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Ken-Crest Services-South Center

504 Morris St, Philadelphia, PA 19148 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4

Ken-Crest Services-South Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 210 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 19 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 19). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 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.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 57% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
18 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
19 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 11, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 7
Records & paperwork 5
Emergency preparedness 2
Health & medication 2
Training & qualifications 2
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection on 03/11/26, during the facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe soap in the first aid kit in preschool room 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2026): “Director will add soap to the first-aid kit in the classroom.”
Citation Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 03/11/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of admission specified on the agreement form in the files of child #2-#7.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2026): “Director will update all agreement forms with child's date of admission.”
Citation Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 03/11/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the child's birth date on the emergency contact information in the files of child #1 and #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2026): “Director will update emergency contact information with child's birth date.”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection on 03/25/25, Cert Rep did not observe soap in the first aid kit in Room 3. Cert Rep also did not observe scissors in the first aid kit in Room 8.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “Soap and scissors will be added in the first aid kits.”
Citation Feb 9, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection on 02/09/24, Cert Rep observed that the facility's emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations planning.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Continuity of Operations: Child records will be retrieved electronically through COPA Software System. Staff records are held electronically at our home HR department. All fiscal records are maintained offsite, the fiscal will add the robust plan in the event of a disaster. Ken crest has approved…”
Citation Feb 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection on 02/09/24, Cert Rep reviewed the facility's fire drill log, which showed the last date the facility's fire system was manually tested was 12/28/23. This was beyond the 30-day requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2024): “The fire system will be tested immediately and documented on the log.”
Citation Feb 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 02/09/24, Cert Rep observed that the child's physician's name was missing on the emergency contact form for child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Detailed revision of the emergency contact form to include child's physician's name and address added to child's file.”
Citation Mar 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During my inspection I observed that there was peeling plaster by the room door in room 6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Provider will repair all damaged paint and cracked plaster.”
Citation Mar 13, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
During my inspection I observed that the child 1, 2, 3, did not have completed medication logs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Provider will make sure that parents complete and sign a medication log for all medicine that is brought into the facility for their child.”
Citation Mar 13, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 5, did not have their annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all incoming & current staff have fire safety training annually.”
Citation Mar 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5 did not have acceptable verification of experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Provider will make sure that each staff person has verification of their experience.”
Citation Mar 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, 4, did not have a current health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all staff have current physical every two years in the file.”
Core safety Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on February, 2020 does not contain a her out - of - state child abuse clearance & staff 3 hired on September, 2016 does not have their mandated reporter training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “Staff 1, 3, will comply with CPSL at all times. Staff 1, 3, will not provide care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
while conducting my inspection I observed that room 4 was missing electrical outlet covers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all electrical outlets have covers on them at all times.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
While conducting my inspection I observed that the baseboard was peeling off the wall in the bathroom in room 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “Provider will make all necessary repairs to make sure that the facility is always in good repair and free of hazards.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
While conducting my inspection I observed that there was peeling paint in a few different rooms. 1. Peeling paint on the wall beside the door & on the blue wall across from the door in room 2. 2. Peeling paint on the blue wall under the clock beside the window in room 3. 3. Peeling paint beside the window in room 7.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “Provider will repair all damaged paint, and cracked plaster.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have a current physical.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “Provider will makes sure that all children have a current physical in their file at all times.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a emergency drill log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “Provider will create an emergency drill log and document all emergency drills.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff take their 12 clock hours of childcare training annually.”

“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) $75.00 $57.00

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 210 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 20, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Apr 25, 2026 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts, Head Start
Operator Kencrest Services
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 271-8908
State certificate # CER-00253385
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Common questions

Has Ken-Crest Services-South Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 1, 2022 (background checks): “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on February, 2020 does not contain a her out - of - state child abuse clearance & staff 3 hired on September, 2016 does not have their mandated reporter…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Ken-Crest Services-South Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Ken-Crest Services-South Center 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 Services-South Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Apr 25, 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 Ken-Crest Services-South 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 Ken-Crest Services-South Center last inspected?

Mar 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Ken-Crest Services-South Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $75.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Ken-Crest Services-South Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kencrest Services.

Certified centers nearby

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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