Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19143

C4d Kidz LLC

5400 Warrington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143 · Philadelphia County

Keystone STAR 1

C4d Kidz LLC 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 6 times. The state cited 44 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (17 of 44). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #922 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 71% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most

Tied for #922 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia

4 Core-safety citations

40 Other citations

6 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

44 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 27, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 17

Building & playground safety 8

Emergency preparedness 6

Training & qualifications 6

Staff ratios 2

Transportation 2

Food & feeding 1

Background checks 1

Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Feb 27, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding

Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)

Observed students water bottles not labeled.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2026): “Provider will have all water bottles labeled at all times.”

Core safety Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Background checks

CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)

Observed Staff 1 file with expired State clearance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Provider will get new clearance.”

Citation Mar 12, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)

Observed posting board with no emergency plan posted.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2024): “Provider will post emergency plan on postings board.”

Citation Mar 12, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74

Observed posting board with no emergency telephone numbers posted.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2024): “Provider will post emergency telephone numbers on posting board.”

Citation Mar 12, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)

Observed bathrooms with no handwashing signs present.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2024): “Provider will post handwashing sign on when hands should be washed in all bathrooms.”

Core safety Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios

Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)

During the renewal inspection there was only one staff person with 8 children in care.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 16, 2022): “Operator will have 3 staff persons working.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Core safety Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios

Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)

During the renewal inspection on 10/19/2022, there was only one staff person with 8 children in care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Operator will have 3 staff persons working.”

Core safety Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

During the follow-up inspection on 11/16/2022 from the renewal on 10/19/2022, there were 15 children unsupervised by someone who was not a staff person. There was no one at the center who was a staff person.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Operator will ensure that all children are supervised with a staff person at all times. All staff and child ratios will be adhered to at all times. Operator will complete supervision training from the PA Keys. Operator will submit documentation for ratios and supervision to the regional office on a…”

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan/Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.27(d)

During the renewal inspection staff #1-3 did not have emergency plan training on file. The emergency plan was not posted in the facility in a conspicuous location.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 16, 2022): “Operator will obtain emergency plan training for staff #1-3 and keep on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)

During the renewal inspection there was no first-aid kit in the child care space while children were in care.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 16, 2022): “Operator will obtain a first aid kit and keep in the childcare space.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

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Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)

During the renewal inspection there was no hand washing sign posted in the bathrooms.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 16, 2022): “Operator will obtain a hand washing sign and post in the bathroom.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.101(a)

During the renewal inspection there were no play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interest and ages of the children at the child care center.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 16, 2022): “Operator will obtain play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use and have at the center.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)

During the renewal inspection there were no evacuation routes posted in the child care facility.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 16, 2022): “Operator will create evacuation routes and post in the facility.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

During the renewal inspection a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency and was not on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 2, 2022): “Operator will complete the emergency plan delivery document and send it to the local municipality.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Transportation

Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)

During the renewal inspection a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the use of pedestrian and vehicular routes was not on file.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 16, 2022): “Operator will create a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and send to that entity and keep on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

During the renewal inspection on 10/19/2022, staff #1-3 did not have emergency plan training on file. The emergency plan was not posted in the facility in a conspicuous location.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Operator will obtain emergency plan training for staff #1-3 and keep on file.”

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)

During the renewal inspection on 10/19/2022, there was no first-aid kit in the child care space while children were in care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Operator will obtain a first aid kit and keep in the childcare space.”

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)

During the renewal inspection on 10/19/2022, there was no hand washing sign posted in the bathrooms.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Operator will obtain a hand washing sign and post in the bathroom.”

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.101(a)

During the renewal inspection on 10/19/2022, there were no play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interest and ages of the children at the child care center.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Operator will obtain play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use and have at the center.”

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)

During the renewal inspection on 10/19/2022, there were no evacuation routes posted in the child care facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Operator will create evacuation routes and post in the facility.”

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Transportation

Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)

During the renewal inspection on 10/19/2022, a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the use of pedestrian and vehicular routes was not on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Operator will create a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and send to that entity and keep on file.”

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have fire safety training on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 2, 2022): “Operator will obtain fire safety training for staff #1 and keep on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have professional development training on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 2, 2022): “Operator will obtain professional development training for staff #1 and keep on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

During the renewal inspection staff #1-3 did not have a written evaluations on file.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 16, 2022): “Operator will obtain written evaluations for staff #1-3 and keep on file”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)

During the renewal inspection there was no written plan of daily activities and routines posted at the child care center.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 16, 2022): “Operator will create a written plan of daily activities and routines is posted and kept on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)

During the renewal inspection child #4 financial agreement was not signed by the parent.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 2, 2022): “Operator will obtain the signature of the parent for the fee agreement for child #4 and keep on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)

During the renewal inspection child #1, 3 and 4 did not have physician phone number on file. Child #2 did not have the physician address on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 2, 2022): “Operator will obtain the physician phone number and address on the emergency contact and keep on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)

During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #3 did not have the work address of the enrolling parent on file. Child #2-4 did not have the work phone number of the enrolling parent on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 2, 2022): “Operator will obtain the parents work address and phone number for the emergency contact and keep on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)

During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #2 and 3 did not include the information on the child's special needs on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 2, 2022): “Operator will obtain the special needs for the emergency contact for child #2 and 3 and kept on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)

During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #2-4 did not have the name of the health insurance on file. Child #3 and 4 did not have the health insurance policy number on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 2, 2022): “Operator will obtain the name of the health insurance and policy number for child #3 and 4 and keep on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)

During the renewal inspection there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care posted in the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 16, 2022): “Operator will create a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and keep on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)

During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #4 did not have a date at once in a 6-month period.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 2, 2022): “Operator will obtain the date for emergency contact information on the emergency contact and keep on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Each child 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(a)

During the renewal inspection there was not an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility on file.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 16, 2022): “Operator will obtain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility and keep on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

During the renewal inspection the financial agreement for child #1 did not have a date within a 6-month period on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 2, 2022): “Operator will obtain a fee agreement with signature of parent for child #1 and keep on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(4)

During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care, for administration or special dietary needs on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 2, 2022): “Operator will obtain the signed parental consent for emergency medical care, for administration of special dietary needs for child #3 and keep on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)/3270.182(6)

During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures, transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 2, 2022): “Operator will obtain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures, transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading for child #3 and keep on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)

During the renewal inspection staff #3 did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 2, 2022): “Operator will obtain pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR for staff #3 and keep on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)

During the renewal inspection the current certification of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care center.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 16, 2022): “Operator will add the certificate of compliance to the trifold that will be at the facility.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

During the renewal inspection staff #3 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 2, 2022): “Operator will obtain 12 clock hours of childcare training for staff #3 and keep on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

During the renewal inspection on 10/19/2022, staff #1-3 did not have a written evaluations on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Operator will obtain written evaluations for staff #1-3 and keep on file”

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)

During the renewal inspection on 10/19/2022, there was no written plan of daily activities and routines posted at the child care center.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Operator will create a written plan of daily activities and routines is posted and kept on file.”

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)

During the renewal inspection on 10/19/2022, there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care posted in the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Operator will create a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and keep on file.”

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Each child 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(a)

During the renewal inspection on 10/19/2022, there was not an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Operator will obtain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility and keep on file.”

Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)

During the renewal inspection on 10/19/2022, the current certification of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care center.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Operator will add the certificate of compliance to the trifold that will be at the facility.”

“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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)	$65.00	—
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)	$65.00	—
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.

About this center

Capacity —

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Mar 21, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jan 4, 2023 · what STARS means

Operator C4d Kidz LLC

Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–9:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (302) 480-3232

State certificate # CER-00255101

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Common questions

Has C4d Kidz LLC 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 Mar 18, 2025 (background checks): “Observed Staff 1 file with expired State clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about C4d Kidz LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at C4d Kidz LLC 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 LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jan 4, 2023. 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 LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #922 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was C4d Kidz LLC last inspected?

Feb 27, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does C4d Kidz LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for newborn, $65.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs C4d Kidz LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is C4d Kidz 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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