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Kelly's Ark Of Safety Childcare

4500 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 191405.0· 5 reviews

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About Kelly's Ark Of Safety Childcare

Kelly's Ark Of Safety Childcare is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 15 children, serving school-age children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
15 children

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AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity15 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Kelly's Ark Of Safety Childcare

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
15 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00254067
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Volunteer person 1 was missing date TB was read”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During renewal inspection certification rep check for copy of regulations and contact information for the regional childcare office. Provider was missing phone number for contacting the regional childcare office.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(a) Large muscle space provided

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed the indoor play space was set up with table and is used for meal time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

  4. Feb 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “At time of renewal inspection, the one infant observed in care did not have a written formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “At time of renewal inspection, there was no documentation that an emergency drill had been conducted within the past year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023

  5. Jan 24, 2022InspectionNo 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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Is Kelly's Ark Of Safety Childcare licensed?

Yes. Kelly's Ark Of Safety Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Kelly's Ark Of Safety Childcare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kelly's Ark Of Safety Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Kelly's Ark Of Safety Childcare care for?

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

Does Kelly's Ark Of Safety Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kelly's Ark Of Safety Childcare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 456-9400 to confirm.

How much does Kelly's Ark Of Safety Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 456-9400 to ask.

What is Kelly's Ark Of Safety Childcare's phone number?

(215) 456-9400.

Where is Kelly's Ark Of Safety Childcare?

4500 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140. The nearest other daycare we list is A Mothers Love Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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