Kiddie Cloud Academy
Kiddie Cloud Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 30 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 49 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (21 of 49). 12 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 #946 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/25, staff person #2 was observed working alone with 6 children, with the youngest child being an infant.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/25, the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not include verification that emergency plan training was conducted at the time of initial employment or on an annual basis.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/25, the infant room and back preschool room did not have adequate lighting by artificial or natural lighting.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/25, the health assessment reviewed for staff person #1 was not updated within a 24-month period. Last dated 1/17/23.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/25, the emergency drill log reviewed was not updated on an annual basis. Last dated 2/7/23.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/25, the liability insurance verification reviewed was not current and expired 8/1/2025.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/25, the agreement reviewed for child #1 did not include the child's arrival and departure times.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
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During the renewal inspection conducted 11/12/2024, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/12/2024, upon request there was no fire drill log available for review to verify that the facility was conducting fire drills at least every 60days.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/12/2024, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify that local traffic safety authorities was notified annually in writing of the facilities use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/12/2024, upon request there was no current liability insurance verification on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/12/2024, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify that staff #1 completed annual fire safety training.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 23, 2024, the emergency plan reviewed did not contain a continuity of operations.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 23, 2024, the emergency plan reviewed did not contain a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 23, 2024, the outdoor play space is connected to a neighbor's yard. Children have access to the neighbor's yard where there is a vehicle parked, crates, long wooden boards, and sharp garden tools. No fencing or natural barriers that are required to restrict children from the unsafe area.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 23, 2024, the first aid kit reviewed did not contain Tape or Assorted Bandages.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 23, 2024, the ceiling in room 3 contained water stains on the ceiling tile. The outdoor play space contained leaves, branches and dirty play equipment.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 23, 2024, chip paint was observed on the white cribs in the front childcare space.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 23, 2024, the written record presented and reviewed for the fire alarm system testing was not updated with in a 30day period. There were no dates on the log.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 23, 2024, there was no documentation presented to qualify Staff #1 at minimum as the facilities director. The record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include verification of education or childcare experience to qualify the staff person for the position performing (Director).
During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 7/23/2024, the record reviewed for staff person #1 who was identified as the Director did not include verification of education to qualify the staff person for the position performing, therefore, a director is not employed at the facility.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 23, 2024, the agreements reviewed for child #1, #2, #6 and #7 did not include the operator's signature.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 23, 2024, the agreement reviewed for Child #1 did not include the child's arrival or departure time.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 23, 2024, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 23, 2024, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 did not include the date of the child's admission.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 23, 2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2, #3, #4 and #6 did not include the parents' work address or telephone number of the enrolling parent.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 23, 2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 and #4 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 23, 2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 and #4 did not include the children's insurance policy numbers.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 23, 2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the telephone numbers of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 23, 2024, the emergency contact information presented in the childcare space did not include Emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #6 and #7 that were present.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 23, 2024, the emergency contact reviewed for Child #5 that was present in the childcare space was not updated in a 6month period. (Last dated in 2022).
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 23, 2024, the records presented for the children were in shared folders.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 23, 2024, upon request, a record for staff person # 1 was not produced.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 contained State police clearance from 10/14/18, PA child abuse clearance from 10/4/18, and DHS required FBI clearance from 10/11/18. All clearances were more than 60 months old and are not acceptable.
At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure of the prevention and identification of child maltreatment were not observed. In addition, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not include information about accommodations for infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers were present during renewal inspection.
At the time of renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities are notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not observed.
At the time of renewal inspection, files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include an annual staff evaluation. Staff evaluation on file for staff person #1 was from 2021.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #4 and #5 did not have an influenza immunization within the last 12 months.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written policy for shaken baby and abusive head trauma. The facility's emergency plan does not include the names and roles of each staff person during an emergency and the continuity of operations during an emergency.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had an expired pediatric first-aid and CPR certification.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had fire safety training documentation that was dated more than 12 months prior to the inspection.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child # 1-5 did not have a child service report.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have documentation of the completion of 12 clock hours of child care training in the last 12 months.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $62.00 | $52.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $58.00 | $48.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $55.00 | $45.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $52.00 | $42.00 |
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 Cloud Academy 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 Nov 4, 2025 (staff ratios): “During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/25, staff person #2 was observed working alone with 6 children, with the youngest child being an infant.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kiddie Cloud Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kiddie Cloud Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kiddie Cloud Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 28, 2021. 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 Cloud Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #946 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kiddie Cloud Academy last inspected?
Nov 4, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kiddie Cloud Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $62.00 for infant, $58.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler, $52.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kiddie Cloud Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kiddie Cloud Academy.
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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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