Soans Christian Academy
7912 Dungan Rd, Philadelphia, PA
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Beautiful Beginners Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 7 days
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About Beautiful Beginners Childcare
Beautiful Beginners Childcare is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open every day, Open 24 hours. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Open 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Beautiful Beginners Childcare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00245207
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Mar 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not have their fire drills conducted every 60 days as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3280.95(a) FIRE DETECTION
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not have their fire detection system tested every 30 days as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
Sep 11, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an annual emergency drill log completed as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were not sent to the local municipality and county EMA on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not have fire drills completed every 60 days as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation of fire system testing every 30 days as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3280.171(c) Safe routes posted
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a written notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3280.26(a)(1) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not have a shelter and lock down procedure in their emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of inspection children #1 & #3 did not have a signed financial agreement by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3280.26(a)(2) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an evacuation plan in place in the emergency plan as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around their group childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection the facility's emergency plan did not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the investigation facility did not have the following policies written: 1. Recognition of potential signs /symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive. 2.Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Also, the facility's emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations and specify the role of a volunteer.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3280.78 Lighting
“At the time of inspection, the facility had three sections of lights out in the front class area causing the area to be poorly lit for safety and supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not have rest equipment labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3280.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of the inspection the facility's class did not have an emergency contact form for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
May 5, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have annual updated emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3280.31(e) Age and training
“At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3280.78 Lighting
“At the time of inspection there were several light out throughout the facility causing the areas to be dark. At the time of inspection facility have several ceiling times in the front childcare space that had water damaged and needed to be replaced.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection facility have several ceiling times in the front childcare space that had water damaged and needed to be replaced.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025
3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training
“At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have first aid / CPR on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3280.151(c)(1)/3280.151(c)(2) Physical examination/Mantoux TB
“At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have a bi-annual health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
Aug 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection facility person #1 had an expired Child Abuse clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2024
Aug 3, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f)(10) Age and training/Age and training
“At the time of inspection staff person #3 Musada Hunt did not have Pediatric first aid / CPR training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
3280.151(c)(2)/3280.192(3) Mantoux TB /Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection staff person #1 Deloris Whidbee, and #2 Precious Chatman did not have Mantoux test reading /test results on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
3280.151(c)(1)/3280.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection staff person #1 Deloris Whidbee, and #2 Precious Chatman did not have bi-annual health assessment on file.”
3280.31(e) Age and training
“At the time of annual inspection staff person #1 Deloris Whidbee, #2 Precious Chatman and #3 Musadu Hunt did not have 12 hours of annual training on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
Aug 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3280.151(c)(1)/3280.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection staff person #1 Deloris Whidbee, and #2 Precious Chatman did not have bi-annual health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2023
May 17, 2023Complaint investigation7 rules cited
3280.31(e) Age and training
“While conducting a compliant inspection conducted on 5/17/23 it was observed that staff person #1 file did not include annual 12 clock hours of training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“While conducting a compliant inspection on 5/17/23 it was observed chipped paint in the front classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3280.175(a) Age appropriate restraints
“While conducting a complaint inspection on 5/17/23 Cert Rep was informed that staff person#1 transported a child to the hospital in personal car not using required restraints for a child younger than 7 yrs. old.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3280.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“While conducting a compliant inspection on 5/17/23 it was observed staff person #1 file did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3280.19(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“While conducting a compliant inspection on 5/17/23 Cert Rep confirmed that an incident occurred; a child was injured and transported to the hospital. An incident report was written at the time of the incident but the Provider did not mail a copy of the written report to the regional office within in 72 hours after emergency room treatment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3280.19(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“While conducting a compliant inspection on 5/17/23 Cert Rep confirmed an incident occurred resulting in a child being transported to the emergency room on 5/8/23. Provider contacted the parent at time of incident, The regional office was not informed of the incident of a child being transported to the emergency room within 24 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“While conducting a complaint inspection on 5/17/23 Cert rep assessed ratio; observing mixed ages infants, younger toddler, and older toddlers a total of 6 children present being supervised by one teacher.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
May 17, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3280.31(e) Age and training
“While conducting a compliant inspection conducted on 5/17/23 it was observed that staff person #1 file did not include annual 12 clock hours of training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“While conducting a compliant inspection on 5/17/23 it was observed chipped paint in the front classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3280.175(a) Age appropriate restraints
“While conducting a complaint inspection on 5/17/23 Cert Rep was informed that staff person#1 transported a child to the hospital in personal car not using required restraints for a child younger than 7 yrs. old.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3280.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“While conducting a compliant inspection on 5/17/23 it was observed staff person #1 file did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3280.19(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“While conducting a compliant inspection on 5/17/23 Cert Rep confirmed that an incident occurred; a child was injured and transported to the hospital. An incident report was written at the time of the incident but the Provider did not mail a copy of the written report to the regional office within in 72 hours after emergency room treatment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3280.19(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“While conducting a compliant inspection on 5/17/23 Cert Rep confirmed an incident occurred resulting in a child being transported to the emergency room on 5/8/23. Provider contacted the parent at time of incident, The regional office was not informed of the incident of a child being transported to the emergency room within 24 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“While conducting a complaint inspection on 5/17/23 Cert rep assessed ratio; observing mixed ages infants, younger toddler, and older toddlers a total of 6 children present being supervised by one teacher.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
Sep 23, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
3280.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“It was observed on 9/23/22 child #1 and 2 agreement form did not document fee amount”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3280.104 High Chairs
“It was observed on 9/23/22 the high chair did not have safety T-strap in place.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3280.75(c) Has all items
“It was observed on 9/23/22 the first aid kit designated for the main child care space was missing tweezers, scissors, soap, and disposable gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“It was observed on 9/23/22 the sink located in children's bathroom water temperature measured at 119° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“It was observed on 9/23/22 the electrical outlet located in front room child care space did not have a receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“It was observed on 9/23/22 staff person #1 file did not include verification of FBI clearances. Staff person #1 may not work with in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“It was observed on 9/23/22 child # 2,3,4, 5, and 6 agreement form did not document specific release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“It was observed on 9/23/22 child #6 emergency contact form did not document health insurance coverage or policy number for insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“It was observed on 9/23/22 there was no verification of the annual emergency drill being conducted”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3280.163(a)(3) Fruit/vegetable
“It was observed on 9/23/22 the lunch served to the children did not contain fruit or vegetables.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3280.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“It was observed on 9/23/22 child # 1,2, 5, and 6 emergency contact form did not document parents consent for transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3280.31(e) Age and training
“It was observed on 9/23/22 staff person #1 file did not include verification of 12 hours of annual training”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3280.95(b) Staff responsibility
“It was observed on 9/23/22 facility did not have verification of alarm system being tested annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3280.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“It was observed on 9/23/22 child # 1 and 2 agreement form did not document date fees to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
- Nov 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Beautiful Beginners Childcare
Is Beautiful Beginners Childcare licensed?
Yes. Beautiful Beginners Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Beautiful Beginners Childcare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Beautiful Beginners Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 23 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Beautiful Beginners Childcare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Beautiful Beginners Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Beautiful Beginners Childcare's hours?
Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Beautiful Beginners Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 725-3529 to ask.
What is Beautiful Beginners Childcare's phone number?
(215) 725-3529.
Where is Beautiful Beginners Childcare?
Philadelphia, PA 19111. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.