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Beacon Center For Children
2125 Chestnut St, Philadelphia PA 19103 · License #CER-00249684 · Child Care Center
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- (215) 963-0748
- beacon2125@aol.com
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- Address
- 2125 Chestnut St, Philadelphia PA 19103 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 68 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, when requested, the operator did not provide a written policy to address the following: 1. Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, child # 1 was observed alone and without supervision in the upstairs hallway.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, staff person #1 was unable to effectively identify here assigned group of children.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
- Violation
3270.61 · Measurement and use of indoor child care space.
During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, the operator was using a space in the facility for indoor play space that was not measured and approved by OCDEL.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, the operator did not have Evacuation Routes posted with clear instruction on how to get from the childcare spaces to specified exits.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection on 9/10/24, staff person #1 did not have a completed National Sex Offender Registry clearance on file.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection on 9/10/24, in the Parrish Room, there were 2 unused electrical outlets that did not have protective receptacle covers.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection on 9/10/24, in the outside play area, there was a open bag of topsoil that was accessible to the children.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection on 9/10/24, child #1 had emergency contact information dated 1/3/24. The emergency contact information must be updated every 6 months.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23: 1. In the outside play area, there were scaffolding parts, concrete weight buckets, and an unwound water hose accessible to the children. 2. There was a wooden cubby that presented a tipping hazard in the hallway outside of the Bumblebee Room. 3. There was a rolled and unused carpet stored in the shared childcare space.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, the provider did not have instructions for accessing the regulations electronically available to the parents.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE A YEARLY EVALUATION.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT IN ROOM #3 DID NOT CONTAIN SOAP. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Nov 23, 2022
- Violation
ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE TRASH CAN LOCATED IN BATHROOM #1 DID NOT HAVE A LID. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Nov 23, 2022
- Violation
ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #2, #3 AND #8 DID NOT INCLUDE A CSR ASSESSMENT.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #6 DID NOT INCLUDE WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #1 AND #7 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN'S NAME, ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER. IN ADDITION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #4, #5, #7 AND #9 WAS MISSING THE RELEASE PERSONS NAME, ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #7 AND #10 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ENROLLING PARENT ADDRESS. IN ADDITION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #5, #7 AND #10 WAS MISSING THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OR POLICY NUMBER.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3 AND #8 WAS OUTDATED. IN ADDITION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #1 WAS OUTDATED.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT INCLUDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT INCLUDE A LOCK-DOWN PLAN.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN HAD NOT BEEN SENT TO THEIR LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
Observed trash cans in toddler and preschool space without lids.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 29, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, when requested, the operator did not provide a written policy to address the following: 1. Recognition of potential…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 10, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 9/10/24, staff person #1 did not have a completed National Sex Offender Registry clearance on file.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 13, 2023 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23: 1. In the outside play area, there were scaffolding parts, concrete weight buckets, and an unwound water hose access…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error