Kinder Academy INC 1 is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 25 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 6 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #142 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 3/10/26, facility person #1 was observed working with in the PK classroom. Facility person #1 file did not contain evidence of training in the facility's emergency plan and 2 letters of written references.
On 3/10/26, at time of inspection, an expired EpiPen belonging to Child #1 was observed in the medicine cabinet located in the kitchen. The expiration date was 12/31/25.
On 3/11/25, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain a PA Criminal clearance dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. Staff #1 PA Criminal clearance was dated 1/8/20. Additionally, Staff #1 has not completed Mandated Reporter Training within 60 months as required by CPSL. This is evidenced by the Mandated Reporter Training on file being dated 1/18/20.
On 3/11/25, at time of renewal, the facility's emergency plan was not updated at least annually. The last update was dated 10/16/23.
On 4/17/24, at time of renewal inspection, a written record logging the manual testing of the fire detection system at least once every thirty days was not on file at the facility as required by Fire and Panic Act 62 of 2020. Proof and date of installation of the facility's fire detection system was not on file as required by Act 62 of 2020.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. The file of child 1 enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $71.20 | $35.00 |
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 INC 1 had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Mar 11, 2025 (background checks): “On 3/11/25, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain a PA Criminal clearance dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. Staff #1 PA Criminal clearance was dated 1/8/20. Additionally, Staff #1 has not completed…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kinder Academy INC 1?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kinder Academy INC 1 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 INC 1’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 21, 2026. 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 INC 1 compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #142 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kinder Academy INC 1 last inspected?
Mar 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kinder Academy INC 1 cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $71.20 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kinder Academy INC 1?
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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