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G B T Kids Academy

Philadelphia, PA 19145 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About G B T Kids Academy

G B T Kids Academy is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 11 children.

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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 40 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity: 11 children

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Licensed capacity	11 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for G B T Kids Academy

License

Status: Certified by the state and operating
License type: Certificate of Compliance
Capacity: 11 children
License number: #CER-00256528

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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 10 of 11 visits · 40 rules in all · 29 corrected

Supervision and ratios 14
Records and paperwork 10
Discipline and child guidance 7
Background checks 3
Safety and hazards 3
Building, equipment and play areas 2
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.

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May 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
- Background checks
  3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
  “The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents (#1 NSOR more than 60 months old)”
  Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
Feb 11, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
  “The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in the facility”
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
  “The safety straps on the diaper changing table were missing and presented a hazard to the safety of children when being diaper changed.”
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.113(a) Supervised at all times
  “A staff member failed to maintain proper supervision when they turned away to retrieve a glove, resulting in a child falling from the changing table. (staff #1)”
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
  “The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in the facility”
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
  “The safety straps on the diaper changing table were missing and presented a hazard to the safety of children when being diaper changed.”
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.113(a) Supervised at all times
  “A staff member failed to maintain proper supervision when they turned away to retrieve a glove, resulting in a child falling from the changing table. (staff #1)”
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 18, 2025Visit6 rules cited
- Discipline and child guidance
  3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
  “Several children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1, #2, #3, #4, and #5) CONTINUING VIOLATION”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
- Discipline and child guidance
  3280.111(c) Promote development
  “On 6/18/24, at approximately 4;00pm, daily activities did not promote the development of skills, social competence, and self-esteem as staff person #2 were observed in the vicinity of a group of older toddlers, preschoolers, and a school-age child with no interaction with them while they were all trying to play on one toy with children crying and screaming. Staff person #4 was observed talking sternly to the children; telling them to "stop it", "you know better'" and blaming the children for their behaviors. On 9/13/24, 1/24/25, 3/7/25, and 3/18/15 there was no written verification of the completed training. CONTINUING VIOLATION”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.52(b)/3280.52(c) Similar age levels/Mixed age levels
  “On 1/24/25 at approximately 2:30pm, one staff person (#1) was observed caring for a group of 6 infants (birth-12 months) young/older toddlers (1-2 years), and preschoolers (3 years to first day of entering Kindergarten). Staff person #2 was upstairs taking care of an administrative task. Staff persons (#1 and #2) verified the ages of the children in care. On 3/7/25 and 3/18/25, the required corrections were not completed. CONTNUING VIOLATION”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
- Records and paperwork
  3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
  “One child's record did not contain the parent's signature indicating written consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. (#2) CONTINUING VIOLATION”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
- Records and paperwork
  3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
  “One child's record did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been reviewed and updated within the past 6 months. (#5) CONTINUING VIOLATION”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
- Records and paperwork
  3280.123(a)(6) Admission date
  “Several children's agreements did not specify the date of the child's admission. (#1, #2, #, #4, and #5) CONTINUING VIOLATION”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
Mar 4, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
  “One child's record did not contain the parent's signature indicating written consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. (#2)”
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.52(b)/3280.52(c) Similar age levels/Mixed age levels
  “On 1/24/25 at approximately 2:30pm, one staff person (#1) was observed caring for a group of 6 infants (birth-12 months) young/older toddlers (1-2 years), and preschoolers (3 years to first day of entering Kindergarten). Staff person #2 was upstairs taking care of an administrative task. Staff persons (#1 and #2) verified the ages of the children in care. On 3/7/25, the required corrections were not completed.”
- Discipline and child guidance
  3280.111(c) Promote development
  “On 6/18/24, at approximately 4;00pm, daily activities did not promote the development of skills, social competence, and self-esteem as staff person #2 were observed in the vicinity of a group of older toddlers, preschoolers, and a school-age child with no interaction with them while they were all trying to play on one toy with children crying and screaming. Staff person #4 was observed talking sternly to the children; telling them to "stop it", "you know better'" and blaming the children for their behaviors. On 9/13/24, 1/24/25, and 3/7/25 there was no written verification of the completed training. CONTINUING VIOLATION”
- Records and paperwork
  3280.123(a)(6) Admission date
  “Several children's agreements did not specify the date of the child's admission. (#1, #2, #, #4, and #5)”
- Records and paperwork
  3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
  “One child's record did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been reviewed and updated within the past 6 months. (#5)”
- Discipline and child guidance
  3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
  “Several children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1, #2, #3, #4, and #5)”
Jan 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.52(b)/3280.52(c) Similar age levels/Mixed age levels
  “On 1/24/25 at approximately 2:30pm, one staff person (#1) was observed caring for a group of 6 infants (birth-12 months) young/older toddlers (1-2 years), and preschoolers (3 years to first day of entering Kindergarten). Staff person #2 was upstairs taking care of an administrative task. Staff persons (#1 and #2) verified the ages of the children in care.”
- Discipline and child guidance
  3280.111(c) Promote development
  “On 6/18/24, at approximately 4;00pm, daily activities did not promote the development of skills, social competence, and self-esteem as staff person #2 were observed in the vicinity of a group of older toddlers, preschoolers, and a school-age child with no interaction with them while they were all trying to play on one toy with children crying and screaming. Staff person #4 was observed talking sternly to the children; telling them to "stop it", "you know better'" and blaming the children for their behaviors. On 9/13/24 and 1/24/25, there was no written verification of the completed training. CONTINUING VIOLATION”
Sep 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.52(b)/3280.52(c) Similar age levels/Mixed age levels
  “On 6/18/24 at approximately 4:00pm, two staff persons (#1 and #2) were observed caring for a group of 12 young/older toddlers (1-2 years), preschooler (3 years to first day of entering Kindergarten), and young/older school age children (K to 6th grade). Staff person #3 had left the facility to tend to another task. Staff persons (#1 and #2) verified the ages of the children in care. On 9/13/24, there was no written verification of the completed training. CONTINUING VIOLATION”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2024
- Discipline and child guidance
  3280.111(c) Promote development
  “On 6/18/24, at approximately 4;00pm, daily activities did not promote the development of skills, social competence, and self-esteem as staff person #2 were observed in the vicinity of a group of older toddlers, preschoolers, and a school-age child with no interaction with them while they were all trying to play on one toy with children crying and screaming. Staff person #4 was observed talking sternly to the children; telling them to "stop it", "you know better'" and blaming the children for their behaviors. On 9/13/24, there was no written verification of the completed training. CONTINUING VIOLATION”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2024
Jun 18, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
- Discipline and child guidance
  3280.111(c) Promote development
  “On 6/18/24, at approximately 4;00pm, daily activities did not promote the development of skills, social competence, and self-esteem as staff person #2 were observed in the vicinity of a group of older toddlers, preschoolers, and a school-age child with no interaction with them while they were all trying to play on one toy with children crying and screaming. Staff person #4 was observed talking sternly to the children; telling them to "stop it", "you know better'" and blaming the children for their behaviors.”
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.61(h)/3280.61(h)(1)(ii) Measurement and use of indoor child care space/Exceeding capacity of indoor place space
  “On 5/1/24 at approximately 2:45pm, a group of 16 young/older toddler, and preschool age children were observed being cared for in the facility that has a capacity for 11 children. On 6/18/24, at approximately 4:00pm., a group of 12 young/older toddler, preschool, and school-age children were observed being cared for in the facility that has a capacity for 11 children. The children were not napping or in a program activity as specified in these regulations.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.52(b)/3280.52(c) Similar age levels/Mixed age levels
  “On 6/18/24 at approximately 4:00pm, two staff persons (#1 and #2) were observed caring for a group of 12 young/older toddlers (1-2 years), preschooler (3 years to first day of entering Kindergarten), and young/older school age children (K to 6th grade). Staff person #3 had left the facility to tend to another task. Staff persons (#1 and #2) verified the ages of the children in care.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.51 Maximum Number of Children
  “On 5/1/24 at approximately 2:45pm, a group of 16 young/older toddler, and preschool age children were observed being cared for in the facility that has a capacity for 11 children.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.52(b)/3280.52(c) Similar age levels/Mixed age levels
  “On 6/18/24 at approximately 4:00pm, two staff persons (#1 and #2) were observed caring for a group of 12 young/older toddlers (1-2 years), preschooler (3 years to first day of entering Kindergarten), and young/older school age children (K to 6th grade). Staff person #3 had left the facility to tend to another task. Staff persons (#1 and #2) verified the ages of the children in care.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
- Background checks
  3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
  “On 6/18/24, the facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#3-hired 6/17/24- no completed CHILD ABUSE clearance)”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
Mar 22, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
  “The facilities written policies on shaken baby abusive head trauma and child maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.51 Maximum Number of Children
  “On 5/1/24 at approximately 2:45pm, a group of 16 young/older toddler, and preschool age children were observed being cared for in the facility that has a capacity for 11 children.”
- Safety and hazards
  3280.26(a)(1) Emergency plan
  “The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
  “One child's agreements that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (#3)”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
- Safety and hazards
  3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
  “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: Apr 22, 2024
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.61(h)/3280.61(h)(1)(ii) Measurement and use of indoor child care space/Exceeding capacity of indoor place space
  “On 5/1/24 at approximately 2:45pm, a group of 16 young/older toddler, and preschool age children were observed being cared for in the facility that has a capacity for 11 children. The children were not napping or in a program activity as specified in these regulations”
- Records and paperwork
  3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
  “One child's record did not contain written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission. (#2)”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
- Background checks
  3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
  “The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#2-hired 5/8/23- CHILD ABUSE is for a volunteer and not a staff person)”
  Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
- Records and paperwork
  3280.94(a)(9) Written record
  “The fire drill record for 4/17/23 did not contain the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
- Records and paperwork
  3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
  “Emergency contact information in several children's records were not being updated every 6 months. (#2, #3, #4 and #5)”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
- Safety and hazards
  3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
  “On 5/1/24, the facility fire detection system was accessible and not able to be tested.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

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Dec 1, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.52(b)/3280.52(c) Similar age levels/Mixed age levels
  “On 12/1/23, at approximately 3:00pm, two staff persons were observed caring for a group of 18 young/older toddlers (1-2 years), preschooler (3 years to first day of entering Kindergarten), and young/older school age children (K to 6th grade). Both staff persons verified the ages of the children in care. (staff # 1 and #2)”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
- Supervision and ratios
  3280.52(b)/3280.52(c) Similar age levels/Mixed age levels
  “On 12/1/23, at approximately 3:00pm, two staff persons were observed caring for a group of 18 young/older toddlers (1-2 years), preschooler (3 years to first day of entering Kindergarten), and young/older school age children (K to 6th grade). Both staff persons verified the ages of the children in care. (staff # 1 and #2)”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3280.61(h) Measurement and use of indoor child care space
  “On 12/1/23, at approximately 3:00pm, a group of 18 young/older toddler, preschool and school-age children were observed being cared for in the facility that has a capacity for 11 children. The children were not napping or in a program activity as specified in these regulations”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 1, 2024
Jul 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
- Safety and hazards
  3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
  “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing evacuation route posting at the facility.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 12, 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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