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Kid Cave Daycare 2 LLC

46 N 60th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139 · Philadelphia County
Provisional Certificate of Compliance for Downgrade, July 2026 (COMPASS status: Pending Appeal) Provisional certificate

Kid Cave Daycare 2 LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 24 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 5 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for emergency preparedness (2 of 5). All 5 came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 70% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
0 Core-safety citations
5 Other citations
2 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
5 citations from 2 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 15, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 2
Building & playground safety 1
Food & feeding 1
Records & paperwork 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 8, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan was not posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “The emergency plan was printed and posted in a clear visible location near the main entrance and in the staff area. All staff will be shown where the posted emergency plan is located.”
Citation Dec 8, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.101(a)
During the inspection, it was observed that the back space in the little kids cave was not set up for children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “The back space was set up fully with age appropriated toys, materials, and equipment to meet developmental needs and ensure sufficient variety for all children.”
Citation Dec 8, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the inspection, it was observed that the refrigerator was temping at 50 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “The refrigerator was adjusted to reach 45 degrees or below.”
Citation Dec 8, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not sent a copy of their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “A completed copy of the facility's emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency. Copies of the email documents will be saved and filed at the center for verification.”
Citation Dec 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14
During my inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have all the required part for the shaken baby syndrome policy. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “I have updated and completed the required shaken baby syndrome policy to include prevention and identification of child maltreatment, and all state required components.”

“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.

Enforcement actions

Provisional Certificate of Compliance for Downgrade Jul 8, 2026
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal
Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Dec 17, 2025
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $67.83 $55.75
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $67.83 $55.75
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $63.49 $52.27
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $59.54 $49.58
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $56.23 $46.90
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $45.55 $39.36
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $45.55 $39.36

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 24 children
Certificate status Provisional (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 9, 2026
Keystone STARS No STAR level
Operator Kid Cave Daycare 2 LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 933-0940
State certificate # CER-00258031
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Kid Cave Daycare 2 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 Kid Cave Daycare 2 LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kid Cave Daycare 2 LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

How does Kid Cave Daycare 2 LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kid Cave Daycare 2 LLC last inspected?

May 15, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Kid Cave Daycare 2 LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for newborn, $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kid Cave Daycare 2 LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kid Cave Daycare 2 LLC.

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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