KCK Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 14 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 34 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 34). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #958 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 74% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #958 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
6
Core-safety citations
28
Other citations
5
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
34 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 8, 2025
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Records & paperwork
10
Emergency preparedness
8
Staff ratios
3
Building & playground safety
3
Health & medication
3
Training & qualifications
3
Supervision
2
Background checks
1
Food & feeding
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
Sep 8, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedures (lockdown and accommodations) to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “We will revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures as required in 3270.27 subsection a. We will submit a copy of the revised letter.”
Citation
Sep 8, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
One child's record did not contain child service reports completed every 6 months in accordance with this regulation. (#1)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “We will revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the completion of child service reports every 6 months to ensure ongoing compliance. Child service reports will be completed every 6 months as required.”
Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51/3270.52
On 11/14/24 at approximately 2:30pm, one staff person was observed caring for a mixed age group of 11 young toddler and older toddler, preschool and school age children in the main classroom. Staff person #1 verified that ages of the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2025): “We will arrange for all facility staff persons to receive at least 2 hours of DHS approved ratio training as specified. We will submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff persons.”
Mixed Age Level/Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.54(a)
On 11/14/24 at approximately 2:30pm, fourteen children were observed in care and there was only one staff person present. In addition, staff child ratios were not in compliance in another classroom where three young and older toddlers were present, and no staff person was observed caring for the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2025): “We will arrange for all facility staff persons to receive at least 2 hours of DHS approved ratio training. We will submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff persons.”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 11/14/24, at approximately 2:30pm, a group of three young/older toddlers were observed in the rear playroom alone and unattended while the only staff present was in another classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2025): “We will arrange for all facility staff persons to receive at least 2 hours of DHS approved hands on/in person training regarding supervision of children that includes the requirement that staff persons must be physically present and be able to see, hear and assess and direct the activity of the…”
Citation
Nov 6, 2024
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
There was no written documentation indicating that the emergency plan had been reviewed and updated within the past 12 months in accordance with 55 PA CODE 3270 regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “A written copy of the updated emergency plan will be submitted. We will ensure that the plan is reviewed, updated and documented in writing annually as specified.”
Citation
Nov 6, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Peeling paint was observed on the walls and peeling paint is not permitted in child care facilities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “Repairs will be made as necessary to ensure that there is no peeling and damaged paint or damaged plaster in the facility. We will submit adequate documentation verifying removal of the peeling paint.”
Citation
Nov 6, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
Handwashing signs posted in the bathroom did not specify that a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2025): “We will revise and post handwashing signs in the bathroom that includes the information as specified in this regulation.”
Citation
Nov 6, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
One child's record did not contain a health report completed within the past 12 months as required for children older toddler age to preschool age. (#3)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “We will obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. We will ensure that an updated health report is obtained every 12 months for children older toddler to preschool age.”
Citation
Nov 6, 2024
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
There was no written record of fire drills being held at the facility. Fire drill records indicated that the last drill was conducted on 8/5/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “We will conduct a fire drill and submit a record of all fire drills completed within the past 60 days. We will ensure that fire drills are held at least every 60 days and will keep a record of each fire drill. We will revise and submit written fire drill policies to ensure that fire drills are…”
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Citation
Nov 6, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility's written policies on shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “The shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment policy will be amended to include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment. A written copy will be submitted.”
Citation
Nov 6, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “We will obtain and submit written verification of the facility's comprehensive general liability insurance. We will ensure that a current copy of the insurance policy is on file at the facility.”
Citation
Nov 6, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Three children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1-corrected, #2 and #3-not corrected)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “A current up-to-date child service report will be completed ad submitted for the indicated children. We will ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.”
Citation
Nov 6, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
One child's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (#3)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “We will obtain and submit a written copy of the missing health insurance information for the identified child. We will ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.”
Citation
Nov 6, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
Three children's records did not contain emergency contact and/or financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. (#2-both-not corrected, #4-agreement-corrected) and #5-agreement)-not corrected
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “We will obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified children. Ensure that this information is updated every 6 months for all enrolled children as specified.”
Citation
Nov 6, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
One child's record did not contain written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.(#4)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “We will obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission for the indicated children. We will ensure that this information is in all children's records.”
Mixed Age Level/Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.54(a)
On 12/21/23, fourteen children were observed in care and there was only one staff person present. In addition, staff child ratios were not in compliance in two childcare spaces when no staff person observed in the childcare spaces caring for the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2024): “We will ensure that there is at least two staff persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. We will ensure that staff/child ratios are in compliance at all times. We will develop and submit a written staffing plan including provisions for staff shortages…”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 12/21/23 at approximately 1pm, a group of two young school age children were observed in the rear playroom alone and unattended. Another group of four young/older toddlers were observed in the young/older toddler classroom alone and unsupervised on several occasions when the staff person kept leaving the room to attend to other tasks.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2024): “Another staff person arrived to provide adequate supervision. We will ensure that children are being supervised at all times.”
Citation
Dec 21, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
A bucket of standing water observed in the bathroom used by children presented a safety hazard to the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2024): “The bucket of water was immediately emptied. We will ensure that all containers of water are immediately emptied after each use. We will notify all staff of this requirement and submit written notification of staff notification.”
Citation
Dec 21, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Children were observed resting on rest equipment that was not labeled for the use of that specific child. Children were observed napping in rest equipment that was labeled with another child's use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2024): “All rest equipment will be labeled for use of a specific child. We will ensure that children only rest on equipment labeled for their specific use. We have a number labeling system that associates each child with a specific numbered rest equipment to ensure that rest equipment is labeled for the…”
Citation
Dec 21, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
Children were observed eating snack/lunch and staff did not ensure that the children's hands were washed before eating.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2024): “We will ensure that children's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. All staff persons will be trained in proper hand washing requirements and procedures. Written verification of the completed training will be submitted for all facility staff.”
Citation
Dec 21, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “We will amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. We do not provide care for infants. We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.”
Citation
Dec 21, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
Fire drill records contained the same hypothetical location of the fire for consecutive fire drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2024): “We will ensure that the hypothetical location is changed or each fire drill. We will submit a written policy statement indicating that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.”
Citation
Dec 21, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
Two young school age children were observed in the rear childcare space and their emergency contact information was not present in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2024): “We will ensure that emergency contact information is present in all childcare spaces in which children are receiving care.”
Citation
Dec 21, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
Several children's record did not contain the parent's signature indicating written consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. (#1, #2 and #3)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “We will obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consents that includes the parent's signatures. We will ensure that all children's records contain the required signed parental consents prior to admission as specified in this regulation.”
Citation
Dec 21, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2024): “. We will provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. This information will be posted in a conspicuous location for parents to see.”
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing or outdated disclosure statement documentation and outdated PA State Police clearances in the files of Staff 1, Staff 2 and Staff 3. In addition, cert rep observed out of date FBI clearances and mandated reporter training documentation in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 26, 2022): “Provider will obtain current documentation of all necessary trainings and clearances from Staff 1, Staff 2 and Staff 3. Until the files are complete, Staff 1, Staff 2 and Staff 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Citation
Oct 20, 2022
Inspection
Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed the refrigerator at the facility had a malfunctioning thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2022): “Provider will replace the malfunctioning thermometer with one that is properly reading the internal temperature of the facility's refrigerator.”
Citation
Oct 20, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing postings of evacuations at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 26, 2022): “Provider will post the evacuation route in a conspicuous location at the facility.”
Citation
Oct 20, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of fire drill logs at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2022): “Provider will produce the fire drill logs for the facility, and will keep the log on file at the facility.”
Citation
Oct 20, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date first aid training documentation in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 26, 2022): “Provider will obtain current documentation of first aid training from Staff 1 and Staff 2.”
Citation
Oct 20, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date fire training documentation in the file of Staff 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 26, 2022): “Provider will obtain fire safety training documentation from Staff 1.”
Citation
Oct 20, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of 12 hours of child care training in the file of Staff 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2022): “Provider will obtain documentation of 12 hours of childcare training from Staff 1.”
Citation
Nov 18, 2021
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing evacuation route posted in the front classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 21, 2021): “Provider will post the missing evacuation route in the front classroom.”
“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) | $77.00 | $72.00 |
| 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.) | $73.00 | $68.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $73.00 | $68.00 |
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
14 children
Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through
Nov 27, 2026
Operator
KCK Academy LLC
Hours
Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(267) 255-0081
State certificate #
CER-00247479
Common questions
Has KCK Academy LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Nov 6, 2024 (staff ratios): “On 11/14/24 at approximately 2:30pm, one staff person was observed caring for a mixed age group of 11 young toddler and older toddler, preschool and school age children in the main classroom. Staff person #1 verified…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about KCK Academy LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at KCK Academy LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is KCK Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective May 8, 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.
How does KCK Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #958 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was KCK Academy LLC last inspected?
Sep 8, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does KCK Academy LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $77.00 for newborn, $77.00 for infant, $68.00 for young toddler, $61.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs KCK Academy LLC?
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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