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Little Beginnings INC

73 Moore St, Philadelphia, PA 19148 · Philadelphia County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

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

Fewer citations than 51% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
22 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
24 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 23, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 17, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 16, 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

Emergency preparedness 8
Records & paperwork 5
Building & playground safety 4
Health & medication 3
Caregiver conduct 1
Background checks 1
Food & feeding 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 23, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2026): “Director will send Cert Rep the copy of the completed emergency plan delivery document and keep on file at the center.”
Citation Jul 23, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the renewal inspection on 07/23/26, Cert Rep did not observe a current copy of liability insurance on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2026): “Director will maintain a current copy of the center's liability insurance on file and have ready for inspections or anytime it's requested.”
Citation Jul 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2025): “Outdoor play space will be cleared of all trash before children use it.”
Citation Jul 22, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2025): “Fire drills will be completed within 60 days.”
Citation Nov 6, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “Director will conduct a fire drill immediately, every 60 days at a minimum, and keep on file at the facility.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2024): “Continuity of operations plan will be added to emergency plan, kept on file, and posted in conspicuous location. Provider has backed up files which will be retrieved electronically. Staff and children files will be accessed electronically on computer drive. Provider will obtain financial loan to…”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2024): “Director will conduct an annual emergency drill and document in the file at the facility.”
Core safety Oct 17, 2023 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
During my investigation it was founded that staff 1 has been yelling at the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2023): “Provider will have a staff meeting with the whole facility to discuss the proper way to speak to children. Provider will also have staff 1 take a training on classroom management.”
Core safety Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2023): “Staff 1, 5, will always comply with CPSL. Staff 4 will not provide care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have a medication log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 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 Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During my inspection I observed a bottle in the infant room unlabeled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all infant bottles are labeled at all times.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2023): “Provider will make sure their emergency plan includes accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2023): “Provider will make sure that their updated emergency plan is sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency once a year.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2023): “Provider will make sure that they create and follow all required polices.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, and 4, did not have their 1 hr. health & safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all incoming staff complete their health & safety training within 90 days of hire.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not have verification of their home address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2023): “Provider will sure that each staff member provider verification of their address.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 5, did not have verification of child care experience
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2023): “Provider will make sure that each staff person has verification of their experience.”
Citation May 16, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
While conducting inspection I observed that there was peeling paint on the purple door in the caterpillar room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “Provider will repair all peeling paint.”
Citation May 16, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During my inspection I observed that the top of the tank was missing in the bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “Provider will make sure that the toilet areas in the facility are in good repair at all times.”
Citation May 16, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Facilitate child development 55 Pa. Code §3270.101(b)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the caterpillar's room did not all the proper play equipment in it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “Provider will set up all classrooms to have all the required play equipment to facilitate the child's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development.”
Citation May 16, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During my inspection I observed that the rest equipment in the dragon fly room was not labeled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “Provider will have teachers label all of their rest equipment for their children.”
Citation May 16, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
During my inspection I observed that both the caterpillar room and the bathroom did not have working hands free trash cans.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “Provider will put hands free trash cans in all spaces that have to disposal of diapers.”
Citation May 16, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility was not practicing or documenting their emergency drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “Provider will create an emergency drill log and practice different emergency drill at least once a year.”
Citation May 16, 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 child 1 did not have their parent's home address on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”

“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

Violation found Oct 17, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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

Capacity 119 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 10, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Apr 26, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Little Beginnings INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 463-1563
State certificate # CER-00259142
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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.

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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