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Robots & Mentors Kipp

4601 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

Robots & Mentors Kipp 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. The state cited 37 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 9 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #922 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 70% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #922 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
34 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
37 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 12, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 10
Records & paperwork 10
Emergency preparedness 8
Background checks 3
Health & medication 3
Transportation 2
Building & playground safety 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Staff person # 1 and 2 did not have proof of emergency plan training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2026): “Training was already done but I will send you the written documentation.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Program Coordinator did not provide proof of recent Emergency Drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2026): “I will send you the our written documentation of the emergency drill.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
The Program Coordinator did not provide Fire Drill Log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2026): “I will send you written documentation containing our last fire drill.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Staff person #2 did not have Fire Safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2026): “I already completed this training and it must have been missing from file but I will send it to you as soon as possible.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person # 1 did not have proof of Health and Safety Training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2026): “Staff # 1 has been informed that she will not be able to return to work following the spring break on Tuesday 4/7/26 without submitting the required certificates of completion for both parts 1 and 2.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Emergency contacts for children did not include home and work addresses of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 12, 2026): “The emergency contacts showing home and work addresses of 8 children will be sent to cert rep.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff person # 1 file had no record of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2026): “I will email you staff person #1 child care experience and education.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
Staff person # 1 did not have a Health Assessment record on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2026): “Staff # 1 will has an appointment to get their health assessment done and will provide proof via email to cert rep.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Staff person # 1 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 12, 2026): “Staff person # 1 will obtain 2 written nonfamily references and they will be forwarded to Cert Rep.”
Core safety Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the Unannounced Inspection on 04/08/2025, staff person number 2 did not have disclosure statement on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “I will provide proof of Pediatric CPR training and if staff member does not have training I will not leave them unsupervised with children until proof is on file and then sent to you.”
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Citation Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the Unannounced Inspection on 04/08/2025, staff person 1 and 2 did not have proof of emergency plan training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “I will ensure that this staff member is trained on the emergency plan and have proof placed in file.”
Follow-up Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the Unannounced Inspection on 04/08/2025, there was no written documentation on file regarding Emergency Drills. "This is continued non-compliance from renewal inspection conducted on 2/27/2025."
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “I will ensure that we keep written documentation of emergency drills on file at the facility during operating hours.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)
During the Unannounced Inspection on 04/08/2025, written documentation for fire drills were not on file to be reviewed. "This is a continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection conducted on 02/27/2025."
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “I will ensure all fire drills are done and maintain written documentation on file.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the Unannounced Inspection on 04/08/2025, it could not be assessed if the emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency and local municipality. "This is continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection conducted on 02/27/2025."
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “I will have all my documents on site available for review moving forward.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the Unannounced Inspection on 04/08/2025, there was no evidence of written documentation notifying traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. "This is continued non-compliance from renewal inspection conducted on 02/27/2025."
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “I will get this done and provide you with proof.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the Unannounced Inspection on 04/08/2025, staff person number 2 did not have Health and Safety training one hour update on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “I will provide you with this document.”
Citation Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the Unannounced Inspection 04/08/2025, staff persons numbers 1 and 2 did not have fire safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “I will provide you with all required staff documents.”
Citation Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the unannounced Inspection on 04/08/2025, staff person number 1 did not have Staff Evaluations on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “I will provide you with all staff records.”
Follow-up Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(a)
During the Unannounced Inspection on 04/08/2025, there were no child records accessible onsite. "This is continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection conducted on 02/27/2025."
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2025): “I will obtain a safe and secure space where child records can be stored/locked and readily available during program operating hours per OCDEL's regulations.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
During the Unannounced Inspection 04/08/2025, staff person number 2 did not have PQAS approved Pediatric CPR training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “I will provide proof of Pediatric CPR training and if staff member does not have training I will not leave them unsupervised with children until proof is on file and then sent to you.”
Citation Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the Unannounced Inspection on 04/08/2025, staff person number 1 did not have 12 hours of annual training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “I will provide you with all the documents.”
Citation Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(1)
During the Unannounced Inspection on 04/08/2025, staff person number 1 did not have Health and Safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “I will provide this staff members records as soon as I can.”
Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During the Renewal Inspection on 02/27/2025, the Emergency Plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “I will post the Emergency Plan in spaces where the children receive care.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the Renewal Inspection on 02/27/2025, there were no pick-up and drop-off procedures posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “I will create written documentation addressing pick-up and drop-off procedures and make sure it is posted and present in the area where children are receiving care.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the Renewal Inspection on 02/27/25, there was no written documentation on file regarding Emergency Drills.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “I will ensure that we keep written documentation of emergency drills on file at the facility during operating hours.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)
During the Renewal Inspection on 02/27/2025, written documentation for fire drills were not on file to be reviewed.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “I will ensure all fire drills are done and maintain written documentation on file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the Renewal Inspection on 02/27/2025, there was no proof that the Emergency Plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “I will have all my documents on site available for review moving forward.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the Renewal Inspection on 02/27/2025, there was no evidence of written documentation notifying traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “I will get this done and provide you with proof.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the Renewal Inspection on 02/27/2025, it was observed that there was no policy addressing: Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, the prevention and identification of child maltreatment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “I will keep a policy addressing these things on file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
During the Renewal Inspection on 02/27/2025, there was no written plan of daily activities posted in any of the classes that care was given.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “I will make sure that the Daily Activities are posted in all the classrooms that care is being provided.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During the Renewal Inspection on 02/27/2025, there was no Transportation Plan posted in any of the care spaces.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “I will make sure I post the Transportation Plan in all spaces where children receive care.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(a)
During the Renewal Inspection on 02/27/2025, there were no child records accessible onsite.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “I will obtain a safe and secure space where child records can be stored/locked and readily available during program operating hours per OCDEL's regulations.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During the Renewal Inspection on 02/27/2025, it was observed that that staff files were not accessible or present onsite.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “I will obtain a space onsite that is safe and secure to store all my staff files during the program's operating hours.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the Renewal Inspection on 02/27/2025, there was no certification of compliance posted or access to the regulations available.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “I will keep my poster board with these certification/information in the area where I provide care.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Mar 11, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing FBI clearance from the file of Staff 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2024): “Staff 1 will provider the FBI clearance for the staff file. Staff 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility,”
Citation Mar 11, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of a health assessment in the file of Staff 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “Staff 1 will provider documentation of a current health assessment for the staff file.”
Citation Mar 11, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of the completed health and safety professional development training in the file of Staff 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2024): “Staff 1 will provider documentation of the completed training for the staff file.”
Core safety Sep 28, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Observed 9/28/2023 The file for staff # 1 and 2 does not contain a completed DHS required FBI and NSOR clearance. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2023): “Facility Person # 1 DHS FBI sent via email on 10/13/2023. Facility person #1 NSOR Requested on 10/1/2023. Facility Person #2 no longer works for the organization.”
Citation Sep 28, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
Observed 9/28/2023 the first- aid kit was missing soap, tweezers and scissors.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2023): “Provider has added the following to the first-aid kit: Soap, assorted adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, non-porous gloves.”
Citation Sep 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Observed 9/28/2023 staff# 2, and 3 was missing a health assessment in their file. A health assessment shall be conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting and every 24 months thereafter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2023): “Facility Person #2 no longer works for the organization, TB Results have been sent for staff # 3 and Staff # 3 will send Health Assessment 10/13/23.”
Citation Sep 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
Observed 9/28/2023 staff #2 was missing a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2023): “Facility Person #2 no longer works for the organization.”
Citation Sep 28, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)
Observed 9/28/2023 staff files #1 and 2 did not contain the health and safety training in their file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2023): “Facility Person # 1 has completed the mandatory Health and Safety training (10 hour) + 1 hour class. The document has been sent via email to OCDEL on 10/13/23. Facility Person #2 no longer works for the organization.”

“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.

Enforcement actions

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Nov 2, 2023
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $50.00 $40.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $50.00 $40.00

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 —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 24, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Apr 26, 2024 · what STARS means
Operator Ambassador Academy Robots and Mentors LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–8:30 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (484) 336-1366
State certificate # CER-00254634
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Common questions

Has Robots & Mentors Kipp 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 Apr 8, 2025 (background checks): “During the Unannounced Inspection on 04/08/2025, staff person number 2 did not have disclosure statement on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Robots & Mentors Kipp?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Robots & Mentors Kipp since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Robots & Mentors Kipp’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Apr 26, 2024. 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 & Mentors Kipp compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #922 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Robots & Mentors Kipp last inspected?

Feb 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Robots & Mentors Kipp cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for young school-age, $50.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Robots & Mentors Kipp?

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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