Kiddie Kollege of Frankford LLC
Kiddie Kollege of Frankford LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 53 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 38 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 38). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,042 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 6/24/2026 an follow up inspection was conducted to observe corrections of inspection on 5/20/2026. Staff #1 was observed on the floor during nap transitioning and proceeded to hit child #1 on their right arm and back then aggressively grabbed the child and placed their body on to their cot. Staff # 2 had their back turned from children not able to hear, see or access children's whereabouts.
Observed 5/20/2026 The file for staff # 1 and 5 did not contain out of state clearances from Ohio and New York. The requirement to have the completed DHS required out of state clearances on file were not met.
Observed 5/20/2026 in the Young Toddler classroom and in the pre-K classroom there was baby wipes labeled "keep out the reach out of children" located in the bathrooms not locked or made inaccessible to children.
Observed 5/20/2026 child file #1 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 1 last physical was 11/11/2025.
Observed 5/20/2026 Staff #1,2,3,4 and 5 did not wash children's hands in the Infant and Young Toddlers classroom before serving lunch.
Observed 5/20/2026 Staff #2 did not clean the diaper changing surfaces after diapering children by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface coverings.
Observed 5/20/2026 staff #6 health assessment did not contain the physician's address of where their health assessment was conducted at.
Observed 5/20/2026 staff #1,2,3,4 and 5 did not wash their hands before serving lunch to the children.
Observed 5/20/2026 in the Young Toddlers classroom there was milk in the container left out for over 3 hours not refrigerated then was served during lunch to children.
Observed 5/20/2026 staff #7 health assessment did not address that a physical examination was conducted.
Observed 5/20/2026 child #1,2, and 3 files did not contain the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on their emergency contact form.
Observed 5/20/2026 child #3 file did not include the health insurance medical coverage and policy number information on the emergency contact form.
Observed 5/20/2026 staff #1,3, and 7 files did not contain verification of acceptable education or transcript and/or diploma, or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity on file.
Observed 5/20/2026 staff #2 and 3 files did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
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Observed 4/23/2025 Staff #1 has not completed their National Sex Offender Registry clearance within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented National Sex Offender Registry clearance on file being dated (1-14-2020). The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.
Observed 4/23/2025 children files #3 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child #3 last physical was 8/29/2024.
Observed 4/23/2025, Fire drills were not conducted since May 2024, and there was not a written record of the fire drills conducted on file.
Observed 4/23/2025 facility did not send a copy of their emergency plan and or any subsequent plan updates to their local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Observed 4/23/2025 facility did not contain a current comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.
Observed 4/23/2025 child #1, and 2 emergency contact forms were missing the addresses of the individual authorized by the parent to whom the child may be released to.
Observed on 7/9/2024 Continue non-compliance observed on 6/10/2023 it was observed that staff member 1 and 2 not supervising their age groups (infants and young toddlers) by walking away and leaving their groups unattended not being able to hear, see or assess the children's whereabouts.
Observed on 7/9/2024 Continue non-compliance observed on 6/10/2023 child #1 was observed restraint to a highchair during non-feeding times while child #2 was awake for the entire duration of inspection.
Observed 6/10/2024 The file for staff # 2 did not contain a completed DHS required NSOR clearance. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met. Staff #2 was observed supervising children alone without having DHS required clearances on file.
Observed 6/10/2024 in the infant classroom there were 5 children (youngest age 6 months to 2-year-olds) assinged to staff member #2. Also observed in the young toddler's classroom there was 7 children (youngest age 1 years old to 3-year-olds) assigned to staff member #1. Both staff members exceeding the ratio for the appropriate age group.
Observed 6/10/2024 staff # 1 and 2 were observed not supervising their age groups (infants and young toddlers) by walking away and leaving their groups unattended not being able to hear, see or assess the children's whereabouts.
Observed 6/10/2024 Staff #2 had children restraints to highchairs and swing chairs during non-feeding times while children were awake for the entire duration of inspection.
Observed 6/10/2024 Staff #2 was completing a diaper change and during the diaper change staff #2 did not handwash child #3 hands after being diapered. Staff #2 also did not wipe nor sanitize the changing station after the use or change the pad.
Observed 6/10/2024 staff# 2 and 5 was missing a health assessment in their file and missing a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Observed 6/10/2024 facility did not have menus posted for the current month or at least 1 week prior to. Menus were posted for May 2024.
Observed 6/10/2024 child #1 file did not contain the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement form.
Observed 6/10/2024 child file # 2 emergency contact form was missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.
Observed 6/10/2024 emergency contact information was not located in the childcare space where children receive care.
Observed 6/10/2024 staff #3 and 4 was observed being on an excursion away from the facility with children without having emergency contact information for the children.
Observed 6/10/2024 staff #2 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
Observed 2/1/2024 the emergency plan did not address continuity of operations if an emergency occurs.
Observed 2/1/2024 there was a can of Rustoleum Paint and disinfectant wipes in the Pre-K classroom not locked or made inaccessible to children.
Observed 2/1/2024 in the Infant and Toddler's classroom there was holes in the wall that exposed chipped wood and paint. In the Toddler's classroom the tile in the ceiling were damaged.
Observed 2/1/2024 Staff #1 file did have a certification of completion of Pediatric First Aid and CPR 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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $62.00 | $62.00 |
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 Kollege of Frankford LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Jun 24, 2026 (supervision): “On 6/24/2026 an follow up inspection was conducted to observe corrections of inspection on 5/20/2026. Staff #1 was observed on the floor during nap transitioning and proceeded to hit child #1 on their right arm and back…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kiddie Kollege of Frankford LLC?
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 Kollege of Frankford LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 13, 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 Kollege of Frankford LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,042 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kiddie Kollege of Frankford LLC last inspected?
May 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kiddie Kollege of Frankford LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for infant, $66.00 for young toddler, $64.00 for older toddler, $62.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kiddie Kollege of Frankford LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Fatima Soumare.
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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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