Universal Kids Childcare & Learning Center
Universal Kids Childcare & Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 95 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 16 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (5 of 16). 10 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 #435 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection conducted on 05/05/26 there were missing protective receptacle covers observed in the young toddler classroom.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 05/05/26 utility tub containing peroxide and first aid ointment was observed in room #3 accessible to children. Employee closet was observed unlocked containing cleaning supplies accessible to children. Cabinet underneath sink in the young toddler classroom was observed unlocked and contained disinfectant wipes accessible to children. Hand sanitizer was observed on the sink in young toddler classroom accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 05/05/26 there was chipping paint observed in school age classroom and PreK classroom.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 05/05/26 the health assessment reviewed for staff person #1 was more than 24 months old.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 05/05/26 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not reflect annual fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 05/05/26 the file reviewed for child #1 did not include a child service report providing details about the child's growth and development.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 05/05/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, and staff person #4, and staff person #5 did not reflect 12 hours of annual childcare training.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring completed on 04/01/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include a signed copy of the disclosure statement. The file reviewed for staff person #3 did not include a PA criminal clearance. The file reviewed for staff person #4 included a NSOR certificate dated 02/26/20 which is more than 60 months old.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring completed on 04/01/26 the documentation reviewed did not reflect that fire drills were being conducted every 60 days.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection completed on 04/01/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #4 contained an expired first aid/cpr certification. The file reviewed for staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not contain first aid/cpr certification within 90 days of hire.
During the renewal inspection on 05/01/25 staff person #4 has been named as a perpetrator in a founded/indicated report of child abuse.
During the renewal inspection on 05/01/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 dd not include an updated health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 05/01/25 the file reviewed for staff person #3 did not contain first aid/CPR training.
During the renewal inspection on 05/01/25 the file reviewed for staff person #2 contain mandated reporter training that was more than 60 months old. Mandated reporter training reviewed was dated 09/17/18.
During the renewal inspection on 05/01/25 the file reviewed for child #1 did not contain a child service report documenting information about the child's growth and development.
During the renewal inspection on 05/01/25 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #1 were not reviewed/updated within a 6-month time period.
“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.) | $60.00 | $57.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $57.00 | $47.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $53.00 | $43.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $50.00 | $41.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $41.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $41.00 |
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 Universal Kids Childcare & Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 1, 2026 (background checks): “During the allocated unannounced monitoring completed on 04/01/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include a signed copy of the disclosure statement. The file reviewed for staff person…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Universal Kids Childcare & Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Universal Kids Childcare & Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Universal Kids Childcare & Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 30, 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 Universal Kids Childcare & Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #435 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Universal Kids Childcare & Learning Center last inspected?
May 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Universal Kids Childcare & Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for infant, $57.00 for young toddler, $53.00 for older toddler, $50.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Universal Kids Childcare & Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center.
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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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