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Robots and Mentors Kipp North

2409 W Westmoreland St, Philadelphia, PA 19129 · Philadelphia County
2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 1

Robots and Mentors Kipp North is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 37 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 37). 14 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #994 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 77% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #994 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
6 Core-safety citations
31 Other citations
5 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
37 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 14 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 17, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jan 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 10, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Dec 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 7, 2024 · Inspection · 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 10
Emergency preparedness 8
Health & medication 6
Training & qualifications 5
Background checks 3
Transportation 2
Caregiver conduct 1
Supervision 1
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the operator did not have verification of staff persons #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 and #11 emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “Emergency plan training completed 12/18 and signed by staff”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 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)
During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 staff persons #7 and #9 did not have a current health assessment on file as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2026): “Staff persons #7 and #9 have updated health assessments and they are on file as required.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the safe routes were not posted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2026): “Safe routes have been posted on the parent board and in the classrooms.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)
During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the operator did not have a fire drill log for the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “Fire drill log is now in the building in a secure place.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 a health assessment was not on file for Child #1 #2 #3 #4 and #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2026): “Health assessment was requested and received for each child via the parent. The health assessment will be placed in the child's file.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal on 12/17/25 the operator did not have verification that local traffic safety authorities had been notified in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2026): “Local traffic authorities have been notified with requirements via letter.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the following sections were missing from the from the Shaken Baby and child maltreatment policy: 1. Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 2, 2026): “Addendum added to Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment policy with suggested updates (1 Recognition of Potential sings/symptoms of abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with crying, fussing or distraught child.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 12/17/2025 staff person #2 did not have verification of fire safety training on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “Located the fire safety training for staff person #2.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff persons #3 and #10 have not completed the Health and Safety training Part 1 and Part 2 as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2026): “Staff persons #3 and #10 completed the health and safety training parts one and two.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)
During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 staff persons #4 and #8 were identified as assistant group supervisors and did not have 2 years of experience documented working with children (2, 500 clock hours).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2026): “Updated the child care experience to include the robots and mentors time and additional child care experience time listed. Updated experience. On the form.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the emergency contact forms for child #2 #4 and #5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2026): “Added the health insurance coverage and policy information to emergency contact forms for child #2 #4 and #5.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)/3270.181(c)
The classroom binders did not contain current emergency contact forms for all of the children receiving care in the room. The binders were missing forms for several children and many of the forms had not been updated in a six-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2026): “All parents have to complete an updated emergency contact form and the. Staff will place the emergency contact form in the class binder with teacher.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection on 12/17/2025 staff person #6 did not have verification of High School diploma on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2026): “Verification of high school diploma has been confirmed and filed for staff person #^.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/17/2025 the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2026): “Certificate of Compliance was posted on the parent information board immediately following the site visit.”
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Core safety Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the inspection on 2/27/25 Staff person #3 has an expired FBI and NSOR Clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Staff #1 and Staff #3 have submitted required documentation. Staff #3 has submitted valid FBI and NSOR clearances.”
Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
On 2/27/25 the staff persons #1 #2 and #3 do not have verification of training in the Emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “We will insure eah facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.”
Citation Feb 27, 2025 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)
During the inspection on 2/27/25 staff persons #1 and #3 do not have a current health assessment on file. Staff person #3 does not have TB testing dates and results on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “staff persons #1 and Staff person #3 have submitted a current health assessment. staff person #3 has submitted a valid TB Testing date”
Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
During the inspection on 2/27/25 staff person #1 does not have Pediatric First Aid or CPR from an approved curriculum. Staff person #3 does not have verification of the required health and safety training. Part1 and Part 2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “staff person #1 has completed the Pediatric First Aid with the approved curriculum. Staff person #3 has submitted not verification of the required health and safety training. Part1 and Part 2. Staff person #2 no longer works for the organization”
Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the inspection on 2/27/25 the binders in the classrooms did not include the full emergency contact form with emergency contact information for the children in the classrooms as required by regulation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Emergency contact information have been printed and placed in the class with all children.”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
An inspection on 2/27/25 revealed that child #1 received injury to her teeth/mouth area while in care at the facility on 2/13/25. An incident report was not provided to the parent on the day of the incident. A copy of the report was not retained at the facility in an accident file and a third copy of the report was not retained at the facility in the child's file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “An Incident report was completed and mailed to the parent.”
Core safety Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/25 staff person #1 did not have a completed PA State Police Clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #2 did not have a PA Criminal Clearance on file at the facility or an FBI Clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #3 did not have the required out of state clearances as required. Staff person #4 did not have a PA State Police Clearance or a Child Abuse Clearance on file at the facility. This is repeated noncompliance from SIN-00257129
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2025): “Staff #1 clearances emailed and onsite with staff Staff #2 clearances emailed and onsite with staff Staff #3 Terminated; awaiting Out of State clearances Staff #4 clearances emailed and onsite with staff Will keep files updated onsite. 30 day review of all files”
Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/25 used paper towels from handwashing were observed in the children's bathroom in unlidded trashcan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2025): “Lidded Trashcans placed in children's bathrooms.”
Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/25 the health assessments provided for Child #1 #2 #3 #4 and #5 were not signed and dated by a physician and did not include immunization records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2025): “Requested Physician Signature /Date/ child Immunization Records for children #1- #5”
Follow-up Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/25 the complete Emergency Contact form was not present in the childcare space for children receiving care in the space. This is continued noncompliance from SIN - 00257129.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2025): “Emergency Contact form printed for each child and placed in classroom binder”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Dec 10, 2024 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
On 12/10/24 staff interviews revealed that staff person #1 and Staff person #2 had a verbal altercation in front of children containing harsh language during the afterschool program.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Provider fired one of the employees as it was noted that they were the major party in this issue. Staff will not use harsh language in front of the children.”
Core safety Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #1 #2 #3 and #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 #2 #3 and #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Training. Staff person#1 has an expired mandated reporter's training and Staff person #3 does not have mandated reporter's training. Staff person #4 did not have verification of Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the inspection on 12/10/24 staff person #1 and staff person #2 had an FBI clearance thru the Dept. of Education. Staff person #3 did not have a child abuse clearance on file. Staff person #4 did not have an NSOR clearance on file at the facility. On 1/9/25 staff person #2 did not have a DHS FBI clearance on file. This continued noncompliance was transferred to SIN-00257999
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Staff persons without the correct CPSL Clearance documentation were asked to not return until all information requested is received. A”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
During the inspection on 12/10/24 staff person #4 was observed working with 17 YSA children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Provider will ensure all DHS staff child ratios are maintained as required and will maintain staff to child ratios Maintain staff to child ratios and have a plan in place for Staff Call Out”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the inspection on 12/10/24 staff persons #1 #2 #3 and #4 did not have verification of receiving training regarding the emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Provider has trained all staff on the emergency plan and has documented the training with names and dates. It is currently on-file at the facility. Provider will conduct a yearly emergency plan training.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 10, 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)
During the inspection on 12/10/24 the file for staff person #3 did not contain a health assessment with TB testing as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Obtain health assessment including TB testing as required for staff person #3Confirm the TB section is completed for each of the Staff's health assessment forms. Confirm a completed health assessment with the required TB Section is complete prior to starting.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the inspection on 12/10/24 emergency contact forms were not present with the children in their classrooms. On 1/9/25 the classrooms did not have the complete emergency contact forms present for the children receiving care in each space. This continued noncompliance was transferred to SIN-00257999
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Print the emergency contact forms and have in each classroom with children. Do a quarterly check of all emergency forms for each class”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iii)
During the inspection on 12/10/24 staff person #3 did not have verification of education on file at the faiclity.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Updated the Staff #3 file with the education needed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the inspection on 12/10/24 the file for staff person #1 #3 and #4 did not have two written references on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Added the written references to each staff #1 #3 and #4 Confirm 2 written non family references are in the file prior to starting to care for children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 7, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
During the initial inspection on 8/7/24 the operator did not an emergency plan that includes a parent letter for each enrolled child explaining emergency procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2024): “The operator will develop a parent letter for each enrolled child that explains the emergency procedures.”
Citation Aug 7, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the initial inspection on 8/7/24 the operator did not an emergency plan that provides accommodations for child with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2024): “The operator will develop and emergency plan that provides accommodations for child with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Aug 7, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
During the initial inspection on 8/7/24 the operator did not an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2024): “The operator will develop and emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.”
Citation Aug 7, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the initial inspection on 8/7/24 the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the city of Philadelphia as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2024): “The emergency plan will be developed and will include all required areas in 3270.27. The plan will be sent to the city of Philadelphia as required.”
Citation Aug 7, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
During the initial inspection staff person #1 and staff person #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR from an approved curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2024): “Staff person #1 and #2 will complete Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR from an approved curriculum.”

“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 24, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Dec 10, 2024 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.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Feb 23, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Mar 4, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Ambassador Academy Robots and Mentors LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00252771
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Common questions

Has Robots and Mentors Kipp North had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 27, 2025 (background checks): “During the inspection on 2/27/25 Staff person #3 has an expired FBI and NSOR Clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Robots and Mentors Kipp North?

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 Robots and Mentors Kipp North’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Mar 4, 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 Robots and Mentors Kipp North compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #994 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Robots and Mentors Kipp North last inspected?

Dec 17, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Robots and Mentors Kipp North?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Ambassador Academy Robots and Mentors LLC.

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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