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Beyond Basic Learning Academy

2443 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191214.8· 39 reviews
licensed capacity
19
open each week
7 days

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About

About Beyond Basic Learning Academy

Beyond Basic Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 19 children, serving school-age children.

It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
19 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentSewing, photography, and repurposing classes
StaffCertified teachers
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsELRC
Licensed capacity19 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Beyond Basic Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Beyond Basic Learning Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
19 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00257319
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 24 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • 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. Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #2 was missing updated fire safety training in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 was missing 4 hours of professional development training in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2024

  3. Jan 21, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff # 1 file, the file was missing 4 hours of professional development training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files. Staff # 1 and #2 were both missing an emergency plan training certificate in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the facility's submitted emergency plan and did not see the section that includes the plans for continuity of care in the plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outside play area, the play equipment/ balls need to be cleaned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the pick-up and drop procedures that are required to be posted and did not see the posting.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and discovered peeling paint in the back section near dart board as well as peeling paint on the wall in the section before you enter the back of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 1 was missing an updated fire safety training certificate. in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “During the renewal inspection the certification specialist requested to view proof that the fire detection system has been tested annually by a professional since the system was unable to be tested due to being connected to residential at the time of the inspection and was informed that a copy of the annual report was left in a folder at home.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

  4. Dec 21, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the facility's emergency plan and did not see the section that includes the plans for continuity of care in the plan.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 1 was missing an updated fire safety training certificate. in the file.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and discovered peeling paint in the back section near dart board as well as peeling paint on the wall in the section before you enter the back of the facility.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outside play area, the play equipment/ balls need to be cleaned.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.122 Admissions Interview

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the programs parent handbook and was informed that the handbook was not available due to it being left at home.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative view the children's files children # 3 and #5 were both missing child service reports in their files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #1 was missing the policy number on the emergency contact.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #2 #3 were both missing updated emergency contact forms and financial agreement forms in their file. Child #5 was missing an updated financial agreement form in their file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, child # 1 was missing an updated shot record. Child # 1 was missing an updated Hep B shot, DTAP, Pneumococcal, Hib and MMR shot according to the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #3 was missing documentation on the child's immunizations with no written exemption letter in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the pick-up and drop procedures that are required to be posted and did not see the posting.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “During the renewal inspection the certification specialist requested to view proof that the fire detection system has been tested annually by a professional since the system was unable to be tested due to being connected to residential at the time of the inspection and was informed that a copy of the annual report was left in a folder at home.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff # 1 file, the file was missing 4 hours of professional development training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files. Staff # 1 and #2 were both missing an emergency plan training certificate in the file.”
  5. Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 17, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection file review, the file of facility person # 3 is missing 4 hours of the 12 hours of annual professional development.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(2)/3270.131(d)(7) Child's allergies/Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “During the renewal inspection file review, the file of child # 1 is missing information regarding allergies and information regarding if the child is able to participate in child care and free from communicable illness.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit on the middle wall in the child care space is missing a pair of scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 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 Beyond Basic Learning Academy

Is Beyond Basic Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Beyond Basic Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Beyond Basic Learning Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Beyond Basic Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Beyond Basic Learning Academy care for?

19, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Beyond Basic Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Beyond Basic Learning Academy's hours?

Every day, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Beyond Basic Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 309-3133 to ask.

What is Beyond Basic Learning Academy's phone number?

(215) 309-3133.

Where is Beyond Basic Learning Academy?

2443 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121. The nearest other daycare we list is Learn N Play Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

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