Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Care
Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Care is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 70 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 32 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 32). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #761 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection, the file for staff #1 is missing the NSOR clearance and staff #2 is missing the mandated reporter training, FBI and state police clearances.
During the renewal inspection, the file for staff #1 did not include emergency plan training.
During the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the renewal inspection, there was no emergency drill log on file.
During the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of an evacuation or relocation and did not include a location/address for staff and children to relocate to.
During the renewal inspection, there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality/county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include the continuity of operations and the facility did not have a shaken baby/child maltreatment policy.
During the renewal inspection, the file for staff #1 did not include fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection, the file for staff #1 did not contain an annual employee evaluation.
During the renewal inspection, the file for staff #1 did not include a verification of childcare experience.
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During the renewal inspection, the file for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include 12 hrs of childcare training.
During the Renewal Inspection, it was observed that 4 young toddlers were kept in high chairs for a considerably long period of time, where one child was seen asleep. The children were not eating at the time observed which was approximately 10:15am.
On the second floor, in the preschool room, the back of the children's bookshelf was exposed, revealing dirt, a real screw, and various pieces of trash.
The facility had an outdated certificate posted on the bulletin behind the administrative desk.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, a can of Lysol and a jar of Aquaphor was observed in a cubby reachable to children in care. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, a child was observed laying in a pack n play that was not labeled for the childs specific use. A whole was observed in the netting on the side of the pack n play. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, a child's bottle half filled with milk was observed in the cubby of a child in care. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, children bottles were observed not labeled. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, a health/physical was not on file for children #1 and #2 (See LIS Code Sheet for enrollment date).
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, staff member #1 confirmed the hours worked at the facility do not amount to the required minimum of 30 hours per week.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, the agreement form for children #1 and #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to who the child may be released.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, staff member #1 and #2 were observed at the facility. Staff member #1 presented themself as the director and staff member #2 presented themself as a staff member counted in the ratios. A file for both staff members was not submitted for review.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, staff member #1 whom presented themselves as the director, could not present identification at the renewal inspection due to having it stolen.
During the renewal inspection on 2/14/23, there was an uncovered electrical outlet next to the green door leading upstairs in the rear of the upstairs childcare space.
During the complaint investigation on 2/14/23: 1. There was a crib mattress that was torn in 2 places. 2. There was frayed electrical tape on the exterior door in the outside play area that was accessible to the children.
During the renewal inspection on 2/14/23, after a diaper change the child's hands were not washed.
During the renewal inspection on 2/14/23, there was a bottle in the refrigerator with no name labelled on it.
During the renewal inspection on 2/14/23, child #1 did not have emergency contact information updated within the last 6 months. The form was dated 11/18/20.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/23/22, THE THERMOSTAT ON THE SECOND FLOOR READ 90°, AND THERE WERE NO MEANS OF MECHANICAL AIR CIRCULATION. THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME WAS 61°.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/23/22, THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE FIRST FLOOR, WON'T CLOSE PROPERLY DUE TO HINGE THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/23/22, A CRIB HAD WET AND SOILED LINENS AND A STAINED MATTRESS.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/23/21, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #1 WAS DATED 8/20/21, AND WAS NOT UPDATED IN THE REQUIRED 6-MONTH PERIOD.
“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) | $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 | $57.98 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $66.04 | $57.98 |
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 Care 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 Sep 23, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, the file for staff #1 is missing the NSOR clearance and staff #2 is missing the mandated reporter training, FBI and state police clearances.” 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 Care?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Care since 2021. 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 Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Apr 28, 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 Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Care compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #761 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Care last inspected?
Sep 23, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Care 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 Care?
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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