Ann Kids Bustleton
Ann Kids Bustleton is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 255 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 20 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 20). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #946 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Upon arrival at the time of inspection, and, during the facility walk through. There were plants (entrance) and flowers in the children's bathroom. The flowers and plants were all accessible to the children
During the inspection on 3/2/26, the cots used for toddlers to sleep were not labeled for individual use as required by DHS-OCDEL regulation.
While observing a diaper change at the time of inspection, the staff person did not change their gloves between the soiled and clean diaper. The same pair of gloves were used while changing the old diaper and placing the clean diaper. Increasing the chance of cross contamination.
While checking the children's files at the time of inspection, the classroom form and information in the child's file did not have matching dates.
At the time of inspection, on the afternoon of 12/2/2025, Fifteen mixed-age school children were observed entering the facility with one staff person. The youngest child was attending kindergarten.
The file for staff #1 did not have written proof of emergency plan and fire safety training on file at the time of inspection on 12/2/25.
Per DHS-OCDEL regulations, staff #1 was observed serving food to fifteen mixed-age school-aged children. The staff health assessment form did not indicate the physician conducted a physical exam.
At the time of inspection on December 2, 2025, the first-aid information in the file for staff #1 expired in 6/2024
At the time of inspection on 12/2/25, the file for staff #1 did not have written proof of comply with the Health and Safety requirements on file within 90-days of hire as required by OCDEL regulations.
Upon request, at the time of inspection, there was no file on-site for staff #1. The staffer was observed serving food and caring for fifteen mixed-age school-ag children.
At the time of inspection, there were fifteen children with one staff disembarking a school bus. When asked by CR who/where the second staffer was; staff #2 indicated they were the second staff person. CR informed the staff #2, based on enrollment, they could not also be counted as classroom staff.
At the time of the inspection on 8/28/25, there were large dispenser size water jugs on top of the classroom cubbies. The size if topple over could pose harm/danger to the children in care.
At the time of inspection, there were large traps (rodent) on the outdoor play space within the reach of children. Ther was also an unlocked shed on the play space on the play area with tools and concrete mix inside that were accessible to children.
There was mechanical apparatus under the sinks near the pipes in the facility classrooms which could pose a hazard to the children in care.
In the toddler classroom at the time of inspection, there were water damaged ceiling tiles.
During the inspection, there were no signs at the sinks used by children stating when hands must be washed..
There were no trash cans as required by the regulations in the restroom used by the facility children.
During the inspection on 7/28/25, there were only three of fourteen classrooms with adequate supplies for enrolled children as required by the regulations.
During the inspection, in a classroom identified as a Toddler room, there were toys smaller than 1 inch that fell through a toilet paper roll which could be a choking hazard to the children in care.
During the inspection on 7/28/25, there were no written instructions or postings telling parents what the directions for parking and drop-off
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $64.00 | $53.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $52.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $57.00 | $50.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $46.00 | $40.00 |
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 Ann Kids Bustleton 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 2, 2025 (staff ratios): “At the time of inspection, on the afternoon of 12/2/2025, Fifteen mixed-age school children were observed entering the facility with one staff person. The youngest child was attending kindergarten.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Ann Kids Bustleton?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Ann Kids Bustleton since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Ann Kids Bustleton’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jul 13, 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 Ann Kids Bustleton compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #946 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Ann Kids Bustleton last inspected?
Mar 2, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Ann Kids Bustleton cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $64.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $57.00 for preschool, $46.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Ann Kids Bustleton?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Ann Kids INC.
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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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