Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car
Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 112 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 35 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (9 of 35). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #660 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, there were 13 children in the Preschool Classroom. Staff Person #2 identified 5 children in their supervisory group, Staff Person #3 identified 6 children in their supervisory group, leaving 2 children unaccounted for.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, the most recent review of the Facility's Emergency Plan documented on file was dated 08/06/2025.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, the file for Staff Person #4 did not contain written verification that the Staff Person was trained in the Facility's Emergency Plan.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, the hot water temperature in the bathroom, identified to be used by children measured 112.8° F.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, the refrigerator located in the Preschool Classroom was observed to have crumbs, sticky residue and spillage along the bottom interior surface.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, the bookcase located in the Preschool Classroom was broken and contained sharp edges.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, the thermostat located inside the refrigerator in the Younger Toddler Classroom measured the temperature of the refrigerator at 56° F.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, Staff Person #1 did not wash Child #1's hands after being diapered.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, the most recent written staff evaluation on file for Staff Person #5 was dated 10/09/2023.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, the file for Child #2, admitted to the program on 08/01/2023, did not contain a Child Service Report.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, the Emergency Contact form on file for Child #1 did not contain the child's health insurance policy number.
As a result of the Complaint Investigation beginning on 10/20/2025, it was determined that the Operator failed to notify the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of receiving notification from the parent of Child #1 that the child received emergency medical care treatment following their attendance of the program on 10/10/2025.
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At the time of the Unannounced visit on 10/10/2025, Staff Person #1 was observed working alone and was unable name the children in their assigned supervisory group. Staff Person #2 was observed working alone and was unable name the children in their assigned supervisory group.
At the time of the Unannounced visit conducted on 10/10/2025, Staff Person #3 utilized the highchairs to restrict the movements of Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 by placing them in the highchairs with a video on the laptop in front of them in the Infant Classroom. Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 remained in the highchairs from 2:10pm until 2:53pm.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, the blinds located in the back window of the Preschool Classroom were broken with pointy edges.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, Staff Person #1 did not wash Child#1's hands after being diapered.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, Staff Person #1 did not clean the changing station after diapering Child #1.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, Staff Person #1 did not wash their hands after diapering Child #1.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, the pull station of the fire detection system located on the lower level of the facility was not operable.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, the file for Child #1 enrolled 03/18/2025 and the file for Child #2 enrolled 11/06/2024, did not contain an initial health assessment within 60 days following the child's first day of attendance in the program.
At the time of the Complaint Investigation conducted on 05/22/2025, based on the interviews it was determined that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 are utilizing the highchairs as a form of restraint to restrict a child's movements. Child #1 was placed in a highchair for the purpose of preventing the child from touching other children's meals. Child #2 was placed in the highchair for time-out to restrict the child's movements.
At the time of the Allocated Unannounced Inspection on 02/26/2025. The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a completed DHS FBI clearance or National Sex Offender Registry Clearance for Staff Person #1.
At the time of the Allocated Unannounced Inspection on 02/26/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a completed staff health assessment or verification of TB Testing.
At the time of the Allocated Unannounced Inspection on 02/26/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG Health and Safety Pre-Service trainings.
At the time of the Unannounced Investigation on 11/01/2024, the file for Facility Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of Mandated Reporter training.
At the time of the renewal inspection on 07/17/2024, child #2 Walked out of the school aged classroom alone and began to wander around the adjacent empty classroom. Child #2 remained unsupervised for 2 minutes until the certification representative informed Staff Person 3 and Staff Person #4 That child 1 Was in the adjacent classroom alone and unsupervised.
At the time of the renewal inspection on 07/17/2024, child #2 Walked out of the school aged classroom alone and began to wander around the adjacent empty classroom. Child #2 remained unsupervised for 2 minutes until the certification representative informed Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 That child #2 was in the adjacent classroom alone and unsupervised.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 a bucket seat table suitable for children ages 5-months to 24-months was observed being used in the older toddler classroom with children ages 24 to 36 months being placed in table and attempting to climb out of the seats while music played on a laptop.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 the individual record for Child #1 did not contain an updated Health Assessment. The Health Assessment on file was dated for 06/23/2023.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 on the most recent Health Assessment dated 09/22/2023, question number 2 regarding communicable diseases for Staff Person #1 was crossed out.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 the written plan of daily activities in the Older Toddler classroom was not being followed. The children were observed sitting in a bucket seat table with no activity in front of them with a laptop set up playing music.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 the individual record for Child #1 did not contain a Child Service Report.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 the individual records for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 did not contain verification of the completion of 12-clock hours of Annual Professional Development Training.
During unannounced inspection 03/06/2024, staff person #1 stated there were 12 children present in the classroom but there were 13 present in the child care space; staff person # 1 identified 10 children and staff person #2 identified 2 children, however one child had already been identified by staff person #1, This left two children unaccounted for.
During unannounced inspection 03/06/2024, refrigerator in infant room did not contain an operable thermometer.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $88.28 | $74.03 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $88.28 | $74.03 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $84.71 | $70.23 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $81.40 | $66.78 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $75.83 | $62.57 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $66.04 | $57.38 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $66.04 | $57.38 |
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 Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 8 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 Aug 20, 2026 (supervision): “At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, there were 13 children in the Preschool Classroom. Staff Person #2 identified 5 children in their supervisory group, Staff Person #3 identified 6 children…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 18, 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 Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #660 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car last inspected?
Aug 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $88.28 for newborn, $88.28 for infant, $84.71 for young toddler, $81.40 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Care.
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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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