Ken-Crest Services-South Center
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During my inspection I observed that there was peeling plaster by the room door in room 6.
During my inspection I observed that the child 1, 2, 3, did not have completed medication logs.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 5, did not have their annual fire safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5 did not have acceptable verification of experience.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, 4, did not have a current health assessment.
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.
while conducting my inspection I observed that room 4 was missing electrical outlet covers.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the baseboard was peeling off the wall in the bathroom in room 1.
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.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have a current physical.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a emergency drill log.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not have their 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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.
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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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