Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center
Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 104 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 27 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (6 of 27). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #478 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have a NSOR certificate and disclosure statement on file.
An infant in the infant classroom movement was restricted by sitting inside of the table chair without any stimulation for a period of time.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a staff person in the infant classroom was on facetime and a staff person in the younger toddler classroom was on their cell phones while children were in care.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the first toilet in the 1st toilet in the 3rd bathroom was not working.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant classroom did not work. Not able to ensure the temperature was under 45 degrees.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the Shaken Baby Syndrome policy did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 emergency contact did not include the parents work address and phone number on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 2 emergency contact did not include the release persons address and phone number.
During the renewal inspection staff #2 did not have a disclosure statement on file. Staff #2 did not have the complete FBI clearance with rap sheet included on file.
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During the renewal inspection the emergency plan did not include continuity of operation on file.
During the renewal inspection the emergency plan did not include the method of contacting the parents when the emergency begins.
During the renewal inspection the annual emergency drill was not on file.
During the renewal inspection the fire drill log was not on file.
During the renewal inspection documentation of testing every 30 days or documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional was not on file.
During the renewal inspection a written documentation of notifying the local traffic safety authorities was not on file.
During the renewal inspection staff #1, 3, 4 and 5 did not have staff evaluations on file.
During unannounced monitoring on 712/23, Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 outside of the facility. Upon entering the facility, Staff # 2 was left alone with 8 young/older- 3 young toddlers (1year old) and 5 older toddlers (2years old) in the classroom.
During complaint investigation on 6/7/23, Cert Rep observed that the facility had missing tiles in the preschool classroom, and near the top of the stairs close to the door.
During unannounced monitoring on 6/7/23, Cert Rep was informed that Staff # 1 and 5 preschoolers, were transported from the 54th Street location on the facility's school bus to the 52nd St location. Registration for the bus was dated 5/31/23.
During unannounced monitoring on 6/7/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Staff # 1 was observed in the preschool classroom with 5 children and did not have a file at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 2/3/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed Staff # 5's file did not have 2 years of childcare experience in file to qualify as an AGS.
During renewal inspection on 2/3/23, while reviewing children's file, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 5 and # 6 did not have a child service report in file
During unannounced monitoring on 12/14/22, while reviewing new staff files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file
During unannounced monitoring on 12/14/22, while reviewing new staff files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/Girst Aid in file within 90 days of hire
During complaint investigation on 12/14/22, Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 were notified on 12/9/22 that Child#1's parent was taking child to the emergency room because the child's lip was swollen and did not report the ER visit to the Department within 24 hours.
During site visit on 3/28/22 one of the light in the indoor play space was not working
“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
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) | $60.00 | $57.00 |
| 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 II Childcare & Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 26, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have a NSOR certificate and 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 Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning 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 Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 8, 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 Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #478 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center last inspected?
Jan 21, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for newborn, $60.00 for infant, $57.00 for young toddler, $53.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Universal Kids II 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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