Kiddie City III Daycare
Kiddie City III Daycare is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 18 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 17 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 17). 8 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 #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During an initial inspection conducted on 6/11/26, the facility's emergency plan did not contain a contain a section addressing continuity of care as required by Federal Code 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).
During an initial inspection conducted on 6/11/2026, Staff person # 1 file had a health assessment dated 4/7/25. This is more than 12 months prior to working in this facility.
During an initial inspection conducted on 6/11/26, the facility did not have verification of sending a copy of the emergency plan to the county emergency management agency.
During an initial inspection conducted on 6/11/26, the facility did not have a complete written policy for shaking baby syndrome. There was no policy for the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
During an initial inspection conducted on 6/11/26, the facility did not provide verification of valid insurance coverage.
During an initial inspection conducted on 6/11/26, staff person # 1 file contained a pediatric 1st aid/CPR certificate issued by an instructor that was not found on the PQAS certified instructor list.
During an initial inspection conducted on 6/11/2026, the identification in staff person # 1 file was expired. An expired ID card is not valid and cannot be used to verify age.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/5/26, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file contained a NSOR clearance dated 1/25/2021. This NSOR clearance is no longer valid. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of training on the facility's emergency plan.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of child care experience prior to working in the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained a fee agreement that did not have the date of admission.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025, 2 child file were reviewed. Child #1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the enrolling parents work phone number.
During renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained emergency contact forms where the section regarding consent by the parent for emergency medical care was not signed.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the complete address of the individuals designated by the parent as the release persons.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained an emergency contact form where the parental consent for the administration for minor first-aid by facility staff was not signed.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of age.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 10/3/2024, Certification Representative determined that the complaint listed the incorrect staff person. The complaint was verified with camera footage that the staff person hit the child.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $70.00 | $65.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $65.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.00 | $65.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $55.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $55.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $55.00 | $50.00 |
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 Kiddie City III Daycare 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 5, 2026 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/5/26, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file contained a NSOR clearance dated 1/25/2021. This NSOR clearance is no longer valid. Facility Person # 1 may not work in…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kiddie City III Daycare?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kiddie City III Daycare’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Dec 29, 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 Kiddie City III Daycare compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kiddie City III Daycare last inspected?
Jun 11, 2026 (initial review). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kiddie City III Daycare cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $70.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kiddie City III Daycare?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kiddie City III Daycare.
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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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