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Ken-Crest Services-Kensington Center
- licensed capacity
- 126
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Ken-Crest Services-Kensington Center
Ken-Crest Services-Kensington Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 126 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 126 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 126 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ken-Crest Services-Kensington Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Ken-Crest Services-Kensington Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 126 children
- License number
- #CER-00253691
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 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 7, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On May 7, 2026, during the complaint investigation, it was found that staff person #1 did not know the whereabouts of child#1(who was assigned to staff person #1s group) when child#1 left classroom #6 and proceeded to elope from the facility at approximately 1:50pm.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On May 7, 2026, during the complaint investigation. It was found that child #1 was not properly supervised by a staff person at all times when child #1 left classroom #6 and proceeded to elope from the facility at approximately 1:50 pm.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“On February 26, 2026, during the renewal inspection, there were no handwashing signs posted over the toilets containing the language (who and when to wash hands) in classrooms #1, #2, and #3, childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On February 26, 2026, during the renewal inspection, there was no documentation on file at the facility, that an emergency drill had been conducted within the last 12 months, when requested documentation was not produced.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“On February 26, 2026, during the renewal inspection, emergency contact forms were incomplete in classrooms #1, #2, and #3, childcare space, for children present and receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
Nov 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On November 4, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, the outlet in classroom 5 at the entrance on the left side of the classroom did not contain a protective cover, and the outlet in classroom 6 behind the television did not contain a protective cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
- Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff members #2 and #3 did not contain two written nonfamily reference letters from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“At the time of inspection, the safe routes policy was not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection, the file of staff member #3 contained an outdated health assessment dated 4/5/2022”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“At the time of inspection, the file for child #3 contained a health document from Esperanza Health which did not contain the medical professional's signature.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At time of inspection, the files for children #3 and #4 did not contain updated health assessments dated within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact and financial agreement forms for child #5's were not updated or reviewed with the child's parent's signature in the last 6 months. The emergency contact form for child #3 had not been reviewed or updated by the child's parent in the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for children #1 and #2 were missing the addresses of the release persons designated by the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of inspection, the health insurance policy name and policy number had not been included on the emergency contact form for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #5 was missing the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have completed Child Service report for child #2, #3, #4 and #5, which were signed and dated within the last 6 months by the child's parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of inspection, a water damaged wall and an air vent cover in disrepair were observed in classroom #4. Damaged wood was observed at the sink near the bathroom door in room 3. Also, a metal trash can in room 3 was observed with rust on the surfaces.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 did not include the NSOR document. The staff data worksheet provided by the facility indicated the NSOR document was received 12/11/23 but it wasn't observed in staff member #2's file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired more than 90 days; did not contain verification of completion of all the Health and Safety training requirements necessary to work unsupervised with children. The file for staffer #1 only contained verification of completion of the One-Hour Health and Safety Update.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“At the time of inspection, the general liability insurance document provided indicated the policy expired on 2/28/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“At the time of inspection, the facility could not verify that the annual letter to the local traffic safety authorities was sent to notify them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian/ vehicular routes around the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
Apr 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(g) Professional development certificate
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2 did not contain the 1 hr health and safety update that was to be completed”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1,staff #2 and staff #3 d did not include a verification of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
Feb 24, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“SAFETY DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #1,STAFF #2,STAFF #3,STAFF #4,STAFF #5 AND STAFF #6 DID NOT CONTAIN A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. ALSO, THE FILES FOR STAFF #2,STAFF #4 AND STAFF #5 ARE MISSING THEIR NSOR CLEARANCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR #3 AND STAFF #4 DID NOT CONTAIN THE ANNUAL MINIMUM OF TWELVE HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING..”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWD THE FACILITY FILES AND THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE CLEAR ACCOMODATIONS FOR CHILDREN DURING A FACILITY LOCKDOWN OR SHELTER IN PLACE.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #2, STAFF #3,STAFF 4, STAFF #5 AND STAFF #6 DID NOT CONTAIN AN EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM OR A VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A STAFF EVALUATION.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY FILES AND THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY DRILL LOG.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.31(g) Professional development certificate
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #1,STAFF #3 AND STAFF #4 DID NOT CONTAIN THE 10 HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING THAT IS REQUIRED.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #5 DID NOT CONTAIN THE EMPLOYEE ADDRESS.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY FILES AND THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE A METHOD TO INFORM PARENTS THAT THE EMERGENCY IS OVER AND HOW PARENTS CAN BE REUNITED WITH THEIR CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #1,STAFF #2,STAFF #3,STAFF #4,STAFF #5 AND STAFF #6 DID NOT CONTAIN EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #1,STAFF #3 AND STAFF #4 DID NOT CONTAIN PEDIATRIC CPR/FIRST AID.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #2,STAFF #3,STAFF #4,STAFF #5 AND STAFF #6 DID NOT CONTAIN TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCES.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE SAW BOX FANS HANGING FROM THE CEILINGS IN THE CHILD CARE SPACES.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
Feb 24, 2022Complaint investigation14 rules cited
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“SAFETY DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #1,STAFF #2,STAFF #3,STAFF #4,STAFF #5 AND STAFF #6 DID NOT CONTAIN A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. ALSO, THE FILES FOR STAFF #2,STAFF #4 AND STAFF #5 ARE MISSING THEIR NSOR CLEARANCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR #3 AND STAFF #4 DID NOT CONTAIN THE ANNUAL MINIMUM OF TWELVE HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING..”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWD THE FACILITY FILES AND THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE CLEAR ACCOMODATIONS FOR CHILDREN DURING A FACILITY LOCKDOWN OR SHELTER IN PLACE.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #2, STAFF #3,STAFF 4, STAFF #5 AND STAFF #6 DID NOT CONTAIN AN EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM OR A VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A STAFF EVALUATION.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY FILES AND THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY DRILL LOG.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.31(g) Professional development certificate
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #1,STAFF #3 AND STAFF #4 DID NOT CONTAIN THE 10 HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING THAT IS REQUIRED.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #5 DID NOT CONTAIN THE EMPLOYEE ADDRESS.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY FILES AND THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE A METHOD TO INFORM PARENTS THAT THE EMERGENCY IS OVER AND HOW PARENTS CAN BE REUNITED WITH THEIR CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #1,STAFF #2,STAFF #3,STAFF #4,STAFF #5 AND STAFF #6 DID NOT CONTAIN EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #1,STAFF #3 AND STAFF #4 DID NOT CONTAIN PEDIATRIC CPR/FIRST AID.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #2,STAFF #3,STAFF #4,STAFF #5 AND STAFF #6 DID NOT CONTAIN TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCES.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE SAW BOX FANS HANGING FROM THE CEILINGS IN THE CHILD CARE SPACES.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Ken-Crest Services-Kensington Center
Is Ken-Crest Services-Kensington Center licensed?
Yes. Ken-Crest Services-Kensington Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ken-Crest Services-Kensington Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ken-Crest Services-Kensington Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Ken-Crest Services-Kensington Center care for?
126, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Ken-Crest Services-Kensington Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ken-Crest Services-Kensington Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ken-Crest Services-Kensington Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 739-4547 to ask.
What is Ken-Crest Services-Kensington Center's phone number?
(215) 739-4547.
Where is Ken-Crest Services-Kensington Center?
901 E Ontario St, Philadelphia, PA 19134. The nearest other daycare we list is Over The Top Academy, 0.2 miles away.