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Kidz Pic N Play Childcare Center LLC

4830 Longshore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4

Kidz Pic N Play Childcare Center LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 21 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 25 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 25). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #717 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 #717 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
22 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
25 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 30, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 31, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 8
Emergency preparedness 6
Health & medication 4
Training & qualifications 3
Background checks 2
Building & playground safety 1
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 30, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
During renewal inspection on July 30, 2026, the record of child #1 did not contain a health assessment within 6 months of previous health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2026): “Provider has obtained an updated health assessment for this child.”
Citation Jul 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During renewal inspection on July 30, 2026, the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the middle childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2026): “Provider has posted the emergency transportation plan in the middle preschool room.”
Citation Jul 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During renewal inspection on July 30, 2026, the financial agreements of children #1 and 2 and the emergency contact information of child #3 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “Provider has reviewed and updated the documents with the child's parents.”
Core safety Jul 30, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection on July 30, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain a Child Abuse clearance, and Out of State Clearances (NJ) as required by the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2025): “Staff #1 CPSL clearance was obtained and on file at the facility. Employee was shadowed by one of the Lead Teachers. until all His clearances arrived.”
Citation Jul 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During renewal inspection on July 30, 2025, the emergency contact information of children #1 and 2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2025): “Parents of Childs #1 and #2 were informed of the irregularity and asked if they can bring copies of the original insurance cards during drop off. copies were placed in Child#1 and Child #2's files.”
Citation Jul 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During renewal inspection on July 30, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2025): “Two Written references were received 08/06/2025.”
Core safety Jul 31, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection on July 31, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain receipts or results of the Child Abuse Clearance, or FBI Clearance and contained a PA State Police clearance for the purposes of "Volunteer."
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “Staff #1 will not work in a child care position until all documentation required under the CPSL are obtained and on file at the facility.”
Citation Jul 31, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During renewal inspection on July 31, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not address Continuity of Operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include Continuity of Operations.”
Citation Jul 31, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
During renewal inspection on July 31, 2024, the facility emergency plan was not updated at least annually (dated 7-7-23).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “Provider will update the emergency plan and sent to the county EMA.”
Citation Jul 31, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on July 31, 2024, certification representative observed chipped paint in the school age room, and stained ceiling tiles and missing molding in the dreamers room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “Provider has repaired/replaced ceiling tiles and painted areas of chipped paint.”
Citation Jul 31, 2024 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 July 31, 2024, the record of child #1 did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months of previous health assessment (Dated 8-3-22).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “Provider will obtain an updated health assessment from the child's parent.”
Citation Jul 31, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During renewal inspection on July 31, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions (as applicable).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Jul 31, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)
During renewal inspection on July 31, 2024, provider did not have documentation of a fire drill conducted within 60 days (dated 5-21-24).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “A fire drill was conducted and documented at the facility.”
Citation Jul 31, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During renewal inspection on July 31, 2024, the agreements of children #1 and #2 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “Provider will have parents review and update all agreements.”
Citation Jul 31, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During renewal inspection on July 31, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “Provider will obtain documentation of education from staff #1. Staff was dismissed due to not providing documentation in a timely manner.”
Citation Jul 31, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During renewal inspection on July 31, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “Staff was dismissed until all documents are provided.”
Core safety Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
At the time of renewal inspection observed staff person #2 alone with 7 children ranging in age from young toddlers to older toddlers before lunch in the front room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2023): “Director will be present during food preparation time. If director is not available, staff, who is in charge of food preparation, will take some children to be within ratio.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not include statement regarding volunteers. File of staff person #1 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 1 hour professional development training required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2023): “Provider will add statement regarding volunteers. Staff person #1 will participate in training required by OCDEL.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #1 did not include current influenza immunization according to recommendation of the ACIP. Last influenza immunization record on file was from 2/19/20. File of child #1 did not include exemption letter from parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2023): “Parents will provide an updated influenza immunization record or exemption form.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment on file for Staff #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2023): “Staff person #2 will provide an updated health assessment.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of renewal inspection observed that the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2023): “Provider will send an updated emergency plan to OEM@phila.gov.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(1)(iv)
At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #1 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. File of staff person #1 included only Pediatric First Aid and CPR hours that were counted toward 12 annual hours.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2023): “Staff person #1 will provide verification of trainings.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include current mandated reporter training completed within the last 5 years. Mandated reporter on file was from 3/12/18.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2023): “Staff person #1 will provide an updated mandated reporter training.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of renewal inspection, files of staff member #2 and #3 did not include an annual staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2023): “Director will complete annual staff evaluation.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Director ID 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(f)
At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #1, who holds the position of the director, was not present during the renewal inspection with a valid photo identification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2023): “Director will be present during renewal inspections.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $76.00 $68.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $72.00 $64.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $70.00 $59.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $68.00 $52.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $60.00 $48.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $60.00 $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 21 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Dec 26, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Kidz Pic N Play Childcare Center
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 258-4258
State certificate # CER-00260031
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Common questions

Has Kidz Pic N Play Childcare Center 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 Jul 30, 2025 (background checks): “During renewal inspection on July 30, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain a Child Abuse clearance, and Out of State Clearances (NJ) as required by the CPSL.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kidz Pic N Play Childcare Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kidz Pic N Play Childcare Center 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 Pic N Play Childcare Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Dec 26, 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 Pic N Play Childcare Center LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #717 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kidz Pic N Play Childcare Center LLC last inspected?

Jul 30, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Kidz Pic N Play Childcare Center LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $76.00 for infant, $72.00 for young toddler, $70.00 for older toddler, $68.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kidz Pic N Play Childcare Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kidz Pic N Play Childcare Center.

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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