Alo Academy
5703 W Girard Ave F1, Philadelphia, PA
Smart Beginnings Early Learning
- licensed capacity
- 53
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About Smart Beginnings Early Learning
Smart Beginnings Early Learning is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 53 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, 6:00 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 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 53 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 53 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smart Beginnings Early Learning has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Smart Beginnings Early Learning
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 53 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253518
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- 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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- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 2/27/25, the imitation grass tarps (in the outdoor PlaySpace) were blown up and presented a trip hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
- Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During a renewal inspection , 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a health assessment that was dated 11.23.2021. This child is overdue for an updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
- Oct 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Smart Beginnings Early Learning
Is Smart Beginnings Early Learning licensed?
Yes. Smart Beginnings Early Learning is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Smart Beginnings Early Learning last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smart Beginnings Early Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Smart Beginnings Early Learning care for?
53, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Smart Beginnings Early Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Smart Beginnings Early Learning's hours?
Every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smart Beginnings Early Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 878-7235 to ask.
What is Smart Beginnings Early Learning's phone number?
(215) 878-7235.
Where is Smart Beginnings Early Learning?
5827 Master St # 29, Philadelphia, PA 19131. The nearest other daycare we list is Patterson Preparatory, under 0.1 miles away.