Little Beginnings INC
Little Beginnings INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 119 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 24 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (8 of 24). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 07/23/26, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection on 07/23/26, Cert Rep did not observe a current copy of liability insurance on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 07/22/25, during facility walk through, Cert Rep observed trash scattered on the ground throughout the outdoor play space.
During the renewal inspection on 07/22/25, while reviewing the facility fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, dates observed 04/23/25 and 06/26/25.
During unannounced monitoring on 11/06/24, while reviewing fire drill logs, Cert Rep observed that the facility has not been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days. The last fire drill was conducted on 08/16/24, which is beyond the requirement.
During the renewal inspection on 06/13/24, Cert Rep observed that the facility's emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations planning.
During the renewal inspection on 06/13/24, Cert observed that the facility has not been conducting emergency drills annually, the last emergency drill was conducted and documented on 04/13/23, which is beyond the annual requirement.
During my investigation it was founded that staff 1 has been yelling at the children.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on March 2011, & staff 5, hired on March 2023, does not contain their New Jersey out-of-state clearances.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have a medication log.
During my inspection I observed a bottle in the infant room unlabeled.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During my inspection I observed that the facility has not sent out their emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 3. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, and 4, did not have their 1 hr. health & safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not have verification of their home address.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 5, did not have verification of child care experience
While conducting inspection I observed that there was peeling paint on the purple door in the caterpillar room.
During my inspection I observed that the top of the tank was missing in the bathroom.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the caterpillar's room did not all the proper play equipment in it.
During my inspection I observed that the rest equipment in the dragon fly room was not labeled.
During my inspection I observed that both the caterpillar room and the bathroom did not have working hands free trash cans.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility was not practicing or documenting their emergency drills.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have their parent's home address on their emergency contact sheet.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $58.00 | $51.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $58.00 | $51.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $53.00 | $47.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $53.00 | $47.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Little Beginnings INC 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 Oct 17, 2023 (caregiver conduct): “During my investigation it was founded that staff 1 has been yelling at the children.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Beginnings INC?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Little Beginnings INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 26, 2019. 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 Little Beginnings INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Beginnings INC last inspected?
Jul 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Beginnings INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $58.00 for infant, $58.00 for young toddler, $53.00 for older toddler, $53.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Beginnings INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Beginnings 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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