Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19111

Land of Happy Kids 3

1401 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111 · Philadelphia County

Keystone STAR 1

Land of Happy Kids 3 is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 37 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 41 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 60% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most

Tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia

4 Core-safety citations

37 Other citations

7 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

41 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 19, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 10

Training & qualifications 10

Building & playground safety 8

Emergency preparedness 5

Background checks 4

Health & medication 3

Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 19, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Outside Walkways/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.64/3270.76

At the time of inspection, the wooden railing along the wooden ramp and stairs near the outside walkway was observed leaning with a few missing railing spokes (spindles).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2026): “The provider and facility director will ensure that the leaning wooden railing attached to the wooden stair ramp outside will be repaired to good condition with no visible hazards. The wooden spoke (spindles) of the railing will be repaired or replaced to good condition with no visible hazards. The…”

Core safety May 6, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 hired provisionally did not contain the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification. The director did obtain the NSOR for staff member #1 during the inspection but the date of completion was 20 days after the individual began caring for children, which did not comply with the CPSL

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2025): “Staff member #1's completed NSOR document will be maintained in the individual's facility file on the premises. The director will ensure all employees submit the completed NSOR verification document along with all the other required CPSL documents, prior to service with children.”

Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)

At the time of inspection, peeling and/or chipped paint was observed on the base boards around the first level of the facility. Also, the bookshelf built into the wall in the classroom closest to the front door was observed with chipped paint. Also, unclean surfaces were observed on the door of the bathroom and other surfaces in high trafficked areas of the facility i.e.- door frames, base boards and areas of the walls were children stand putting their hands.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “The director will ensure that any peeling/ chipped paint around the facility has been repaired to good repair. The director and staff will ensure the unclean surfaces are cleaned. The staff will monitor the surfaces in high trafficked areas and other areas around the facility to ensure any unclean…”

Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

At the time of inspection, the surface mounted electrical outlet box observed on the wall in the classroom closest to the front door was loosely contacted to the wall and in disrepair.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2024): “The director will ensure the surface mounted electrical outlet box will be mounted to the wall and fixed to good repair.”

Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)

At the time of inspection, one of the toilets in the bathroom on the main level was not working correctly.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “The director will ensure that the toilet in the bathroom on the main level will be repaired to good condition so that it flushes correctly.”

Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

At the time of inspection, the file record for staff member #1 did not include the initial health assessment with TB results from when the staffer was hired over several years ago.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “Unfortunately, the initial health assessment for staff member #1 can't be found. However, the director and staff now understand that the initial health assessment with TB results must be maintained in the file of staff members and facility person with direct contact to the kids or serving food.”

Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5)

At the time of inspection, the record for child #1 did not contain signed consent for emergency medical care nor minor first aid procedures by facility staff. The parent of child #3 but their initials instead of signing their name.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “The director will contact the parents of the child to obtain the parents' signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid procedures on the child's emergency contact form.”

Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

At the time of inspection, the financial agreement forms for child #2 and child #3 were not dated and signed by the child's parent in the last 6 months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “The director will contact the parents of the children listed to obtain their signature on their child's financial agreement form along with the date of signature; to indicate they've reviewed and/or update their child's financial agreement form.”

Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

At the time of inspection, the record for staff member #1 did not include verification of completing the 12 hours of annual professional development training. Verification of ten hours of annual training was observed in staff member #1's record but 2 credit hours were missing.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “Staff member #1 will obtain the additional two hours of professional development training and maintain the verification of the completion in the facility file for the staffer. The director will ensure that staff member #1 completes and verifies the completion of the trainings necessary to be to be…”

Citation Mar 23, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

On March 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include emergency plan training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2023): “Provider will have staff review and complete the emergency plan training.”

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Citation Mar 23, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65

On March 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was 2 electrical outlets uncovered in the toddler classroom #2. (Corrected on site).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “At the time of inspection, electrical outlets were covered throughout the facility.”

Citation Mar 23, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)

On March 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in classroom #1 did not include scissors. The first aid kit in classroom #2 did not include bandages. In addition, the first aid bag used for outside excursions did not include tweezers, soap or scissors.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2023): “Provider will add missing items to the first aid bags.”

Citation Mar 23, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

On March 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was purple chipped paint located in classroom #1 and classroom #2.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “Provider will have the peeling purple paint repaired.”

Citation Mar 23, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)

On March 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessment for staff person #3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2023): “Provider will have staff person complete health assessment document stating they are free from communicable diseases.”

Citation Mar 23, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

On March 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2023): “Provider will complete an emergency drill and document the information.”

Citation Mar 23, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)

On March 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not have a lock-down plan.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2023): “Provider will add a lock-down plan to the current emergency plan.”

Citation Mar 23, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

On March 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have proof that the emergency plan had been sent to their local municipality.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2023): “Provider will deliver current emergency plan to the local municipality and keep documentation on file.”

Citation Mar 23, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

On March 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include the 10 hour health and safety training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2023): “Provider will take the 10hr health and safety training.”

Citation Mar 23, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

On March 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 only included 10 clock hours of childcare training. (Corrected on site).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “At the time of inspection, the staff person completed 2 more clock hours of childcare training.”

Core safety Oct 28, 2022 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

On 10/28/22 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 4 did not contain a child abuse clearance as required by the CPSL.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2022): “Provider will obtain a child abuse clearance for staff person # 4 that is less than 60 months old as required by the CPSL. Staff person # 4 may not work in a child care position in the facility until the clearance is on file at the facility.”

Citation Oct 28, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

High Chairs 55 Pa. Code §3270.105

On 10/28/22 at renewal inspection certification representative observed a highchair in use that did not have a T-shaped safety strap.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2022): “Provider will not use the highchair that does not have a T-strap.”

Citation Oct 28, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

On 10/28/22 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the immunization records for child # 1. # 2, and # 3 did not reflect that the children have had a flu shot and there were no exemptions on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2022): “Provider will obtain flu shot exemptions for child # 1, # 2, and # 3.”

Citation Oct 28, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)

On 10/28/22 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2022): “Provider will update the facility's emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

Citation Oct 28, 2022 Inspection Transportation

Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)

On 10/28/22 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility did not have verification that the local safety authority has been notified in writing of the location of the facility and the programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 28, 2022): “Provider will notify local traffic safety authority in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.”

Citation Oct 28, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

On 10/28/22 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that then files of staff person # 1 and # 2 contained mandated reporter training older that 60 months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2022): “Provider will obtain updated mandated reporter training verification for staff person # 1 and # 2 that are less than 60 months old as required by the CPSL.”

Citation Oct 28, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

On 10/28/22 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 2,3, and 5 did not contain staff evaluations.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2022): “Director will complete staff evaluations for staff persons # 2, 3, and 5.”

Citation Oct 28, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)

On 10/28/22 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that staff # 1-5 did not have pediatric first aid/CPR with an approved curriculum and a PQAS trainer.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2022): “Staff persons # 1-5 will complete pediatric first aid/CPR using an approved curriculum and an approved PQUA trainer. Staff will not work unsupervised until training is complete.”

Core safety Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Staff #1 thru #6 did not have an updated signed disclosure form at the time of the renewal inspection. In addition, the form that was present and on the file was not a current form. Staff #1 did not have their current FBI clearance results at the time of the renewal inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Apr 1, 2022): “All required CPSL forms and verification will be retrieved and placed on file, submitted to OCDEL for review.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Staff #1 and #2 did not have an updated first aid and cpr training at the time of the renewal inspection. Their last cpr and first aid training took place in October 2019.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Apr 1, 2022): “Provider will have staff complete the updated training; place on file at facility and submit to OCDEL for review.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Staff #1 thru #6 did not have an updated Fire Safety training from an approved Fire Safety provider at the time of the renewal inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Apr 1, 2022): “Provider will have all staff take an approved fire safety training; place the verification on file and submit corrections to OCDEL for review”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)

Child # 2 did not have an Agreement form present in their file at the time of the renewal inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Apr 1, 2022): “Provider will have forms completed in entirety and submit to OCDEL for review.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(1)

Child #4, #5, and #6 did not have health assessments on file at the time of the renewal inspection despite being enrolled more than 90 days at the time of the renewal inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Apr 1, 2022): “Provider will have the parents and guardians retrieve the required health forms.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191

Staff #5 and #6 did not have a file present or submitted for review at the time of the renewal inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Apr 1, 2022): “Provider will submit the full complete files for the staff to OCDEL for review.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)

Staff #3 did not have a current health assessment and at the time of the renewal inspection. Staff # 5 and #6 did not have a file presented and therefore, their health assessments were not available for review at the time of the renewal inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Apr 1, 2022): “Provider will have staff retrieve their health assessments and place on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Core safety Dec 9, 2021 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Staff #1 thru #6 did not have an updated signed disclosure form at the time of the renewal inspection. In addition, the form that was present and on the file was not a current form. Staff #1 did not have their current FBI clearance results at the time of the renewal inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 1, 2022): “All required CPSL forms and verification will be retrieved and placed on file, submitted to OCDEL for review.”