American Academy for Early Education
2713 N Broad St # 17, Philadelphia, PA
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Precious Babies Lrng Academy Daycare is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 295 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 295 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: 14 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 13 visits · 37 rules in all · 36 corrected
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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3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted 5/11/26, water stains were observed on the ceiling tile in the preschool room near the sink. Water stains were observed above the door entrance in-between the preschool and young toddlers' classroom. Water stains were also observed in the bathroom on the second floor in the Pre-K classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection conducted 5/11/26, 2 cans of air freshener were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the diaper changing table in the young toddler's classroom. A & D ointment, Desitin cream, shampoo and baby lotion was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the diaper changing table in the infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted 5/11/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #2 and #5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“During the renewal inspection conducted 5/11/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection conducted 5/11/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #6 was not updated within a 12-month period. Last dated 3/7/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted 5/11/26, the emergency contact and agreement reviewed for child #3 and #4 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 11/6/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted 5/11/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection conducted 5/11/126, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted 5/11/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #2 and #5 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted 5/11/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #2 and #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During the renewal inspection conducted 5/11/26, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2 and #5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection conducted 5/11/26, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2 and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection conducted 5/11/26, the agreement reviewed for child #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the renewal inspection conducted 5/11/26, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2 and #5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/5/25, the record reviewed for child #1 did not include an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/5/25, upon request there was no child service report available for review for child #1 with information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 7/14/25, The toilets inside of the infant room, children's bathroom did not flush. (Continued noncompliance from the unannounced inspection conducted 6/10/25)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 6/10/25, Staff #1 and #2 were observed with 14 preschool age children. When asking staff to name the children in their assigned groups, that they were responsible for, staff #1 named 4 children and Staff #2 named 4 children. 6 children were not named.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 6/10/25, water stains were observed in the ceiling of the infant room bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 6/10/25, peeled paint was observed on the orange wall in the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 6/10/25, The toilets inside of the infant room, children's bathroom did not flush.”
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 5/13/25, the file reviewed for facility person #1 (who was identified as the director) contained a National sex offenders registry (NSOR) verification dated 4/9/20 which is more than 60months old. Facility person # 1 has been removed from a position at the childcare facility. Therefore, the facility does not have a director.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 5/13/25, the file reviewed for facility person #1 who was identified as the director, contained a national sex offenders registry (NSOR) verification dated 4/9/20 which is more than 60months old. (see code sheet for hire date)”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 4/14/25, ceiling tile on the 2nd floor, in the blue Pre-Kindergarten childcare space was observed with water stains.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 4/14/25, chip paint was observed on the orange wall in the 2-year-old childcare space, near the far end of the window. Chip paint was also observed in the pre-kindergarten childcare spaces on the 2nd floor, on the blue and purple wall.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During the complaint investigation conducted 3/18/2025, it was found that staff person #1 was involved in a physical altercation with staff person #2 in the presence of children in the two-year-old childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, peeled paint was observed on the blue wall, near the block area in the second-floor prekindergarten classroom. peeled paint was also observed on the pink wall in the indoor playroom area near the electrical outlet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify Staff #2 completed mandated reporter training and the required health and safety training. Staff #2 was observed working alone with children in the infant childcare space where there were 4 infants present and receiving care. Upon request, there was no verification available for review to verify staff #3 completed the required health and safety training topic and was observed working with staff #4 in the second-floor preschool classroom. Staff #4 did not have verification available for review to verify they completed the required mandated reporter training, required health and safety training topic or pediatric first aid and CPR. 6 preschool children were being supervised by staff #3 and #4 who has not completed the required training topics. Upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff #5 completed the required health and safety training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2025
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, upon request there was no record available for review for staff person #1. Staff person #1 did not have a record onsite at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, the record reviewed for staff #5 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, the file of facility person #1 (see code sheet for hire date) did not contain a completed DHS FBI Fingerprint Clearance, National Sex Offenders verification, State Police Criminal Background Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, Mandated reporter Training or a signed disclosure statement. The record reviewed for staff #5 did not include a DHS FBI Fingerprint Clearance or National Sex Offenders Verification. (see code sheet for hire date). The record reviewed for staff #2 and #4 did not include mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, the ceiling tile in the young toddler's class, entering onto the ramp to access the infant classroom was observed with water stains. An outlet plate in the indoor play space was observed broke.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, electrical outlets were observed without protective receptacle covers in the prekindergarten classroom on the second floor with children present ranging from ages four to five years of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation conducted 2/4/25 and 2/5/25, it was found that child #1 was not being supervised by a staff person at all times. Staff person #1 left child #1 alone in the facility without a staff person and proceeded to lock and close the childcare facility for the closing of the business day.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation conducted 2/4/25 and 2/5/25, it was found that staff person #1 used harsh, demeaning and abusive language (profanity) in the presence of child #1 during a verbal altercation that took place with staff #2 in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the complaint investigation conducted 2/4/25 and 2/5/25, it was found that child #1 was not being supervised by a staff person at all times. Staff person #1 left child #1 alone in the facility without a staff person and proceeded to lock and close the childcare facility for the closing of the business day, therefore staff #1 did not know the whereabouts of child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, peeled paint was observed on the blue wall, near the block area in the second-floor prekindergarten classroom. peeled paint was also observed on the pink wall in the indoor playroom area near the electrical outlet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify Staff #2 completed mandated reporter training and the required health and safety training. Staff #2 was observed working alone with children in the infant childcare space where there were 4 infants present and receiving care. Upon request, there was no verification available for review to verify staff #3 completed the required health and safety training topic and was observed working with staff #4 in the second-floor preschool classroom. Staff #4 did not have verification available for review to verify they completed the required mandated reporter training, required health and safety training topic or pediatric first aid and CPR. 6 preschool children were being supervised by staff #3 and #4 who has not completed the required training topics. Upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff #5 completed the required health and safety training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2025
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, upon request there was no record available for review for staff person #1. Staff person #1 did not have a record onsite at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, the record reviewed for staff #5 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, the file of facility person #1 (see code sheet for hire date) did not contain a completed DHS FBI Fingerprint Clearance, National Sex Offenders verification, State Police Criminal Background Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, Mandated reporter Training or a signed disclosure statement. The record reviewed for staff #5 did not include a DHS FBI Fingerprint Clearance or National Sex Offenders Verification. (see code sheet for hire date). The record reviewed for staff #2 and #4 did not include mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, the ceiling tile in the young toddler's class, entering onto the ramp to access the infant classroom was observed with water stains. An outlet plate in the indoor play space was observed broke.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, electrical outlets were observed without protective receptacle covers in the prekindergarten classroom on the second floor with children present ranging from ages four to five years of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation conducted 2/4/25 and 2/5/25, it was found that child #1 was not being supervised by a staff person at all times. Staff person #1 left child #1 alone in the facility without a staff person and proceeded to lock and close the childcare facility for the closing of the business day.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation conducted 2/4/25 and 2/5/25, it was found that staff person #1 used harsh, demeaning and abusive language (profanity) in the presence of child #1 during a verbal altercation that took place with staff #2 in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the complaint investigation conducted 2/4/25 and 2/5/25, it was found that child #1 was not being supervised by a staff person at all times. Staff person #1 left child #1 alone in the facility without a staff person and proceeded to lock and close the childcare facility for the closing of the business day, therefore staff #1 did not know the whereabouts of child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/5/24, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough in the Preschool room, and in the Pre-school on the ledge was a hand sanitizer accessible to the children which states keeps out of children under 6 years of age. (Corrected on Site)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 included a PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 8/9/18 and an FBI clearance dated 8/17/18 which were both invalid because they were dated more than 60 months from the date requested, as required under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection, one of the ceiling tiles in the bathroom in the preschool room was observed with water stains. The air vent in the ceiling of the school age room was observed with dust on the surface. Dirt stains were observed on walls in the bathrooms located in the school age room, near high traffic areas such as the sink and toilet paper dispenser. The carpet on the floor under the gate at the bottom of the ramp leading to the infant room was torn and bunching in areas creating small lumps in the carpet.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“At the time of inspection, the wall area behind the sink's faucet in the preschool room was dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“At the time of inspection, a vinyl chair for children was observed in the preschool room with exposed foam cushioning on the arms of the chair. The tall storage cabinet in the older toddler room was in disrepair, due to one of the doors hanging off the hinges.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At the time of inspection, the sleep mats observed in the older toddler room and the preschool room were observed with damage to the nylon surface and the foam stuffing was exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #4 did not include an updated health assessment. The health assessment observed for staff member #4 was dated 2/6/2019.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2, hired 3/20/23; did not include a certificate verifying completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“At the time of inspection, the portable fire extinguisher in the kitchen area of the preschool room did not have a status tag indicating the last date of service to ensure it was in working condition.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of inspection, the file for child #2, enrolled 8/21/23; contained vaccine record but did not contain an initial health assessment completed and signed by a medical professional. The file for child #3, enrolled 6/20/23 did not contain an initial health assessment. The file for child #4, enrolled 5/3/23; did not contain an initial health assessment. The file for child #5, enrolled 5/1/23; contained a medical visit summary but did not include an initial health assessment completed and signed by a medical professional.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of inspection, file for staff member #5 did not include verification of emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Certification rep observed the walls throughout the facility unclean. Certification rep observed chairs in the pre-K room unclean.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection the operator did not have documentation of completion of emergency plan training for Staff 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 1 did not include a valid disclosure statement required by the CPSL. The file of Staff 3 did not include out of state clearances required by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 2 and Staff 6 did not include a written report of tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 6 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons 6 and 8 have not completed the pre-service training required by 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #1 has not completed the required pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.17(a) Accommodate a child with special needs
“On 10/1/21 Staff 1 wrote a behavior report for Child 1 in response to behaviors related to the child's special needs. The report stated "This type of behavior is not permitted at Precious Babies Learning Academy and may lead to suspension and or termination." Staff 1 did not offer or provide any accommodations for Child 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“On 10/6/21 Child 1 was dismissed from the program in response to the child's parent filing a complaint with the OCDEL Regional Child Care Office. The dismissal was not compliant with the facility's dismissal policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“On or around 9/29/21 Staff 1 instructed all staff to write behavior reports for Child 1 for any and all behaviors that may occur due to the child's special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Precious Babies Lrng Academy Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with 14 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 10 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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.
295, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 225-9111 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 225-9111 to ask.
(215) 225-9111.
917 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133. The nearest other daycare we list is Hope Rising Child Learning Ctr, 0.1 miles away.