Little Pearls Academic Center
1247 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA
4.5· 4 reviews
Castle Kidz
- licensed capacity
- 146
- open each week
- 7 days
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About Castle Kidz
Castle Kidz is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 146 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 146 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| SundayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 146 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Castle Kidz
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 146 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252836
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 38 rules in all · 34 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Records and paperwork 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Safe sleep 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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Sep 11, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.166(5) Six-months-old held
“During unannounced monitoring on 9/11/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 10 was observed in the infant room with a bottle in a bouncy chair”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“During unannounced monitoring on 9/11/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 4 did not have documentation of a child health report in file”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During unannounced monitoring on 9/11/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 3 and # 7's file did not have documentation of verification of experience in file to qualify as an AGS Staff # 11 did not have documentation of high school diploma in file to qualify as an AGS”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During unannounced monitoring on 9/11/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 11 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
3270.151(c)(2)(ii) Record include X-ray results and evaluation
“During unannounced monitoring on 9/11/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 12's health assessment had a positive TB and did not have documentation of an X-ray on file”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During unannounced monitoring on 9/11/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 5 was observed working unsupervised in the infant room and did not have a NSOR in file Staff # 7 did not have documentation of FBI receipt in file , hence forfeited 45- day provisional waiver hire Staff # 11 was observed returning from the bathroom with 6 preschoolers unsupervised and did not have out of state clearances in file”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring on 9/11/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 5 did not have documentation of NSOR in file Staff # 8's child abuse was dated 4/5/21 and did not have mandated reporter training in file Staff # 11 did not have out of state clearances in file”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“During unannounced monitoring on 9/11/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 5 was observed changing a diaper in the infant room and did not wash child's hands and their hands after diapering”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
Aug 27, 2026Inspection22 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 7 walked out of the preschool classroom to the kitchen leaving Staff # 6 alone with 11 children”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following The metal posts that are located in the indoor play space that were previously padded to help children be safe from running into them and getting hurt are visible hazards that children can run into and get hurt.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following A number of Cots in the young toddler and preschool rooms were not labelled”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 did not have documentation of education in file Staff # 3, 4. 7, 8 did not have documentation of 2 years of childcare experience in file to qualify as an AGS Staff # 5, 9, 10 did not have documentation of education and childcare experience in file to qualify as an AGS”
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following The facility's liability insurance expired on 6/8/26”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 4 had documentation of part 2 of health and safety training but not part 1 Staff # 10 did not have documentation of health and safety training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 did not have child abuse in file Staff # 5 did not have child abuse, state police, NSOR, FBI, mandated reporter in file Staff # 7 did not have child abuse and did not have receipts in file for FBI clearance in file Staff # 8 did not have child abuse in file Staff # 9 did not have receipt of FBI in file Staff # 10 did not have FBI clearance in file”
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following The refrigerator in the infant room did not have a thermometer”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2026
3270.123(a) Signed
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 9 had no agreement in file”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 2,5, did not have physician's name, address, and phone number s in file”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 3 did not have health insurance and policy number”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 3, 4, 6, 8 and # 9's emergency contact did not list release persons address”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 5 did not sanitize the table after diaper change”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1, 5, 7,8,9 did not have a health assessment and TB in file”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3270.166(3) Disposable nursers or parents
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following Bottles in the infant room are being washed in the sink in the infant room”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following Bottles in the infant and young toddler rooms were not labelled”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.181(d) Dated signature affixed
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 5's emergency contact was not signed by parent”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1, 3,4,5,6,7,8 and # 9's emergency contact did not have parental signature for administration of minor first aid and emergency medical care”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 5 had 1 nonfamily reference in file Staff # 8, 9 and # 10 did not have 2 nonfamily references in file”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 5 , # 8 and # 9 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/First aid in file”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 4 had a physical completed but did not have documentation of a health report in file”
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection summary on 8/27/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 5 was observed working alone in the infant room and did not have documentation of any clearances and preservice trainings in file to work alone”
Mar 2, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During initial inspection on 3/3/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's hot water temperature read 115 degrees”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.151(b)/3270.192(3) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Health assessment, TB test
“During initial inspection on 3/3/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have a health assessment in file, but have documentation of TB”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During initial inspection on 3/3/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During initial inspection on 3/3/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During initial inspection on 3/3/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3's child abuse clearance was a volunteer clearance and not for staff”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During initial inspection on 3/3/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 had an associate degree in file but did not have documentation of verification of experience in file to qualify for the position”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During initial inspection on 3/3/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 did not have documentation of verification of experience to qualify for the position of AGS”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During initial inspection on 3/3/26, Cert Rep observed the following: 1.The wires from the electrical box in the facility's indoor play space were accessible to children 2. the metal posts in the facility's play space is a hazard, and children can run into them while playing in the playscape and get hurt”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
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FAQ
Questions about Castle Kidz
Is Castle Kidz licensed?
Yes. Castle Kidz is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Castle Kidz last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Castle Kidz had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Castle Kidz care for?
146, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Castle Kidz accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Castle Kidz's hours?
Every day, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Castle Kidz cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 827-0490 to ask.
What is Castle Kidz's phone number?
(215) 827-0490.
Where is Castle Kidz?
544 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19131. The nearest other daycare we list is Inquiring Little Minds, 0.1 miles away.