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Kreative K S Learning Lab LLC

2563 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133 · Philadelphia County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Kreative K S Learning Lab LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 18 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 35 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 35). 19 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #966 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 75% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #966 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
5 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 19 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 19, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 9
Records & paperwork 8
Training & qualifications 5
Emergency preparedness 4
Health & medication 3
Supervision 2
Staff ratios 2
Food & feeding 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/19/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2026): “I Will give the parent the state form for her to get it corrected and or her doctor will add on the health form what's needed.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/19/26, upon request there was no feeding schedules available for review in the infant childcare space for two of the infants that were present.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2026): “I will have the parent fill out the form that we have for their schedules of feeding.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/19/26, upon request there was no annual emergency drill log available for review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “I will do and emergency drill asap.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/19/26, upon request there was no written evaluation available for review to verify staff #1 received a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2026): “An evaluation will be done immediately.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/19/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact reviewed for child #3 did not include the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “I will have the parents go over the form completely and make sure everything filed out.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/19/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the work addresses of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “I will make sure the parent put her work address on the form.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/19/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #4 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “I will have the parent sign where she has not.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/19/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include the address of the individual designed by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact reviewed for child #3 did not include the telephone number of the individual designed by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “I will make sure the parent go through the paper work and make sure all of it is filled out completely.”
Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/19/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “I will have the parent complete their emergency contact completely.”
Core safety Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the unannounced inspection conducted 10/21/25, staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric first Aid and CPR, mandated reporter training and health and safety topics). The record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include pediatric first aid and CPR and required health and safety topic and was observed working alone with children. The record reviewed for staff person #2 did not include a current pediatric first aid and CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training with an expiration dated 9/18/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2025): “Until such time as the required preservice trainings are completed, staff person #1, #2 and #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an assistant group supervisor who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If…”
Core safety Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the unannounced inspection conducted 10/21/25, the file of facility person #3 did not contain a completed state police clearance, national sex offender's registry verification, mandated reporter training or a signed disclosure statement. Furthermore, facility person #3 was observed working alone with 5 children and was not in the vicinity of a permanent employee.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2025): “My Plan to Correct Was by Removing Staff #3 and Having her Do training and also get all of her required documentation needed to work with children.”
Core safety Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the unannounced inspection conducted 10/21/25, upon entering the facility 5 children were observed in the front main childcare space alone and unsupervised by an adult. Staff person #3 was in the back kitchen area. Staff person #1 was in the back portion of the childcare space supervising 3 infants. Staff #2 was not in the facility at this time. During the time of the inspection staff person #3 also sent child #1 to the bathroom alone without adult supervision.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2025): “Plan to Correct -staff will be moving around the class at all times. Staff will supervise children at all times including walking children to the bathroom, trips outdoor, play, anything.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the unannounced inspection conducted 10/21/25, 2 outlets were observed without protective receptacle covers in the front main toddler space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2025): “protective covers were placed in all missing sockets.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
During the unannounced inspection conducted 10/21/25, the back exit door was observed obstructed with the metal rolling guard, security shutters closed and locked.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2025): “To Correct- The back Gate Will Be Opened Up Every Day as Soon as staff walk in the building.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During the unannounced inspection conducted 10/21/25, the record reviewed for staff person #3 did not include a tuberculosis screening.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2025): “Staff 3 will get a TB testing done.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During the unannounced inspection conducted 10/21/25, upon request there was no fire drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts fire drills at least once every 60days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2025): “Plan to correct is by making sure a fire drill and testing is done once a month.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the unannounced inspection conducted 10/21/25, upon request there was no verification available to verify the facility test their fire alarm system at least once every 30days, there was no annual testing verification available for review from a fire safety professional.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2025): “I will get the Required Annual Testing Documents from Building owner.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the unannounced inspection conducted 10/21/25, The record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include verification of childcare experience. The record reviewed for staff person #3 did not include verification of education or childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2025): “Plan of correction is to have staff members #1 and #3 get all of the necessary requirements.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the unannounced inspection conducted 10/21/25, the record reviewed for staff person #3 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2025): “Plan to correct- staff member #3 will get 2 required References.”
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Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/28/25, the outdoor play space was observed with tall, big leaf Empress and Paulownia tomentosa plants coming through the gates and from the surfaces of the ground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2025): “Plan to correct by cutting the leaf down”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/28/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #2 was not updated within 6months. Last dated 9/18/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2025): “Plans to correct is getting health assessment done for child #2.”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/28/25, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2025): “Plan to correct is to have an emergency drill done”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/28/25, upon request there was no fire drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts fire drills every 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2025): “Plan to correct by doing a fire drill”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/28/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility tested their fire alarm system every 30days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2025): “Plan to correct by getting the verification documents. Alarm system is tested monthly.”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/28/25, staff person #2 has not completed pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring March 23, 2025. Documentation of an updated pediatric first aid and CPR training was not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “Plan to correct is to get pediatric first aid and cpr training done.”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/28/25, the fire safety training reviewed for staff #1 was not annually updated. Last dated 9/23/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “plan to correct is to do fire safety training”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/28/25, the record reviewed for staff person #3 did not include verification of childcare experience to qualify them for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “Get verification form and have staff #3 get it completed.”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/28/25, the agreement reviewed for child #1 was not signed by the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2025): “have parent sign child #1 agreement form.”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/28/25, the agreement reviewed for child #1 was the original copy of the agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2025): “copy all documents signed by parents.”
Core safety Apr 25, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
During the unannounced inspection conducted 4/25/25, staff person #1 was observed working alone with 6 mixed aged children, with the youngest being an infant.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “My plan to correct, is hiring more staff to be incompliance with the staff to child ratio.”
Core safety Apr 25, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
During the unannounced inspection conducted 4/25/25, staff person #1 was the only staff person present in the facility with 6 children present.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Schedules were fixed to make sure there is always two staff members at all times.”
Citation Feb 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the initial inspection conducted, February 07, 2025, there was Swifter Febreze cleaner accessible to children in the basement stairwell area that was accessible due to the basement door being unlocked.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2025): “The door was locked”
Citation Feb 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the initial inspection conducted, February 07, 2025, the hot water temperature in the children's bathroom sink measured at 112.6 degrees via digital thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2025): “Water was adjusted to remain between 100 and 110.”
Citation Feb 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Telephone 55 Pa. Code §3270.73
During the initial inspection conducted, February 07, 2025, the telephone at the facility was not operable, a dial tone was not present on the phone.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2025): “An additional phone will always be on site. Permanent cell always on site.”
Citation Feb 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the initial inspection conducted, February 07, 2025, the brick wall in the back outdoor play space was in visible need of repair. The wall was crumbling and chipping in multiple areas.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 14, 2025): “Grass will be placed on the wall.”

“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) $70.00 $58.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $70.00 $58.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $65.00 $54.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $61.00 $51.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $58.00 $48.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $48.00 $40.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $48.00 $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.

About this center

Capacity 18 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 14, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 15, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Kreative K S Learning Lab LLC
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 930-4001
State certificate # CER-00257318
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Common questions

Has Kreative K S Learning Lab LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Oct 21, 2025 (supervision): “During the unannounced inspection conducted 10/21/25, staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kreative K S Learning Lab LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kreative K S Learning Lab LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Kreative K S Learning Lab LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Aug 15, 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 Kreative K S Learning Lab LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #966 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kreative K S Learning Lab LLC last inspected?

May 19, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Kreative K S Learning Lab LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $61.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kreative K S Learning Lab LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kreative K S Learning Lab LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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