Avenue of the Arts KinderCare
Avenue of the Arts KinderCare is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 98 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 30 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 30). 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 #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 05/21/26, Cert Rep did not observe the toilet in good repair in the Toddler Classroom, it was observed as inoperable at the time of the inspection.
During the renewal inspection on 05/21/26, Cert Rep did not observe labels on the sleep equipment of child #1-#8. Cert Rep also observed the sleep equipment as dirty.
During the renewal inspection on 05/21/26, Cert Rep did not observe that the refrigerator thermometers in both the Infant 1 and 3 classrooms, was above 45° F.
During the renewal inspection on 05/21/26, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting annual emergency drills, which is beyond the requirement.
During the renewal inspection on 05/21/26, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection on 05/21/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe services provided written on the service agreement form in the file of child #9.
During the renewal inspection on 05/21/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the designated release person written on the service agreement form in the file of child #11.
During the renewal inspection on 05/21/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of admission written on the service agreement form in the file of child #8, and #10 - #13.
During the renewal inspection on 05/21/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe extra services or N/A provided in writing on the service agreement form in the file of child #9 and #13.
During the renewal inspection on 05/21/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of birth on the emergency contact form in the file of child #9.
During an allocated unannounced inspection on 01/20/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the NSOR verification in the file of Staff person #1.
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On November 1st, 2024, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation onsite. Staff person #1 left child #1 unattended in her crib for a minute while transitioning 3 children from one room to the next.
During unannounced monitoring on 10/09/24, while reviewing fire drill logs, Cert Rep observed that the facility has not been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days. The last fire drill was conducted on 05/29/24, which is beyond the requirement.
During the renewal inspection on 04/18/24, Cert Rep did observe an 1st aid/CPR training certificate in the staff file of staff person #1 but did not observe verification of Pediatric 1st aid/Pediatric CPR training by a PQAS certified trainer in the staff file of staff person #1.
During my inspection I observed that both the Infant room 2, & Preschool 2, had unlock cabinets with toxics in them.
During my inspection I observed that the refrigerator in infant room 1 was temping at 50 degrees.
During my inspection I observed that the child 1-5, did not have medication logs.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan does not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During my inspection I observed that the facility has not conducted or documented any emergency drills.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During a transition a teacher notice that a child was left sleeping in the gym by staff 1 & 2.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, hired on March 2022, does not contain a completed NSOR certification.
While conducting my inspection I observed several rooms with peeling paint. 1. In the corner on both sides of the wall in the toddler 2 room. 2. Peeling paint near the door by the basement in the toddler room. 3. Peeling paint in the circle time area in PS1 4. Peeling paint by the door in the infant room C
While conducting my inspection I observed that Infant room A, & C, did not have infant written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parent.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4, 5, &, 6, did not have their arrival and departure time on their agreement form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 4, did not have their parent's home address on the emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, 4, did not have the information for whom they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, & 5, did not have all the required signatures on the bottom of their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, did not have verification of their child care experience.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, 5, did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.
“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.) | $125.80 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $119.60 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $113.20 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $107.00 | — |
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 Avenue of the Arts KinderCare had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 violations 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 Jan 20, 2026 (background checks): “During an allocated unannounced inspection on 01/20/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the NSOR verification in the file of Staff person #1.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Avenue of the Arts KinderCare?
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 Avenue of the Arts KinderCare’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Sep 15, 2025. 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 Avenue of the Arts KinderCare compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Avenue of the Arts KinderCare last inspected?
May 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Avenue of the Arts KinderCare cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $125.80 for infant, $119.60 for young toddler, $113.20 for older toddler, $107.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Avenue of the Arts KinderCare?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is KUEHG Corporation.
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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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