Learn N Play Academy 4
6729 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA
5.0· 2 reviews
Royal Beginnings
- licensed capacity
- 15
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Royal Beginnings
Royal Beginnings is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 15 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolAccepts 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 15 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Toddlers starting at 12 months through preschool age children 3-5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, preschool and toddler care |
| Staff | Most educators have achieved an advanced degree in their field |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 15 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Royal Beginnings has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Royal Beginnings
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 15 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255586
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 9, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 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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Mar 9, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 1, 2, and 3 did not have proof of pediatric first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“At the time of the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have proof of an updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #2 did not have proof of a high school diploma and proof of two years experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of the renewal inspection staff 1 did not have a current FBI clearance, staff 2 did not have a child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 1, 2, and 3 did not have proof of emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training
“At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 1 was missing the Health & Safety update, staff #2 did not have proof of Health & Safety trainings part 1 and part 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
Dec 19, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.191 Individual Records
“At the time of the renewal inspection staff 1 and 2 did not have a complete individual record at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.181(a) Each child
“At the time of the renewal inspection, children 4 -5 and 6-7, sibling children were included in the same file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) Locked cabinet/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“At the time of the renewal inspection all staff and child files were stored in an unlocked cabinet or on top of the desk at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of the renewal inspection staff 1 and 2 did not have proof of a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.121(a)/3270.124(f) Review policies and procedures/Updated every 6 months
“At the time of the renewal inspection the files of children 1-7 did not include updates for emergency contact and agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary
“At the time of the renewal inspection, there was no updated certificate of compliance posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“At the time of the renewal inspection, there was no proof of comprehensive general liability insurance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
- Mar 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 17, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At the time of the unannounced inspection the facility was out of ratio with a combination of 8 toddlers and 15 young school age children with three staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At the time of the unannounced inspection the facility was out of ratio with a combination of 8 toddlers and 15 young school age children with three staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
Jul 5, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“On the day of visit the infant toddler room and the school room was out of ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
Feb 9, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“On the day of visit observed the files for Staff#1, and Staff#3 which did not have the Fire Safety training in the files.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On the day of visit observed the files for Staff#1 and Staff#3 which did not have a current emergency plan annual training in the files.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“On the day of visit observed the files for Staff#1, Staff#2 and Staff#3 which did not have the 12 annual clock hours of Child Care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023
Apr 22, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“OBSERVED THE FILE FOR CHILD#1 WHO DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT PHYISCAL IN THE FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“REVIEWING THE FILE FOR STAFF#1 THEY ONLY HAD 8 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING HOURS IN THE FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“OBSERVING THE FILES STAFF#2 DID NOT HAVE TWO NON-FAMILY REFERENCE IN THE FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional
“CHILD #2AND CHILD#3 FILES OBSERVED AND THE IMMUNIZATION FORM DID NOT CONTAIN PROOF OF THE CURRENT INFLUENZA SHOT.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Royal Beginnings
Is Royal Beginnings licensed?
Yes. Royal Beginnings is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Royal Beginnings last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 9, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Royal Beginnings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Royal Beginnings care for?
15, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Royal Beginnings accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Royal Beginnings' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Royal Beginnings cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 608-7876 to ask.
What is Royal Beginnings' phone number?
(215) 608-7876.
Where is Royal Beginnings?
6701 Ogontz Ave 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19126. The nearest other daycare we list is Jeddah's Babies, under 0.1 miles away.