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2301 W Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA
1.5· 8 reviews
Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 70
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Care
Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Care is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 70 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 3 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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 70 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 70 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249183
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2025: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 6
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 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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Sep 23, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection, the file for staff #1 did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection, the file for staff #1 did not include fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, the file for staff #1 is missing the NSOR clearance and staff #2 is missing the mandated reporter training, FBI and state police clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection, the file for staff #1 did not contain an annual employee evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025
3270.34(b)(3) Associate's + 3 yrs
“During the renewal inspection, the file for staff #1 did not include a verification of childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, there was no emergency drill log on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of an evacuation or relocation and did not include a location/address for staff and children to relocate to.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality/county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection, the file for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include 12 hrs of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include the continuity of operations and the facility did not have a shaken baby/child maltreatment policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
Oct 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility had an outdated certificate posted on the bulletin behind the administrative desk.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During the Renewal Inspection, it was observed that 4 young toddlers were kept in high chairs for a considerably long period of time, where one child was seen asleep. The children were not eating at the time observed which was approximately 10:15am.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On the second floor, in the preschool room, the back of the children's bookshelf was exposed, revealing dirt, a real screw, and various pieces of trash.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 14, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.131(a) Health information
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, a health/physical was not on file for children #1 and #2 (See LIS Code Sheet for enrollment date).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, a can of Lysol and a jar of Aquaphor was observed in a cubby reachable to children in care. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, a child was observed laying in a pack n play that was not labeled for the childs specific use. A whole was observed in the netting on the side of the pack n play. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, staff member #1 confirmed the hours worked at the facility do not amount to the required minimum of 30 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, the agreement form for children #1 and #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to who the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, a child's bottle half filled with milk was observed in the cubby of a child in care. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, children bottles were observed not labeled. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, staff member #1 and #2 were observed at the facility. Staff member #1 presented themself as the director and staff member #2 presented themself as a staff member counted in the ratios. A file for both staff members was not submitted for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.24(f) Director ID
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 11/14/23, staff member #1 whom presented themselves as the director, could not present identification at the renewal inspection due to having it stolen.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023
Feb 14, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 2/14/23, there was an uncovered electrical outlet next to the green door leading upstairs in the rear of the upstairs childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the renewal inspection on 2/14/23, after a diaper change the child's hands were not washed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection on 2/14/23, there was a bottle in the refrigerator with no name labelled on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection on 2/14/23, child #1 did not have emergency contact information updated within the last 6 months. The form was dated 11/18/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the complaint investigation on 2/14/23: 1. There was a crib mattress that was torn in 2 places. 2. There was frayed electrical tape on the exterior door in the outside play area that was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
Feb 23, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.106(h) Soiled bedding cleaned
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/23/22, A CRIB HAD WET AND SOILED LINENS AND A STAINED MATTRESS.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2022
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/23/21, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #1 WAS DATED 8/20/21, AND WAS NOT UPDATED IN THE REQUIRED 6-MONTH PERIOD.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2022
3270.70(b) Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/23/22, THE THERMOSTAT ON THE SECOND FLOOR READ 90°, AND THERE WERE NO MEANS OF MECHANICAL AIR CIRCULATION. THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME WAS 61°.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/23/22, THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE FIRST FLOOR, WON'T CLOSE PROPERLY DUE TO HINGE THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Care
Is Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Care licensed?
Yes. Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2025, with 11 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Care care for?
70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 223-9111 to ask.
What is Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Care's phone number?
(215) 223-9111.
Where is Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Care?
2839 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19132. The nearest other daycare we list is Precious Babies Learning Academy Daycare, 0.1 miles away.