Ko12 Kids Company Kids on 12th
Ko12 Kids Company Kids on 12th is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 89 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 11 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 43 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (11 of 43). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #544 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 9/23/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records for Staff 1, Staff 2, Staff 3, and Staff 4. The records for all four staff members did not include a current Child Abuse Clearance. Additionally, the records for Staff 1 and Staff 4 were missing a current FBI Clearance. The record for Staff 3 also did not include a correct State Police Clearance.
During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 9/23/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records for Staff 2. The records for Staff 2 did not include a TB Results with the Health Assessment Form.
During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 9/23/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records for Staff 1. The records for Staff 1 did not include a current a Pediatric First Aid Certificate.
During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 9/23/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records for Staff 4 and Staff 5. The records for both staff members did not include a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate.
During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 9/23/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records for Staff 2. Staff 2 records did not include two letters of references.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 09/06/24, the Certification representative reviewed Staff's #1 and Staff #2 content of records and discovered Staff's #2 content of records have an expired FBI Clearance, State Police Clearance, and Child Abuse Clearance.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 09/06/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #2 and Staff # 3 content of records, and found Staff's # 2, and Staff 's #3 health assessment expired.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 09/06/24, the Certification representative reviewed Staff's #1 and Staff #2 content of records and discovered Staff's #2 content of records have an expired FBI Clearance, State Police Clearance, and Child Abuse Clearance. Staff's # 1 content of records had an expired State Police Clearance. Staff #1 State Police Clearance was corrected on site.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 09/06/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #2 and Staff # 3 content of records, and found Staff's # 2, and Staff 's #3 health assessment expired.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/18/23, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #2 content of records, and Staff #2 content of records did not include a one-hour update of Health and Safety training.
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During a complaint investigation inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records, and the content of records did not contain a signed disclosure statement by Staff #1.
During the Complaint Investigation Inspection, the Certification Representative asked when the incident was reported to DHS. The owner stated," it was self-reported on 08/09/23. The incident was not reported within the 24 hours timeframe. The Certification Representative went to review the incident on Pelican, and the self-report incident was not in the system.
During a complaint investigation inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 record of contents, and the content of records did not contain a verification of employment and no proof of Transcripts or diploma of education.
During a complaint investigation inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff 's #1 content of records, and the content of records did not include a complete health assessment, including the results of initials TB test.
During a complaint investigation inspection, the certification representative reviewed staff's #1 content of records, and the content of records did not contain two letters of references.
The State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #7 was acquired more than 45 days after the staff person's first day working in child care. The NSOR Certificates in the files for Staff Person #4 and 7 were acquired more than 45 days after the staff persons' first day working in child care. The files for Staff Person #5, 6 and 8, who have been working for more than 45 days, lacked the following clearances required by the CPSL: Staff Person #5: NSOR, Staff Person #6: Child Abuse and FBI. Staff Person #8: NSOR. (See LIS Code Sheet).
Observed ceiling tiles stained from water damage in Preschool 6 and the PS Restroom.
Handwashing signs were not posted in the toilet stalls of the Preschool and School Age Bathrooms.
The file for Child #3, a Preschool Child, lacked an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.
The initial health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1 and 9 were conducted after the staff persons' first day working in child care. (See LIS Code Sheet).
The file for Child #2, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health assessment.
The one-hour Health and Safety Update in the files for Staff Person #1, 2, 3, 8 and 9 were dated after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22. The file for Staff Person #4 did not include the one-hour Health and Safety Update.
The Health and Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training in the files for Staff Person #6 and 7 were conducted more than 90 days after the staff persons' first day in child care. The Health and Safety Training in the file for Staff Person #9 was conducted after the staff person's first day in child care. (See LIS Code Sheet).
The Mandated Reporter Training in the file for Staff Person #9 was conducted more than 90 days after the Staff Person's first day in child care. (See LIS Code Sheet).
Staff Person #6 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
The emergency contact forms and financial agreements in the files for Child #1, 2 and 3 have not been updated by the parents in the past 6 months.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1, #4, & #5 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN AN NSOR. STAFF #3 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN FILE, AND STAFF #6 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A FBI CLEARANCE NOR CLEARANCES FOR CONNECTICUT.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO HANDWASHING SIGNS STATING THAT STAFF AND CHILDREN ARE TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER TOILETING AND BEFORE EATING, IN THE BATHROOM. (implemented on site)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A REVIEW OF THE FACILITY FILE, THERE WERE NO LETTER TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITY
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1-#7 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO PLAN DISPLAYED IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTATIONG A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES, STAFF #7 DID NOT HAVE A FILE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1, #6, & #7 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN TWO NONFAMILY REFERENCES.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES. STAFF # 4 & #5 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CPR.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES. STAFF # 4 & #5 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN CCDBG HEALTH AND SAFETY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES. STAFF #2 & #6 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN 12 CLOCK HOURS OF TRAINING.
During the initial inspection the certification representative observed the hand soap in the children's sink area that stated "Keep out of Reach of Children". (Corrected on site)
During the initial inspection the certification representative observed there were small holes in the gym/indoor play area wall. (corrected on site)
During the initial inspection the certification representative observed paint peeling in room 4 on the left wall at the entry of the door. There was also small puncture holes in the gym/indoor play area wall. (corrected on site)
During the initial inspection the certification representative check the sinks and bathroom areas and observed there weren't any hand washing signs placed in the required areas. (Corrected on site)
During the initial inspection the certification representative was observing the files and noticed that the provider did not have infant, toddler, and chronic illness included in their emergency plan. The employees also had no record of emergency plan training. (Corrected 9.29.21)
During the initial inspection the certification representative asked for the proof of fire service purchase. The provider stated that she did not have proof of the purchase since the system was here when she came.
During the initial inspection the certification representative checked the employees' records and observed that the assistant group supervisor did not have her degree or the transcripts in the file.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $89.00 | $65.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $75.00 | $50.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $69.00 | $32.00 |
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 Ko12 Kids Company Kids on 12th had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Sep 23, 2025 (background checks): “During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 9/23/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records for Staff 1, Staff 2, Staff 3, and Staff 4. The records for all four staff members did not…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Ko12 Kids Company Kids on 12th?
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 Ko12 Kids Company Kids on 12th’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 3, 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 Ko12 Kids Company Kids on 12th compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #544 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Ko12 Kids Company Kids on 12th last inspected?
Jan 21, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Ko12 Kids Company Kids on 12th cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $89.00 for older toddler, $75.00 for preschool, $69.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Ko12 Kids Company Kids on 12th?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Ko12 Kids Company.
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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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