LITTLE BEGINNERS LIFE SKILLS ACADEMY
PHILADELPHIA, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address4411 FRANKFORD AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19124
CountyPhiladelphia
Phone(215) 552-2190
Operating details
Capacity31
SubsidiesY
License dateSeptember 5, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/13/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High17
- Medium3
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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4411 FRANKFORD AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19124, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/13/2025
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- Medium-High3
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2025
- Medium-High risk8/13/2025
Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times (3270.52/3270.113(a))
Observed 8/13/2025 staff person #1 was observed supervising 5 children alone with the youngest age (10 months) and oldest (5 years old) exceeding the of ratio of 1:4 . Requirement: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Correction: Staff #1 had another training on children's ratios, Director posted different examples in each classroom. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 8/21/2025 - Medium-High risk7/22/2025
Immunization record (3270.131(d)(5))
Observed 7/22/2025 child #1 file did not include a copy of child's immunization records. Requirement: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Correction: I contacted the parent to have them bring the shot records. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 8/1/2025 - Medium-High risk7/22/2025
Restraints prohibited (3270.113(e))
Observed 7/22/2025 Staff was observed letting child #2 continuous be in a bouncer chair during the duration of the inspection not allowing the child to have movement and confined to a space. Requirement: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. Correction: To find more ways to help child fall asleep such as more play time, feeding before nap time, dim lights and soothing activities. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 7/23/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$860/month
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Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia County
- Capacity: 31
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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