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Little Beginners Life Skills Academy
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About Little Beginners Life Skills Academy
Little Beginners Life Skills Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 31 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 31 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (215) 552-2190 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 | 31 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Beginners Life Skills Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 31 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259513
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Jul 16, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Observed 7/16/2026 Staff#2 file did not contain a health assessment in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Observed 7/16/2026 child file #1,2 and #4 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 1 last physical was (6/27/2025), Child #2 last physical was (8/23/2024) and Child #4 last physical was (10/30/2025).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“Observed 7/16/2026 Staff #1 did not clean the diaper changing surfaces after diapering children by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface coverings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Observed 7/16/2026 child file #3 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 3 last physical was 7/11/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Observed 7/16/2026 staff #2 and 3 files did not contain a staff evaluation from the director.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Observed on 7/16/2026 in the Infant and young toddler classroom, the refrigerator thermometer was over 57° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed 7/16/2026 in the older toddler and pre-k classroom there body cream lotion labeled "keep out the reach out of children" located in the childcare space not locked or made inaccessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Observed 7/16/2026 staff #4 did not contain annual fire safety training in their file. The evidenced by the previously documented fire safety on file being dated (7-2-2025).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
Aug 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52/3270.113(a) Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times
“Observed 8/13/2025 staff person #1 was observed supervising 5 children alone with the youngest age (10 months) and oldest (5 years old) exceeding the of ratio of 1:4 .”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
Jul 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Observed 7/22/2025 Staff was observed letting child #2 continuous be in a bouncer chair during the duration of the inspection not allowing the child to have movement and confined to a space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“Observed 7/22/2025 child #1 file did not include a copy of child's immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
Aug 13, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Observed 8/13/2024 Staff #1 was missing 12 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“Observed 8/13/2024 staff #4 and 5 health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Observed 8/13/2024 staff #4 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Observed 8/13/2024 staff #1 health assessment did not include a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method nor the results of it by physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Observed 8/13/2024 child #6 was missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file was dated 6/14/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Observed 6/18/2024 Child # 6 file was missing a periodic review and update on their emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Observed 8/13/2024 child #5 agreement form did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Observed 8/13/2024 The file for staff # 2 not contain a completed DHS required Child Abuse and State Police clearance. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed 8/13/2024 there was paint chipped and damaged on the wall exiting the older and younger toddler's room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Observed 8/13/2024 the operating thermometer in the refrigerator read at a temperature of 55° F above the 45° F level.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Observed 8/13/2024 Staff #2 had child # 1, 2 and 3 restraints to highchairs during non-feeding times.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Observed 8/13/2024 staff #3 file did not complete the one-hour health and safety training course update for staff members hired or have taken the health and safety course prior to 10/4/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Observed 8/13/2024 staff #4 file did not contain written evaluation from the director.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Observed 8/13/2024 child #5 health insurance coverage and policy number were missing from the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Observed 8/13/2024 child #4 agreement form did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2024
Aug 14, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“On 8/14/2023 staff #1 and #2 health assessments did not contain an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that. The health assessments also did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Observed 8/14/2023 child file # 2 emergency contact form were missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Observed 8/14/2023 child #1 file health insurance coverage policy number were missing from emergency contact from.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Observed On 8/14 /2023 observed child # 3 file did not contain an exemption letter for the influenza vaccination not completed in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
May 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3280.52(c)/3280.113(a)(2) Mixed age levels/Supervision on and facility premises
“Observed on 5/31/2023 Continue non-compliance observed on 5/4/2023. Staff #1 was observed supervising 7 children alone (youngest age 1 and oldest 5) in Room #1. Staff 2 and Volunteer #1 and were in compliance in room #2 with 2 children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
May 4, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3280.52(c)/3280.113(a) Mixed age levels/Supervised at all times
“Observed 5/4/2023 Volunteer #2 was supervising 4 children alone in another room without the supervision of staff #1. In total staff #1 had a ratio of supervising 1:9 children. Ratio of the youngest child in the group determines the staff ratio which should have been 1:6.”
3280.52(a)(1) Primary staff person present
“Observed 5/4/2023 Staff #1 was supervising 9 children alone with a volunteer without a second or third staff member present.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
Dec 19, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Observed 12/19/2022 Child # 2 agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2023
3280.123(a) Signed
“Observed 12/19/2022 child# 2 & 3 file was missing signatures on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2023
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed 12/19/2022 the Pre-school childcare space there were missing electrical outlet covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3280.131(a) Health Information
“Observed 12/19/2022 child # 1 file was missing an initial health report in file, child's admissions and first day of attendance was 9/4/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2023
3280.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed 12/19/2022 there were cups and bottles unlabeled with children's names to identify which cup/bottle belong to which child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Observed 12/19/2022 child #3 and 4 emergency contact were missing addresses and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2023
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Observed 12/19/2022 child # 2,3, and 4 emergency contact did not include the policy number for the health insurance coverage.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2023
3280.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Observed 12/19/2022 child # 6 agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2023
3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Observed 12/19/2022 child# 2, 3, and 4 agreement form did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2023
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed 12/19/2022 in the bathroom there were Clorox disinfectant wipes on top of the toilet not locked in an area where it can be inaccessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3280.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“Observed 12/19/2022 child# 2 and 3 agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2023
Aug 18, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3280.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“Observed 8/18/2022 in bathroom, trash can was contaminated with human secretions and did not contain a plastic-lined inside.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022
3280.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“Observed 8/18/2022 emergency telephone numbers were not posted in the facility near a telephone.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Beginners Life Skills Academy
Is Little Beginners Life Skills Academy licensed?
Yes. Little Beginners Life Skills Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Beginners Life Skills Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Beginners Life Skills Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Little Beginners Life Skills Academy care for?
31, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Beginners Life Skills Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Beginners Life Skills Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 552-2190 to confirm.
How much does Little Beginners Life Skills Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 552-2190 to ask.
What is Little Beginners Life Skills Academy's phone number?
(215) 552-2190.
Where is Little Beginners Life Skills Academy?
4411 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The nearest other daycare we list is Willows Early Learning Tree 2, under 0.1 miles away.