KinderCare Learning Center 303009
KinderCare Learning Center 303009 is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 139 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 33 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (12 of 33). 8 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #935 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 7/10/26, in the Infant 1 Room, the first aid kit was missing soap, gauze, bandages, tweezers and tape.
During the renewal inspection on 7/10/26: 1. In the Infant 2 Room the bottle warmer space had excess dirt/grime. 2. In the Toddler 2 Room the changing station had excess dirt/grime.
During the renewal inspection on 7/10/26, there was no thermostat in the refrigerator in the Infant 1 room.
During the renewal inspection on 7/10/26, the operator was unable to test the fire alarm system and was unable to provide documentation from annual testing from a fire safety professional.
During the renewal inspection on 7/10/26, the operator could not provide proof that the Emergency Plan was sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection on 7/10/26, child #1 did not have the medical insurance carrier or policy number on her emergency contact information.
During the renewal inspection on 7/10/26, the Infant 1 room did not have a Transportation Plan posted.
During the complaint investigation on 11/20/25, it was verified that staff person #1 did not change the child's diaper when it was soiled.
During the renewal inspection on 6/27/25, the operator did not have the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to view.
During the renewal inspection on 6/27/25, there was a blue chair that was damaged and in poor repair in the Discovery 2 Room.
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During the renewal inspection on 6/27/25, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not have indication of special need or health insurance coverage carrier.
During the renewal inspection on 6/12/24, staff person #1, did not effectively identify her group of specific children.
During the renewal inspection on 6/12/24, childcare space was being used for storage. 1. Learning Adventure Room had unopened boxes of Lysol and paper rolls. 2. Infant 1 Room had a new rug rolled and wrapped in shipping plastic, a garbage bag full of clothes, and mats stored in the cribs. 3. Infant 3 Room had 2 cribs used to store a picture mat and additional sheets. 4. Toddler 3 Room had boxes and multiple brooms stored in the space.
During the renewal inspection on 6/12/24, the emergency contact information for child #1, did not have information for special needs, medication, allergies or diet.
During renewal inspection dated 5/29/2023, certification representative observed that there was cleaning solution (toxics) in the bathroom in the Learning Adventures room, and in an unlocked cabinet in Toddler Room #1 and the toxics were accessible to children.
During renewal inspection dated 5/29/2023, certification representative observed that in Infant Rm #2 there was chipped paint and plaster damage on the rt side back wall, in Infant Rm #3 on the front and back walls, in Toddler Rm #1 there were holes in the plaster near the door, in Toddler Rm #2 there was chipped paint, in the Discovery Preschool Rm there was chipped paint and plaster damage, in Preschool Rm #1 and 2, there was chipped paint, and chipped paint and plaster in the indoor play space.
During renewal inspection dated 5/29/2023, certification representative observed that the glass doors in the play space, the office door leading to the classrooms, and the glass doors in Toddler Rooms #1 and #2 did not have any visual identification on them.
During the renewal inspection dated 5/29/2023, certification representative observed that the signs above toilets, sinks, and diapering areas did not have the specific wording "A facility person and an able child shall wash their hands after toileting and before eating," as required by regulation 3270.82(h).
During renewal inspection dated 5/29/2023, certification representative observed that a carriage in the hallway had a soiled cover on it and the seat was ripped.
During the renewal inspection dated 5/29/2023, certification representative observed that a shelf in the hallway outside Infant Rm #1 and a shelf in the Preschool room #2 were soiled, and a shelf in Toddler Room #2 was sticky.
During renewal inspection dated 5/29/2023, certification representative observed that staff person #1 did not wash her hands after completed a diaper change.
During the renewal inspection dated 5/29/2023, provider did not provide current annual documentation that their interconnected fire detection system was tested and operable.
on 12/8/2022, Staff member # 1 grabbed a child by the shirt collar and roughly sat the child down.
The facility did not make an incident report for the incident involving a staff person roughly handling the child. The facility self report the incident to Childline.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 12/13/2022. Certification Representative viewed surveillance videotape of staff person # 1 picking a child up by the collar of the shirt and roughly sitting the child on the ground.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH, IN DISCOVERY #2 ROOM THE CHILDREN WERE NOT LAYING ON THE SPECIFIED COTS.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH, IN INFANT #2 ROOM THE REFRIDGERATOR DID NOT CONTAIN A THERMOMETER. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1 AND #2 FILES DID NOT CONTAIN PEDIATRIC CPR AND PEDICATRIC FIRST AID.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 17 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE FILE FOR CHILD #16 DID NOT CONTAIN THE FEE AMOUNT ONF THE AGREEMENT FORM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 17 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE FILE FOR CHILD #17 DID NOT CONTAIN THE DATE THE FEE SHOULD BE PAID ON THE AGREEMENT FORM. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 17 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE FILE FOR CHILD #15 DID NOT CONTAIN THE ADMISSION DATE ON THE AGREEMENT FORM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH, IN INFANT ROOM #2 THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD PLAN WAS NOT POSTED. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 17 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILDREN #1-#14 DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $122.00 | $92.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $122.00 | $92.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $116.00 | $87.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $110.00 | $82.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $103.00 | $77.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $103.00 | $77.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $103.00 | $77.00 |
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 KinderCare Learning Center 303009 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 Jun 12, 2024 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection on 6/12/24, staff person #1, did not effectively identify her group of specific children.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about KinderCare Learning Center 303009?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations 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 KinderCare Learning Center 303009’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Oct 17, 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 KinderCare Learning Center 303009 compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #935 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was KinderCare Learning Center 303009 last inspected?
Jul 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does KinderCare Learning Center 303009 cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $122.00 for newborn, $122.00 for infant, $116.00 for young toddler, $110.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs KinderCare Learning Center 303009?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is KUEHG Corporation.
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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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