Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19135

Kids Paradise Daycare INC

7253 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135 · Philadelphia County

2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 8 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Kids Paradise Daycare INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 197 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 8 complaint investigations. The state cited 54 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (15 of 54). 15 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 #935 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 72% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most

Tied for #935 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia

9 Core-safety citations

45 Other citations

9 Inspections

8 Complaint investigations that found violations

54 citations from 18 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 15 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 30, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 15

Records & paperwork 10

Health & medication 9

Food & feeding 5

Background checks 4

Emergency preparedness 4

Training & qualifications 2

Staff ratios 2

Supervision 2

Sleep safety 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 8, 2026 Complaint investigation Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During complaint investigation on July 8, 2026, the PA State Police clearance and the FBI clearance did not include the RAP sheets.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2026): “Staff #1 may not work in a child care position until complete documentation is on file as required under the CPSL. Provider has obtained new clearances with complete RAP sheets attached and will keep them on file at all times.”

Core safety Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During renewal inspection on April 30, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain out of state clearances for the state of NY as required under the CPSL, and the record of staff #2 contained a Child Abuse clearance for volunteer purposes.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “Staff #1 and #2 may not work in a childcare position until all documents required under the CPSL are obtained and on file at the facility.”

Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

During renewal inspection on April 30, 2026, certification representative observed toxic materials in the utility closet in Pre-K1 that was not locked.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “Provider has installed a lock on the utility closet door to ensure that toxic materials are inaccessible.”

Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

During renewal inspection on April 30, 2026, certification representative observed loose knobs on the bathroom cabinet in the PreK1 room, and stained ceiling tiles in the YT2 room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “Provider has repaired all areas in need of repair.”

Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

During renewal inspection on April 30, 2026, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the PS2 room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “Provider has painted all areas of chipped paint.”

Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding

Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107

During renewal inspection on April 30, 2026, the refrigerator in the PreK2 room did not contain a thermometer.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2026): “Provider placed an operable thermometer in the refrigerator.”

Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

During renewal inspection on April 30, 2026, the record of child #4 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 12 months of previous health assessment (dated 2-25-25).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “Provider has obtained a current health assessment for this child.”

Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)

During renewal inspection on April 30, 2026, the record of child #5 contain a health summary that was not signed by the physician.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2026): “Provider has obtained a complete and current health assessment that is signed by the physician.”

Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)

During renewal inspection on April 30, 2026, the record of staff #3 did not contain current pediatric first-aid and CPR (previous training completed 3-22-24).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “Staff has completed a current and valid pediatric first-aid and CPR training.”

Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

During renewal inspection on April 30, 2026, the records of children #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 did not contain child service reports/evaluations within 6 months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2026): “Staff have completed child service reports for all children and reviewed with parents.”

Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)

During renewal inspection on April 30, 2026, the emergency contact information of child #6 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2026): “Provider has obtained this information from the child's parent.”

Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)

During renewal inspection on April 30, 2026, the emergency contact information of child #4 did not include the health insurance policy number and the emergency contact information of child #6 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2026): “Provider has obtained the health insurance information from the children's parents.”

Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

During renewal inspection on April 30, 2026, the emergency contact information of children #1 and #6 did not include the release person addresses, and the emergency contact information of child #2 did not include the release person's address or telephone number.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2026): “Provider has obtained required information from the children's parents.”

Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

During renewal inspection on April 30, 2026, the emergency contact information of child #3 was not updated within a 6 month period (dated 7-14-25).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2026): “Provider has reviewed and updated this information with the child's parent.”

Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)

During renewal inspection on April 30, 2026, the emergency contact information of child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, which is required prior to admission.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2026): “Provider has obtained this consent from the child's parent.”

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Follow-up Oct 3, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios

Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51/3270.52

During follow-up inspection on October 3, 2025, cert rep observed 4 staff in the play yard with a total of 21 children (16 preschoolers and 5 young toddlers) 10:45 and observed staff #1 alone with 10 older toddlers in the OT3 room at 10:52 am. Continued non-compliance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 3, 2025): “All teachers have completed a training and participated in a team meeting. All staff will call the office if/when they need to leave the child care space. New outdoor schedules have been created to ensure that groups are able to go outside while still maintaining ratios at all times.”

Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.

Citation Oct 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

During follow-up inspection on October 3, 2025, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the Infant 2 and Older Toddler 2 rooms.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 3, 2025): “All areas of chipped paint have been fixed and repainted.”

Citation Oct 3, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)

During follow-up inspection on October 3, 2025, certification representative observed an infant sleeping in a bouncy chair in the infant 2 room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 3, 2025): “Children were transferred to cribs, both teachers given warnings. Provider conducted a team meeting to remind all staff of safe sleep practices.”

Follow-up Oct 3, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)

During follow-up inspection on October 3, 2025, certification representative observed cribs in use in the infant 2 room that did not have 2 feet of space on three sides. Continued non-compliance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 3, 2025): “Cribs were separated and the room was rearranged to ensure that the cribs can be 2 feet apart. Warnings were given to the teachers, and a team meeting was held to remind staff of sleep practices.”

Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.

Core safety Aug 22, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During allocated unannounced inspection on August 22, 2025, the record of staff #2 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “Staff #2 may not work in a childcare position until NSOR verification results are received and on file.”