Kidz Academy LLC
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.
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At the time of inspection, a cubby in the childcare space was not safely secure to prevent from tipping over.
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.
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.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed two portable space heaters in the facility.
At the time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have verification of education.
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.
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.
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.
At the time of inspection, the written record for the fire drills did not include the hypothetical location of the fires.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed surfaces of the refrigerator were not clean.
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At the time of inspection, the fire drills did not consist of hypothetical locations of the fire rotated around the facility for each drill.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, there was no documentation provided of annual emergency drills.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, the liability insurance provided expired on 08/05/22.
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, infant was observed crying for approximately 10 minutes without being provided stimulation.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the file reviewed for child #1 was missing required child service report.
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #4 was missing arrival and departure times.
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 and child #4 was missing PCP telephone number.
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.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, staff files were not available on site for review.
During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, the file reviewed for staff #3 did not include two written nonfamily references.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Staff Health Assessment was not submitted for staff persons #1, and 4
The information submitted for child #5 did not include a completed health report
Agreements submitted for child # 1, 4, and 5 did not include a date of admission
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.
Emergency contact information submitted for child #3 did not indicate whether or not the child had any type of special needs.
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.
Emergency contact information for child #4 was not 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
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.
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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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