C4d Kidz at Mastery Prep Charter School
C4d Kidz at Mastery Prep Charter School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 58 violations, 11 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (21 of 58). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #994 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection conducted 4/30/25, staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled health and safety basics: building blocks for quality but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training. Staff person #2-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff person #3 and #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 and #4 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid and CPR, the required health and safety training topic or mandated reporter training. Staff person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid and CPR or the required health and safety training topic.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/30/25, the file reviewed for facility person #3 and #4, did not contain a DHS required FBI clearance or NSOR verification nor did it contain a receipt to verify the documentation has been requested. (See code sheet for hire date). The file reviewed for facility person #5, did not contain a DHS required FBI clearance, a completed child abuse clearance, a completed state police or NSOR verification. The file reviewed for staff #5 did not contain receipt verification to verify clearances have been requested. (See code sheet for hire date).
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/30/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff #2, #3, #4, and#5 completed emergency plan training.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/30/25, the health assessment reviewed for staff #1 and #2 was not updated within a 24-month period. Last dated 4/21/23. The record reviewed for staff #3, #4 and #5 did not include an initial health assessment.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/30/25, staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 1/30/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/30/25, the fire safety training reviewed for staff #1 was not annually updated. Last dated 1/11/24.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/30/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff #2 received a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/30/25, the record reviewed for staff #3, #4 and #5 did not include verification of education or childcare experience to qualify them for the position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor).
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/30/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #4 did not include the work addresses and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/30/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
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During the renewal inspection conducted 4/30/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/30/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/30/25, the emergency contact and agreement reviewed for child #3 was not updated with in a 6-month period. Last dated 10/4/23.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/30/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/30/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/30/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff #1 completed their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Continued noncompliance from 12-9-24. During unannounced visit certification rep observed staff out of ratio. Staff 1 had 14 children by themselves. The youngest child in the group was 5 years old.
Continued noncompliance: During unannounced inspection certification rep did not have access to children's and staff files.
Staff person #-1,2,3 and 4- were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-1,2,3 and 5- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and cpr, Staff 1, and 4 needs mandated reporter, Staff 1 and 4 needs 10 hour health and safety. Staff 4 only had 1 hour updated health and safety training.
Staff person #-1,2,3 and 4- were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-1- does not child abuse clearance and NSOR, Staff 2 is missing FBI, NSOR and signed disclosure statement, staff 3 and 4 were missing signed disclosure statement,
During renewal inspection certification rep observed Staff 1 alone with 18 children. The youngest child was 5 years old. When staff 2 arrived, staff 1 left staff 2 alone with 17 while she took an older school age child in the group to another staff. During renewal inspection certification rep observed staff 1 alone with 18 children. The youngest child in the group was 5 years old. Staff 1 left staff 4 alone with 17 children. The youngest child in the group 5 years old.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing emergency plan training
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2,3 and 4 were missing physicals and TB.
During renewal inspection certification rep did not have access to children's and staff files.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing education from their file. Staff 1,2,3 and 4 were missing 2 years experience with children.
During renewal inspection certification rep did not see information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.
Staff person #-1,2,3 and 4- were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-1,2,3 and 5- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and cpr, Staff 1,2,3 and 4 needs mandated reporter, staff 3 has expired mandated reporter on file (9-26-19), Staff 1,2,3 and 4 needs 10 hour health and safety. Staff 4 only had 1 hour updated health and safety training.
Staff person #-1,2,3 and 4- were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-1- does not child abuse clearance and NSOR, Staff 2 is missing FBI, NSOR and signed disclosure statement, staff 3 and 4 were missing signed disclosure statement,
During renewal inspection certification rep observed Staff 1 alone with 18 children. The youngest child was 5 years old. When staff 2 arrived, staff 1 left staff 2 alone with 17 while she took an older school age child in the group to another staff.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed staff 1 alone with 18 children. The youngest child in the group was 5 years old. Staff 1 left staff 4 alone with 17 children. The youngest child in the group 5 years old.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing emergency plan training
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2,3 and 4 were missing physicals and TB.
During renewal inspection certification rep did not have access to children's and staff files.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing education from their file. Staff 1,2,3 and 4 were missing 2 years experience with children.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Fee agreement for child 1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2 was missing services to be provided
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 3 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 2 and 3 were missing address and of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2,3 and 4 were missing two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During renewal inspection certification rep did not see information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed staff 1 supervising children alone.
During renewal inspection certification rep asked to see the policy on Shaken Baby/ Abusive Head Trauma. Provider did not have a written policy on Shaken Baby/ Abusive Head Trauma. Certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan was missing continuity of operations
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing high school diploma
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2 and 3 was missing extra services
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child 2 was missing the name of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 9 training hours.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A NSOR APPLICATION OR COMPLETE NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE NOT ENOUGH MATERIALS AND PLAY EQUIPMENT FOR THE CHILDREN TO USE AS SPECIFIED UNDER 3270.101(c) (1)-(6).
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT. ONLY A TB TEST RESULTS WERE ON FILE.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN EMERGENCY DRILL HAD NOT BEEN CONDUCTED AND RECORDED WITHIN THE PAST YEAR.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, EVACUATION ROUTES WERE NOT POSTED ON THE FLOOR WHERE CHILDREN WERE RECEIVING CARE.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE ASSIGNED ROLES FOR STAFF DURING AN EMERGENCY AND DID NOT INCLUDE A PLAN FOR CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL REGULATION 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii). ALSO, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE POLICIES DEVELOPED REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL REGULATION 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 HAD FIRST AID AND CPR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS THAT WERE NOT CONDUCTED BY A PQAS CERTIFIED TRAINER, AND WERE NOT PEDIATRIC -AS LISTED ON THE CERTIFICATION.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ON FILE TO QUALIFY FOR AN AIDE POSITION.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN, NON-FAMILY REFERENCES.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE 12 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 (HIRED 8/26/21), CONTAINED A HEALTH ASSESSMENT THAT DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY THE PHYSICIAN. QUESTIONS 2 AND 3 ON THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FORM WERE NOT ANSWERED BY THE PHYSICIAN.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY HAD NOT DEVELOPED SAFE ROUTES/PICK UP DROP OFF ROUTES, AND THIS INFORMATION WAS NOT POSTED AT A CONSPICIOUS LOCATION IN THE FACILITY.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 (HIRED 8/26/21), DID NOT COMPLETE THE REQUIRED HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS UNDER 3270.31(f) WITHIN 90 DAYS OF DATE OF HIRE.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1(HIRED 8/26/21), DID NOT INCLUDE A TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR COMPLETING MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $60.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $36.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $36.00 |
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.
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Common questions
Has C4d Kidz at Mastery Prep Charter School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 11 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 Apr 30, 2025 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection conducted 4/30/25, staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled health and safety basics: building blocks for quality but has not completed the required health and…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about C4d Kidz at Mastery Prep Charter School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at C4d Kidz at Mastery Prep Charter School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is C4d Kidz at Mastery Prep Charter School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1. 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 C4d Kidz at Mastery Prep Charter School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #994 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was C4d Kidz at Mastery Prep Charter School last inspected?
Apr 30, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does C4d Kidz at Mastery Prep Charter School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $60.00 for preschool, $50.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
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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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