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Kay Care Learning Academy

1949 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days

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About Kay Care Learning Academy

Kay Care Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 70 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kay Care Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Kay Care Learning Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
70 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00257938
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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 27, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of the inspection the following CPSL violations were observed: the record of staff person #4 was lacking a current compete and valid PA State police clearance, and the record of staff person #5 was lacking An acceptable FBI clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 had both emergency contact information and the financial agreement which had not been review and updated by parents in over 6 months' time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 4 (first date of providing care 8/25/25) did not contain the required health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of the inspection there were several areas of peeling paint on the first floor of the facility in the child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of the inspection the record of the following staff persons were lacking current valid health assessments: Staff person #1 and staff person #4”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had a total of 10 clock hours of child care training for the current 12-month cycle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.21/3270.67(a) General Health and Safety/Trash removed once a day

      “At the time of the inspection (10:00 AM) the Surface of the outdoor play space had trash spread about upon it.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 was lacking the proof of education and experience to qulaify them for the position they were identified to be serving at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

  2. Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 27, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures

      “Written parental information to be given to parents at the time of enrollment did not include the facility's policies on supervision in accordance with 55 PA Code 3270 regulations related to supervision of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(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. (#3- STATE POLICE- indicated a record and the rap sheet was not attached)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions as required in 3270.27 subsection a.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Several staff person's records did not include written verification that the emergency plan training was completed at the time of initial employment. (#1, #2, #3, #4 and #5)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Several children's records did not contain written verification of signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission. (#1, #2, #3, #4 and #5)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “One child has been enrolled in the facility for more than 60 days and their record did not include a health report in accordance with this regulation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted at a conspicuous location used by parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility's emergency plan did not include a statement about the continuity of operations emergency preparedness and response planning as outlined in 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), including the [name] Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

      “Safe routes, including safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes were not appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility, communicated to the children and parents in writing and posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e)(3) Dismissal policy

      “One child has been enrolled for more than 60 days and their record did not include written verification of current up-to-date immunizations. (child #5)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “One child's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (child #4)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “One child's record contained agreements that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (child #4)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2025

  4. Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

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 Kay Care Learning Academy

Is Kay Care Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Kay Care Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Kay Care Learning Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kay Care Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Kay Care Learning Academy care for?

70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Kay Care Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kay Care Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kay Care Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (445) 223-2118 to ask.

What is Kay Care Learning Academy's phone number?

(445) 223-2118.

Where is Kay Care Learning Academy?

1949 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19145. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Ducklings Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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