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Royal Beginnings

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
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6701 Ogontz Ave 1ST FLOOR, Philadelphia, PA 19126
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Quick Facts

Capacity
15 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 608-7876
6701 Ogontz Ave, 1ST FLOOR
Philadelphia, PA 19126
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255586
License Issued
Mar 15, 2026
Active Through
Mar 15, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Lakes123
2021-10-01 04:22:33
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Excellent Childcare Center!!! My Children Love The Atmosphere and Learning Environment!! The Owner Is Very Attentive and Polite, Highly Recommend!!

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About the Provider

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ROYAL BEGINNINGS is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 15 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
2026-03-09 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have proof of an updated health assessment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated health assessment was requested for child #1. Provider will ensure that form will be checked for correct dates and completeness.
2026-03-09 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 1, 2, and 3 did not have proof of emergency plan training.

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 and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan training was completed to ensure all staff are aware of the plan in the event of an emergency.
2026-03-09 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 1, 2, and 3 did not have proof of pediatric first aid and CPR.

Correction Required: 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.)
All staff have been scheduled for Pediatric First Aid & CPR.
2026-03-09 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 1 was missing the Health & Safety update, staff #2 did not have proof of Health & Safety trainings part 1 and part 2.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under § 3270.31(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 provided proof of health & safety update training.
2026-03-09 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection staff 1 did not have a current FBI clearance, staff 2 did not have a child abuse clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons # 02 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Clearances were requested for staff 1 and staff 2.
2026-03-09 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #2 did not have proof of a high school diploma and proof of two years experience with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
High school diploma was requested for staff 2 from the appropriate district.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3270.121(a)/3270.124(f) - Review policies and procedures/Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(a)/3270.124(f)

Description: Review policies and procedures/Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the files of children 1-7 did not include updates for emergency contact and agreements.

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. 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.)
All children's emergency plans and agreements are updated and proof will be maintained at the facility.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection staff 1 and 2 did not have proof of a health assessment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have a health assessment while working at the facility.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, there was no proof of comprehensive general liability insurance at the facility.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will create a binder to remain onsite to ensure general liability is active and readily accessible to parents and DHS.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3270.181(a) - Each child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(a)

Description: Each child

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, children 4 -5 and 6-7, sibling children were included in the same file at the facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children will have an individual file while enrolled at the facility.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) - Locked cabinet/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.183(a)/3270.193(a)

Description: Locked cabinet/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection all staff and child files were stored in an unlocked cabinet or on top of the desk at the facility.

Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All child records will be stored in a locked file cabinet at the facility.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection staff 1 and 2 did not have a complete individual record at the facility.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have a complete individual record while employed at the facility.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(b)

Description: Post the inspection summary

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, there was no updated certificate of compliance posted at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Certificate of Compliance will be posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
2024-03-08 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-08-17 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection the facility was out of ratio with a combination of 8 toddlers and 15 young school age children with three staff.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The 15 children were moved to the second location with two staff members. Another staff member arrived to assist with the 8 toddlers present.
2023-08-17 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection the facility was out of ratio with a combination of 8 toddlers and 15 young school age children with three staff.

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. The legal entity must take ratio training approved by DHS.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ratios will be maintained by all staff. Provider has taken ratio training approved by DHS OCDEL.
2023-07-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52

Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: On the day of visit the infant toddler room and the school room was out of ratio.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. 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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Provider will be in compliance with 3270.51/.52 at all times.
2023-02-09 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: On the day of visit observed the files for Staff#1 and Staff#3 which did not have a current emergency plan annual training in the files.

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 and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility will be in compliance with 3270.27(c) at all times.
2023-02-09 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: On the day of visit observed the files for Staff#1, Staff#2 and Staff#3 which did not have the 12 annual clock hours of Child Care training.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility will be in compliance with 3270.31(e) at all times.
2023-02-09 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: On the day of visit observed the files for Staff#1, and Staff#3 which did not have the Fire Safety training in the files.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.)
The Provider will be in compliance with 3270. 31(e)(4)(ii) at all times.
2022-04-22 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: OBSERVED THE FILE FOR CHILD#1 WHO DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT PHYISCAL IN THE FILE.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE FACILITY WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 3270.131(a)/182(1) AT ALL TIMES.
2022-04-22 Renewal 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional

Noncompliance Area: CHILD #2AND CHILD#3 FILES OBSERVED AND THE IMMUNIZATION FORM DID NOT CONTAIN PROOF OF THE CURRENT INFLUENZA SHOT.

Correction Required: 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. Exemption from immunization for reasons of medical need must be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE FACILITY WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/131(e)(2)(ii) AT ALL TIMES.
2022-04-22 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: OBSERVING THE FILES STAFF#2 DID NOT HAVE TWO NON-FAMILY REFERENCE IN THE FILE.

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.)
THE FACILITY WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 3270.192(5) AT ALL TIMES.
2022-04-22 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: REVIEWING THE FILE FOR STAFF#1 THEY ONLY HAD 8 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING HOURS IN THE FILE.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE FACILITY WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 3270.31(e) AT ALL TIMES. STAFF#1 WILL COMPLETE THE ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING HOURS AND PLACE THEM IN THE FILES.
2020-09-15 Initial review 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF#1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF A PHYSICAL ON 8/27/20.

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. THIS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO OPENING OF THE FACIITY.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE FACILITY WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 3270.151(a) AT ALL TIMES. STAFF#1 WILL BRING IN PROOF OF A CURRENT PHYSICAL AND PLACE IT IN THE FILES. THIS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO OPENING OF THE FACILITY.
2020-09-15 Initial review 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF#1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF A PHYSICAL ON 8/27/20.

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.)
THE FACILITY WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 3270.151(a) AT ALL TIMES. STAFF#1 WILL BRING IN PROOF OF A CURRENT PHYSICAL AND PLACE IT IN THE FILES. THIS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO OPENING OF THE FACILITY.

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