Kreative K S Learning Lab LLC
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.
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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.
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/19/26, upon request there was no annual emergency drill log available for review.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During the unannounced inspection conducted 10/21/25, 2 outlets were observed without protective receptacle covers in the front main toddler space.
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.
During the unannounced inspection conducted 10/21/25, the record reviewed for staff person #3 did not include a tuberculosis screening.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/28/25, the agreement reviewed for child #1 was not signed by the parent.
During the renewal inspection conducted 5/28/25, the agreement reviewed for child #1 was the original copy of the agreement.
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.
During the unannounced inspection conducted 4/25/25, staff person #1 was the only staff person present in the facility with 6 children present.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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.
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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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