Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19148

Kidz Konnectionz Educational Center

2532 S 13th St # 34, Philadelphia, PA 19148 · Philadelphia County

3 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 2

Kidz Konnectionz Educational Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 29 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 38 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 38). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #701 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

Tied for #701 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia

7 Core-safety citations

31 Other citations

8 Inspections

3 Complaint investigations that found violations

38 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 21, 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

Records & paperwork 12

Health & medication 5

Training & qualifications 5

Emergency preparedness 4

Staff ratios 4

Building & playground safety 4

Supervision 1

Caregiver conduct 1

Background checks 1

Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)

During the renewal inspection on 07/21/26, while reviewing fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been rotating hypothetical locations of the fire around the facility for each drill, the hypothetical location is the same for consecutive drills.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2026): “Change location for the next fire drill to the fire station, then the following month to a different location, and not repeat the same location back-to-back.”

Core safety Sep 10, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios

Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51

During an unannounced inspection on 09/10/25, Cert Rep observed the Preschool Room out of ratio, staff person #1 was observed with 11 preschool children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2025): “Director arrived onsite to assist with the preschool classroom, to make sure children 1 or more children were assigned to her to maintain the ratio of 1 staff to 10 children.”

Core safety Jul 16, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios

Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52

During the renewal inspection on 07/16/25, Cert Rep observed staff person #1 alone in the Preschool classroom with 8 Preschool Children and 2 Young Toddlers.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2025): “Director will ensure there's enough staff present to maintain required staff:child ratios at all times.”

Citation Jul 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)

During the renewal inspection on 07/16/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe the current certificate of liability insurance, the policy on file is dated 07/22/24.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2025): “Current liability insurance will be provided.”

Core safety Jun 26, 2025 Complaint investigation Staff ratios

Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52

During the complaint investigation on 07/16/25, Cert Rep observed staff person #1 alone in the Preschool classroom with 8 Preschool Children and 2 Young Toddlers.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2025): “Director will ensure there's enough staff present to maintain required staff:child ratios at all times.”

Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items/On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)/3270.75(d)

During the renewal inspection on 05/30/24, Cert Rep did not observe gloves and bandages in the first aid kit in the toddler classroom. Cert Rep also did not observe bandages, tweezers, and a bottle of water in the first aid kit the facility takes on excursions.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2024): “Provider added tweezers, bandages and a bottle of water to the first aid kit used for trips/walks and added gloves and bandages to the first aid kid in the toddler classroom.”

Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

During the renewal inspection on 5/30/24, Cert Rep did not observe a completed health assessment in the staff file of staff person #3.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2024): “Staff person #3 will complete a health assessment and store into file.”

Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Compliance/Nondiscrimination 55 Pa. Code §3270.26

During the renewal inspection on 05/30/24, Cert Rep observed that the BEO form was not submitted by the provider prior to the start of the inspection or by COB on the day of the inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2024): “Director will complete and submit BEO form by the correction date no later than COB.”

Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

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

During the renewal inspection on 05/30/24, Cert Rep did not observe child growth and development reports in the child records of child #1 - #5.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2024): “Provider will complete child growth and development reports in the child records and provide parents with a copy.”

Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(a)

During the renewal inspection on 05/30/24, Cert Rep observed that the child records were not stored in a locked cabinet onsite at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2024): “Provider will store the child records in a locked cabinet onsite at the facility.”

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Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Confidential; stored in locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.193(a)

During the renewal inspection on 05/30/24, Cert Rep observed that the staff records were not stored in a locked cabinet onsite at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2024): “Provider will store the staff records in a locked cabinet onsite at the facility.”

Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

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

During the renewal inspection on 05/30/24, Cert Rep did not observe the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in the files of staff person #1 and staff person #2.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2024): “Staff persons #1 and #2 will complete the childcare trainings which add up to at least 12 hours and store into staff files.”

Core safety Nov 9, 2023 Complaint investigation Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

During my investigation it was found that staff 1 did not provider proper supervision.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2023): “The supervision policy was implemented to ensure that all employees understand and practice proper supervision, child-staff ratio and monitoring while children are in the care of Kidz Konnectionz (KKEC).”

Core safety Nov 9, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios

Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)

During my complaint investigation It was found that the provider had 1 staff member in the facility providing care for more than two children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2023): “Provider will no longer offer weekend care due to not have enough staff. Provider will also make sure that she schedules at least two staff in the building at all times.”

Citation May 15, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all required accommodation.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “Provider will make sure their emergency plan includes accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

Citation May 15, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

During my inspection I observed that the facility has not sent their emergency plan to their local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “Provider will make sure that a copy of the emergency plan is annually sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

Citation May 15, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have fire safety training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all incoming & current staff have fire safety training annually.”

Citation May 15, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have their annual written evaluation.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all staff have a written evaluation in their file every 12 months.”

Citation May 15, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

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

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have his policy number on his emergency contact sheet.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”

Citation May 15, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, did not have verification of the child care experience.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “Provider will make sure that each staff person has verification of their experience.”

Citation May 15, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have their mandated reporter training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “Staff 2 will always comply with CPSL. Staff 2 will not provide care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.”

Citation May 19, 2022 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

While conducting my investigation I observed that the kitchen was not clean. The refrigerator was nasty and dirty. The counters, and trash can were also very dirty and sticky.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2022): “Provider will make a schedule for keeping the kitchen clean.”

Core safety May 2, 2022 Inspection Caregiver conduct

Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)

While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 3 used a high chair to restrain a child.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff understand that you can not restrain a child.”

Core safety May 2, 2022 Inspection Background checks

CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, hired on August, 2021, did not have a current child abuse clearance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “Staff 3 will comply with CPSL at all times. Staff 3 will not provide care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.”

Citation May 2, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Large muscle space provided 55 Pa. Code §3270.62(a)

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility was using their indoor play space as a class room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “Provider will make sure that provider will use all measured spaces as the spaces they were measured for.”

Citation May 2, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)

While conducting my inspection I observed that the water temperature exceeded 110 degree.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “Provider will make sure that the water in the facility does not exceed 110 degree.”

Citation May 2, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

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

While conducting my inspection I observed that the rest equipment in the main room was not labeled.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all rest equipment's are always labeled.”

Citation May 2, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(3)

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child I observed that child 1, 4, did not have current physical.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all current student have an up to date physical in their fill at all times.”

Citation May 2, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)

While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 3 did not wash the child's hands after diapering.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “Provider will make sure that everyone washes their hands after toileting and after being diapered.”

Citation May 2, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b)

While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 3 did not wipe down the changing table after changing a child.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “Provider will make sure that staff wipe down the changing table after every changing.”

Citation May 2, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding

Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not label their bottles.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all baby bottles are always labeled with the child name.”

Citation May 2, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility was not conducting emergency drill and documenting them.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “Provider will make sure that that are practicing emergency drill and documenting them.”