Kradles 2 Krayons Childcare
Kradles 2 Krayons Childcare is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 26 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 17 times. The state cited 76 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (22 of 76). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On September 17, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the record reviewed for staff person #1 contained a Child Abuse clearance dated 6/11/2020, an DHS FBI clearance dated 6/12/2020, which are more than 60 months old. (See code sheet for hire date)
On August 21, 2025, during the unannounced inspection there were toxics (disinfectant wipes and air freshener) on the toilet in the children's bathroom, in reach and accessible to children.
On June 16, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, the record reviewed for staff person # 1 did not include a Child Abuse Registry Clearance. (hire date see code sheet)
On June 16, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, the front door in the childcare space was missing the inside door frame, exposing wood and insulation.
On April 04. 2025, during the unannounced inspection, staff person # 1 was present and working in the classroom with children with staff person # 2. Upon request for CPSL required clearances. Staff person # 2 produced an application for the National Sex offender clearance for staff person # 1. A PA criminal history clearance (completed or request of receipt was not produced), DHS FBI fingerprint clearance (completed or request for receipt was not produced), complete National Sex offender Certificate, Child Abuse registry Certificate or disclosure statement. Staff person # 1 hire date see code sheet.
On April 04, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, the rest equipment in use during the inspection for child # 1 and # 2 were not labeled for the use of that specific child.
On April 04, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, there was no evidence of an initial health assessment for staff person # 1. Upon request documents were not produced. Staff person # 2 stated staff person # 1 was new.
On April 04, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, there was no evidence of verification of childcare experience or education to qualify staff person # 1 for the position preforming. (Assistant Group Supervisor) Upon request documents were not produced. Staff person # 2 stated staff person # 1 was new.
On April 04, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, an individual record was not established for staff person # 1.
On April 04, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, there was no evidence of name, address and telephone number and verification of age for staff person # 1. Upon request documents were not produced. Staff person # 2 stated staff person # 1 was new.
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On April 04, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, there was no evidence of two non-family written references for staff person # 1. Upon request documents were not produced staff person # 2 stated staff person # 1 was new.
On March 21, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, an electrical outlet that was accessible to children in the back-office space leading to the children's bathroom was missing a protective receptacle cover.
On February 19, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, at approximately 09:17 am, child # 1 was observed asleep inside of a stroller in the front childcare space.
On February 19, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, the hot water in the front childcare space sink measured at 118 ' via digital thermometer.
On October 24, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, at approximately 01:32pm, staff person # 1 was observed in the facility alone with four children. There was no additional facility persons present throughout the facility with staff person # 1. Staff person # 2 arrived at approximately 01:40pm. Continued non-compliance from the unannounced inspections conducted 06/05/24 and 07/17/2024.
On October 24, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, the facility did not have proof of emergency drills that were conducted annually. Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection conducted 03/19/2024 and unannounced inspections conducted 06/05/24 and 07/17/2024.
On October 24, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, there was no evidence that a copy of the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection conducted 03/19/2024 and the unannounced inspections conducted 06/05/24 and 07/17/2024.
On October 24, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, the Negative Sanction letter issued by the Department was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
On July 17, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, at approximately 10:37 am, staff person # 1 was observed in the facility alone with six children. There were no additional facility persons present throughout the facility with staff person # 1. Staff person # 2 arrived at approximately 10:41am. Continued non-compliance from the unannounced inspection conducted 06/05/24.
On July 17, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, the emergency plan reviewed did not include continuity of operations. - Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection 03/19/24 and the follow up inspection 06/05/24.
On July 17, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, handwashing signs with the written requirements were not posted at each sink and toilet in the childcare facility. - Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection conducted 03/19/24 and 06/05/24.
On July 17, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, the emergency plan posted did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. - Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection on 03/19/24 and 06/05/24.
On July 17, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, the facility did not have proof of emergency drills that were conducted annually. Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection on 03/19/2024 and 06/05/24.
On July 17, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, there was no evidence that a copy of the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection on 03/19/2024 and 06/05/24.
On July 17, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, each inspection summary posted by the Department was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
During the unannounced inspection 06/05/24, the record reviewed for staff person # 1 did not include a disclosure statement. - Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection conducted 03/19/24.
During the unannounced inspection on 06/05/24, at approximately 11:00 am, staff person # 2 was observed in the facility alone with two children. There were no additional facility persons present throughout the facility with staff person # 2.
During the unannounced inspection on 06/05/24, the emergency plan reviewed did not include continuity of operations. - Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection 03/19/24.
During the unannounced inspection on 6/05/24, the water temperature in the main space sink, registered at 118' F via thermometer. - Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection conducted 03/19/24.
During the unannounced inspection on 06/05/24, handwashing signs with the written requirements were not posted at each sink and toilet in the childcare facility. - Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection conducted 03/19/24
During the unannounced inspection on 06/05/24, at approximately 11:05am Certification supervisor observed child # 1 asleep in a stroller.
During the unannounced inspection on 06/05/24, the health assessment reviewed, for staff person #1 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of staff persons suitability to provide childcare. Questions #1, #2 and #3 were not answered. - Continued non- compliance from the renewal inspection conducted 03/19/24
During the unannounced inspection on 06/05/24, there was a bottle on the front childcare space table that was not labeled with a child's name. - Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection conducted 03/19/24.
During the unannounced inspection on 06/05/24, the emergency plan reviewed, did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. - Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection on 03/19/24.
During the unannounced inspection on 06/05/24, facility did not have proof of Emergency drills that were conducted annually. Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection on 03/19/2024.
During the unannounced inspection on 06/05/24 Staff person #2, stated they were unable to test fire alarm. - Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection conducted 03/19/24.
During the unannounced inspection on 06/05/2024, there was no evidence that a copy of the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection on 03/19/2024.
During the unannounced inspection on 06/05/2024, staff person # 1 who was identified as the Director was not present onsite. During the renewal inspection conducted 03/19/24, staff person # 1 was not present on site during the inspection.
During the unannounced inspection on 06/05/24, the agreement reviewed for children # 2 and # 3 did not specify the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the unannounced inspection on 06/05/24, the emergency contact information reviewed for child # 1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy numbers. - Continued non- compliance from the renewal inspection conducted 03/19/24.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, staff person #1 disclosure statement was not signed.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, a file was not kept at the facility for reports of injuries, death or fire.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, the emergency plan reviewed did not include continuity of operations.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, there were toxics (cleaning supplies), in the children's bathroom under the sink, in an unlocked cabinet.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, the water temperature in the main space sink, registered at 120' F via thermometer.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, child bathrooms, did not contain the correct language for hand washing instructions for staff members and children, following toileting and before eating.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, there were two space heaters in the back space near the children's bathroom.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, health assessment reviewed, for staff person #1 did not specify if a physical examination was conducted. Question #1 was not answered.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, health assessment reviewed, did not specify if staff person #1 was free from communicable diseases. Question #2 was not answered.
During the renewal inspection that took place on 3/19/24, the health assessment reviewed, for staff members #1 and #2, did not include the physician's or CRNP's information regarding medical problems that would prohibit staff persons from providing adequate care.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, health assessment reviewed, for staff person #1 and #2, did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of staff persons suitability to provide childcare. Questions #1, #2 and #3 were not answered.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, A feeding schedule was not established for child #4.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, child #4 bottles were not labeled with child's name.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, the emergency plan reviewed, did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, facility did not have proof of Emergency drills that were conducted annually.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, Staff person #2, stated they were unable to test fire alarm.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, there was no evidence that a copy of the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, there was no evidence that the operator notified the local traffic safety authorities of the annual location and program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, there was no evidence that staff person #2 received a written evaluation within a 12-month period. Upon request, an evaluation was not produced.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, Staff persons #1 and staff person #2, did not engage children in any outdoor activity, although weather was permitting.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, agreement reviewed for child #1 and #2, did not include parent signature.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, fee agreement reviewed for child #1 and #2, did not specify fee amount.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, fee agreement reviewed for child #1 and #2, did not specify date the fee amount was to be paid.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, fee agreement reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include the child's arrival and departure times.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, agreement reviewed for child #4, did not include or specify extra services.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, emergency contact information reviewed for child #3, did not include the name, address and telephone number of child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, emergency contact information reviewed for child #1, #3, #4 did not include, work telephone numbers and work addresses, of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, emergency contact information reviewed for child#4, did not include child's special needs.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, emergency contact information reviewed, for child #3 and child #4, did not include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, emergency contact information reviewed for child #4 did not include names, addresses and telephone numbers of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, file reviewed for child #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, file reviewed for child #4, did not include a signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, file reviewed for child #3 and child #4, did not include a signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, there was no evidence of 12 clock training hours were completed by staff persons #1, and #2.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include a method to contact parents or a method for staff to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 and there was no verification that a copy was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and the gate in the outdoor play area is broken/doesn't close.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were toxic materials accessible to children in the rear of the facility via an unlocked metal door.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout in the following areas: orange and red walls near doors.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were no labels on the rest equipment throughout the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #1,child #2 and child #3 did not include a record of immunizations and the children are still enrolled at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain the 1 hr health and safety training update that was due by December 30,2022 per Announcement C-22-06 that was issued on October 4,2022.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #3 did not contain pqas certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course..
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #3 did not contain an annual employee evaluation.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include a verification of childcare experience and the file for staff #3 was also missing a verification of education.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #3 did not contain the 10 hr health and safety professional development training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files of staff #1,staff #2 and staff #3 did not have the minimum 12 hrs of annual childcare training that is required.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS CHIPPED PAINT ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR WALL.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN THE 10 HR HEALTH AND SAFETY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING.
“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) | $75.00 | $60.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $75.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $75.00 | $60.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $70.00 | $50.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $60.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $60.00 | $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.
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Common questions
Has Kradles 2 Krayons Childcare had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 17, 2025 (background checks): “On September 17, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the record reviewed for staff person #1 contained a Child Abuse clearance dated 6/11/2020, an DHS FBI clearance dated 6/12/2020, which are more than 60 months old.…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kradles 2 Krayons Childcare?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kradles 2 Krayons Childcare since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kradles 2 Krayons Childcare’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 23, 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 Kradles 2 Krayons Childcare compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kradles 2 Krayons Childcare last inspected?
Feb 17, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Kradles 2 Krayons Childcare cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $75.00 for newborn, $75.00 for infant, $75.00 for young toddler, $70.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kradles 2 Krayons Childcare?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kradles 2 Krayons Childcare LLC.
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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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