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4236 Whitaker Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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Grace Kids Academy
- licensed capacity
- 101
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Grace Kids Academy
Grace Kids Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 101 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 101 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (English and Spanish) |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | ELRC(CCIS) |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Licensed capacity | 101 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Grace Kids Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Grace Kids Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 101 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251261
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 2
- Transportation 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the complaint investigation, it was verified Staff #1 did not observe how Child #1 sustained the scratch on the nose.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“During the complaint investigation it was found. Staff #1 forcibly grabbed Child #1 arms and his left leg in an attempt to seat him, then physically restrained the child by wrapping her leg around his lower waist.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During complaint investigation it was found parent did not receive original accidents and injury reports on the day of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During complaint investigation it was found Staff #1 lacked adequate supervision during naptime. As a result, Child #1 was repeatedly hit by another child multiple times on the date of:12/13/24. Staff #2 did not provide proper supervision of Child #1, resulting in Child #1's arm squeezed by another child leaving a visible mark on the date of:6/19/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
Aug 28, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“During the complaint investigation it was found. Staff #1 forcibly grabbed Child #1 arms and his left leg in an attempt to seat him, then physically restrained the child by wrapping her leg around his lower waist.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During complaint investigation it was found parent did not receive original accidents and injury reports on the day of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During complaint investigation it was found Staff #1 lacked adequate supervision during naptime. As a result, Child #1 was repeatedly hit by another child multiple times on the date of:12/13/24. Staff #2 did not provide proper supervision of Child #1, resulting in Child #1's arm squeezed by another child leaving a visible mark on the date of:6/19/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
- Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“Certification rep reviewed children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 record and observed emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
Jul 17, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During complaint investigation certification rep reviewed video and verified staff #1 forcibly grabbed child #1 by his left arm and then forcibly grab child #1 underneath both his arms and chest area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
Apr 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record and observed level of education is not translated in record.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Certification rep reviewed staff #4 record and observed Criminal State Police Clearance in record is expired; date of expiration: 1/20/2019 and Child Abuse Clearance in record is expired: date of expiration: 1/24/19. Staff #5 State Police Criminal Clearance in record is pending for control.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2 and #3 record and observed the following, staff #1 and #3 are missing one written reference letter in record. Staff #2 is missing two written references in record.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
Apr 12, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.21/3270.31(f)(10) General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Certification rep reviewed Staff #1 record and observed Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate of completion in record is not from an approved PQUAS certified trainer. Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised with a total of 6 children, child youngest in age was 3.4 years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.19(a) Required to report
“Operator did not report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff #1 grabbed/mishandled a child by the arm.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
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Apr 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.21/3270.31(f)(10) General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Certification rep reviewed Staff #1 record and observed Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate of completion in record is not from an approved PQUAS certified trainer. Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised with a total of 6 children, child youngest in age was 3.4 years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.19(a) Required to report
“Operator did not report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff #1 grabbed/mishandled a child by the arm.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
Jan 19, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record and observed Staff #1 record does not have an NSOR certificate on record within 45 days of hire, date of hire: 11/6/23. Staff #2 does not have an NSOR clearance in record within 45 days of hire, date of hire: 9/13/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #3 and #4 record and observed staff did not complete one hour health and safety update.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed provider did not have documentation of fire alarm testing every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #5 record and observed staff #5 did not obtain an initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Date of physical in record 9/27/21, date of tb test: 9/30/21 and date of hire: 1/8/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #6 record and observed High school diploma was not in record.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
Jul 5, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.21/3270.133(6) General Health and Safety/Written consent
“At the time of the complaint investigation on 7/6/23, staff person #1 was administering unknown substance to child #1, #2, #3, and #4 as observed on the video footage from 6/13/23, 6/14/23, 6/15/23, 6/21/23. Written consent for administration was not provided by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“At the time of the complaint investigation on 7/6/23, staff person #1 was administering unknown substance to child #1, #2, #3, and #4 as observed on the video footage from 6/13/23, 6/14/23, 6/15/23, 6/21/23. Written consent for administration was not provided by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
Jun 29, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/29/23 observed children sleeping in Bumblebee room in a complete darkness. Staff person #2 was not able to see and assess children due to the complete darkness.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/29/23, staff person #1, who does not have completed pre-service training in pediatric first aid/ CPR, was working unsupervised in infant room as observed on the video footage from 6/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/29/23, staff person #1, has not completed required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid /CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
Jun 26, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.133(2)/3270.133(6) Written instructions/Written consent
“At the time of the complaint investigation on 6/29/23, staff person #1 was administering unknown substance to child #1 five times as observed on the video footage from 6/19/23. Written consent for administration was not provided by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times
“At the time of the complaint investigation on 6/29/23, it was observed on the video footage from 6/19/23 that staff person #1 was leaving child #1 unsupervised on the diaper changing table while turning her back to discard diaper by placing the diaper into a covered can. It was observed on the video footage from 6/19/23 that staff person #1 shut the door of diaper changing table not noticing that child #2 fingers were in the crease of the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm
“At the time of the complaint investigation on 6/29/23, staff person #1 was pushing child #1, throwing child #1 on the mat, aggressively turning child #1 in the crib, measuring temperature by aggressively pressing ear thermometer into child #1 ears as observed on the video footage from 6/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.162(d) Not forced to eat
“At the time of the complaint investigation on 6/29/23, staff person #1 was forcing child #1 to eat by placing hands on child's face, holding child #1 head back and placing hands on child's neck for child to swallow as observed on the video footage from 6/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“At the time of the complaint investigation on 6/29/23, staff person #1 straddles child #1legs and holds child #1 hands while administering unknown substance five times as observed on the video footage from 6/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
Jun 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“At the time of the complaint investigation on 06/22/23 at around 11:30 AM, staff of Bumblebee and Caterpillar rooms were not able to show in writing when diapers where changed. The diaper changing documents provided by the end of the day showed that diapers of some children were not checked at least every 2 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
- Mar 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Grace Kids Academy
Is Grace Kids Academy licensed?
Yes. Grace Kids Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Grace Kids Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Grace Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 9 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Grace Kids Academy care for?
101, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Grace Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Grace Kids Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Grace Kids Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 455-1234 to ask.
What is Grace Kids Academy's phone number?
(215) 455-1234.
Where is Grace Kids Academy?
113 E Hunting Park Ave Space 141 To 147, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The nearest other daycare we list is Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha, 0.3 miles away.