M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center
M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 83 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 21 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 21). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #569 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Two children were playing out of the sight of staff, when a window that was leaning against the wall, fell scratching one of the children.
Staff 1, Staff 2 and Staff 3 confirmed that the metal framed window was able to be removed from its wall placement and was propped up against the connecting wall to the office at the time of the incident.
At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have proof of the required child abuse clearance on file.
Staff 1 did not have proof of the required 1-hour Health and Safety training update, on file at the time of the inspection, and was past their 90 days.
Certification rep observed staff # 3 working with staff #4 a volunteer 15 years of age with total of 21 children, age of the youngest child 5 years of age at the time of inspection.
Certification rep reviewed the providers emergency plan and observed the "continuity of operations" section is missing in the emergency plan.
During renewal inspection, certification rep observed cleaning solution left out accessible to the children on top of sink in the 1-year-old and 2-year-old room.
Certification rep observed refrigerator thermometer temperature read above 40 degrees in the refrigerator in the pre-k 3 classroom.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed infant bottles not labeled with the child's name in the infant classroom.
Certification rep reviewed staff #2, #5, #6 and #7 #8 record and observed Pediatric first aid and CPR certificate on record is not from an approved PQUAS trainer. Staff #2 date of hire: 6/6/22, Staff #5 date of hire 6/20/22, staff #6 date of hire: 5/16/22, staff #7 date of hire: 1/27/22. Staff #8 date of hire 7/1996.
Certification rep reviewed staff #2 file and observes Staff #2 did not complete Pediatric First Aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire from a PQUAS certified instructor; date of hire: 6/6/22.
Certification rep reviewed child #3 record and observed fee to be charged per day or per week missing on the fee agreement form. Certification rep reviewed child #4 record and observed parent signature was missing on the agreement form.
Certification rep reviewed children #1, #2, #6 and #7 record and observed date of review from parent is missing on the child service report.
Certification rep reviewed child #3 record and observed the child's arrival and departure times missing on the fee agreement form.
Certification rep reviewed children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 record and observed date of admission is missing in record.
Certification rep reviewed Child #7 record and observed the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care missing on the emergency contact form. Certification rep reviewed child #5 record and observed telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care missing on the emergency contact form.
Certification rep reviewed Child # 1 and #3 records and observed home telephone number is missing on the emergency contact form. Child #4 is missing business name, address and home telephone number on the emergency contact form. Child #7 and #8 business name, address, business telephone number and home telephone number on the emergency contact form.
Certification rep reviewed children #3, #6, #7 and #8 record and observed signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs missing on the emergency contact form.
Certification rep reviewed children #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 record and observed parental consent for swimming and wading is missing on the emergency agreement forms.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 are missing one reference letter on record.
Per a video submitted by the facility operator, staff #1 was observed hitting the face of a facility child in their care
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $22.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $22.00 |
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 M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Feb 19, 2026 (supervision): “Two children were playing out of the sight of staff, when a window that was leaning against the wall, fell scratching one of the children.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Mar 26, 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 M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #569 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center last inspected?
Mar 20, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $46.00 for newborn, $46.00 for infant, $44.00 for young toddler, $42.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Mother Knows Best INC.
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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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