Kidz R Us Childcare
Kidz R Us Childcare is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 68 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 40 violations, 11 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 40). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During renewal inspection on 5-21-26 Certification Representative noticed that the 2nd floor window opens more than 6 inches.
On 6-5-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff person #1 was unable to identify her supervision group of children.
On 6-5-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that windows on the 2nd floor open pass 6 inches.
On 6-5-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that thermometers have been missing from more than one refrigerator at the facility.
On 6-5-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that an infant was changed and placed back in play space without hands being washed.
On 6-5-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that there was no menu posted in the kitchen area.
On 6-5-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that there was no infant feeding schedule in the infant room.
On 6-5-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that daily schedule has been missing from more than one classroom.
On 6-5-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child #1 and child # 2 emergency contact form was missing an address for designed release person.
At the time of the inspection the facility had a wading pool in the front yard of the facility, children were wading in approximately 18 inches of water; The facility has no lifeguard.
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At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, having served the facility in a childcare position over 90 days, was lacking in the proof of the required first aid training. The records of staff person # 5 and # 4, who were observed providing care for children, were both lacking FBI fingerprint clearance information. The record of staff person # 5 did not have a current Mandated reporter training in their staff record.
During the use of the water slide at the time of the inspection there was a single staff proving care and they could not see the area where children were going to enter the slide.
At the time of the inspection the toxic cleaning materials in the infant room were being stored in the unlocked cabinet beneath the sink. The Bathroom in the preschool room on the second-floor room did also have toxic cleaning materials on the floor of the bathroom and accessible to the children in care.
At the time of the inspection the children were in the outdoor playspace and there was no first aid kit in the area where they were playing.
At the time of the inspection the records of child # 1 # 2 # 3 were lacking in current valid health assessments.
At the time of the inspection the records of staff person # 1, # 2, and # 3, were lacking the verification of previous childcare experience to qualify them for the position they hold and were observed performing at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the agreement of child # 5 was not signed.
At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information for child # 2 was lacking in their date of birth.
At the time of the inspection the emergency contact form for child # 3 was lacking the child's insurance policy information.
At the time of the inspection in the younger toddler room the emergency contact information for child #5 was not present in the room.
At the time of the inspection the emergency contact forms for the following children had not been updated in over 6 months.
The emergency contact form for child #4, who was in care at the time of the inspection, was lacking both of the written parental consents required prior to admission.
At the time of the inspection staff person # 1 was proving care to children (unsupervised) and had been working at the facility for over 90 days, they did not have proof of the completion of the required first aid training.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 5 was lacking in the proof of the current annual minimum of 12 hours childcare training.
On October 12, 2022 @ 12:18pm A parent texted staff person #1 asking if it would be allowed for the child's therapists to attend the daycare to conduct their session with the child, to which they responded: "We will only do one day a week at daycare because we do not want too many people coming into the building especially with the winter season and cold and flu." On another occasion, a professional social worker called the facility and spoke to staff person #2 to ask about the child receiving ABA therapy and was it possible for him to receive it at the daycare center staff person #2 responded on February 20, 2023 at 3:44pm Stating "I got in contact with staff person #1, they informed me that it is not possible to have a therapist in everyday for six hours because it is a distraction to the other children and can throw off our daily schedule."
Ongoing non-compliance: On the date of the inspection there were two facility staff providing care for a total of 14 children, including at least one infant.
On going non-compliance: On the date of the inspection there were two facility staff providing care for a total of 14 children, including at least one infant.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 (having served the facility over 90 days) did not have out of state police clearance for the state they have relocated from. Staff member #1 (having served the facility over 90 days) did verbalize that she moved to PA in 2019. Staff member #1 was providing care unsupervised at the time of the inspection. The record of staff person #2 was lacking a child abuse clearance.
At the time of the inspection all 3 of the staff in the building were designated as aides.
At the time of the inspection staff member #2 was observed providing care for 6 children including one infant.
At the time of the inspection the 5 one year old children in care were in high chairs for over one hour.
At the time of the inspection the infant in care had fallen asleep in the swing and was left there for 15 minuets to sleep.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have proof of the continuity of care, allowing for access of records in the event of the inability to access the building, included in the emergency plan
At the time of the inspection, in the bathroom adjacent to the kitchen had a can of Lysol on the sink and the cabinet beneath had other cleaning supplies was unlocked.
At the time of the inspection the trim on the second-floor steps between levels was sagging and presenting a tripping hazard.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have proof of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.
At the time of the inspection 3 of the 5 staff at the facility were designated as aides.
At the time of the inspection the records of children #1 and #2 were both lacking the consents required prior to admission.
At the time of the inspection the operator was not yet utilizing the most current version of the fire drill log. There was no proof of the operability of the fire detection system at the facility at the time of the inspection.
At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons #1 and #2 were lacking in proof of completion of the minimum of High School or equivalency. Both were identified to be AGS level staff.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Enforcement actions
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $45.00 | $36.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $45.00 | $36.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $42.00 | $34.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $38.00 | $32.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $36.00 | $33.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $27.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $27.00 |
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 R Us Childcare had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 11 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 Jun 5, 2024 (supervision): “On 6-5-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff person #1 was unable to identify her supervision group of children.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kidz R Us Childcare?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kidz R Us Childcare’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 18, 2023. 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 R Us Childcare compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kidz R Us Childcare last inspected?
May 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kidz R Us Childcare cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $45.00 for newborn, $45.00 for infant, $42.00 for young toddler, $38.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kidz R Us Childcare?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Land Of Happy Kids 3.
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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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