Royal Beginnings
Royal Beginnings is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 15 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 22 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 22). 6 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 #569 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the renewal inspection staff 1 did not have a current FBI clearance, staff 2 did not have a child abuse clearance.
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 1, 2, and 3 did not have proof of emergency plan training.
At the time of the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have proof of an updated health assessment.
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 1 was missing the Health & Safety update, staff #2 did not have proof of Health & Safety trainings part 1 and part 2.
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #2 did not have proof of a high school diploma and proof of two years experience with children.
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 1, 2, and 3 did not have proof of pediatric first aid and CPR.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff 1 and 2 did not have proof of a health assessment.
At the time of the renewal inspection, there was no proof of comprehensive general liability insurance at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection, there was no updated certificate of compliance posted at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the files of children 1-7 did not include updates for emergency contact and agreements.
At the time of the renewal inspection, children 4 -5 and 6-7, sibling children were included in the same file at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection all staff and child files were stored in an unlocked cabinet or on top of the desk at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff 1 and 2 did not have a complete individual record at the facility.
At the time of the unannounced inspection the facility was out of ratio with a combination of 8 toddlers and 15 young school age children with three staff.
On the day of visit the infant toddler room and the school room was out of ratio.
On the day of visit observed the files for Staff#1 and Staff#3 which did not have a current emergency plan annual training in the files.
On the day of visit observed the files for Staff#1, and Staff#3 which did not have the Fire Safety training in the files.
On the day of visit observed the files for Staff#1, Staff#2 and Staff#3 which did not have the 12 annual clock hours of Child Care training.
CHILD #2AND CHILD#3 FILES OBSERVED AND THE IMMUNIZATION FORM DID NOT CONTAIN PROOF OF THE CURRENT INFLUENZA SHOT.
OBSERVED THE FILE FOR CHILD#1 WHO DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT PHYISCAL IN THE FILE.
OBSERVING THE FILES STAFF#2 DID NOT HAVE TWO NON-FAMILY REFERENCE IN THE FILE.
REVIEWING THE FILE FOR STAFF#1 THEY ONLY HAD 8 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING HOURS IN THE FILE.
“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.) | $75.00 | $65.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $74.00 | $64.50 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $73.00 | $64.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $72.00 | $63.50 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $70.00 | $62.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $70.00 | $62.00 |
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 Royal Beginnings had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Mar 9, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of the renewal inspection staff 1 did not have a current FBI clearance, staff 2 did not have a child abuse clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Royal Beginnings?
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 Royal Beginnings’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Dec 28, 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 Royal Beginnings compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #569 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Royal Beginnings last inspected?
Mar 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Royal Beginnings cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $75.00 for infant, $74.00 for young toddler, $73.00 for older toddler, $72.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Royal Beginnings?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Royal Beginnings LLC.
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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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