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Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car

1433 W Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191404.2· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
112
open each week
5 days

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About Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car

Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 112 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
112 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity112 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
112 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00248353
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 11 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Supervision and ratios 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 2

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. Aug 20, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, the most recent review of the Facility's Emergency Plan documented on file was dated 08/06/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, the file for Staff Person #4 did not contain written verification that the Staff Person was trained in the Facility's Emergency Plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, the most recent written staff evaluation on file for Staff Person #5 was dated 10/09/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, the hot water temperature in the bathroom, identified to be used by children measured 112.8° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, the refrigerator located in the Preschool Classroom was observed to have crumbs, sticky residue and spillage along the bottom interior surface.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, the thermostat located inside the refrigerator in the Younger Toddler Classroom measured the temperature of the refrigerator at 56° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, the bookcase located in the Preschool Classroom was broken and contained sharp edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, Staff Person #1 did not wash Child #1's hands after being diapered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, the file for Child #2, admitted to the program on 08/01/2023, did not contain a Child Service Report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, the Emergency Contact form on file for Child #1 did not contain the child's health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 08/20/2026, there were 13 children in the Preschool Classroom. Staff Person #2 identified 5 children in their supervisory group, Staff Person #3 identified 6 children in their supervisory group, leaving 2 children unaccounted for.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026

  2. Oct 20, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

      “As a result of the Complaint Investigation beginning on 10/20/2025, it was determined that the Operator failed to notify the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of receiving notification from the parent of Child #1 that the child received emergency medical care treatment following their attendance of the program on 10/10/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

  3. Oct 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “At the time of the Unannounced visit on 10/10/2025, Staff Person #1 was observed working alone and was unable name the children in their assigned supervisory group. Staff Person #2 was observed working alone and was unable name the children in their assigned supervisory group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “At the time of the Unannounced visit conducted on 10/10/2025, Staff Person #3 utilized the highchairs to restrict the movements of Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 by placing them in the highchairs with a video on the laptop in front of them in the Infant Classroom. Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 remained in the highchairs from 2:10pm until 2:53pm.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025

  4. Aug 20, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, the file for Child #1 enrolled 03/18/2025 and the file for Child #2 enrolled 11/06/2024, did not contain an initial health assessment within 60 days following the child's first day of attendance in the program.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, the pull station of the fire detection system located on the lower level of the facility was not operable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, Staff Person #1 did not wash Child#1's hands after being diapered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, Staff Person #1 did not clean the changing station after diapering Child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.152 Adult Hygiene

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, Staff Person #1 did not wash their hands after diapering Child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, the blinds located in the back window of the Preschool Classroom were broken with pointy edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2025

  5. May 22, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “At the time of the Complaint Investigation conducted on 05/22/2025, based on the interviews it was determined that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 are utilizing the highchairs as a form of restraint to restrict a child's movements. Child #1 was placed in a highchair for the purpose of preventing the child from touching other children's meals. Child #2 was placed in the highchair for time-out to restrict the child's movements.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

  6. Feb 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of the Allocated Unannounced Inspection on 02/26/2025. The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a completed DHS FBI clearance or National Sex Offender Registry Clearance for Staff Person #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of the Allocated Unannounced Inspection on 02/26/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a completed staff health assessment or verification of TB Testing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate

      “At the time of the Allocated Unannounced Inspection on 02/26/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG Health and Safety Pre-Service trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

  7. Nov 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of the Unannounced Investigation on 11/01/2024, the file for Facility Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of Mandated Reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024

  8. Jul 17, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “At the time of the renewal inspection on 07/17/2024, child #2 Walked out of the school aged classroom alone and began to wander around the adjacent empty classroom. Child #2 remained unsupervised for 2 minutes until the certification representative informed Staff Person 3 and Staff Person #4 That child 1 Was in the adjacent classroom alone and unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 the individual record for Child #1 did not contain an updated Health Assessment. The Health Assessment on file was dated for 06/23/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 on the most recent Health Assessment dated 09/22/2023, question number 2 regarding communicable diseases for Staff Person #1 was crossed out.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a)/3270.111(c) Written plan/Promote development

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 the written plan of daily activities in the Older Toddler classroom was not being followed. The children were observed sitting in a bucket seat table with no activity in front of them with a laptop set up playing music.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 a bucket seat table suitable for children ages 5-months to 24-months was observed being used in the older toddler classroom with children ages 24 to 36 months being placed in table and attempting to climb out of the seats while music played on a laptop.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 the individual records for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 did not contain verification of the completion of 12-clock hours of Annual Professional Development Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 the individual record for Child #1 did not contain a Child Service Report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “At the time of the renewal inspection on 07/17/2024, child #2 Walked out of the school aged classroom alone and began to wander around the adjacent empty classroom. Child #2 remained unsupervised for 2 minutes until the certification representative informed Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 That child #2 was in the adjacent classroom alone and unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

  9. Mar 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During unannounced inspection 03/06/2024, staff person #1 stated there were 12 children present in the classroom but there were 13 present in the child care space; staff person # 1 identified 10 children and staff person #2 identified 2 children, however one child had already been identified by staff person #1, This left two children unaccounted for.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During unannounced inspection 03/06/2024, refrigerator in infant room did not contain an operable thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024

  10. Oct 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Oct 5, 2022InspectionNo 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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Is Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car licensed?

Yes. Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car care for?

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

Does Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 221-9111 to ask.

What is Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car's phone number?

(215) 221-9111.

Where is Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car?

1433 W Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140. The nearest other daycare we list is Shake Rattle and Roll Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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