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Bese Saka Academy

Philadelphia, PA 19143 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
open each week
7 days
weekly, posted tuition
$165

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About Bese Saka Academy

Bese Saka Academy is a home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.

It is open every day, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $165 to $260. 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriPreschool / pre-KMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Ages 3–7
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
6 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Saturday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Sunday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 3–7
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool
ApproachMontessori
CurriculumWhole-Child BESE™ Curriculum
EnrichmentMeditation, Gymnastics & Track, Culinary Arts, Natural Science & Creativity, Cultural Education, Tech Skills, Piano Basics
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChild Care Works Subsidy
LanguagesSpanish, Swahili
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bese Saka Academy lists weekly tuition from $165 to $260.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Full Time Rates (FAQ)$260
Full Time Rates (meals section)$250
Part Time Rates$165
Additional Hours Beyond 10 Hours$15 an hour
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Bese Saka Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
6 children
License number
#CER-00256171
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Apr 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “Observed cots unlabeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.73(c) Has all items

      “Observed first aid kit missing soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026

  2. Nov 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.73(c) Has all items

      “Observed first aid kit with no scissors, tweezers, or soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.74(a) Requirements

      “Observed outdoor play space unclean with visible hazards. Observed bathroom floor with a broken tile.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.11(e)(6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma

      “Observed facility with no baby shaken Syndrome Policy.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025

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 Bese Saka Academy

Is Bese Saka Academy licensed?

Yes. Bese Saka Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Bese Saka Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bese Saka Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Bese Saka Academy care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Bese Saka Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bese Saka Academy's hours?

Every day, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bese Saka Academy cost?

Weekly tuition from $165 to $260, as it lists it.

What is Bese Saka Academy's phone number?

(267) 225-1180.

Where is Bese Saka Academy?

Philadelphia, PA 19143. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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