Kdaas Academy Learning Center
Kdaas Academy Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 94 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 36 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (20 of 36). 21 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 7/1/26, continued noncompliance was observed from the inspection on 6/3/26 in that the records of staff person #7 did not include the Federal Bureau of Investigations FBI clearance as required by the CPSL.
During the unannounced inspection on 7/1/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance, mandated reporter training, and the disclosure statement as required by the CPSL.
On 7/1/26, continued noncompliance was observed from the inspection on 6/3/26 in that the records of staff person #1 did not contain a health assessment and the records of staff person # 6 did not contain a health assessment and record of screening for Tuberculosis.
During the unannounced inspection on 7/1/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include fire safety training.
During the unannounced inspection on 7/1/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include verification of experience prior to service at the facility.
During the unannounced inspection on 7/1/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include health and safety training.
During the unannounced inspection on 6/3/26, it was observed that staff #2 & staff #5 were observed working alone without the proper clearances. The records of staff #2 did not contain The Child abuse clearance and the National Sex Offender registry certificate. The records of staff #5 did not contain the PA state police criminal clearance and the application for the Federal Bureau of Investigations clearance as required by the CPSL for provisional hire. The records of staff person #6 did not contain the National Sex Offender registry certificate and the Child Abuse clearance as required by the CPSL for provisional hire. The records of staff person #7 did not include the application for the federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance and the disclosure statement. The disclosure statement presented for staff persons #1, #2, #4 #5, and #6 did not include a witness signature.
During the unannounced inspection on 6/3/26, it was observed that the records of staff persons #1 and staff person #7 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. The records of staff persons #2, #3, #5, and #6 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
During the r-unannounced inspection on 6/3/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #7 did not include verification of age.
During Unannounced inspection on 6/3/26, it was observed that the records of staff persons #1, #2, #6, and #7 did not include verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility.
During the unannounced inspection on 6/3/26, it was observed that the records of staff persons #2, #5, #6, and #7 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the renewal inspection on 2/5/26 Staff person #7 and staff person #9 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #7 & #9 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Part 1.
During the renewal inspection on 2/5/26, it was observed that The records of staff persons #1 and #10 did not contain the National Sex Offender Registry clearance as required by the CPSL The records of staff persons #2 and #9 did not contain the disclosure statement as required by the CPSL The records of staff person #4 did not contain the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL The records of staff person #9 did not contain the Child Abuse clearance and the application for the Criminal record clearance as required by the CPSL.
During the renewal inspection on 2/5/26, it was observed that outlet covers were missing in the older toddler space.
During the renewal inspection on 2/5/26, it was observed that there was no written plan for daily activities posted in Room 6.
During the renewal inspection on 2/5/26, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #3. and child #4 agreement was not signed by the operator.
During the renewal inspection on 2/5/26, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection on 2/5/26, it was observed that the records of children #1 #2, #3, and #4 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection o n2/5/26, it was observed that the records of children #1, #2, and #3 did not include information on the child's special needs.
During the renewal inspection on 2/5/26, it was observed that the records of children #1, #2, and #3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The records of child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection on 2/5/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, #2, #3, #6, #9, and #10 did not include verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 2/5/26, it was observed that the records of staff persons #7 and #10 did not include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. The records of staff person #5 did not include the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. The records of staff person #9 did not include a written report of initial health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 2/5/26, it was observed that the records of staff persons #2, #4, #5, #7, #8, #9, and #10 did not include two written, nonfamily references.
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During the unannounced inspection on 9/9/25, it was observed that there was no documentation to verify that a fire drill was conducted in the last 60 days
During the unannounced inspection on 9/9/25 it was observed that there was no document to verify that the fire detection devices or systems were in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
During the unannounced inspection on 8/13/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include a Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and State Police Criminal record clearance or applications for as required by the CPSL for provisional hire.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/13/25, it was observed that staff person #1(aide) was not being supervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/13/25, it was observed that the records of staff #1did not include verification of childcare experience, and education prior to service at the facility.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/13/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include a written report of initial health assessment, including the results of tuberculin skin tests, x-rays.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/13/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references.
During the unannounced inspection on 5/9/25, staff person # 1 and staff person #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid & CPR, Health & Safety Part 1, and Mandated Reporter training). Staff person # 2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid & CPR, and an acceptable combination of Health & Safety training).
During the unannounced inspection on 5/9/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the application for the PA State Police clearance. The records of staff person #2 did not include verification of applications for the Federal bureau of Investigations, and or PA State Police clearances and an acceptable Child Abuse clearance for an AGS.
During the unannounced inspection on 5/9/25 it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include verification of age.
During the unannounced inspection on 5/9/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include verification of childcare experience, and education prior to service at the facility. The records of staff #2 did not include verification of childcare experience.
During the unannounced inspection on 5/9/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an initial health assessment and the results of tuberculin skin tests. The records of staff person #2 did not include an initial health assessment.
During the unannounced inspection on 5/9/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references.
During the renewal inspection on 3/4/25, it was observed that there was a broken toilet cover in first floor bathroom. There was condensation on walls in hallway causing the wall to crumble on to the floor. There was a hole in the wall outside front door in the foyer. There was a broken wall in the indoor play space near floor.
During the renewal inspection on 3/4/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain an updated fire safety training. Document dated 2/29/24 respectively.
“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.
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.
About this center
Common questions
Has Kdaas Academy Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 8 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 Jul 1, 2026 (background checks): “During the unannounced inspection on 7/1/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance, mandated reporter training, and the disclosure…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kdaas Academy Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kdaas Academy Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kdaas Academy Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Nov 11, 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 Kdaas Academy Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kdaas Academy Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 1, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Kdaas Academy Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kdaas 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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