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627 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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My Bright Beginnings
- licensed capacity
- 152
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About My Bright Beginnings
My Bright Beginnings is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 152 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 152 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 152 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for My Bright Beginnings
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 152 children
- License number
- #CER-00258588
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 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 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 8, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection, certification representative reviewed 17 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include an NSOR clearance (has a receipt that they applied for it on 8/25/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026
3270.19(a) Required to report
“During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed the camera footage from a Facebook post and observed staff #2 being present when staff #1 used a form of physical punishment towards several children while taking a walk in the neighborhood. Staff #2 did not report suspected child abuse as a mandated reporter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed the camera footage from a Facebook post and observed staff #1 using a form of physical punishment towards several children while taking a walk in the neighborhood.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
Jun 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection, certification representative reviewed 17 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include an NSOR clearance (has a receipt that they applied for it on 8/25/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026
3270.19(a) Required to report
“During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed the camera footage from a Facebook post and observed staff #2 being present when staff #1 used a form of physical punishment towards several children while taking a walk in the neighborhood. Staff #2 did not report suspected child abuse as a mandated reporter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed the camera footage from a Facebook post and observed staff #1 using a form of physical punishment towards several children while taking a walk in the neighborhood.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
Jul 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and watched an active diaper changing in the Infant room #2. After diaper changing staff #1 did not assist in washing the hands of a child or did not wash her hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
Sep 30, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files, the emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #2 don't have written consent for special diet/meds.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's file, and the emergency contact forms for child #1 didn't have an address for the release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's file and child #1 emergency contact form is missing the address and phone number for the physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
3270.112/3270.113(a) Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Supervised at all times
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and staff #2 and #3 were not positioned in a way that allowed proper supervision of the children that were in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1 is missing an FBI clearance”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files, and the agreement form for child #1 didn't have a parent's signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
Apr 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“During the complaint investigation, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there is a broken lock on the front door to enter the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
Mar 29, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During the compliant investigation inspection, certification representative verified that child #1 and other children were unsupervised while the class was taking a bathroom break. It is unknown as to how long the children were left unsupervised or how long child #1 was missing from the facility due to certification representative not having access to the video footage because director doesn't have password and the owner was not available on site at the time of inspection. Child #1 was able to leave the facility and was brought back to his group by another staff who was returning from lunch break. Staff #1 did not know he was missing until he was returned to the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During the complaint investigation, certification representative, requested the incident report that was written and given to parents to sign and there was no report on file for the date of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During the compliant investigation inspection, certification representative verified that child #1 and other children were unsupervised while the class was taking a bathroom break. It is unknown as to how long the children were left unsupervised or how long child #1 was missing from the facility due to certification representative not having access to the video footage because director doesn't have password and the owner was not available on site at the time of inspection. Child #1 was able to leave the facility and was brought back to his group by another staff who was returning from lunch break. Staff #1 did not know he was missing until he was returned to the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During the compliant investigation inspection, certification representative verified that child #1 and other children were unsupervised while the class was taking a bathroom break. It is unknown as to how long the children were left unsupervised or how long child #1 was missing from the facility due to certification representative not having access to the video footage because director doesn't have password and the owner was not available on site at the time of inspection. Child #1 was able to leave the facility and was brought back to his group by another staff who was returning from lunch break. Staff #1 did not know he was missing until he was returned to the group.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
Aug 18, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout in the following areas: white walls in the older toddler room, the purple walls in the preschool room and the blue walls in the kindergarten readiness room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 is missing the required NY state NSOR, child abuse and criminal clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1 staff #2 and staff #3 did not include a verification of childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.151(b)/3270.192(3) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the physical forms for staff #2 and staff #4 did not have a physician's signature and the files for staff #2 and staff #3 did not have TB results.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #2 didn't have an address or phone number on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the physical form for child #1 did not have a physician's signature on the physical form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
Aug 1, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.134(d) Liquid or powdered soap
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/1/22, CERTIFICATION OBSERVED A CHILD WASH HANDS AFTER TOILETING WITHOUT SOAP, WATER ONLY.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/1/22, THERE WAS A HAMMER PRESENT IN AN UNLOCKED LOWER CABINENT CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/1/22, THERE WERE SOME ELECTRIC OUTLETS WITHOUT A PROTECTIVE COVER IN THEM. THEY WERE ALSO MISSING FROM THE OUTLET IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE INFANT CLASS.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022
3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/1/22, STAFF 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 AND 10 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD. STAFF 5 WAS ALSO MISSING EXPERIENCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“DUEING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/1/22, STAFF 3 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN ENOUGH EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD. THE FILE CONTAINED 1.8 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3270.166(6) Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/1/22, CERTIFICATION OBSERVED CHILD SLEEPING WITH BOTTLE IN THEIR MOUTH.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about My Bright Beginnings
Is My Bright Beginnings licensed?
Yes. My Bright Beginnings is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was My Bright Beginnings last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has My Bright Beginnings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 7 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 My Bright Beginnings care for?
152, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does My Bright Beginnings accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are My Bright Beginnings' hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does My Bright Beginnings cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 515-3711 to ask.
What is My Bright Beginnings' phone number?
(215) 515-3711.
Where is My Bright Beginnings?
1714 Memphis St Suite C1, Philadelphia, PA 19125. The nearest other daycare we list is Saint Laurentius School, 0.1 miles away.