Beautiful Beginnings Childcare Center

8421 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Beautiful Beginnings Childcare Center, the earliest from 2025. Beautiful Beginnings Childcare Center was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Beautiful Beginnings Childcare Center is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: The following was observed: - 1 unused paper towel dispenser - Domestic Cabinets in all rooms

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom and dust pan observed not elevated in the Jellyfish room.

46.981(e)(m)

Dec 2, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. **Another employee took the ServSafe test and failed. But never took the test again.

46.103

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Clear tape observed holding base coving to the wall in the Jellyfish room. New Violation.

46.901

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: The following was observed: - 1 unused paper towel dispenser - Domestic Cabinets in all rooms

46.671

Jul 10, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

46.103

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: The following was observed: - 1 unused paper towel dispenser - Domestic Cabinets in all rooms

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: light Debris/static dust accumulation observed around perimeters of floor in food prep area. Cobb webbs on rear door of turtle room.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Ventilation in the gator room was observed with static dust accumulation. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. **ServSafe was expired. The Application for the city of Philadelphia certification was sent. New Violation.

46.103

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (Mouse Droppings) activity observed in the closet area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: The following was observed: - 1 unused paper towel dispenser - Domestic Cabinets in all rooms New Violation.

46.671

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.

46.634

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: light Debris/static dust accumulation observed around perimeters of floor in food prep area, utility room area, and some classroom areas.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beautiful Beginnings Childcare Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beautiful Beginnings Childcare Center on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beautiful Beginnings Childcare Center?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Beautiful Beginnings Childcare Center.

Has Beautiful Beginnings Childcare Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beautiful Beginnings Childcare Center have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beautiful Beginnings Childcare Center means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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