Kaidens Korner Childcare Services
Kaidens Korner Childcare Services is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 54 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. 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 (3 of 7). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #215 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include the results of the NSOR clearance.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint and nail holes on the grey wall by the gate near the kitchen.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain a record of emergency plan training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the walls in the school area had exposed drywall dust and openings from where the drywall meets the floor.
During the initial inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the exterior exit in the yard had a doorknob with a lock that was broken.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not have a health assessment or TB results.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include a verification of experience.
“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) | $70.00 | $62.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $62.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | $57.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $65.00 | $57.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $65.00 | $60.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $40.00 |
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 Kaidens Korner Childcare Services 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 May 4, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include the results of the NSOR clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kaidens Korner Childcare Services?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kaidens Korner Childcare Services since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kaidens Korner Childcare Services’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Dec 8, 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 Kaidens Korner Childcare Services compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #215 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kaidens Korner Childcare Services last inspected?
May 4, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kaidens Korner Childcare Services cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $65.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kaidens Korner Childcare Services?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kaidens Korner Childcare Services.
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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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