Kellys Ark of Safety Childcare LLC
Kellys Ark of Safety Childcare LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 15 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 5 violations, none of them core-safety. None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #129 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During renewal inspection certification rep observed the indoor play space was set up with table and is used for meal time.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Volunteer person 1 was missing date TB was read
During renewal inspection certification rep check for copy of regulations and contact information for the regional childcare office. Provider was missing phone number for contacting the regional childcare office.
At time of renewal inspection, the one infant observed in care did not have a written formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent.
At time of renewal inspection, there was no documentation that an emergency drill had been conducted within the past year.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $82.00 | $70.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $78.00 | $68.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $78.00 | $68.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $66.00 | $57.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $57.00 | $46.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $57.00 | $46.00 |
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 Kellys Ark of Safety Childcare LLC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 5 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Kellys Ark of Safety Childcare LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kellys Ark of Safety Childcare LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kellys Ark of Safety Childcare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 30, 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 Kellys Ark of Safety Childcare LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #129 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kellys Ark of Safety Childcare LLC last inspected?
Mar 31, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Kellys Ark of Safety Childcare LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $82.00 for infant, $78.00 for young toddler, $78.00 for older toddler, $66.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kellys Ark of Safety Childcare LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kellys Ark Of Safety Childcare 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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