Kiddie Prep Academy LLC · 5851 Market St, Philadelphia
Kiddie Prep Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 21 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 13 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (4 of 13). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain their initial health assessment.
During my inspection I observed that staff 1 did not know whom they were responsible for.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not have a current physical.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not reviewed their emergency plan in the last 12 months.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan does not have accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During my inspection I observed that the facility has not conducted an emergency drill.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 6, did not have his emergency contact work address, or telephone number.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-7 did not have the signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During renewal inspection dated 10/24/2022, certification representative observed that an electrical outlet towards the back of the main room did not have a receptacle cover on it.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/24/2022, certification representative observed Ice melt in the back bathroom that was accessible to children.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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 Sep 10, 2024 (supervision): “During my inspection I observed that staff 1 did not know whom they were responsible for.” 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 Apr 30, 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 #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kiddie Prep Academy LLC last inspected?
Oct 16, 2025 (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 $70.00 for preschool, $55.00 for young school-age, $55.00 for older school-age 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.
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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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