Kiddie City IV Daycare LLC
Kiddie City IV Daycare LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 28 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 6 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (3 of 6). All 6 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #455 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 8-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there was a wallflower plug-in in an outlet in the main childcare room. Clorox bleach was in an unlocked cabinet on the upper level of the childcare facility.
On 8-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there were diapers in plastic in the cubbies.
On 8-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the Baby Einstein baby saucer was dirty.
On 8-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1 and #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
On 4-2-2026 during an initial inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include a State Police (Criminal) Clearance.
On 4-2-2-206 during an Initial inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include the Health and Safety training(s).
“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
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) | $77.00 | $75.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $77.00 | $75.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $77.00 | $75.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.00 | $58.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $65.00 | $58.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
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 IV Daycare LLC 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 Apr 2, 2026 (background checks): “On 4-2-2026 during an initial inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include a State Police (Criminal) Clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kiddie City IV Daycare LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kiddie City IV Daycare LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
How does Kiddie City IV Daycare LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #455 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kiddie City IV Daycare LLC last inspected?
Aug 31, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kiddie City IV Daycare LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $77.00 for newborn, $77.00 for infant, $77.00 for young toddler, $70.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kiddie City IV Daycare LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kiddie City IV Daycare LLC.
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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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