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Beginning Foundation Academy
5801 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia PA 19131 · License #CER-00251440 · Group Child Care Home
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- (215) 500-2039
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- Address
- 5801 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia PA 19131 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 12 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation of prevention and identification of child maltreatment in the shaken baby syndrome policy
Corrected by Jan 15, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following The facility's emergency plan was dated 1/2024. Facility did not have documentation to show that the emergency plan was reviewed annually.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1's documentation of emergency plan training was dated 1/4/24 in file Staff # 3's documentation of emergency plan training was dated 1/10/24 in file
Corrected by Jan 15, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 3's Child Abuse clearance in file was dated 3/12/20 and NSOR clearance was dated 1/17/20
Corrected by Jan 15, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following There was peeling paint on the back wall of the facility
Corrected by Jan 29, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 5 and # 12 did not have a child service report in file
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- Violation
3280.133(6)/3280.133(7) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 12 had medication in the facility's refrigerator, and did not have written permission from parent and a medication log that was completed present at the facility
Corrected by Jan 15, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 did not have documentation of 2 written non-family references in file
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- Violation
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation of emergency drill log being conducted annually
Corrected by Jan 29, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following Director informed Cert Rep that the facility has not yet notified the local authority in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group childcare facility.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2026
- Violation
3280.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During renewal inspection on 1/16/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Infant and toddler that was using a bottle, was not labelled with the child's name
Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 1/16/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy was missing prevention and identification of child maltreatment
Corrected by Feb 4, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 1/16/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The gray circle rug at the back of the facility was dirty
Corrected by Feb 4, 2025
- Violation
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection on 1/16/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3 and Child # 4 's agreement did not list all the release person that corresponds with the release person llisted on the emergency contact.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 1/16/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3 and Child # 4; s emergency contact did not include policy number
Corrected by Feb 4, 2025
- Violation
3280.131(a)(1) · The initial health report for an infant must be dated no more than 3 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 1/16/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's health assessment was not the updated health assessment
Corrected by Feb 4, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 1/16/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's emergency contact did not have parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first aid
Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
- Violation
During Allocated Unannounced inspection on 8/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1's file mandated reporter training was dated 3/13/19 - Individual # 1 was observed in the childcare space and did not have a file/clearances at the facility to be present in the childcare space while children were in care.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 2/5/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations
Corrected by Feb 5, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 2/5/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation to show that the facility's emergency plan was reviewed and updated.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 2/5/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: -The facility's lower kitchen cabinet was unlocked and had toxic materials that were accessible to children.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 2/5/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have a written emergency transportation plan.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 2/5/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 1 did not have a current health report -Child # 2 did not have a current health assessment in file.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2024
- Violation
On January 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan had not been sent to their local municipality.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
- Violation
On January 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a medicine pill bottle and hand sanitizer on a table in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
- Violation
3280.69(a) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
On January 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. the hot water in the children's bathroom has a temperature of 114° F.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
- Violation
On January 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were baseboards against the wall were hanging in disrepair.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
- Violation
On January 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not have an updated health assessment on file.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
- Violation
ON JANUARY 20TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2 AND STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN ANNUAL UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
- Violation
3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
ON JANUARY 20TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1,AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ANNUAL TWELVE CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
- Violation
3280.64 · Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.
ON JANUARY 20TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS A BROKEN STOVE LOCATED AT THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA WALKWAY.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
- Violation
ON JANUARY 20TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE OUTLETS LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOM AREA DID NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE COVERS. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Jan 20, 2022
- Violation
3280.69(a) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
ON JANUARY 20TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE CLASSROOM SINK WATER WAS TEMPING AT 113.8.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
- Violation
ON JANUARY 20TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS A PLAY PEN FILLED WITH TOYS BLOCKING THE BACKDOOR EXIT. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Jan 20, 2022
- Violation
ON JANUARY 20TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WERE PLASIC BAGS LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOM, IN REACH OF THE CHILDREN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Jan 20, 2022
- Violation
3280.107(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.
ON JANUARY 20TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; STYROFOAM BOWLES WERE IN THE KITCHEN AND ARE USED TO SERVE BREAKFAST. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Jan 20, 2022
- Violation
ON JANUARY 20TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3, #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLIDE UPDATED CSR ASSESSMENTS.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
- Violation
ON JANUARY 20TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBERS.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
- Violation
ON JANUARY 20TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; THE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE RELEASE PERSON ADDRESS.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
- Violation
ON JANUARY 20TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1, #2 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
- Violation
ON JANUARY 20TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED THE FACILITIES VEHICLE, THERE WAS NO FIRST AID KITS LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Jan 20, 2022
- Violation
ON JANUARY 20TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1, #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED FEE AGREEMENT FORM.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
- Violation
3280.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
ON JANUARY 20TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED CRP/FIRST AID TRAINING.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
- Violation
ON JANUARY 20TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE FIRE DRILL LOG POSTED WAS OUTDATED.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jan 15, 2026 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 1/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation of prevention and identification of child maltreat…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 6, 2025 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 1/16/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Infant and toddler that was using a bottle, was not labelled with the child's name” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 28, 2024 inspection noted: “During Allocated Unannounced inspection on 8/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1's file mandated reporter training was dated 3/13/19 - Individua…” — what has changed since then?
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