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J and A Beacon of Light Childcare

Philadelphia, PA 19139 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 2 reviews

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About J and A Beacon of Light Childcare

J and A Beacon of Light Childcare is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 10 children.

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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for J and A Beacon of Light Childcare

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Certified by the state and operating
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Certificate of Compliance
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10 children
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Transportation 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 2, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.26(c) Training regarding plan

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 who was hired in June 2026, did not include their: 1. State Police Clearance 2. Child Abuse Clearance 3.FBI Clearance, Nor a signed Disclosure”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3280.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “During the inspection, I observed infant bottles were not labeled with the child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(f) Age and training

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include their Part 1 health & safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a) FIRE DETECTION

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the facility could not provide documentation that the fire system had been inspected with the last year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not conduced a fire drill since 3/6/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(5) Two written references

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include an initial health assessment nor a TB shoot.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

  2. Oct 7, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
    • Transportation

      3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.166(1) Written statement

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not obtain a written feed schedule from the parent for their infant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include acceptable verification of experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “During the inspection, it was observed that staff 1, did not wipe down the changing table after diapering with sanitizing solution.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not their emergency contact person's information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.134(a)/3280.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the staff 1, did not wash her or the baby's hand after diapering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a) Signed

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include the parent's signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.26(c) Training regarding plan

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

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 3. Prevention/identification of maltreatment”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not conduct a fire drill in the last 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

  3. Sep 16, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During my inspection I observed that staff 1 and 2, did not know whom they were responsible for.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “During my inspection I observed hand sanitizer on the window, and cleaning products in a cabinet with a broken lock in the kitchen.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.135(d) Diapering materials storage

      “During my inspection I observed that the hands-free trash can in the bathroom used to dispose of diapers was broken.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “During my inspection I observed staff 2 not sanitize the changing table after changing a diaper.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

  4. Oct 23, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have their health insurance coverage policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.69(a) 110º F or less

      “During my inspection I observed that the water in the facility was temping at 118 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(f) Emergency plan

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent over a copy of their emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “During my inspection I observed that the staff 2, did not wash the baby's hands after being diapered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have a current health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted their annual emergency drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not have acceptable verification of experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023

  5. Oct 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(f) Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection dated 10/6/2022, certification representative observed that provider did not have verification that a copy of the facility emergency plan had been submitted to the local municipality or the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “During renewal inspection dated 10/6/2022, certification representative observed that child #1 did not have an admission date listed in her file. The agreement did not have an admission date listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022

  6. Dec 9, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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 J and A Beacon of Light Childcare

Is J and A Beacon of Light Childcare licensed?

Yes. J and A Beacon of Light Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was J and A Beacon of Light Childcare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has J and A Beacon of Light Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 J and A Beacon of Light Childcare care for?

10, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does J and A Beacon of Light Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are J and A Beacon of Light Childcare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 883-0495 to confirm.

How much does J and A Beacon of Light Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 883-0495 to ask.

What is J and A Beacon of Light Childcare's phone number?

(215) 883-0495.

Where is J and A Beacon of Light Childcare?

Philadelphia, PA 19139. 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).