Busy Bees Learning Center
Busy Bees Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 113 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 16 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 16). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During the renewal inspection on 09.12.24, provider did not submit a completed BEO Attestation form.
During the renewal inspection on 12/15/22, child #8 was observed walking from classroom to bathroom alone and unsupervised by staff #1.
During the renewal inspection on 12/15/22 there were missing outlet covers observed in the jungle room, toddler 3 room, preschool 1 room and preschool 2 room.
During the renewal inspection on 12/15/22 the refrigerator thermometer located in the toddler 1 room read 50° F.
During the renewal inspection on 12/15/22 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 and child #6 did not include name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.
During the renewal inspection on 12/15/22 the emergency contact forms reviewed for child #1 and child #4 did not include information on child's special needs.
During the renewal inspection on 12/15/22 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 did not include information regarding health insurance coverage and policy number.
During the renewal inspection on 12/15/22 the emergency contact form and financial agreement reviewed for child #7 was not reviewed and/or updated within 6-month period.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walk through and asked Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, & #6 to identify the children in their groups and name the children. All 6 of the staff did not know which children were in their group.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a can of disinfectant spray sat on the counter next to the children's handwashing sink. (implemented on site)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough in the toddlers room, there was paint peeling around the door.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walk through of the facility, there were perishable food sitting on the counter. Staff #1 informed the certification representative that she keeps the food out on the counter to stay room temperature. (Implemented on site)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walk through of the facility, the facility was missing their drop off and pick up procedure posting.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the facility's emergency plan. The plan did not include a "lock-down" procedure. (Implemented on site)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the children files. Child # 2 & #3 agreement did not specify a fee for the daycare service.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the child files, child #1 & #2 were missing work addressed and telephone numbers for the enrolling parents.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $76.25 | $64.29 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.38 | $58.43 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $66.69 | $55.11 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $62.91 | $52.20 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $29.00 | $23.40 |
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 Busy Bees Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Dec 15, 2022 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection on 12/15/22, child #8 was observed walking from classroom to bathroom alone and unsupervised by staff #1.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Busy Bees Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Busy Bees 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 Busy Bees Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Mar 5, 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 Busy Bees Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Busy Bees Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 29, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Busy Bees Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $76.25 for infant, $70.38 for young toddler, $66.69 for older toddler, $62.91 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Busy Bees Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Busy Bees Learning Center INC.
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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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