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De Best Gems Academy
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About De Best Gems Academy
De Best Gems Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 22 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 22 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (267) 304-4412 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 22 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
De Best Gems Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for De Best Gems Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 22 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252626
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Jun 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced inspection on June 24, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain a PA State Police clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During unannounced inspection on June 24, 2026, the fire drill log indicated that a fire drill was not conducted within 60 days of previous fire drill (dated 2-19-26).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection on February 12, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of training in the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection on February 12, 2026, the emergency contact information of children #1 and #3 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During renewal inspection on February 12, 2026, the agreement of child #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“During renewal inspection on February 12, 2026, the health assessment of staff #2 did not contain the results of tuberculosis screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2026
- Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about De Best Gems Academy
Is De Best Gems Academy licensed?
Yes. De Best Gems Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was De Best Gems Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has De Best Gems Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 De Best Gems Academy care for?
22, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does De Best Gems Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are De Best Gems Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (267) 304-4412 to confirm.
How much does De Best Gems Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 304-4412 to ask.
What is De Best Gems Academy's phone number?
(267) 304-4412.
Where is De Best Gems Academy?
6959 Tulip St, Philadelphia, PA 19135. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz Pic N' Play Childcare Center, 0.1 miles away.