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Kids Kare Academy

7260 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191495.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
28
open each week
7 days

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About Kids Kare Academy

Kids Kare Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 28 children, serving school-age children.

It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
28 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity28 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids Kare Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Kids Kare Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
28 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00253479
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 15 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 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. Jul 14, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 does not have verification of a FBI clearance being applied for prior to working in the facility. Staff person # 4 resided in Delaware in the last 60 months. This was verified by the staff person and with a valid Delaware ID. There were no Delaware clearances in the file. Staff person # 2 and 4 cannot work in a childcare role until the clearances are submitted to OCDEL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 and 4 were stated to be assistant group supervisors by the owner but did not have the verified childcare experience in their file during the inspection. The staff person's were qualified as Aides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, Certification Representative observed 11 children in the main childcare space on the 1st floor. The youngest child in the room was an infant. The facility was out of ratio during the inspection. There is a 2nd childcare space in the basement that as not used due to understaffing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During a renewal inspection 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files did not contain 2 written non-family references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, An OSA child was left alone in the play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 and 4 fee agreements did not address the section regarding extra services provided by the provider.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/26, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 and 4 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the child's date of birth.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3,4 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the enrolling parents work address of work telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained emergency contact forms that did not address the section for parental consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3,4 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the address of the person designated as a release person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 did not have a health assessment in the file. Staff person # 2 had a TB test result form in the file dated 6/6/2024. This was performed 2 years prior to the staff person working in the facility and is not valid. Staff person # 4 did not have a health assessment in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, Certification Representative observed that the facility had 2 infants in care and there was no written schedule of feeding the infants.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained emergency contact forms that did not address the section for parental consent to administer minor first aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff # 2,4 and 5 files did not contain verification of training on the facility's emergency plan at the time of initial hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/2026, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 did not have CPR training from a verified PQAS certified instructor on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026

  2. Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo 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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Questions about Kids Kare Academy

Is Kids Kare Academy licensed?

Yes. Kids Kare Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Kids Kare Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids Kare Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Kids Kare Academy care for?

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

Does Kids Kare Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kids Kare Academy's hours?

Every day, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kids Kare Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 889-2758 to ask.

What is Kids Kare Academy's phone number?

(267) 889-2758.

Where is Kids Kare Academy?

7260 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149. The nearest other daycare we list is Dual Dynamic Associates DBA the Learning Lab, 0.1 miles away.

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