Kidsville Learning Center Annex
1416 E Washington Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19138 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 2
Kidsville Learning Center Annex is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 166 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 28 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (12 of 28). 3 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 #486 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Fewer citations than 61% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #486 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3
Core-safety citations
25
Other citations
9
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
28 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 11, 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
12
Emergency preparedness
6
Records & paperwork
4
Background checks
3
Training & qualifications
2
Health & medication
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have required out of state clearances (state police and child abuse) for area staff lived at in the past 60 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2026): “Staff person #1 shall obtain required state police and child abuse clearance for the state in which they resided and they shall be documented in their record as required per regulations.”
Citation
Apr 2, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 (newly hired) did not have training regarding the facility's emergency plan documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2026): “Staff person # 1 shall be trained regarding the facility's emergency plan and the file shall be updated with this information documented inside.”
Citation
Apr 2, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)
At time of inspection, the facility director did not have proof of any fire drills being conducted since the beginning of 2026 documented in facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2026): “The facility shall complete and document all fire drills. This month a fire drill shall be completed and there shall be a drill completed at least every 60 days as required per regulations.”
Citation
Sep 25, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At time of inspection, the first aid kit in room #2 did not have gloves.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2025): “When it was bought to the attention of the director gloves were found and put in the first aid kit in room #2.”
Citation
Sep 25, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.104(a)
At time of inspection, the coast cubbies in room #2 used for childcare were not mounted to ensure the safety of the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2025): “The cubbies in room #2 shall be mounted to prevent them from being a falling hazard.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At time of inspection, staff person # 2 did not have appropriate child abuse clearance documented in her record (volunteer). Staff person # 3 did not have a state police clearance documented in her file as required per regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “Both staff person # 2 and #3 shall be removed from care with children until required clearances are obtained and documented in their records.”
Citation
Oct 2, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff person - 18 yrs./Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(b)/3270.192(2)(i)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have proof of age documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2024): “Staff person #1 shall provide proof of age and it shall be documented in her record as required per regulations.”
Citation
Oct 18, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At time of inspection, the plaster on the wall outside of room # 2 was damaged and in need of repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2023): “The plaster outside of room #2 shall be repaired and there shall be no damaged paint or plaster in facility as required per regulations.”
Citation
Oct 18, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During inspection, it was observed that the cubbies in room#3, 6, and #7 were not mounted and pose a safety hazard to the children in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2023): “The cubies in room# 3,6 and 7 shall be mounted to make them safe as required per regulations.”
Citation
Oct 18, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
During time of inspection, it was observed that children #1-4 did not have updated immunization that included influenza and/or written letters of exemption. Child# 2 did not have updated immunizations included in their record and/or letter of exemption.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2023): “The parents of children # 1-4 shall provide updated immunization records with required immunizations and/or written letters of exemption shall be documented in their children's records.”
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Citation
Oct 18, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)
At time of inspection, the parents of child #2 did not provide the health insurance provider and policy number on their child's emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2023): “The parents of child #2 shall provide required health insurance information and document it on their child's emergency contact form.”
Citation
Oct 21, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.82(g)
During follow up inspection on Friday, 10/21/22, cert rep observed continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on Wednesday, 08/10/22. Bathrooms located on lower-level sinks were loose from walls, a broken toilet and bathroom stalls were rusted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2022): “Required repairs will be made to sinks, toilet and bathroom stalls.”
Follow-up
Oct 21, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During follow up inspection on Friday, 10/21/22, cert rep observed continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on Wednesday, 08/10/22. Cert rep observed peeled and damaged paint throughout the facility, lower-level bathrooms had damaged plaster around the sink's surfaces causing sinks to be loose from the wall, possibly causing a hazard to children when in use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2022): “Peeled and damaged paint and plaster and bathroom sinks will be repaired.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up
Oct 21, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Non-skid surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.80(b)
During follow up inspection on Friday, 10/21/22, cert rep observed continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on Wednesday, 08/10/22. Nonskid surface on stairs was lifting and ripping causing a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Steps will be repaired.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include a signed disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “Staff person 1 will sign disclosure statement.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Aug 10, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “Emergency plan will be updated to include a statement addressing continuity of operations.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Aug 10, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 08/10/22, cert rep observed water-stained ceiling tiles in classroom 5, lower-level indoor play space and lower-level bathrooms. Cert rep observed holes in closet doors located in the lower-level indoor play space. Cert rep observed bathrooms located on lower lever sinks were loose from walls, a broken toilet handle, bathroom stalls were rusted, and a bathroom stall door was broke preventing door from opening.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 21, 2022): “Required repairs will be made.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Aug 10, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 08/10/22, cert rep observed peeled and damaged paint throughout the facility's classrooms including both indoor play spaces. Cert rep also observed lower-level bathrooms had damaged plaster around the sink's surfaces causing sinks to be loose from the wall, possibly causing a hazard to children when in use.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 21, 2022): “Peeled and damaged paint and plaster and bathroom sinks will be repaired.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Aug 10, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Non-skid surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.80(b)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 08/10/22, cert rep observed nonskid surface on stairs was lifting and ripping causing a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 21, 2022): “Nonskid surface will be repaired.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Aug 10, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 08/10/22, cert rep observed in classroom 1 a damaged toy refrigerator door handle was loose and not properly screwed in. In classroom 4 cert rep observed 2 tables with broken legs. In classroom 6 cert rep observed material from a couch ripping at the seam.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2022): “Equipment will be repaired and unrepairable equipment will be removed from facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Aug 10, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
In review of emergency plan documentation, facility's emergency plan failed to provide for accommodations for infant toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “Facility's emergency plan will be updated to include accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Facility does not services infants at this time.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Aug 10, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 1, 2 and 3 had not completed professional development training in the required health and safety topics. Staff persons 2 and 3 completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification after 06/30/18, which is no longer counted towards the new Health and Safety Professional development requirements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “Staff persons 2 and 3 will not work unsupervised with children until required health and safety training is completed. Staff person 1 does not work with children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Aug 10, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to have two written nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “Staff person 1 will provide two nonfamily references.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Oct 18, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 11/17/21, cert rep observed missing outlet covers in classroom 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2021): “Protective receptacle covers have been placed in electrical outlets.”
Citation
Oct 18, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 11/17/21, cert rep observed toxic materials accessible to children in classrooms 1 and 6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2021): “Toxics placed in area inaccessible to children.”
Citation
Oct 18, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 11/17/21, cert rep observed first-aid kit located in classroom 2 accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2021): “First-aid kit was placed in an area inaccessible to children.”
Citation
Oct 18, 2021
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
In review of facility's emergency plan, cert rep observed emergency plan failed to provide accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 3, 2021): “Emergency plan updated to include accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Facility does not serve children of infant age.”
Citation
Oct 18, 2021
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
In review of facility's emergency plan, cert rep observed emergency plan failed to address lock-down procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 3, 2021): “Emergency Plan updated to include shelter of children during emergency lock down at the facility.”
Citation
Oct 18, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 11/17/21, cert rep observed classroom 1 was missing a written plan of daily activities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2021): “A written plan of daily activities was posted in classroom 1.”
Citation
Oct 18, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 11/17/21, cert rep observed in classroom 2 emergency contact information was missing for several children receiving care in space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2021): “Missing emergency contact information was placed in child care space.”
“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
Provisional Certificate of Compliance for Downgrade
Nov 18, 2022
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $57.00 | $47.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $54.00 | $44.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $51.00 | $45.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $48.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $48.00 |
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
166 children
Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through
Dec 9, 2026
Operator
Kidsville Learning Center INC
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(215) 224-4817
State certificate #
CER-00246597
Common questions
Has Kidsville Learning Center Annex 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 Sep 11, 2026 (background checks): “At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have required out of state clearances (state police and child abuse) for area staff lived at in the past 60 months.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kidsville Learning Center Annex?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kidsville Learning Center Annex since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kidsville Learning Center Annex’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jul 7, 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 Kidsville Learning Center Annex compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #486 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kidsville Learning Center Annex last inspected?
Sep 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kidsville Learning Center Annex cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $57.00 for young toddler, $54.00 for older toddler, $51.00 for preschool, $50.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kidsville Learning Center Annex?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kidsville Learning Center INC.
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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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