Kids Castle Learning Center
Kids Castle Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 179 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 8 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 8). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #196 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of inspection on 1/30/24, there were areas on the outdoor play space that were torn and large rolls of turf, each could pose a tripping hazard.
When bought to the attention of the staff, the Styrofoam bowls were removed from the food cart with the lunch items to be used during lunch at the time of inspection.
At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have required NSOR certificate documented in their record.
During inspection at facility, the infant room staff did not have the safety straps attached to ensure the safety of the children while inside of the highchairs while feeding them.
At time of inspection, staff person # 2 did not have training regarding the facility emergency plan.
During time of inspection in the infant room (# 1) the staff were placing children into high chairs without properly snapping the safety t- straps to ensure the safety and to keep them from climbing and/or falling out of high chair equipment.
During time of inspection, the cubbies in rooms # 4 and school-age room were not mounted to ensure the safety of the children in care in the childcare space.
During time of inspection, child #1 did not have parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid documented on their emergency contact form.
“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.) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | $62.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $55.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $58.00 | $53.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $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 Kids Castle Learning Center 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 Nov 2, 2022 (background checks): “At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have required NSOR certificate documented in their record.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kids Castle Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kids Castle Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kids Castle Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 28, 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 Kids Castle Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #196 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kids Castle Learning Center last inspected?
Feb 5, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Kids Castle Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $58.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kids Castle Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kids Castle Learning Center.
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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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