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M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center

4301 Tyson Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 2

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.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #569 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4 Core-safety citations
17 Other citations
5 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 20, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Feb 19, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Mar 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Nov 17, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 9
Training & qualifications 3
Building & playground safety 2
Food & feeding 2
Supervision 1
Background checks 1
Staff ratios 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Feb 19, 2026 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2026): “Staff 2 and 3 were assigned training on "infant-Toddler Care: Healthy Spaces". Reviewed classroom for correct equipment placement and storage. Must be in direct sight of the children.”
Citation Feb 19, 2026 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “Window was fixed so it cannot be removed. Staff 2 and 3 reviewed classroom for correct equipment placement and storage. Must report planned changes to the administrator.”
Core safety Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have proof of the required child abuse clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2025): “Staff 1 has sent in the request for the child abuse clearance by mail and is waiting for the results. Staff 1 is suspended and will not work in a child care position until they receive the clearance and a copy of the clearance will be kept on file.”
Citation Mar 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2024): “Staff 1 will take the 1-hour Health and Safety update and have proof on file.”
Core safety Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Age and Training/Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(a)/3270.51
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2023): “The volunteer was immediately discharged on 4/6/23 and will not return until he is of age. We had extra staff that we reassigned to the classroom to comply with ratios. Our room will fully comply with staff child ratio. dedicated to the age group of the children in the room.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Certification rep reviewed the providers emergency plan and observed the "continuity of operations" section is missing in the emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “We reviewed the announcement and added a continuity of operations section into our emergency plan. The update was emailed to the emergency management department office.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “This was corrected on day of inspection and staff were reminded that their bottles need to be kept out of the reach of children.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
Certification rep observed refrigerator thermometer temperature read above 40 degrees in the refrigerator in the pre-k 3 classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “This was corrected same day. We realized that a knob on the refrigerator was inadvertently moved to a lower setting. We reset he knob and checked the temp later in a day it was 41F.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed infant bottles not labeled with the child's name in the infant classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “The staff in these classrooms used a permanent marker to label all cups and bottles with the child's name.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2023): “In the future we will only use PQUAS certified instructors. Staff will take the course with a certified instructor and i will email the new certifications to our OCDEL rep.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2023): “AS part of our on boarding process for new employees we will help them schedule first aid /CPR training within 90 days of hire.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2023): “The agreement will be updated with the child's arrival and departure times.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Certification rep reviewed children #1, #2, #6 and #7 record and observed date of review from parent is missing on the child service report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2023): “We will have those parents update the child's child service reports with their dates of review.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
Certification rep reviewed child #3 record and observed the child's arrival and departure times missing on the fee agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2023): “The agreement will be updated with the child's arrival and departure time.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
Certification rep reviewed children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 record and observed date of admission is missing in record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2023): “We will have these families review and correct the contracts to populate this field with their child's date of admission.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2023): “We will have the parent complete a new emergency contact form and we will confirm this field is completed in its entirety.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2023): “We will have these families review and correct the forms to populate all of these required fields.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2023): “We will have these parents fill out all new emergency contact with all fields fully completed.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2023): “We will have their parents review and correct the emergency contact forms to include their signature in all signature fields.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 are missing one reference letter on record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2023): “I will obtain these reference letters from these employees.”
Core safety Nov 17, 2021 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)/3270.113(c)
Per a video submitted by the facility operator, staff #1 was observed hitting the face of a facility child in their care
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2021): “Staff #1 was sent home and afterwards terminated.”

“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

Violation found Feb 19, 2026 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Nov 17, 2021 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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

Capacity 83 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 25, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Mar 26, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Mother Knows Best INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 332-2595
State certificate # CER-00253457
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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.

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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