Kids Kare Academy
Kids Kare Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 28 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 15 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 15). All 15 came in the last 12 months, including 3 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.
Inspection record
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During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 does not have verification of a FBI clearance being applied for prior to working in the facility. Staff person # 4 resided in Delaware in the last 60 months. This was verified by the staff person and with a valid Delaware ID. There were no Delaware clearances in the file. Staff person # 2 and 4 cannot work in a childcare role until the clearances are submitted to OCDEL.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, Certification Representative observed 11 children in the main childcare space on the 1st floor. The youngest child in the room was an infant. The facility was out of ratio during the inspection. There is a 2nd childcare space in the basement that as not used due to understaffing.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, An OSA child was left alone in the play space.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff # 2,4 and 5 files did not contain verification of training on the facility's emergency plan at the time of initial hire.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 did not have a health assessment in the file. Staff person # 2 had a TB test result form in the file dated 6/6/2024. This was performed 2 years prior to the staff person working in the facility and is not valid. Staff person # 4 did not have a health assessment in the file.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, Certification Representative observed that the facility had 2 infants in care and there was no written schedule of feeding the infants.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 did not have CPR training from a verified PQAS certified instructor on file.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 and 4 were stated to be assistant group supervisors by the owner but did not have the verified childcare experience in their file during the inspection. The staff person's were qualified as Aides.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 and 4 fee agreements did not address the section regarding extra services provided by the provider.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/26, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 and 4 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the child's date of birth.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3,4 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the enrolling parents work address of work telephone number.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained emergency contact forms that did not address the section for parental consent for emergency medical care.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3,4 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the address of the person designated as a release person.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained emergency contact forms that did not address the section for parental consent to administer minor first aid.
During a renewal inspection 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files did not contain 2 written non-family references.
“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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $68.00 | $55.80 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $68.00 | $55.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.60 | $52.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.60 | $49.60 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.40 | $47.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.60 | $39.60 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.60 | $39.60 |
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 Kare Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jul 14, 2026 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 does not have verification of a FBI clearance being applied for prior to working in the facility. Staff person # 4…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kids Kare Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kids Kare Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
How does Kids Kare 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 Kids Kare Academy last inspected?
Jul 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kids Kare Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for newborn, $68.00 for infant, $63.60 for young toddler, $59.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kids Kare Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kids Kare 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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