Kinder Academy INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 76 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 9 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 9). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #185 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed in room 102, 104, 107, 108, 201, and 202.
At the time of the inspection, the outdoor sandbox was observed with trash and plant overgrowth.
At the time of the inspection, emergency contacts were not observed on the bus. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
At the time of the inspection, a bottle of hydrogen peroxide and bleach and water spray bottle was observed in the Caterpillar room in a location that was accessible to children. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed in the Butterfly 2 room.
At the time of the inspection, a handwashing sign was not posted in the bathroom of the Butterfly 1 room. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
At the time of the inspection, cots did not have 2 feet of space on three sides in the Butterfly 2 room.
During the renewal inspection on 7/7/22, it was observed that there was peeled paint in the ladybug's classroom in the area where the cots were stored
During the renewal inspection on 7/7/22, it was observed that there was no lidded waste receptacle in the Butterfly 2's bathroom.
“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.) | $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 INC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 9 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Kinder Academy INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kinder Academy INC 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’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 21, 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 INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #185 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kinder Academy INC last inspected?
Jul 30, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Kinder Academy INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $58.00 for older toddler, $71.20 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kinder Academy INC?
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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