Powells Creative Kids
Powells Creative Kids is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 19 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 11 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (3 of 11). 3 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 #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
During the renewal inspection on 7/21/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not include out of state child abuse clearance. The file for staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) did not include out of state child abuse clearance or NSOR certificate.
During the renewal inspection on 07/21/26 the physical reviewed for child #1 and child #2 was not updated in 12 months.
During the renewal inspection on 07/21/26 the emergency contact information reviewed for child #3 and child #4 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
During the renewal inspection on 07/08/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 contained an DHS FBI clearance that was more than 60 months old.
During the renewal inspection on 07/16/24 staff person #1 was unable to identify which children were in their assigned group.
During the renewal inspection on 07/16/24 child was observed sitting in highchair during the duration of inspection.
During the renewal inspection on 08/09/23 the handwashing sign observed posted in the bathroom did not indicate that hands shall be washed after toileting and before eating.
During the renewal inspection on 08/09/23 the file reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not contain updated health assessment. Child #1 health assessment was dated 06/16/22 and child #2 health assessment was dated 06/16/22.
During the renewal inspection on 08/09/23 the file reviewed for staff #1 did not contain updated health assessment. Health assessment reviewed was dated 03/03/21.
During the renewal inspection on 08/09/23 the training record reviewed for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 did not contain Health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL by December 30, 2022.
During the renewal inspection on 08/09/23 the file reviewed for staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 and staff #4 did not contain two written nonfamily references.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $65.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | $60.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $55.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.00 | $50.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $45.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $45.00 |
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 Powells Creative Kids had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jul 21, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 7/21/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not include out of state child abuse clearance. The file for staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) did not…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Powells Creative Kids?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Powells Creative Kids since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Powells Creative Kids’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 18, 2022. 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 Powells Creative Kids compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Powells Creative Kids last inspected?
Jul 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Powells Creative Kids cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $55.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Powells Creative Kids?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Powells Creative Kids.
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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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