Creeds Montessori is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 14 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it once. The state cited 2 violations, none of them core-safety. All 2 came in the last 12 months. It has too few inspections so far for a statewide comparison.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During renewal inspection on 2/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's hot water measured 114 degrees
During renewal inspection on 2/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following The facility's thermometer read 50 degrees
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $77.00 | $72.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $68.00 | $63.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $61.00 | $57.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $57.00 | $51.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $48.00 | $46.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $48.00 | $46.00 |
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 Creeds Montessori had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 2 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Creeds Montessori?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Creeds Montessori since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Creeds Montessori’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 2, 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.
When was Creeds Montessori last inspected?
Feb 4, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Creeds Montessori cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $77.00 for infant, $68.00 for young toddler, $61.00 for older toddler, $57.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Creeds Montessori?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is KCK Academy 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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