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Kiddie City III Daycare

556 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

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About Kiddie City III Daycare

Kiddie City III Daycare is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 18 children, serving school-age children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 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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Child care center
Ages
School-age children
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Licensed capacity
18 children

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Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Kiddie City III Daycare

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Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
Capacity
18 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00258416
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Jun 11, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During an initial inspection conducted on 6/11/26, the facility did not have a complete written policy for shaking baby syndrome. There was no policy for the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “During an initial inspection conducted on 6/11/26, the facility did not provide verification of valid insurance coverage.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During an initial inspection conducted on 6/11/26, the facility's emergency plan did not contain a contain a section addressing continuity of care as required by Federal Code 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During an initial inspection conducted on 6/11/26, staff person # 1 file contained a pediatric 1st aid/CPR certificate issued by an instructor that was not found on the PQAS certified instructor list.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 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

      “During an initial inspection conducted on 6/11/2026, Staff person # 1 file had a health assessment dated 4/7/25. This is more than 12 months prior to working in this facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(i) Age

      “During an initial inspection conducted on 6/11/2026, the identification in staff person # 1 file was expired. An expired ID card is not valid and cannot be used to verify age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During an initial inspection conducted on 6/11/26, the facility did not have verification of sending a copy of the emergency plan to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

  2. Mar 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/5/26, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file contained a NSOR clearance dated 1/25/2021. This NSOR clearance is no longer valid. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

  3. Mar 25, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.34(b)(1) HS/GED + 30 credits

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of child care experience prior to working in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(2)(i) Age

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the complete address of the individuals designated by the parent as the release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “During renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained emergency contact forms where the section regarding consent by the parent for emergency medical care was not signed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025, 2 child file were reviewed. Child #1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the enrolling parents work phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained a fee agreement that did not have the date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.20 General Health and Safety

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of training on the facility's emergency plan .”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained an emergency contact form where the parental consent for the administration for minor first-aid by facility staff was not signed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

  4. Oct 3, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.113(b) No physical punishment

      “During a complaint investigation conducted on 10/3/2024, Certification Representative determined that the complaint listed the incorrect staff person. The complaint was verified with camera footage that the staff person hit the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

  5. Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 27, 2023InspectionNo 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 Kiddie City III Daycare licensed?

Yes. Kiddie City III Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Kiddie City III Daycare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kiddie City III Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Kiddie City III Daycare care for?

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

Does Kiddie City III Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kiddie City III Daycare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 888-4077 to confirm.

How much does Kiddie City III Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 888-4077 to ask.

What is Kiddie City III Daycare's phone number?

(215) 888-4077.

Where is Kiddie City III Daycare?

556 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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