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Precious Babies Learning Academy Daycare

2204 W Cambria St, Philadelphia, PA 191325.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
66
open each week
5 days

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About Precious Babies Learning Academy Daycare

Precious Babies Learning Academy Daycare is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 66 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
66 children

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Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity66 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Precious Babies Learning Academy Daycare

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
66 children
License number
#CER-00255252
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 39 rules in all · 39 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 10
  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Mar 17, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #1 and child #2 did not include immunizations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child#1 did not have an initial or subsequent health report and there was no date for the physical of child #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #2 did not contain the required health and safety trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include fire safety trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026

  2. Apr 7, 2025Inspection18 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #4, did not have the name of the physician on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was less than 2 feet between the cots on three sides during nap time throughout the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no record of current liability insurance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby 1.Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address recognition for potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022. 2. During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of a lock down.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no fire drill log on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the emergency plan and there was no emergency drill log on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 2 staff files and the file for staff #1and staff #2 did not include a verification of childcare experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2, child#3, and child #5 didn't have a signed parental consent for minor first aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the physical for child #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(4) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Annual immunization reporting to DOH

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #2(physical on file 9/19/23)and child #4 (physical on file 12/15/23)did not include an updated health assessment and immunization record..”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through, and the emergency transportation plan did not identify a staff person to accompany a child in the event of a medical emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #3 didn't have an address for the release person on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #1 doesn't include their health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #4 didn't have written consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of an evacuation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

  3. Apr 29, 2024Inspection17 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On April 29, 2024 during the renewal inspection the files reviewed for children #1, #2 and #5 did not contain an updated health report. Immunizations were attached for child #2 and #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “On April 29, 2024 during the renewal inspection the agreement reviewed for children #1, #3 and #4 did not contain information on extra services.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “On April 29, 2024 during the renewal inspection the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not contain parents telephone numbers.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “On April 29, 2024 during the renewal inspection the emergency contact information for 8 out of 8 children, in the butterfly room was not present in the childcare space. In the Owls, front main childcare space 4 out of the 10 children were missing emergency contacts.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “On April 29, 2024 during the renewal inspection the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 did not include the telephone number for the individual to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact for child #5 was missing a release persons address.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On April 29, 2024 during the renewal inspection a fence with barbed wire was hanging in reach and accessible to children in the back outdoor play space. The red door to enter and exit the play space was missing a doorknob to enter back into the building. Debris and wires hanging along the side, next to the red door in the back outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(c) No insects or rodents

      “On April 29, 2024 during the renewal inspection mouse droppings were observed in the bottom of a white cabinet in the front childcare space kitchen area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On April 29, 2024 during the renewal inspection baby wipes that state, keep out of reach of children printed on the back of the wipes packaging were observed accessible and open in cubbies in the front childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On April 29, 2024 during the renewal inspection an outlet in the front childcare space was missing a protective cover.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “On April 29, 2024 there was no evidence that growth and development information was given to the parents of children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 within a 6-month time period.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “On April 29, 2024 during the renewal inspection the agreement reviewed for child #3 did not contain an arrival and departure time.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “On April 29, 2024 during the renewal inspection the agreement reviewed for children #2 and #4 did not contain a date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “On April 29, 2024 during the renewal inspection the emergency contact reviewed for children #1, #3 and #4 did not contain consent for emergency care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “On April 29, 2024 during the renewal inspection the emergency contact reviewed for children #1, #3 and #4 did not contain consent for minor first aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “On April 29, 2024 during the renewal inspection 5 out of 8 children were observed laying on Mats that were not labeled for the use of the specific child, downstairs in the butterfly room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “On April 29, 2024 during the renewal inspection there were 10 children in the main front classroom with staff #1. Upon request for staff #1 to name the children in assigned group, staff #1 named 9 out of the 10 children and stated she did not know the name of the 10th child in her group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “On April 29, 2024 during the renewal inspection the agreement reviewed for children #1 and #4 did not contain a fee amount.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024

  4. May 2, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use

      “During renewal inspection on 5/2/23, there was an unassembled, nonoperating fish tank with no water or fish that appeared to be in poor repair in the childcare space. Childcare space cannot be used for storage.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/2/23, staff persons #1 and #2 did not effectively identify the specific children they were responsible for.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/2/23, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/2/23, the agreement for child #1, dated 9/27/21, was not updated and signed within the last 6-months.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

  5. Jul 20, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/20/22, THE WAS A CAN OF PRIMER SPRAY PAINT ON THE FLOOR IN THE DOWNSTAIRS CHILD CARE SPACE THAT WAS ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/20/22, THERE WAS A PENCIL SHARPENER COVERED IN ELECTRICAL TAPE AND WAS IN POOR REPAIR, THAT WAS USED BY THE CHILDREN. THERE WAS FRAYED CARPET THAT WAS PARTIALLY COVERED BY RED TAPE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a) In child care spaces

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/20/22, THERE WAS NO FIRST AID KIT IN THE DOWNSTAIRS CHILD CARE SPACE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/20/22, THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE DOWNSTAIRS CHILD CARE SPACE DID NOT HAVE AN OPERABLE THERMOMETER.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/20/22, THERE WERE EXCESS BOXES IN THE UPSTAIRS CHILD CARE SPACE. CHILD CARE SPACE CAN NOT BE USED FOR STORAGE. THERE WAS ALSO AN UNUSED FISHTANK WITH UNSECURED CABINETS IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022

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 Daycare licensed?

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

When was Precious Babies Learning Academy Daycare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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 Daycare care for?

66, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Precious Babies Learning Academy Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Precious Babies Learning Academy Daycare'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 Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 226-3000 to ask.

What is Precious Babies Learning Academy Daycare's phone number?

(215) 226-3000.

Where is Precious Babies Learning Academy Daycare?

2204 W Cambria St, Philadelphia, PA 19132. The nearest other daycare we list is Tasfiyyah Academy & Educational Center One, under 0.1 miles away.

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