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Kiddie Prep Academy LLC · 5843 Market St, Philadelphia

5843 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

Kiddie Prep Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 41 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 14 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 6 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 #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 76% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
13 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
14 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 30, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 5
Building & playground safety 5
Training & qualifications 2
Background checks 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not included a current signed disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2026): “Provider will replace outdated disclosure statement with current disclosure statement dated 1/1/25.”
Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not included an updated emergency contact sheet nor a agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2026): “Provider will review and update the emergency contact information and financial agreement at least once in a six-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”
Citation Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
While conducting my inspection I observed a hole in the wall in the stairway.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2025): “Provider will repair hole in stairway.”
Citation Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not obtain an updated mandated reporter training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2025): “The provider will review all staff records in August of every year.”
Citation Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(i)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include verification of age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2025): “Provider will provide facility person's verification of age.”
Citation Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iii)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include verification of child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2025): “Provider will provide verification of childcare experience.”
Citation Apr 1, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will send a copy of the Emergency Plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to county office of emergency management.”
Citation Apr 1, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1 did not include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will ensure that an agreement will specify the amount of the fee to be charged per week.”
Citation Apr 3, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During my inspection I observed that the cabinet on the 2nd floor was unlocked with toxics in it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2024): “Provider will make sure cleaning materials and other toxic materials are kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.”
Citation Apr 3, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During my inspection I observed that the facility's water was temping at 112 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2024): “Provider will make sure the facility's water temperature will not exceed 110 degrees by lowering the temperature on the hot water tank.”
Citation Apr 3, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Measurement and use of indoor child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.61
During my inspection I observed that the upstairs room was not setup as a childcare room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2024): “Provider will make sure that the upstairs child care classroom remain set as a classroom.”
Citation Apr 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
During my inspection I observed that the room upstairs did not have a posted daily schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2024): “Provider will make sure the upstairs classroom will have a daily schedule posted at all times.”
Citation Apr 3, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2024): “Provider will make sure that all staff complete annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training with 6 months of the certification of compliance expiration date.”
Citation May 3, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection dated 5/3/2023, certification representative observed that there was chipped paint and plaster on the back wall of facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Will plaster and repaint area that is peeling.”

“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.) $80.00 $75.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $75.00 $70.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $75.00 $70.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $70.00 $65.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $55.00 $43.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $55.00 $43.00

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

Capacity 41 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 2, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jan 22, 2026 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Kiddie Prep Academy LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–3:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 748-1288
State certificate # CER-00256040
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Kiddie Prep Academy 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 30, 2026 (background checks): “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not included a current signed disclosure statement.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kiddie Prep Academy LLC?

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

What is Kiddie Prep Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Jan 22, 2026. 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 Prep Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kiddie Prep Academy LLC last inspected?

Apr 30, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Kiddie Prep Academy LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for infant, $75.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler, $70.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kiddie Prep Academy LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kiddie Prep Academy 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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