Keishas Kozy Corner
Keishas Kozy Corner is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 35 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 15 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 15). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 4/23/26, it was observed that the records of children #2 and #3 did not contain the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection on 4/23/26, it was observed that the records of children #1 and #2 did not include information on the child's special needs.
During the renewal inspection on 4/23/26, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references.
Continued non-compliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 6/11/25 in that staff person #1 was observed alone in the facility with 3 children.
During the renewal inspection on 4/30/25, it was observed that staff person #1 was not in compliance with ratio guidelines. Staff person was observed alone with 7 children and the youngest was 8 months old.
During the renewal inspection on 4/30/25, it was observed that initially there was one staff person at the program with 7 children.
During the renewal inspection on 4/30/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain an updated health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 4/30/25, it was observed the records of child #1, child #2, child #3 child #4, and child #5 contained the original agreement.
During the renewal inspection on 4/30/25, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, and child #5 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring visit on 2/10/25, it was observed that the ceiling tiles in in the front room were stained brown in color.
During the annual inspection o n5/1/.24, it was observed that the ceiling on the second floor hallway was damaged/stained.
During the annual inspection on 5/1/24, it was observed that there was no handwashing sign over sink in the infant area.
During the annual inspection on 5/1/24, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include an initial health report.
During the annual inspection on 5/1/24, it was observed that there was no posting of safe routes by the operator at a conspicuous location.
During the annual inspection on 5/1/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4 did not include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
At the time of the inspection facility persons #1 and #2 did not have 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $69.00 | $58.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $69.00 | $58.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | $54.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $61.00 | $51.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $58.00 | $49.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $49.00 | $45.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $49.00 | $45.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Keishas Kozy Corner had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Apr 30, 2025 (staff ratios): “During the renewal inspection on 4/30/25, it was observed that staff person #1 was not in compliance with ratio guidelines. Staff person was observed alone with 7 children and the youngest was 8 months old.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Keishas Kozy Corner?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Keishas Kozy Corner since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Keishas Kozy Corner’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 6, 2019. 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 Keishas Kozy Corner compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Keishas Kozy Corner last inspected?
Apr 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Keishas Kozy Corner cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $69.00 for newborn, $69.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $61.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Keishas Kozy Corner?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Dekeisha Felder.
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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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