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Kidz Academy LLC

128 S 45th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Kidz Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 13 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 41 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (18 of 41). 7 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 #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
38 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
41 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 16, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 18
Building & playground safety 7
Health & medication 5
Background checks 3
Training & qualifications 3
Emergency preparedness 3
Food & feeding 1
Other standards 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
At the time of inspection, a cubby in the childcare space was not safely secure to prevent from tipping over.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2026): “The provider secured the cubby to the wall.”
Core safety Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file of staff person #3 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for Child abuse history information as required under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “Staff person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Citation Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the shelf not kept clean, broken phone outlet and the radiator surface not in good repair in the main child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “Provider will clean and repair the surface areas.”
Citation Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No portable space heaters 55 Pa. Code §3270.92(a)
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed two portable space heaters in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “The provider removed the space heater from the facility during the inspection.”
Citation Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “Provider requested verification of education.”
Citation Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “The provider will update the emergency contact information to include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “Staff persons #1 and 2 will obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the wall not kept clean, two broken outlet covers and the radiator surface not in good repair in the main child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “Provider will clean and repair the surface areas.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
At the time of inspection, the written record for the fire drills did not include the hypothetical location of the fires.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “The operator will ensure that the written record for the fire drills include the hypothetical location of the fires.”
Citation Feb 27, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed surfaces of the refrigerator were not clean.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2024): “Provider cleaned the refrigerator.”
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Citation Feb 27, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
At the time of inspection, the fire drills did not consist of hypothetical locations of the fire rotated around the facility for each drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “The Director who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drill and ensure that the hypothetical location of the fire is located within the facility.”
Citation Feb 27, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1 and 2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “The provider will update the emergency contact information to include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Core safety Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, the staff file reviewed for facility person #3 hired (see code sheet) did not contain completed FBI clearance or NSOR certificate. PSP and child abuse clearances were present however no requests for remaining clearances were in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2023): “Staff was removed from center. No longer employed.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 was not updated within 6 months. Health assessment reviewed was dated 01/26/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2023): “Parent was informed of physical needed. Child was removed from program until health assessment is received.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, the file reviewed electronically for staff #3 did not include a physical examination. There was also no medical documentation to confirm that staff #3 was free from communicable diseases.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2023): “Staff was removed and no longer employed.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, there was no documentation provided of annual emergency drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “Emergency log will be put into place.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, there was no current documentation provided of annual testing from fire safety professional. Fire detection testing documentation provided expired on 3/11/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “Fire testing documentation will be updated.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, the liability insurance provided expired on 08/05/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Provider has up to date insurance w/o lapse in insurance.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Other standards
Infant/Toddler Stimulation 55 Pa. Code §3270.112
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, infant was observed crying for approximately 10 minutes without being provided stimulation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2023): “Infant was picked up.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #4 was missing fee amount to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “Fee was written during inspection.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1 was missing date on which fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “Date was written on fee agreement.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the file reviewed for child #1 was missing required child service report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2023): “Child service reports will be completed by staff.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #4 was missing arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “Child service report will be completed by staff.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 and child #4 was missing PCP telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2023): “Will add PCP phone number.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #2 and child #4 was missing parent's telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2023): “Parents phone # was put on form during inspection.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 was missing health insurance coverage and policy number. Emergency contact form for child #4 was missing policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2023): “Will get health insurance from parent.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #3, child #4 and child #5 were not reviewed/updated within 6-month period. Child #1 dated 03/28/22, child #3 dated 03/21/22, child #4 dated 08/10/22 and child #5 dated 12/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2023): “Review all enrollment documents.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, staff files were not available on site for review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2023): “File are kept electronically within facility at all times.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, the file reviewed for staff #3 did not include two written nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2023): “Staff no longer employed”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the electric file reviewed for staff #1 was missing required 12 hours of annual childcare training. Staff #1 provided documentation for 1hr.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2023): “Staff will complete 12 hours of training.”
Core safety Mar 15, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff persons number 1, 2, and 3 either currently reside out of the state of PA, or resided out of the state of PA during the last five years. Required clearances were not submitted for review by the operator. Additionally staff persons number 2, and 3, had disclosure forms that were dated 5/12/2016, and 5/16/2016 respectively. Disclosure forms are required to be updated every 5 years.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2022): “All CPSL out of state requirements have been submitted for staff persons #2, and 3. Staff person #1 is no longer employed at the program.”
Citation Mar 15, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the onsite inspection on 3/29/2022 a handwashing sign instructing children to wash their hands before meals, and after toileting was not present in the bathroom assigned for use by the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “Handwashing signs have been placed by all toilets and sinks.”
Citation Mar 15, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During the onsite inspection on 3/29/2022 a cubby in the main childcare area was found to be free moving creating a potential safety hazard for children receiving care in that space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “This cubby has now been anchored and a photo verifying this has been submitted.”
Citation Mar 15, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During the onsite inspection on 3/29/2022 a pack and play and cots were observed that were not labeled for individual use by the children receiving care in the program.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2022): “All rest equipment including pack and plays and cots have been labeled with individual child names and will be used by only those children,”
Citation Mar 15, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
A Staff Health Assessment was not submitted for staff persons #1, and 4
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “As of the close of business on Friday 4/1/2022 staff #1, and 4 no longer work in this child care program”
Citation Mar 15, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The information submitted for child #5 did not include a completed health report
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “The agreement for child #5 has been updated to show that child #5 has been enrolled for less than 60 days so no health assessment is due yet.”
Citation Mar 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
Agreements submitted for child # 1, 4, and 5 did not include a date of admission
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “Agreements for child #1, 4, and 5 have been updated to include a date of admission.”
Citation Mar 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Emergency Contact information for child numbers 1,2,3,4, and 5 did not include work addresses and work phone numbers for the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “Emergency Contact information for child numbers 1,2,3,4, and 5 have been updated to either include an entry for work addresses and phone numbers or to reflect none of N/A on the form.”
Citation Mar 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
Emergency contact information submitted for child #3 did not indicate whether or not the child had any type of special needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “Emergency Contact information has been updated to include information on any type of special need that child #3 might have.”
Citation Mar 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(d)
During the onsite inspection on 3/29/2022 it was noted that complete emergency contact information was not being taken for enrolled children when they left the facility for walking excursions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “Copies of complete emergency contact forms have been made and will accompany children whenever they leave the facility for an excursion, or for a walk.”
Citation Mar 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
Emergency contact information for child #4 was not dated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “Emergency contact information for child #4 has been dated.”

“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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $85.00 $85.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $85.00 $85.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $80.00 $80.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $75.00 $75.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $70.00 $70.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $65.00 $65.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $65.00 $65.00

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 13 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 3, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 9, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Kidz Academy LLC
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 815-4004
State certificate # CER-00253074
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Common questions

Has Kidz Academy LLC 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 Jan 22, 2026 (background checks): “The file of staff person #3 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for Child abuse history information as required under the CPSL.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kidz Academy LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kidz 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 Kidz Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective May 9, 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 Kidz Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kidz Academy LLC last inspected?

Jul 16, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Kidz Academy LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $85.00 for newborn, $85.00 for infant, $80.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kidz Academy LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kidz Academy LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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