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Avenue of The Arts KinderCare

777 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 191474.9· 31 reviews
licensed capacity
98
open each week
5 days

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About Avenue of The Arts KinderCare

Avenue of The Arts KinderCare is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 98 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 5 years
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
98 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentCooking Academy, Music Explorers, Phonics Adventures
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity98 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Avenue of The Arts KinderCare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Avenue of The Arts KinderCare

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
98 children
License number
#CER-00257252
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: 10 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 21, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/21/26, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting annual emergency drills, which is beyond the requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/21/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of birth on the emergency contact form in the file of child #9.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/21/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe extra services or N/A provided in writing on the service agreement form in the file of child #9 and #13.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/21/26, Cert Rep did not observe the toilet in good repair in the Toddler Classroom, it was observed as inoperable at the time of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/21/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe services provided written on the service agreement form in the file of child #9.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/21/26, Cert Rep did not observe labels on the sleep equipment of child #1-#8. Cert Rep also observed the sleep equipment as dirty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/21/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the designated release person written on the service agreement form in the file of child #11.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/21/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of admission written on the service agreement form in the file of child #8, and #10 - #13.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/21/26, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/21/26, Cert Rep did not observe that the refrigerator thermometers in both the Infant 1 and 3 classrooms, was above 45° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026

  2. Jan 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During an allocated unannounced inspection on 01/20/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the NSOR verification in the file of Staff person #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

  3. May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On November 1st, 2024, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation onsite. Staff person #1 left child #1 unattended in her crib for a minute while transitioning 3 children from one room to the next.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024

  5. Oct 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “During unannounced monitoring on 10/09/24, while reviewing fire drill logs, Cert Rep observed that the facility has not been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days. The last fire drill was conducted on 05/29/24, which is beyond the requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024

  6. Apr 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 04/18/24, Cert Rep did observe an 1st aid/CPR training certificate in the staff file of staff person #1 but did not observe verification of Pediatric 1st aid/Pediatric CPR training by a PQAS certified trainer in the staff file of staff person #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024

  7. Apr 24, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility has not conducted or documented any emergency drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan does not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7) Medication log

      “During my inspection I observed that the child 1-5, did not have medication logs.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During my inspection I observed that both the Infant room 2, & Preschool 2, had unlock cabinets with toxics in them.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During my inspection I observed that the refrigerator in infant room 1 was temping at 50 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023

  8. Apr 7, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During a transition a teacher notice that a child was left sleeping in the gym by staff 1 & 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

  9. Mar 30, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “While conducting my inspection I observed several rooms with peeling paint. 1. In the corner on both sides of the wall in the toddler 2 room. 2. Peeling paint near the door by the basement in the toddler room. 3. Peeling paint in the circle time area in PS1 4. Peeling paint by the door in the infant room C”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that Infant room A, & C, did not have infant written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, & 5, did not have all the required signatures on the bottom of their emergency contact sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, did not have verification of their child care experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4, 5, &, 6, did not have their arrival and departure time on their agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, hired on March 2022, does not contain a completed NSOR certification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, 5, did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 4, did not have their parent's home address on the emergency contact sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, 4, did not have the information for whom they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Avenue of The Arts KinderCare

Is Avenue of The Arts KinderCare licensed?

Yes. Avenue of The Arts KinderCare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Avenue of The Arts KinderCare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 21, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Avenue of The Arts KinderCare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 14 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Avenue of The Arts KinderCare care for?

98, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Avenue of The Arts KinderCare accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Avenue of The Arts KinderCare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Avenue of The Arts KinderCare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 545-0506 to ask.

What is Avenue of The Arts KinderCare's phone number?

(215) 545-0506.

Where is Avenue of The Arts KinderCare?

777 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Childhood Environments, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).