Ken Crest-Lehigh
2600 B St, Philadelphia, PA 19125 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 4
Ken Crest-Lehigh is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 127 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 28 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 28). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 53% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2
Core-safety citations
26
Other citations
6
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
28 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 2, 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
Building & playground safety
10
Records & paperwork
8
Emergency preparedness
4
Health & medication
3
Background checks
1
Training & qualifications
1
Supervision
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
Jul 2, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During the allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include an updated health assessment. (last 4/1/24)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2026): “Provider will obtain an updated health assessment for staff #1.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1 and #2 did not include the update disclosure statement that was effective: February 1, 2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2026): “Provider will have staff #1 and staff #2 sign the correct disclosure statement. CORRECTED ONSITE.”
Citation
Mar 2, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During the renewal inspections, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed a toilet in the last stall close to the window in disrepair the bathroom is across from the main office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Provider has called their maintenance department to fix the inoperable toilet. Scheduled for Tuesday3/3/26 between 8am-12pm.”
Citation
Mar 2, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the comprehensive general liability insurance expired on 2/28/26
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Provider will get a copy of the current liability insurance and always keep proof of coverage on file at the facility.”
Citation
Mar 10, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
DUDRING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE TRASH CAN IN ROOM 3 NEXT TO THE CHILDRENS COMPUTER DESK, AND IN THE BATHROOMS OF ROOM 3, ROOM 6, AND ROOM 7 DID NOT HAVE A TRASH CAN LID.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL PURCHASE NEW TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AND PUT THEM IN ROOMS 3, 6 AND 7.”
Citation
Mar 10, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
DURING THE RENWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE HEALTH REPORTS FOR CHILD #1, #2 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE STATEMENT THAT THE CHILD IS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD CARE AND APPEARS TO BE FREE FROM CONTAGIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL ENSURE TO TELL THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, #2 AND #3 THAT THE CHILDRENS HEALTH REPORTS NEEDS TO BE COMPLETLY FILLED OUT BY THE PHYSICIAN, WHICH INCLUDES THE STATEMENT THAT THE CHILD IS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD CARE AND APPEARS TO BE FREE FROM CONTAGIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE. WILL…”
Citation
Mar 10, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY FILES AND THE COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE EXPIRED ON 2/28/2025
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL GET A COPY OF THE CURRENT COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE.”
Citation
Mar 10, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 4 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE PEDIATRICE FIRST AID AND CPR TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 COMPLETE PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CPR TRAINING.”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and staff #1 and staff #2 did not know how many children were assigned to them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2024): “Provider will have staff #1 and staff #2 take counting/supervision training.”
Citation
Jun 3, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout in the following areas: GREY WALL ACROSS FROM TOILET IN ROOM 7.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2024): “Provider repair/repaint the wall across from the toilet area in room 7.”
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Citation
Jun 3, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address recognition for potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2024): “Provider will update their shaken baby/abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy to ensure that it includes the recognition for potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the…”
Citation
Jun 3, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #3, STAFF #4, staff #5 and staff 68 did not include a verification of child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2024): “Provider will obtain the employment verification for staff #3,staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6.”
Citation
May 11, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
While conducting a renewal inspection on 5/11/23 it was observed the 1st floor bathroom in classroom # 1; the toilet area in classroom# 2 and toilet area in classroom #3 did not have the required handwashing signs posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2023): “Provider posted all required handwashing signs in required spaces in classroom # 1,2, and 3. This was corrected at time of inspection.”
Citation
May 11, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
While conducting a renewal inspection on 5/11/23 it was observed classroom #4 located on the 2nd floor dramatic play area kitchen handle is broken and a sharp nail is exposed causing a cutting threat to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2023): “Provider had the broken handle and nail removed from the play kitchen at time of inspection. Kitchen no longer poses a threat to harm.”
Citation
May 11, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
While conducting a renewal inspection on 5/11/23 it was observed child#1 emergency contact form has not been reviewed or updated within 6 month period
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “Provider will have the parent of child#1 update emergency contact form.”
Citation
Apr 11, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/11/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE METHOD TO INFORM PARENTS EMERGENCY HAS ENDED ADN INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOW TO SAFELY BE REUNITED WITH THEIR CHILDREN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “OFF SITE EVALUATION PLAN HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO INFORM PARENTS THAT THE EMERGENCY HAD ENDED AND PROVIDED INSTRUCTIONS AS IT HOW PARENTS CAN SAFELY BE RECRUITED WIT HTHEIR CHILDREN.”
Citation
Apr 11, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/11/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANT, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “SPECIAL MEDICAL PHYSICAL OR BEHAVIORAL NEEDS HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE BASIC EMERGENCY PLAN TO ACCOMODATE INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR CENTER CATERS FOR STUDENT'S AGES 3 TO 5 YEARS OF AGE.”
Citation
Apr 11, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/11/22, THERE WAS AN AIR FRESHENER IN THE RESTROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR UNDER THE UNLOCKED CABINET ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD. THERE WAS ALSO PURELL IN ROOM2 AND 5, GERM BE GONE IN ROOM 3 AND 7, THAT READ KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, THAT WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “DIRECTOR HAS REMOVED AIR FRESHNER FROM THE FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM. PURELL IN ROOM 2 AND 5, GERM BE OGONE IN ROOM 3 AND 7 HAVE BEEN PLACED IN AN AREA WHERE CHILDREN CANNOT REACH THESE ITEMS.”
Citation
Apr 11, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/11/22, THERE WAS A BOTTLE WITH CLEAR SOLUTION UNDER THE UNLOCKED CABINENT IN THE FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM NOT LABELED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “CLEAR SOLUTION IN THE BOTTLE HAS BEEN REMOVED AND DISCARDED FROM THE CABINET IN THE FIRST FLOOR. ANY FUTURE CLEANING MATERIALS IN BOTTLES WILL BE LABELLED WIT HITS CONTENTS AS REQUIRED PER REGULATIONS, AS WELL AS STORED AWAY FROM FOOD, FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND CHILD CARE SPACES. ALSO A SIGN THAT…”
Citation
Apr 11, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No insects or rodents 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/11/22, THERE WERE MOUSE TRAPS ON THE FLOOR ACCESSIBLE TO CHLDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE OF ROOM 5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “MOUSE TRAPS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. EXTERMINATOR HAD BEEN ADVISED OF THE PLACING OF THESE ITEMS SO THAT THEY WIL LNOT BE ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN.”
Citation
Apr 11, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/11/22, ROOM 5 DID NOT HAVE A FIRST AID KIT PRESENT IN THE ROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “FIRST AID KIT HAS BEEN PLACED IN CLASSROOM 5.”
Citation
Apr 11, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/11/22, THERE WAS A LARGE HEAVY BOX ACCESSIBLE TO CHLDREN IN ROOM 7 NOT DURABLE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “LARGE HEAVY BOX CONTAINED A BOOK SHELF. THE BOOK CASE IS IN THE ROOM 7. LARGE EMPTY BOX HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CLASSROOM.”
Citation
Apr 11, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/11/22, THERE WAS A COT PRESENT IN ROOM ONE NOT LABELED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “INDIVIDUAL COTS HAVE BEEN LABELED WITH A COTS LIST TO MATCH THE NAMES OF EACH INDIVIDUAL CHILD IN THE CLASS.”
Citation
Apr 11, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/11/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE LOCK DOWN INFORMATION ON THE PLAN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “THE EMERGENCY PLAN HAD BEEN UPDATED AS TO REFLECT "SHELTER IN PLACE PLAN, LOCKDOWN PLAN, AS WELL AS THE SHELTER AT LOCATION AWAY FROM THE FACILITY PREMISES. SHELTER IN PLACE AND LOCKDOWN PLAN ATTACHED (OFF SITE EVACUATION PLAN)”
Citation
Apr 11, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/11/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN HAS NOT BEEN SENT TO THE LOCAL MUNICPALITY AND COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “A COPY OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND SUBSEQUENT PLAN UPDATES HAS BEEN SENT TO THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AND THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.”
Citation
Apr 11, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/11/22, THE DAILY ACTIVITY WAS NOT POSTED IN THE CLASSROOM 1,5, AND 7
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “DAILY ACTIVITY SHEET (CLASSROOM SCHEDULE) HAVE BEEN POSTED IN CLASSROOM 1,5 AND 7. CLASSROOM SCHEDULE ATTACHED.”
Citation
Apr 11, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/11/22, STAFF WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR THE CHILD CARE PRESENT IN THE SPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “EMERGENCY CONTACTS ARE IN THE FIRST AID BAGS AS WELL AS THE BLACK BINDER IN EACH CLASSROOM AND CLASSROOM CLIP BOARDS. THEY WERE IN EACH CLASSROOM, HOWEVER THE TEACHER DID NOT UNDERSTAND THE REQUEST.”
Citation
Apr 11, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/11/22, ROOM 1 AND 7 DID NOT HAVE A WRITTEN PLAN POSTED IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE AND STAFFING PROVISIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY THAT ALSO STATES WHO SHALL ACCOMPANY A STAFF PERSON WHO LEAVES ON AN EXCURSION WITH CHILDREN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “EMERGENCY TRANSPORT PLAN HAS BEEN POSTED IN ROOM 1 AND 7.”
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $80.00 | $80.00 |
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
127 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
May 19, 2027
Programs
PA Pre-K Counts, Head Start
Operator
Kencrest Services
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(215) 427-1570
State certificate #
CER-00252793
Common questions
Has Ken Crest-Lehigh 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 Mar 2, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1 and #2 did not include the update disclosure statement that was effective: February 1, 2025.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Ken Crest-Lehigh?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Ken Crest-Lehigh since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Ken Crest-Lehigh’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 12, 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 Ken Crest-Lehigh compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Ken Crest-Lehigh last inspected?
Jul 2, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Ken Crest-Lehigh cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Ken Crest-Lehigh?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kencrest Services.
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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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