Karltons Kids Academy
Karltons Kids Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 19 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 16 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 16). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #544 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During renewal inspection on April 8, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of annual emergency plan training (dated 1-29-24).
During renewal inspection on April 8, 2026, certification representative observed chipped paint/damaged plaster near the railing at the top of the stairs, and behind the freezer downstairs.
During renewal inspection on April 8, 2026, certification representative observed the toddler room children eat lunch without washing their hands with soap and water prior.
During renewal inspection on April 8, 2026, provider did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill.
During renewal inspection on April 8, 2026, the agreement of child #1 did not contain arrival and departure times, and did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection on April 8, 2026, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not contain the addresses of the release persons.
During renewal inspection on April 8, 2026, the emergency contact information of children #1 and #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission.
During renewal inspection on April 24, 2025, the record of child #2 contained a health summary that was not signed by a physician.
During renewal inspection on April 24, 2025, the emergency contact information and financial agreement of child #3 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period (dated 6-2024).
During renewal inspection on April 24, 2025, the records of children #1, 2 and 3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child, or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission.
During complaint investigation from 12-17-24 through 1-3-25, it was confirmed that a staff person smacked a child's hand after the child pushed the teacher.
During renewal inspection on May 22, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released, and the emergency contact information of child #2 did not include the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection on May 22, 2024, the records of children #1 and #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission.
During initial inspection on January 25, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not address Continuity of Operations.
During initial inspection on January 25, 2024, the handrail next to the steps did not reach the top 4 steps.
During initial inspection on January 25, 2024, the health assessment of staff #1 did not include documentation of a tuberculin test.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $90.08 | $80.38 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $90.08 | $80.38 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $90.08 | $80.38 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $80.38 | $80.38 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $73.33 | $73.31 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $73.30 | $73.30 |
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 Karltons Kids Academy 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 Dec 20, 2024 (caregiver conduct): “During complaint investigation from 12-17-24 through 1-3-25, it was confirmed that a staff person smacked a child's hand after the child pushed the teacher.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Karltons Kids Academy?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Karltons Kids Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 30, 2024. 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 Karltons Kids Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #544 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Karltons Kids Academy last inspected?
Apr 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Karltons Kids Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $90.08 for newborn, $90.08 for infant, $90.08 for young toddler, $80.38 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Karltons Kids Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Karltons Kids 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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