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Kid Cave

6200 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142
licensed capacity
17
open each week
5 days

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About Kid Cave

Kid Cave is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 17 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 26 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
17 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity17 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Kid Cave

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
17 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00254458
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 12
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Feb 26, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “On 2-26-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the fire detection system was not heard throughout the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “On 2-26-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “On 2-26-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the date of admission was not listed on the agreement forms of children #1 and #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “On 2-26-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 was missing the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “On 2-26-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #2 and #3 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On 2-26-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 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

      “On 2-26-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #1, #2 and #3 had expired health assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures

      “On 2-26-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the parent handbook did not address a clothing and supervision policy.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026

  2. Mar 13, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “On 3-13-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the facility did not have a Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy that addressed: Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, or the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “On 3-13-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the hot water in the children's bathroom was 120° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “On 3-13-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #3 did not include the arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “On 3-13-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #3 did not list the designated persons to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “On 3-13-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On 3-13-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number of the Medical Assistance benefits.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “On 3-13-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not list the release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On 3-13-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the health assessments of staff persons #1 and #3 did not include Mantoux test read/results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “On 3-13-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include the Health and Safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

  3. Feb 23, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 2-23-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the facility's outdoor play space contained trash.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “On 2-23-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #3 was not signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “On 2-23-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3 and #4 were did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On 2-23-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of children #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “On 2-23-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “On 2-23-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “On 2-23-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #3 did not have the date of admission listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date

      “On 2-23-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact of child #3 did not have the birthdate listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On 2-23-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contacts of children #1, #2, #3, #5 and #6 did not include health insurance coverage and/or policy numbers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

  4. Mar 15, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the last documented fire drill conducted at the facility was in October of 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written policy for, "shaken baby and abusive head trauma". The facility had an emergency that did not identify the duties of each staff person during an emergency. The facilities emergency plan did not outline the continuity of operations during an emergency. Staff #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have the health and safety update training completed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have a PA State police clearance. Staff #2 has a child abuse clearance that is more than 60 months old. Staff #3 does not have a child abuse clearance on file. Staff #4 does not have PA state police clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the director at the facility is employed for 18-24 hours a week.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the MA policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #2 & #4 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 4, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2 had a health report that did not include the child's immunization record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, 3, and 4 had an influenza immunization that was more than 1 year old. No exemption letter was observed for child #1,3, and 4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #3 did not have 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 4, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the last documented fire system test was conducted on 10/17/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

  5. Dec 1, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection the certification representative observed that the child's record did not reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “At the time of the unannounced monitoring child #1-5 did not have a parent signed agreement on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection the certification representative observed that child #2 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection the certification representative observed that child #1-5 did not have the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released included in their emergency contact information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection the certification representative observed that child #1-5 did not provide the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “At the time of the unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that child #3 did not have the telephone number of the enrolling parent in their emergency contact information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “At the time of the unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that child #2 and #3 did not have name, address, and/or telephone number of the physician or medical source.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection the certification representative observed that child #2 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

  6. Sep 2, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVEED THAT STAFF #1 AND #2 DID NOT HAVE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A WRITTEN AND POSTED POLICY FOR PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF POINTS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE A MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

  7. Mar 9, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF THE PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR THE FIRE SYSTEM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE ON FILE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022

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 Kid Cave licensed?

Yes. Kid Cave is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Kid Cave last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kid Cave had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Kid Cave care for?

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

Does Kid Cave accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kid Cave's hours?

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

How much does Kid Cave cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 322-9967 to ask.

What is Kid Cave's phone number?

(267) 322-9967.

Where is Kid Cave?

6200 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142. The nearest other daycare we list is Leaders & Legends Preschool & Performing Arts Acad, 0.1 miles away.

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