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Keepin Kidz Happy
- licensed capacity
- 21
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About Keepin Kidz Happy
Keepin Kidz Happy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 21 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, Open 24 hours.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Open 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 21 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| SundayToday | Open 24 hours |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 21 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Keepin Kidz Happy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 21 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257286
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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May 5, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have 12 hours of annual professional development training on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2026
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“At the time of the inspection the operator did not review the emergency plan at least annually. The operator did not document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and have it kept on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2026
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not have emergency drills conducted or documented annually on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of the inspection child #1 did not have an emergency contact form in the childcare space that care was being given.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
- Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“The record for facility staff #3 did not have the approved verification of education. The documentation on file was a translation of a foreign degree but did not specify the US equivalency as required for an out-of-country degree.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of inspection, Certification Representative observed that the emergency contact information forms in the classrooms were not updated at least once every six months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of inspection, facility staff #1 and #3 did not have New Jersey out-of-state clearances required for any staff who has lived outside of PA within the past 5 years. There was not documentation on file these clearances were requested. Facility staff #4 did not have the state police clearance completed within 60 months of the previous state police clearance. The state police clearances on file were dated 7/31/2018 and 4/11/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“At the time of inspection, facility staff #2 did not have a current/renewed certification in pediatric first aid and cpr. The certification on record for facility staff #2 expired on 10/19/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“At the time of inspection, Certification Representative observed several pieces of play equipment in the outdoor play area that was not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
May 10, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed child #2 and #3's health assessments on file were not conducted within the 12 month time frame.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed staff person #4's last health assessment on file is not within the 24 month time frame. The last health assessment on file was conducted on 11/8/2017.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed staff person #1's record did not include the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed staff person #3's file did not include fire safety training within the annual time frame.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4's files did not include verification of emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed the facility did not have a Shaken Baby Syndrome policy, Observed the emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed staff person #1, #3 and #4's files did not include the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed the operator did not have verification that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed staff person #2's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed 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: Jun 8, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed that the provider did not have verification of an emergency drill being conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed staff person #3 did not complete the Health and Safety training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed a rubber tile adhesive child accessible in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed child #1 and #2's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2023 observed staff person #3 and #4's files did not include a written evaluation of staff person within the 12 month time frame.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
Mar 11, 2022Inspection16 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed child #1's emergency contact form did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed child #1's last health report was completed on 10/2/2020 and child #2's last health report was completed on 12/29/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed the first-aid kit in the Preschool room did not include scissors-corrected on site. Observed the first-aid kit in the Baby room did not include medical tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed staff person #2's health assessment expired on 4/2/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed child #1's record did not contain signed parental consent for transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's record did not include verification of child care experience and education prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not include a written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed staff person #1's record did not include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed staff person #1's file did not include the results of the state police clearance, did not include mandated reporter training and the disclosure statement. Observed staff person #2's file did not include the state police clearance, mandated reporter training and disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not include fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed staff person #1's record did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed the operator did not provide the parents with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed staff person #1 a d #2's files did not contain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not include certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not contain emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2022 observed the play pen in the baby room was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Keepin Kidz Happy
Is Keepin Kidz Happy licensed?
Yes. Keepin Kidz Happy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Keepin Kidz Happy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Keepin Kidz Happy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Keepin Kidz Happy care for?
21, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Keepin Kidz Happy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Keepin Kidz Happy's hours?
Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Keepin Kidz Happy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 980-2767 to ask.
What is Keepin Kidz Happy's phone number?
(267) 980-2767.
Where is Keepin Kidz Happy?
6806 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149. The nearest other daycare we list is Shining Star Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.