Kinder Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 166 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 23 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection conducted 8/3/26, Aquaphor ointment and cream was observed on a low shelf under the diaper changing table in the older toddler classroom accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/3/26, the cots observed in the young toddlers and preschool 1 room was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. The cribs observed in the infant room were not labeled for the use of a specific child.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/3/26, the emergency drill log reviewed was not annually updated. Last dated 3/12/24.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/3/26, the agreement reviewed for child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/3/26, the agreement reviewed for child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/3/26, the agreement reviewed for child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/3/26, the agreement reviewed for child #1 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain an evaluation from an accredited credentialing evaluator indicating the educational equivalence of the individual's foreign degree and/or foreign diploma to the U.S Department of Education standards, necessary to verify educational qualifications.
At the time of inspection, the financial agreement form observed for child #1 was dated 2/24/24 which is more than 6 months since the last review or update.
At the time of inspection, the door frame strip of the door to the Grasshopper room was observed in disrepair. In the outdoor play area, standing water was observed ponding on the tarp covering the large outdoor sand box.
At the time of inspection, the files for staff members 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 did not include verification of the 12 hours of annual professional development training.
On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The FBI clearance for staff person #2 was dated 6/23/2018.
On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The staff in classroom #3 prek room, #4 Prek classroom and summer camp classroom #2 had not been assigned responsibility for specific children.
On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Toxic (keep out of reach of children) hand soap was on the lower sink countertops in the prek classroom. (Corrected on site).
On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in the 2nd floor summer camp classroom did not contain tape. (Corrected on site).
On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The light bulbs were out (making the bathroom dark) in the 2nd floor summer camp bathroom #1.
On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a leaking sink located in the 2nd floor summer camp classroom.
On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #4, and #7 did not have an updated health assessment.
On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 and #2 did not include a parental written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for the infants. In addition, there were several bottles and sippy cups not labeled with the children names.
On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an updated yearly evaluation.
On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #1 and #6 did not include health insurance coverage policy number.
On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #6 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
There were several toys that no longer worked as they made no sounds during the site review at the renewal inspection in Room 2.
“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) | $65.00 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $65.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $58.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $71.20 | $35.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $71.20 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $71.20 | $40.00 |
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 Kinder Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 27, 2023 (background checks): “On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The FBI clearance for staff person #2 was dated 6/23/2018.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kinder Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kinder Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kinder Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 7, 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 Kinder Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kinder Academy last inspected?
Aug 3, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kinder Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for newborn, $65.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $58.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kinder Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kinder Academy INC.
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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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