Beanstalk LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 61 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 50 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (21 of 50). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #890 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection on 12/11/25, while conducting facility walk through, Cert Rep observed a hole in the rug in the young toddler classroom. Cert Rep also observed the rug rolled up and lifting from the floor in the indoor play space.
During the renewal inspection on 12/11/25, while conducting facility walk through, Cert Rep observed chipped paint on the wall in the 3rd floor front preschool classroom and peeling paint on the walls in the 2nd floor front preschool classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 12/11/25, while conducting facility walk through, Cert Rep observed 9 preschool children in the indoor play space during play activity, while the capacity is measured for no more than 6 children at one time. This exceeds capacity.
During the renewal inspection on 12/11/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the child's physician name on the emergency contact form in the file of child #1.
During the renewal inspection on 12/11/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe written parental consent for emergency medical care in the file of child #1.
During the renewal inspection on 12/11/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe written parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs in the file of child #1.
During the unannounced inspection on 06/11/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe verification of age in the file of staff person #1.
During the unannounced inspection on 06/11/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe a written report of a health assessment in the file of staff person #1, but did observe Mantoux test read/results.
During the renewal inspection on 11/21/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed a criminal history clearance dated 11/04/19 in the file of Staff person #1 and was observed working in a childcare position in the facility. This is beyond the 60-month requirement.
During the renewal inspection on 11/21/24, during facility walk through, Cert rep observed hand sanitizer sitting on the top of a table in the Preschool classroom, accessible to children.
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During the renewal inspection on 11/21/24, during the facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe a first aid kit in the preschool classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 11/21/24, while reviewing the emergency plan, Cert Rep did not observe accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities in the facility's emergency plan. Cert Rep also did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality.
During the renewal inspection on 11/21/24, while reviewing required facility paperwork, Cert Rep did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
During the renewal inspection on 11/21/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the written staff evaluations completed once every 12 months. Staff person #2 written evaluations were dated 09/25/23 and 11/19/24 and Staff person #3 written evaluations were dated 06/30/22 and 11/19/24 which is beyond the 12-month requirement.
During renewal inspection on 11/21/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe child growth and development reports in the files of Child #1, 3, 4 and 5.
During the renewal inspection on 11/21/24, while reviewing children files, Cert Rep did not observe individual records for child #1 and #2, and required information were not separated on individual forms.
During an unannounced inspection on 04/03/24, Cert Rep did not observe a copy of criminal history record clearance in the file of staff person #1.
During an unannounced inspection on 04/03/24, Cert rep observed hand sanitizer sitting on a shelf in both the younger and older toddler classrooms accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the section that addressed the plans for continuity of care in the plan.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the first aid kit in the blooms room and discovered that that tape was missing from the kit.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered peeling paint in the seedlings room near the alphabet sign. There was also peeling paint in the gross motor room.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and noticed the refrigerator was running above 45 degrees inside the pollinators room. The certification checked the thermostat 2 different times during the renewal inspection and the refrigerator continued to run on the warm side.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative view child #2 file child #2 was missing the Rotavirus shot on the health assessment without exemption letter in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the policy of shaken baby/ child maltreatment, the provider was unable to provide it right away due to not being aware.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing a staff evaluation in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files children #4 and #5 were both missing enrolling parent work address and work phone number these sections were left blank.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child #4 file and the file was missing information on disability this area was left blank.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed children #4 and #5 file, and both files were missing the release person address on the emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child # 1 file, child #1 was missing a updated emergency contact form in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child # 2 file, child # 2 was missing an updated financial agreement in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child #3 file the emergency contact form was missing the consent for swimming this area was left blank.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 hired September 2021, & staff 6, hired on December 2022, does not contain a copy or a current mandated reporter training, & staff 3, hired on September 2022, did not have their out-of-state clearances, & staff 6, hired on December 2022 does not contain a state police clearance, child abuse clearance.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5, 6, did not have their emergency plan training.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have documentation the fire system being expected in the last year.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not send a copy of their emergency plan to the county emergency management agency.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5 did not have their annual fire safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 5, did not have the annual written evaluation.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have their date of admission on their agreement form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2 did not have their parent's home address on their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2 did not have the address of the person whom he could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 6, did not have acceptable verification of their childcare experience.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 6, did not have two written nonfamily references.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have their annual 12 clock hours of childcare training.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the Pre-k room, and the Pre-school room were missing items from their first aid kit. 1. Gauze - Pre-K 2. Tweezer - Pre-school
While conducting my inspection I observed that the kindergarten room had a broken toilet in their bathroom.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the rest equipment in the Pre-k room, and the young toddler room was not labeled.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the refrigerator was in the kindergarten room was temping above 45 degree.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, was missing the information for who the could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have the current 12 hours of training.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $94.62 | $86.54 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $85.38 | $77.31 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $33.46 | $33.46 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Beanstalk LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Nov 21, 2024 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 11/21/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed a criminal history clearance dated 11/04/19 in the file of Staff person #1 and was observed working in a childcare position in…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Beanstalk LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Beanstalk LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Beanstalk LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 19, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Beanstalk LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #890 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Beanstalk LLC last inspected?
Dec 11, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Beanstalk LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $94.62 for older toddler, $85.38 for preschool, $33.46 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Beanstalk LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Beanstalk LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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