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Beginnings Learning Center

620 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

Beginnings Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 48 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 32 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (13 of 32). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #823 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 62% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #823 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
31 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
32 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 14, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 1, 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 7
Emergency preparedness 5
Health & medication 3
Training & qualifications 3
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 14, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 05/14/26, while reviewing fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, recent fire drills were conducted on 12/7/25 and 3/19/26, which is beyond the requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “Complete a fire drill by 05/19/26.”
Citation May 14, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection on 05/14/26, while reviewing fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been rotating hypothetical locations of the fire around the facility for each drill, the hypothetical location is the same for consecutive drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “Hypothetical location will change for the next fire drill and be different for consecutive drills.”
Citation May 14, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection on 05/14/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the designated release person written on the service agreement form in the file of child #1-#3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “Parent will update the agreement form with missing information.”
Citation May 14, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
During the renewal inspection on 05/14/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe who shall be contacted in an emergency referenced on the emergency contact form in the file of child #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “Parent will complete missing emergency contact information.”
Citation May 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 05/08/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe child growth and development reports in the files of child #1-#5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “Progress reports will be sent for review immediately.”
Citation Apr 17, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection on 04/17/24, Cert Rep observed that the first aid kit in the young toddler room was missing soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2024): “Director will ensure that soap is added to first aid kit in young toddler room. (Corrected on-site)”
Citation Apr 17, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 04/17/24, Cert Rep observed trash, pieces of the tree barks scattered on the ground throughout the play space, posing a trip hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2024): “Outdoor play space will be cleared of all debris and trash.”
Citation Apr 17, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the renewal inspection on 04/17/24, Cert Rep observed dirty toys and play equipment as dirty in the outdoor play space. The toy wagon and slide observed as dirty with dust built-up inside toys.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2024): “Director will ensure that the toys and play equipment used by the children be cleaned prior to being used. (Corrected onsite)”
Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During my inspection I observed that the cabinet in the teddy bear room was broken with cleaning supplies in it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Provide will make sure that all toxic materials are always placed in an inaccessible area.”
Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their emergency numbers posted in the Stars room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Provider will make sure that emergency numbers are posted everywhere there is a phone.”
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Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Include 6 categories of development 55 Pa. Code §3270.101(c)
During my inspection I observed that Teddy Bear room 2 did not have the required equipment and materials needed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all measure space have all the required materials and equipment for the children.”
Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 9, 10, did not have completed medication log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Provider will make sure that parents complete and sign a medication log for all medicine that is brought into the facility for their child.”
Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During my inspection I observed that the facility was not conducting or documenting their emergency drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Provider will create an emergency drill log and practice different emergencies drills at least once a year.”
Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5, did not have their 10hrs health & safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all incoming staff complete their health & safety training within 90 days of hire.”
Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, 5, 6, &, 8, did not have whom they could be released to on their agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely.”
Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4, 5, did not have their parent's work address, and or telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3, &, 6-8, did not have the information for their release person on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have an updated financial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4, 7, did not have signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5, did not have verification of their address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all staff have verification of their address in their file at all times.”
Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5, did not have acceptable verification of experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Provider will make sure that each staff person has verification of their experience.”
Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 5, did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all staff take their 12 clock hours of childcare training annually.”
Core safety Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 6, hired on September, 2021 obtained the wrong FBI clearance, & staff 5 hired October, 2018 does not contain a completed NSOR certification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2022): “Staff 5, 6, will comply with CPSL at all times. Staff 5, 6, will not provide care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.”
Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-6 did not have their annual emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all potential staff and current have their annual emergency plan training.”
Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the teddy bear room, and the koala room had toxics in reach of children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2022): “Provide will make sure that all toxic materials are placed in an inaccessible area at all times.”
Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the Art room had rest equipment was not labeled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all rest equipment is properly labeled at all times.”
Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the koala room did not have a hands free trash can.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all room that have to diaper changing will have hands free trash cans.”
Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility was not conducting emergency drills and documenting them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2022): “Provider will make sure that they are practicing their emergency drill at least once a year.”
Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 4, 5, did not have their annual written staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff have written evaluation every 12 month.”
Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child1 did not have their parent work address and telephone number on the emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2 did not the information for whom they could be released to.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-6 did not have verification of their child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2022): “Provider will make sure that each staff person has verification of their experience, as well as education in their file at all times.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 48 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 10, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 6, 2021 · what STARS means
Operator Beginnings Learning Center LTD
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00256752
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Common questions

Has Beginnings Learning Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Apr 1, 2022 (background checks): “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 6, hired on September, 2021 obtained the wrong FBI clearance, & staff 5 hired October, 2018 does not contain a completed NSOR certification.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Beginnings Learning Center?

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

What is Beginnings Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Aug 6, 2021. 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 Beginnings Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #823 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Beginnings Learning Center last inspected?

May 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Beginnings Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Beginnings Learning Center LTD.

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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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