Catherines Kittens
Catherines Kittens is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 27 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 7 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 7). All 7 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #586 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On April 21, 2026, during the renewal inspection, hand sanitizer was in reach of and accessible to children, on a low shelf at the back of the preschool classroom childcare space.
On April 21, 2026, during the renewal inspection, the ceiling tile over the sink area, in the infant room childcare space was cracked across the tile.
On April 21, 2026, during the renewal inspection, the exit door to the outside yard in the back of the childcare facility, was blocked by two red vacuum cleaners, and a blue ladder.
On April 21, 2026, during the renewal inspection, the refrigerator was not working, did not have any power.
On November 25, 2025, during the initial inspection, the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain a PA Criminal State Police Clearance. (see code sheet for hire date)
On November 25, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the outlets on the short wall in the infant childcare space, and the outlets on the back wall in the playroom childcare space did not have a protective cover.
On November 25, 2025, during the initial inspection, the file reviewed for Staff person #1 did not contain the required Health and Safety preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire (see 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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $80.00 | $75.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $80.00 | $75.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $75.00 | $70.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.00 | $65.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $65.00 | $58.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
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 Catherines Kittens 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 Nov 25, 2025 (background checks): “On November 25, 2025, during the initial inspection, the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain a PA Criminal State Police Clearance. (see code sheet for hire date)” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Catherines Kittens?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Catherines Kittens since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Catherines Kittens’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 22, 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 Catherines Kittens compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #586 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Catherines Kittens last inspected?
Apr 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Catherines Kittens cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for newborn, $80.00 for infant, $75.00 for young toddler, $70.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Catherines Kittens?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Catherines Kittens.
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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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