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Beginnings Learning Center

620 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 191474.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,600

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About Beginnings Learning Center

Beginnings Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 48 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It lists monthly tuition from $1,600 to $2,100.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Approximately 10 months through 5.5 years
Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesApproximately 10 months through 5.5 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumBlueprint, the literacy program developed by Children's Literacy Initiative
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1975
Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Beginnings Learning Center lists monthly tuition from $1,600 to $2,100.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Preschool, approximately 3–5.5 years, Full-time$2,000
Preschool, approximately 3–5.5 years, Part-time$1,600
Stars, approximately 10–16 months, Full-time$2,100
Stars, approximately 10–16 months, Part-time$1,700
Teddy Bears, approximately 17–26 months, Full-time$2,050
Teddy Bears, approximately 17–26 months, Part-time$1,650
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Beginnings Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
48 children
License number
#CER-00256752
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. May 14, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/14/26, while reviewing fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been rotating hypothetical locations of the fire around the facility for each drill, the hypothetical location is the same for consecutive drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/14/26, while reviewing fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, recent fire drills were conducted on 12/7/25 and 3/19/26, which is beyond the requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/14/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe who shall be contacted in an emergency referenced on the emergency contact form in the file of child #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/14/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the designated release person written on the service agreement form in the file of child #1-#3.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026

  2. May 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/08/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe child growth and development reports in the files of child #1-#5.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

  3. Apr 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the renewal inspection on 04/17/24, Cert Rep observed that the first aid kit in the young toddler room was missing soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection on 04/17/24, Cert Rep observed dirty toys and play equipment as dirty in the outdoor play space. The toy wagon and slide observed as dirty with dust built-up inside toys.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 04/17/24, Cert Rep observed trash, pieces of the tree barks scattered on the ground throughout the play space, posing a trip hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

  4. Apr 17, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5, did not have acceptable verification of experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 5, did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility was not conducting or documenting their emergency drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5, did not have their 10hrs health & safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During my inspection I observed that the cabinet in the teddy bear room was broken with cleaning supplies in it.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their emergency numbers posted in the Stars room.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.101(c) Include 6 categories of development

      “During my inspection I observed that Teddy Bear room 2 did not have the required equipment and materials needed.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, 5, 6, &, 8, did not have whom they could be released to on their agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4, 5, did not have their parent's work address, and or telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3, &, 6-8, did not have the information for their release person on their emergency contact sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7) Medication log

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 9, 10, did not have completed medication log.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have an updated financial agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4, 7, did not have signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5, did not have verification of their address.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023

  5. Apr 1, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility was not conducting emergency drills and documenting them.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the teddy bear room, and the koala room had toxics in reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 6, hired on September, 2021 obtained the wrong FBI clearance, & staff 5 hired October, 2018 does not contain a completed NSOR certification.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-6 did not have verification of their child care experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the koala room did not have a hands free trash can.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 4, 5, did not have their annual written staff evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-6 did not have their annual emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2 did not the information for whom they could be released to.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child1 did not have their parent work address and telephone number on the emergency contact sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the Art room had rest equipment was not labeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Beginnings Learning Center

Is Beginnings Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Beginnings Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Beginnings Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Beginnings Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Beginnings Learning Center care for?

48, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Beginnings Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Beginnings Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Beginnings Learning Center cost?

Monthly tuition from $1,600 to $2,100, as it lists it.

What is Beginnings Learning Center's phone number?

(215) 627-3668.

Where is Beginnings Learning Center?

620 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The nearest other daycare we list is Beginnings Learning Center II, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).