Kaptivating Kidz Talent Development
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staff 2 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
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.
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In review of children files, emergency contacts and files failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
In review of children's files, child's 1 emergency contact and fee agreement failed to be updated within a 6-month period.
In review of children files, files failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include two nonfamily letters of references.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In review of staff files, staff person 7 file failed to include TB results by the Mantoux method.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24, cert rep observed chip/damaged paint throughout the facility.
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.
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
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.
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.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/01/24, cert rep observed bottles failed to be labeled.
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.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill on the emergency plan procedures.
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.
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.
In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to address facility's lock-down procedures.
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.
In review of children files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, failed to have a health assessment included in file.
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.
In review of fire safety documents, staff failed to have received annual fire safety training from a fire safety professional.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In review of children files, child 1 emergency contact and file failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
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.
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.
In review of children's files, emergency contact and fee agreement failed to be updated within a 6-month period.
In review of children files, several children failed to have a record on file at the facility.
In review of children files, child 1 and 2 file failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
In review of children files, child 1 and 2 file failed to have signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions.
In review of staff files, staff persons 1, 2 and 3 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training.
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.
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.
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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/27/22, STAFF PERSON #7 WAS NOT ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY IDENTIFY/NAME THE CHILDREN IN CARE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/27/22, THERE WAS PAINT THAT WAS ACCESIBLE TO THE CHILDREN IN THE REAR CHILD CARE SPACE.
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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/27/22, THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE DID NOT HAVE AN OPERATING THERMOMETER.
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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/27/22, STAFF PERSON #7 DID NOT HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL RECORD/FILE.
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.
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.
“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.
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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.
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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.
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