Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19149

Keepin Kidz Happy

6806 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149 · Philadelphia County

Keystone STAR 1

Keepin Kidz Happy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 21 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 41 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (13 of 41). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #848 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 64% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most

Tied for #848 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia

2 Core-safety citations

39 Other citations

6 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

41 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 5, 2026

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 13

Training & qualifications 10

Emergency preparedness 8

Health & medication 5

Building & playground safety 3

Background checks 2

Citations, newest first

Citation May 5, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)

At the time of the inspection the operator did not review the emergency plan at least annually. The operator did not document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and have it kept on file at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that the emergency plan is reviewed and signed copy is on file at the facility at all time and a c copy is submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”

Citation May 5, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

At the time of the inspection the facility did not have emergency drills conducted or documented annually on file at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2026): “Legal entity will conduct an emergency drill and keep a copy on file at the facility at all times. Legal entity will also submit a copy to OCDEL for evidence of corrections.”

Citation May 5, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

At the time of the inspection the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates are submitted to the local municipality and a copy is kept on file at the facility.”

Citation May 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)

At the time of the inspection child #1 did not have an emergency contact form in the childcare space that care was being given.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2026): “Corrected on cite.”

Citation May 5, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have 12 hours of annual professional development training on file at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that facility person #1 obtains 12 clock hours of annual professional development training and keep a copy on file at the facility at all times and a copy will be submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”

Core safety Apr 8, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

At the time of inspection, facility staff #1 and #3 did not have New Jersey out-of-state clearances required for any staff who has lived outside of PA within the past 5 years. There was not documentation on file these clearances were requested. Facility staff #4 did not have the state police clearance completed within 60 months of the previous state police clearance. The state police clearances on file were dated 7/31/2018 and 4/11/2024.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2024): “The operator will assure that staff persons #1 and #3 will not work in a childcare position until out of state clearances are on file as required. In addition, all staff will have required clearances within 60 months of the previous clearance. Current clearance was and is on file.”

Citation Apr 8, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)

At the time of inspection, Certification Representative observed several pieces of play equipment in the outdoor play area that was not in good repair.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2024): “The operator will assure that toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment are in good repair and free from hazards. The operator has discarded all equipment that was observed on the day of inspection.”

Citation Apr 8, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)

At the time of inspection, facility staff #2 did not have a current/renewed certification in pediatric first aid and cpr. The certification on record for facility staff #2 expired on 10/19/2023.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2024): “The operator will assure that all staff, including staff person #2, will have a current pediatric firstaid/cpr on file as required. Staff person #2 has completed training for pediatric firstaid/cpr.”

Citation Apr 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)

At the time of inspection, Certification Representative observed that the emergency contact information forms in the classrooms were not updated at least once every six months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2024): “The operator will assure that all classrooms have updated emergency contact forms where children are receiving care.”

Citation Apr 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)

The record for facility staff #3 did not have the approved verification of education. The documentation on file was a translation of a foreign degree but did not specify the US equivalency as required for an out-of-country degree.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2024): “Staff person #3 will get required U.S. equivalency of foreign degree to verify required education for childcare position. The operator will assure any staff person with a foreign degree will get a U.S. equivalency to verify education.”

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Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4's files did not include verification of emergency plan training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “Will have every staff new and old sign new emergency plan form with current date. All staff were retrained in emergency plan.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed a rubber tile adhesive child accessible in the outdoor play space.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2023): “Removed immediately and locked away in closet.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed child #2 and #3's health assessments on file were not conducted within the 12 month time frame.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2023): “Will tell parent we need new physical right away. Appointment was made.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed staff person #4's last health assessment on file is not within the 24 month time frame. The last health assessment on file was conducted on 11/8/2017.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2023): “Staff person #4 now has an updated health assessment. The employee was placed on leave until she obtains the paperwork. The health assessment is now in her file.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed 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, Jun 26, 2023): “We have evacuation cribs for non-ambulatory children. At this time medical conditions are all behavioral.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed that the provider did not have verification of an emergency drill being conducted.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “In addition to the monthly fire drills and yearly maintenance of fire alarm panel and extinguishers we will have the document posted before annual inspection, It is done practiced and recorded that same day.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed the operator did not have verification that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “Emergency plans were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed the facility did not have a Shaken Baby Syndrome policy, Observed the emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “We will post the required documentation for all staff and parents and post on wall.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed staff person #3's file did not include fire safety training within the annual time frame.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “Staff persons certificate was misplaced. Did another one that was printed and submitted.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed staff person #3 did not complete the Health and Safety training within 90 days of hire.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “Will have staff complete and turn in immediately same day.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed staff person #3 and #4's files did not include a written evaluation of staff person within the 12 month time frame.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “Will evaluate immediately all staff that has been working for more than 6 months. Director met with each staff and accessed an evaluation.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed child #1 and #2's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “We placed address that mom provided for children's files.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed staff person #1's record did not include the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “Staff person #4 has TB results on their health assessment. This document was placed in their file.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed staff person #2's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “Staff person #2 now has two non-family references in their file.”

Citation May 10, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed staff person #1, #3 and #4's files did not include the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “Clock hours completed immediately.”

Core safety Mar 11, 2022 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed staff person #1's file did not include the results of the state police clearance, did not include mandated reporter training and the disclosure statement. Observed staff person #2's file did not include the state police clearance, mandated reporter training and disclosure statement.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2022): “Will ensure all these documents are current and or updated per regulation by the state CPSL.”

Citation Mar 11, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not contain emergency plan training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2022): “Each staff signed new emergency plan after updated training.”

Citation Mar 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed the first-aid kit in the Preschool room did not include scissors-corrected on site. Observed the first-aid kit in the Baby room did not include medical tape.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2022): “Have put the medical tape inside the emergency kit.”

Citation Mar 11, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed the play pen in the baby room was not labeled for the use of a specific child.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2022): “The name of the child was posted on the play pen.”

Citation Mar 11, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed child #1's last health report was completed on 10/2/2020 and child #2's last health report was completed on 12/29/2020.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2022): “Physicals are now updated.”

Citation Mar 11, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed staff person #2's health assessment expired on 4/2/2021.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2022): “There are some physicals in file and the new one is in there now also.”

Citation Mar 11, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not include certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2022): “Each staff has completed their first-aid/CPR training.”

Citation Mar 11, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not include fire safety training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2022): “We were currently waiting for our training date (in person) due to stances of limited access.”

Citation Mar 11, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not include a written evaluation.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2022): “I will give the staff evaluation reports immediately.”