedule her health appointment to get that done.
2026-03-18 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 2 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have this staff person obtain 2 nonfamily references and email to cert rep once received.
2026-03-18 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Staff person number 2 did not have written proof of emergency plan training on file at the time of renewal inspection.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I trained staff on Emergency Plan but will need to make sure it is documented and placed in their file. The written proof will be emailed to cert rep.
2026-03-18 Renewal 3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f)(10) - Age and training/Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and training/Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 has date of Pediatric CPR as 4/1/2023 which is now expired and staff person 2 with start date of 12/15/2025 does not have Pediatric 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We both completed the Pediatric CPR training already and we will submit certificates once we receive them.
2026-03-18 Renewal 3280.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 2 did not have written documentation of Health and Safety training on file at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will ensure staff person print the certificate and send to cert rep proof.
2026-03-18 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff person number 2 has start date of 12/15/2025 and is missing Child Abuse clearance and FBI clearance and Mandated Reporter Training. Staff person #1 has expired clearances on file for State Police (3/14/2021) and Child Abuse (3/15/2021).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Facility Person # 1 and 2- 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 child abuse and State Police clearance today to provide services tomorrow. Staff 2 will apply for FBI clearance and may not return until it's received.
2026-03-18 Renewal 3280.33(c) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.33(c)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, there was no proof of current Pediatric CPR training for either staff persons on file.

Correction Required: One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff are competent in pediatric CPR. The certificates will be produced by the end of the week.
2026-03-18 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Room 2 located towards the back of facility had gray carpet that was visibly curling at perimeters which poses as a tripping hazard.

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.)
I plan to renovate soon so I will get rid of the carpet.
2025-08-20 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 08/20/2025, it was observed that the cot list was not updated with the current children in care.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will provide you with an updated list of the cot list.
2025-08-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3280.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: A concerned parent complained that operator's hours of operation are not consistent with what was listed within the parent handbook and caused her to be late for work a few times.

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.)
This complaint is false. The parent does not work. Moving forward, I will make sure all parents obey contracted hours from my handbook and my agreement state hours of operation.
2025-08-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3280.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: Parent complained that hours of operation are inconsistent with what's listed in parent handbook and arrival / departure times on the financial agreement form.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
My agreement has been revised. All agreement forms have been updated to ensure all parents adhere to agreement and the business as well.
2025-03-19 Renewal 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The admission date was not indicated on agreement form for children number 2 and 3.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will go back into the Bright Wheel App to find their start date and correct it right now.
2025-03-19 Renewal 3280.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(1)

Description: Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced renewal inspection, it was observed that child number 1, who was enrolled on 3/29/2022, did not have an initial health assessment on file.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will print the initial health assessment form that was sent to me by the parent and place inside their file right now.
2024-03-06 Renewal 3280.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have emergency contact form in file.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information shall reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 will not be allowed back at facility unless emergency contact form is turned in by parent.
2024-03-06 Renewal 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Medical emergency transportation plan was not posted at facility.

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 post a medical emergency transportation plan.
2024-03-06 Renewal 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 did not have consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid on emergency contact form.

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. 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.)
Provider will get consent by getting signature on emergency contact form.
2024-03-06 Renewal 3280.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(8)

Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have an agreement for in file.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 will not be allowed back until parent complete agreement form and it's placed in child's file.
2024-03-06 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed black rug in front room that has rolled up posing a tripping hazard. Doorknob/door leading to front room was broken and parts of the wood had sharp edges.

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.)
Provider will remove door and add a gate to prevent children from going to front room. Provider will secure rug and correct roll so it no longer poses tripping hazard.
2023-05-02 Renewal 3280.26(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Observed emergency plan not posted in child care space.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will post emergency plan in childcare space.
2022-06-03 Renewal 3280.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: Observed refrigerator with no thermometer.

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.)
Provider will add a thermometer to all refrigerators. The refrigerator will be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below.
2022-06-03 Renewal 3280.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: Observed Emergency telephone number list not include local police department number.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add local police department number to emergency telephone number list. Provider will not have this listed as 911.
2022-06-03 Renewal 3280.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: Observed first aid kit missing gauze pads.

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 gauze pads to first aid kit.
2022-06-03 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed chipped tile near the door leading to the play space.

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.)
Provider will have broken tile replaced.
2022-06-03 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Observed chipped paint In front child care space.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have all chipped paint corrected.
2022-03-01 Renewal 3280.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/1/2022, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider corrected the fee agreement form.
2022-03-01 Renewal 3280.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/1/2022, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider submitted the corrected fee agreement form.
2022-03-01 Renewal 3280.192(2)(i) - Age Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(2)(i)

Description: Age

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/1/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a valid verification of age. The PA DL submitted expired on 2/13/2022.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/1/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a valid verification of age. The PA DL submitted expired on 2/13/2022.
2022-03-01 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/1/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain 12 hours of annual child care training. Staff member # 1 file contained 6 hours of child care training and staff member # 2 file contained 6 hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will keep track of hours I am required to have to work in childcare.
2022-03-01 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/1/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file contained a mandated reporter training certificate that was dated 11/17/2016. This certificate is no longer valid. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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.)
Mandated reporter training dated 3/10/2022 for staff member # 1 was submitted.
2022-03-01 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted 3/1/2022, facility owner was not able to provide verification of being in compliance with Act 62 P.S. section 1016(c).

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)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider submitted a letter stating the move in date of 4/1/2018 and the attesting that the fire detection system was in compliance.

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