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Beenees Babies at Inspire Art Space

1646 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

Beenees Babies at Inspire Art Space is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 31 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 25 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (13 of 25). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
0 Core-safety citations
25 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
25 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 22, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 31, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Jul 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citation May 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 13
Building & playground safety 9
Health & medication 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 6/22/2026, it was observed that there were two electrical outlets in the main room that did not have protective receptacle covers in them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2026): “Will put protective covers in the outlets.”
Citation Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the renewal inspection on 6/22/2026, it was observed that 17 chair covers were peeling off.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2026): “Will tape up the chair covers.”
Citation Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection on 6/22/2026, the file for child #1 was viewed and did not have a health assessment that was updated within a 12-month period. The most recent health assessment was dated 3/21/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2026): “Will have the parent obtain an updated health assessment from a medical professional and if it is not received by 7/2/2026, the child will be suspended from care until the parent provides the health assessment.”
Citation Jul 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
During a renewal inspection on 7/14/2025, it was observed that the first aid kit was on a shelf near the front door and it was accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2025): “Staff put the first aid kit into a locked cabinet so that the children did not have access to the kit.”
Citation Jul 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
During the renewal inspection on 7/14/25, it was observed that there was no daily activity list posted in the group space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2025): “Will create and post a daily activity schedule.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
During the initial inspection on May 17, 2022, the emergency plan reviewed did not include a method for informing parents when an emergency arises. The emergency plan also did not include instructions as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Provider will create document to address how parents are notified during an emergency.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the initial inspection on May 17, 2022, a Clorox bleach spray bottle was in an unlocked supply cabinet accessible to children. There was also hand sanitizer located on the front table in child care space accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Provider will remove hand sanitizer and lock supply cabinet.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
During the initial inspection on May 17, 2022, the first aid kit was located in an unlocked supply cabinet accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Provider will lock supply closet.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the initial inspection on May 17, 2022, there was no soap in the first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Provider will add soap to first aid kit.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the initial inspection on May 17, 2022, there were pieces of wood, storage tubs and cinder blocks in outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Provider will remove items from play space.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the initial inspection on May 17, 2022, there was chipped paint observed on walls in the bathroom and on walls in the main child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Provider will repaint walls throughout the facility.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
During the initial inspection on May 17, 2022, there was no lidded waste receptacle in bathrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Provider will place lidded receptacle in bathrooms daily.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the initial inspection on May 17, 2022, there was no refrigerator being used in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Provider will purchase refrigerator or ask for permission to utilize refrigerator that is being stored on premises.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan/Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)
During the initial inspection on May 17, 2002, there was no daily schedule posted in the child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Provider will post daily schedule.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During the initial inspection on May 17, 2022, the file reviewed for child #5 did not include child's admission date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Provider will ensure that child's file is updated to include admission date.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the initial inspection on May 17, 2022, emergency contact information for child #5 did not include parent's signature consenting to emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Provider will have parent update emergency form.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During the initial inspection on May 17, 2022, emergency form for child #5 did not contain information regarding special needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Provider will have parent update emergency form.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the initial inspection on May 17, 2022, the emergency contact information reviewed for child #5 did not include health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Provider will have parent update medical policy information.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the initial inspection on May 17, 2022, the emergency contact information reviewed for child #5 did not include name, address and telephone number of individual designated by parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Provider will have parent update child's emergency contact information.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(a)
During the initial inspection on May 17, 2022, there was no file for child #1, child #2, child #3 or child #4. These children were present and enrolled at time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Provider will make a copy of each child's file to keep at facility.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)
During the initial inspection on May 17, 2022, child emergency forms in the child care space were reviewed and 24 out of 25 were incomplete and/or missing information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Provider will have parents update emergency forms.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
During the initial inspection on May 17, 2022, there was no accident/injury file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Provider will create accident/injury binder.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(a)
During the initial inspection on May 17, 2022, child records were not being stored in a locked cabinet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Provider will lock children's file in cabinet.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Confidential; stored in locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.193(a)
During the initial inspection on May 17, 2022, staff files were not being stored in a locked cabinet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Provider will lock all staff files in cabinet.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the initial inspection on May 17, 2022, information on how to access the regulations electronically was not posted for parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Provider will add URL to document for electronic access.”

“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
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $65.00 $65.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $65.00 $65.00

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

Capacity 31 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Sep 30, 2022 · what STARS means
Operator Beenees Babies Educational Learning
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 235-8490
State certificate # CER-00257957
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Common questions

Has Beenees Babies at Inspire Art Space had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 25 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Beenees Babies at Inspire Art Space?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Beenees Babies at Inspire Art Space since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Beenees Babies at Inspire Art Space’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Sep 30, 2022. 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 Beenees Babies at Inspire Art Space compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Beenees Babies at Inspire Art Space last inspected?

Jun 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Beenees Babies at Inspire Art Space cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for young school-age, $65.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Beenees Babies at Inspire Art Space?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Beenees Babies Educational Learning.

Certified centers nearby

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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