Honey Bees Learning Academy
Honey Bees Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 33 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 22 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #435 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On October 31, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of a health assessment.
On October 31, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment.
On October 31, 2024 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of a fire drill being conducted at the facility
On October 31, 2024 during the renewal inspection, there is no evidence of the fire detection system being tested every 30 days.
On October 31, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of fire safety training
On November 27, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of an updated Criminal Background Clearance, the clearance on file was pending. The file of Staff #3 did not contain evidence of updated Criminal Background Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Clearance, The clearances on file were dated 5/ 2018
On November 27, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of an updated Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification, the certification on file was taken 2/3/2021 and expired 2/3/2023
On November 27, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not contain evidence of fire safety training.
On November 27, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not contain evidence of Health and Safety Training.
On November 27, 2023 during the renewal inspection, there was no file for Staff #5
On November 27, 2023 during the renewal inspection, The file of Staff #4 did not contain evidence of verification of education.
On November 27, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not contain evidence of at least 12 clock hours of child care training.
On February 10,2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of NSOR clearance.
On February 10,2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment, the health assessment on file was dated 1/11/2022
On February 10,2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of updated First Aid/ CPR training, the training on file was dated 2/3/2021.
On February 10,2023 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for acquiring emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/14/22. cert rep observed several windows located on the 2nd floor opened more than 6 inches.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/14/22, cert rep observed first-aid kit located in room 1 failed to have soap and first-aid kit located in room 2 failed to have soap and Band-Aids.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/14/22, cert rep observed a broken window located in school age room located on 2nd floor.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/14/22, cert observed in school age room, peeling paint behind radiator.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/14/22, cert rep observed a handwashing signed failed to be posted near sink in room 2.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to have an updated health assessment. Health assessment contained in file was last completed on 06/24/19.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $74.50 | $64.50 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $74.50 | $64.50 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $72.50 | $63.50 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $68.50 | $61.50 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $58.50 | $58.50 |
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 Honey Bees Learning Academy 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 Nov 27, 2023 (background checks): “On November 27, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of an updated Criminal Background Clearance, the clearance on file was pending. The file of Staff #3 did not contain…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Honey Bees Learning Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Honey Bees Learning Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Honey Bees Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 5, 2025. 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 Honey Bees Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #435 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Honey Bees Learning Academy last inspected?
Oct 27, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Honey Bees Learning Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $74.50 for newborn, $74.50 for infant, $72.50 for young toddler, $68.50 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Honey Bees Learning Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Honey Bees Learning Academy 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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