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Kaptivating Kidz Talent Development

2934 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Kaptivating Kidz Talent Development is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 42 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 73 violations, 13 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (19 of 73). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,138 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 95% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #1,138 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
13 Core-safety citations
60 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
73 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 27, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 19
Training & qualifications 13
Emergency preparedness 9
Health & medication 8
Building & playground safety 8
Background checks 7
Supervision 4
Food & feeding 3
Staff ratios 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Oct 27, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection staff #1 was missing the NSOR and state police clearance clearance and staff #2 was missing the child abuse, criminal clearance and mandated reporter training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Staff #1 and staff #2 will not work with children until their clearances are provided and staff #2 will take mandated reporter training.”
Citation Oct 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include the required updates per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 to include the continuity of operations and the specific staff and duties assigned.”
Citation Oct 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises and did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include a method for staff to inform parents that the emergency has ended and a method to inform parents that an emergency has ended to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Citation Oct 27, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #1 and child #2 did not have an updated record of vaccinations on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Provider will have the parents of child #1and child #2 have their children get the required immunizations.”
Citation Oct 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the emergency plan, and it did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Provider will revise the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Oct 27, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child#1,and child #2 did not have an initial or subsequent health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Provider will obtain a physical for child #1 and child #2”
Core safety Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include out of state criminal clearance. Criminal clearances that were included in file was last completed on for 12/18/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Staff person 1 will not return to the facility until required clearance is received.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
In review of children files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, failed to have a health assessment included in file. File only included a copy of the child's immunization record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “A health assessment will be provided child 1.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff 2 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2025): “Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for…”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
In review of staff files, staff person 3, file failed to have verification of education and 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to employment at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “Staff person 3 will provide verification of education and child care experience.”
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Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
In review of children files, emergency contacts and files failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Emergency contacts and files will be updated to include parent's signed consent for emergency medical care.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
In review of children's files, child's 1 emergency contact and fee agreement failed to be updated within a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Emergency contact and fee agreement will be updated with parents.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
In review of children files, files failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Files will be updated to include parent's signed consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include two nonfamily letters of references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “Two written, nonfamily references will be provided for staff person 3.”
Core safety Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff persons 3, 5 and 6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons 3 and 6 failed to have completed health and safety training topics, staff person 5 and 6 failed to have Pediatric First Aid/CPR and mandated reporter training. This is continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection on Monday 07/01/24. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 08/10/24. On Tuesday, 08/27/24 an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person 3 still has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training topics.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons 3, 5 and 6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff…”
Core safety Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/Director qualifications 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.34(b)
In review of staff files, staff person 4 file failed to include completed PA state police clearance. File only contained request for PA state police.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Staff person 4 will not return to facility until required CPSL clearance is provided.”
Core safety Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include current PA state police, child abuse, FBI clearances and out of state child abuse clearances. PA state police contained in file was last completed on 07/29/19, child abuse clearance was last completed on 08/05/19, and DHS FBI clarence was last completed on 07/31/19. Staff person 5 file failed to contained DHS FBI clearance and staff person 7, a provisional hire, file failed to include request and/or completed PA state police clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Staff persons 1, 5 and 7 will not return to the facility until required clearances are received.”
Core safety Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24, cert rep observed facility out of ratio and staff not properly supervising children. Staff observed 2 staff with 9 children with one of the 9 children being of infant age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2025): “Staff will receive DHS approved training regarding staff:chilld ratios and supervision of children.”
Follow-up Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During follow-up inspection on Tuesday, 08/27/24, cert rep observed damaged floor tiles and the side glass door that leads to the outdoor play space was shattered. This is continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Repairs will be made to floors and doors.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During follow-up inspection on Tuesday, 08/27/24, cert rep observed chip/damaged paint throughout the facility. This is continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Paint will be repaired.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to include an updated health assessment. Health assessment included in file was last completed on 03/25/22. Staff person 7 file failed to include a health assessment. This is continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2024): “Staff person 5 will provide an updated health assessment and staff person 7 will provide a health assessment.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
In review of staff files, staff person 7 file failed to include TB results by the Mantoux method.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2024): “Staff person 7 will provide a health assessment form to include TB results.”
Follow-up Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days and document testing or have verification the smoke detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional. This is continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “Fire detection system annual inspection summary will be provided by landlord and kept on file at the facility.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
Facility failed to have verification that a copy of plan was sent to the local municipality and the county's emergency management agency. This is continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “A copy of emergency plan will be sent to the county's municipality and emergency management agency.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
In review of health and safety documents, staff person 1 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe, 12/30/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Staff person 1 will have until 09/11/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 1, must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, at minimal, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If…”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
In review of emergency plan and health and safety documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations and policy addressing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment, failed to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. This is continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Emergency plan will be updated to include a statement addressing continuity of operations and shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy will be updated to address prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Director qualifications 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.34(b)
In review of staff files, staff person 4 failed to have completed pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “Staff person 4 will obtain pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR.”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 2 and 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Topics. This is continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 08/10/24. On Tuesday, 08/27/24 an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff persons 2 and 3 still has not completed the following required pre-service training: health and safety training topics.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2024): “Staff persons 2 and 3 will have until 09/11/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons 2 and 3, must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, at minimal, who has completed the required training related to this…”
Follow-up Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
In review of staff files, staff persons 3, 5 and 7, file failed to have verification of education and 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to employment at the facility. This is continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Staff persons 3, 5 and 7 will provide verification of education and child care experience.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED/8th grade + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(1)/3270.37(b)(3)
In review of staff files, staff person 6, an aide, file failed to include proof of high school diploma or verification of an 8th grade education and verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of child care experience prior to employment at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2024): “Staff person 6 will provide proof of education and 2 years of child care experience.”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During follow-up inspection on Tuesday, 08/27/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions, plan also failed to be posted in each child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions will be posted in each child care space.”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
In review of staff files, staff persons 3, 5, 6 and 7 file failed to include two nonfamily letters of references. Staff person 5 file only contained 1 letter of reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Two written, nonfamily references will be provided for staff persons 3, 5, 6 and 7.”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
In review of staff files, staff person 5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2024): “Staff person 5 will have until 09/11/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the…”
Follow-up Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of staff files, staff persons 2, 3 and 5 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. This is continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Staff persons 2, 3 and 5 will complete PD training hours.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff persons 2 and 3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Staff person 2 file failed to contained health and safety training and staff person 3 file failed to include Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Staff persons 2 and 3 will have until 08/10/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons 2 and 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include DHS FBI clearance and an NSOR certificate. Staff person 2 file contained the DOE FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2024): “Staff person 2 will not return to facility until DHS FBI clearance and NSOR certificate is obtained.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24, cert rep observed facility out of ratio and staff not properly supervising children. Staff observed 2 staff with 9 children with one of the 9 children being of infant age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2025): “Staff will receive DHS approved training regarding staff:chilld ratios and supervision of children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24, cert rep observed staff not properly supervising children. Staff could not tell cert rep which children were in their assigned care group. Cert rep observed children in the bathroom alone unsupervised. Cert rep observed staff leave napping children alone in the main childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Children will be supervised at all times. Staff will know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group and be physically present with the children in their assigned care group.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of emergency plan documents, staff persons had not received annual training on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24..
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Staff will receive annual emergency plan training.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24, cert rep observed first-aid kit located in back room failed to contained tweezers, scissors and soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Tweezers, scissors and soap will be placed in first-aid kit located in back room.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24, cert rep observed missing and water-stained ceiling tiles, damaged floor tiles, damaged ceiling light fixture and the side glass door that leads to the outdoor play space was shattered.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Repairs will be made to floors, ceiling and doors.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24, cert rep observed chip/damaged paint throughout the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Paint will be repaired.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24, cert rep observed cloth chairs in the childcare space was stained and uncleaned. Cert rep also observed facility failed to have age-appropriate tables and chairs for school age children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Chairs will be replaced, and facility will have age-appropriate furniture for all ages.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)/3270.106(f)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24, cert rep observed playpens in the facility was damaged with holes and uncleaned, rest equipment failed to be labeled with child's name and rest equipment failed to have 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Damaged play pens will be removed from facility, rest equipment will have required 2 feet of space on 3 sides when in use and a rest equipment will be labeled with the assigned child's name.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include an updated health assessment. Health assessment included in file was last completed on 10/25/21.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Staff person 2 provide updated health assessments.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated/Sufficient number of refrigerators 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)/3270.161(g)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24, cert rep observed food provided by the facility failed to be properly stored in a refrigerator. Food was stored in coolers due to the facility's refrigerator tightly packed with other food items.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Meals will be stored in refrigerator.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24, cert rep observed bottles failed to be labeled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “All bottles and sippy cups will be labeled with the child's name.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “The facility's emergency plan will be updated to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill on the emergency plan procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2024): “A drill on the emergency plan procedures will be conducted.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24, facility failed to have documentation that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2024): “Fire drill log will be kept at the facility on file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days and document testing or have verification the smoke detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Fire detection system annual inspection summary will be provided by landlord and kept on file at the facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to address facility's lock-down procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “The facility's emergency plan will be updated to address facility's lock-down procedures.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have verification that a copy of plan was sent to the local municipality and the county's emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “A copy of emergency plan will be sent to the county's municipality and emergency management agency.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
In review of children files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, failed to have a health assessment included in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “A health assessment will be provided child 1.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
In review of emergency plan and health and safety documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations and policy on file addressing signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Emergency plan will be updated to include a statement addressing continuity of operations and a policy will be implemented addressing signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(ii)
In review of fire safety documents, staff failed to have received annual fire safety training from a fire safety professional.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Staff will receive fire safety training from a fire safety professional.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 1, 2 and 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Topics.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “staff persons 1, 2 and 3 will have until 08/10/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons 1, 2 and 3, must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, at minimal, who has completed the required training related to…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
In review of staff files, staff person 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Staff person 3 will have until 08/10/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to have verification of education and 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to employment at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Staff person 3 will provide verification of education and child care experience.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.123(b)
In review of children's files, child 1 file failed to include a copy of the agreement between the enrolling parent/guarding and the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “A fee agreement will be completed with parent.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
In review of children's files, children enrolled 6 months or more failed to have a service report proving information about the child's growth and development.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “A service report will be completed for children age infant to preschoolers, enrolled 6 months or more.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
In review of children files, child 1 emergency contact and file failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Emergency contact and file will be updated to include parent's signed consent for emergency medical care.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24, cert rep observed children receiving care failed to have their emergency contact information present in childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Emergency contact information was placed in child care space.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions, posted in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions will be posted in in each childcare space.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
In review of children's files, emergency contact and fee agreement failed to be updated within a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Emergency contact and fee agreement will be updated with parents.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(a)
In review of children files, several children failed to have a record on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “A record will be on file for each child enrolled.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
In review of children files, child 1 and 2 file failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “File will be updated to include parent's signed consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
In review of children files, child 1 and 2 file failed to have signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “File will be updated to include parent's signed consent for transportation and walking excursions.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of staff files, staff persons 1, 2 and 3 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Staff persons 1, 2 and 3 will complete remaining PD training hours.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Aug 10, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 8/10/23: 1. Staff person #1 did not have an NSOR certificate or Mandated Reporter Training. 2. Staff person #2 did not have a Health Assessment dated within the last 2 years.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2023): “Staff person #1 now has an NSOR Certificate and has completed mandated reporter training. Staff person #2 has an updated health assessment.”
Citation Aug 10, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
During the renewal inspection on 8/10/23, the provider did not have a written log or inspection by a fire safety professional on file to satisfy the monthly fire detection manual checks for functionality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2023): “The correct fire log will be updated and kept on file inclusive of an annual inspection by a fire safety professional.”
Core safety Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/27/22: 1. STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE STATE POLICE CLEARANCE, CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, OR MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING IN FILE. 2. STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT HAVE FBI CLEARANCE, NSOR (NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY), OR MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING IN FILE. 3. STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT HAVE STATE POLICE CLEARANCE, CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, FBI CLEARANCE, NSOR, OR MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING IN FILE. 4. STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT HAVE MANDATED REORTER TRAINING IN FILE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2022): “Staff Person #4 no longer works for the facility. Staff Person #3, #5, and #6 now have all required clearances on file.”
Core safety Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/27/22, STAFF PERSON #7 WAS NOT ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY IDENTIFY/NAME THE CHILDREN IN CARE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2022): “Staff person #7 has a hearing deficit and did not have it on during the renewal inspection. She can identify all children in the facility at this time.”
Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/27/22, THERE WAS PAINT THAT WAS ACCESIBLE TO THE CHILDREN IN THE REAR CHILD CARE SPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2022): “All toxins are now locked away from children.”
Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/27/22, 1. THERE WAS TAPE ADHESIVE ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN CHILD CARE SPACE. 2. THE DROP CEILING IN THE REAR CHILD CARE SPACE WAS IN POOR REPAIR, HAVING WATER STAINED DROP CEILING TILES, AND MULTIPLE MISSING TILES. 3. THE REAR CHILD CARE SPACE WAS BEING USED TO STORE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND BOXES.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2022): “1) The tape adhesive hopscotch was removed from the floor. 2) the ceiling tiles were removed and replaced. 3) All construction materials and boxes have been removed.”
Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/27/22, THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE DID NOT HAVE AN OPERATING THERMOMETER.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2022): “An operating thermometer is placed inside of the refrigerator.”
Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/27/22, STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITH INITIAL RESULTS OF TUBERCULIN SKIN TEST OR OTHER MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY TO CONFIRM FREEDOM FROM COMMUNICABLE TUBERCULOSIS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2022): “Staff person #6 has a Health Assessment with Tuberculin skin test results in file.”
Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/27/22, STAFF PERSON #7 DID NOT HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL RECORD/FILE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2022): “Staff Person #7 now has an individual record/file.”
Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/27/22, THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACCESS THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY OR INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL OFFICE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2022): “Instructions for accessing the regulations electronically were posted conspicuously in the front office.”
Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/27/22, STAFF PERSON #1 AND 2 DID NOT HAVE THE ANNUAL MINIMUM 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2022): “Staff person #1 and #2 has completed the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”

“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.) $65.00 $56.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $60.00 $55.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $55.00 $47.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $50.00 $38.00
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

Capacity 42 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 31, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Mar 4, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Robin Cooper
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 205-5147
State certificate # CER-00250309
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Common questions

Has Kaptivating Kidz Talent Development had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 13 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 Oct 27, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection staff #1 was missing the NSOR and state police clearance clearance and staff #2 was missing the child abuse, criminal clearance and mandated reporter training.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kaptivating Kidz Talent Development?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kaptivating Kidz Talent Development since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Kaptivating Kidz Talent Development’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Mar 4, 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 Kaptivating Kidz Talent Development compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #1,138 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kaptivating Kidz Talent Development last inspected?

Oct 27, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Kaptivating Kidz Talent Development cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler, $50.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kaptivating Kidz Talent Development?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Robin Cooper.

Certified centers nearby

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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