Amazing Kidz Academy LLC Cheltenham
Amazing Kidz Academy LLC Cheltenham is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 248 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 8 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (3 of 8). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #166 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Certification rep reviewed children #1, #2 and #3 record and observed emergency contact from did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
During the walk-through in the main building certification reps observed mouse droppings in the back of the sink area and the window of the toddler classroom, in the pantry closet shelves, alongside of the PreK classroom left wall closets and floors. Certification rep completed a walkthrough of the church building and observed mouse droppings on top of the table of the toddler classroom and right side of wall.
During the complaint investigation certification reps observed a black and mild cigar on top of the shelf in the toddler classroom of the church building.
During the walkthrough certification reps observed rugs, walls, floors, shelves and chairs unclean throughout out the facility in the main building.
During the walk-through certification reps observed children in the pre-k 3 classroom with no proper rest equipment.
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observe State Police Criminal check request in record is under review for control, date of hire: 10/4/2023.
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed no record of completion of the 10 Hour Health and Safety Training.
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include verification that staff person #1 has completed pre-service training in Pediatric First Aid and CPR from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of the date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $56.00 | $53.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $56.00 | $53.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Amazing Kidz Academy LLC Cheltenham had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Dec 28, 2023 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observe State Police Criminal check request in record is under review for control, date of hire: 10/4/2023.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Amazing Kidz Academy LLC Cheltenham?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Amazing Kidz Academy LLC Cheltenham’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 11, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Amazing Kidz Academy LLC Cheltenham compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #166 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Amazing Kidz Academy LLC Cheltenham last inspected?
Jan 7, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Amazing Kidz Academy LLC Cheltenham cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $90.00 for infant, $80.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler, $76.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Amazing Kidz Academy LLC Cheltenham?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Amazing Kidz Academy LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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