CBS Kids is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 47 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 19 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 19). 11 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At time of inspection, staff person #2-5 did not have training regarding the emergency plan documented in their records.
At time of inspection, room #1 (back section) had several holes in the plaster of the walls.
At time of inspection, child # 2-5 did not have current health assessments documented in their records.
At time of inspection, staff persons #3 and #5 did not have current health assessments documented in their records.
At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have proof of negative TB screening documented in their record.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have required pediatric first aid and CPR training documented in their record.
At time of inspection, staff person # 2-3 did not have proof of completing annual fire safety training documented in their records.
At time of inspection, staff person # 2-4 did not have annual written reviews completed by the director.
At time of inspection, child # 1 did not have a financial agreement signed by the parent in their record.
At time of inspection, children #2-5 did not have updated financial agreement information documented in their records as required.
At time of inspection, staff persons #2-5 did not have proof of completion of 12 hours of childcare training documented in their records.
At the time of inspection, in the facility hallway, the baseboards was loose and could pose a tripping hazard.
The latch on the gate on the outdoor play space was broken and prevented the gate from closing. at the time of inspection.
When measured at the time of inspection, the water temperature exceeded 110 degrees.
During time of inspection, there were 2 uncovered electrical outlets in the yellow room where preschool children are in care.
At time of inspection, the outdoor surface covering in the play yard was damaged considerably along a seam that was lifting up creating a tripping hazard.
During time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have education documents for another country evaluated to verify her qualifications to be an AGS at facility.
During time of inspection, the facility had water damage to the ceiling, floor tile and wall located near the door area leading to the outdoor play space.
At time of inspection, Staff person #1 with a diploma from another country did not have the diploma professionally evaluated to determine it's equivalency in the U.S to confirm if their qualifications meet the requirements to be an AGS at 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $78.46 | $41.57 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $73.85 | $41.57 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $69.23 | $36.95 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $32.33 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $100.00 | — |
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 CBS Kids had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 19 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about CBS Kids?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at CBS Kids since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is CBS Kids’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Nov 30, 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 CBS Kids compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was CBS Kids last inspected?
May 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does CBS Kids cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $78.46 for infant, $73.85 for young toddler, $69.23 for older toddler, $60.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs CBS Kids?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Congregation Beth Solomon.
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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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