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1901 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
5.0· 2 reviews
Ken-Crest Services-South Center
- licensed capacity
- 210
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Ken-Crest Services-South Center
Ken-Crest Services-South Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 210 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 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
- 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 210 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 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 | 210 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ken-Crest Services-South Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Ken-Crest Services-South Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 210 children
- License number
- #CER-00253385
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the renewal inspection on 03/11/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of admission specified on the agreement form in the files of child #2-#7.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“During the renewal inspection on 03/11/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the child's birth date on the emergency contact information in the files of child #1 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 03/11/26, during the facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe soap in the first aid kit in preschool room 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
Mar 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 03/25/25, Cert Rep did not observe soap in the first aid kit in Room 3. Cert Rep also did not observe scissors in the first aid kit in Room 8.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
Feb 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 02/09/24, Cert Rep observed that the facility's emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations planning.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant/Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection on 02/09/24, Cert Rep reviewed the facility's fire drill log, which showed the last date the facility's fire system was manually tested was 12/28/23. This was beyond the 30-day requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 02/09/24, Cert Rep observed that the child's physician's name was missing on the emergency contact form for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
Mar 13, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 5, did not have their annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During my inspection I observed that there was peeling plaster by the room door in room 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, 4, did not have a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During my inspection I observed that the child 1, 2, 3, did not have completed medication logs.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5 did not have acceptable verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
Mar 1, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“while conducting my inspection I observed that room 4 was missing electrical outlet covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the baseboard was peeling off the wall in the bathroom in room 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“While conducting my inspection I observed that there was peeling paint in a few different rooms. 1. Peeling paint on the wall beside the door & on the blue wall across from the door in room 2. 2. Peeling paint on the blue wall under the clock beside the window in room 3. 3. Peeling paint beside the window in room 7.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on February, 2020 does not contain a her out - of - state child abuse clearance & staff 3 hired on September, 2016 does not have their mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have a current physical.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a emergency drill log.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Ken-Crest Services-South Center
Is Ken-Crest Services-South Center licensed?
Yes. Ken-Crest Services-South Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ken-Crest Services-South Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ken-Crest Services-South Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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-South Center care for?
210, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Ken-Crest Services-South Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ken-Crest Services-South Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ken-Crest Services-South Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 271-8908 to ask.
What is Ken-Crest Services-South Center's phone number?
(215) 271-8908.
Where is Ken-Crest Services-South Center?
504 Morris St, Philadelphia, PA 19148. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunrise Ost at Eliza A Kirkbride, 0.2 miles away.