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Precious Babies Learning Academy Daycare

5234 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
licensed capacity
162
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 162 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
162 children

Hours

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
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity162 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Precious Babies Learning Academy Daycare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Precious Babies Learning Academy Daycare

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
162 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00250923
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • 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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  1. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 8, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During the allocated unannounced inspection on 07/08/2025, Staff person number one did not have current Child Abuse and National Sex Offenders Registry clearances on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.101(a) Age appropriate

      “It was reported that child number one tripped, fell and hit their head on a large push toy that was said to have not been age appropriate for the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025

  4. Jul 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During the allocated unannounced inspection on 07/08/2025, Staff person number one did not have current Child Abuse and National Sex Offenders Registry clearances on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.101(a) Age appropriate

      “It was reported that child number one tripped, fell and hit their head on a large push toy that was said to have not been age appropriate for the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025

  5. Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 25, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed chipped paint on kids bathroom baseboard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “Observed room 1 first aid kit missing scissors and gauze. Observed room 2 missing tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed faucet in infant room leaking water.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Child left unattended on school bus.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023

  8. Jan 25, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed chipped paint on kids bathroom baseboard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “Observed room 1 first aid kit missing scissors and gauze. Observed room 2 missing tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed faucet in infant room leaking water.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Child left unattended on school bus.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023

  9. Jan 26, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “During a renewal inspection on 01/26/2022, the file for child #1 did not contain a current influenza vaccination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated

      “During a renewal inspection on 01/26/2022, the emergency contact information in the classrooms was not updated in the past 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During a renewal inspection on 01/26/2022, the emergency plan did not contain accommodations for infants and toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan

      “During a renewal inspection on 01/26/2022, the emergency plan did not contain the evacuation routes to the offsite location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During a renewal inspection on 01/26/2022, the file for staff person #1 did not contain documentation of a current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 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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Questions about Precious Babies Learning Academy Daycare

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 April 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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?

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

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) 747-9111 to ask.

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

(215) 747-9111.

Where is Precious Babies Learning Academy Daycare?

5234 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Lenes Daily Child Care IV, 0.1 miles away.

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