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Kindercare Learning Center

315 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 191064.8· 28 reviews
licensed capacity
198
open each week
5 days

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About Kindercare Learning Center

Kindercare Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 198 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 5 years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
198 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentPhonics, Cooking, Music
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity198 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kindercare Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Kindercare Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
198 children
License number
#CER-00253739
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

      “During the complaint investigation conducted on 12.18.25, it was founded facility did not report CH 1 injury via telephone notice, to the appropriate regional office within a 24-hour period of time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

  3. Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the renewal inspection on 03.13.25, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position of assistant group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025

  5. Jan 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the renewal inspection on 01.10.24, no tweezers were contained in the Infant #2 classroom and no gauze was contained in the first aid kit in Infant #3 and Toddler #4 classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 01.10.24, the record reviewed for Staff person #1, Staff person #2 and Staff person #3, did not contain annual emergency plan training documentation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection on 01.10.24, chipped paint was located on the back blue walls of the Toddler B and Discovery #2 classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024

  6. Apr 19, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During a renewal inspection on 04/20/2023, the file for staff person #1 did not contain mandated Reporter training and out of state clearances; the file for staff person #3 did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, mandated reporter training nor out of state clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During a renewal inspection on 04/19/2023, the file for child #4 contained a health record dated more than 12-months old.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During a renewal inspection on 04/19/2023, the files for staff person #3 and 4 did not contain verification of emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During a renewal inspection on 04/19/2023, the file for staff person #1 did not contain verification of qualifications; the file for staff person #3 contained a foreign diploma that must be translated and evaluated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During a renewal inspection on 04/19/2023, the files for staff persons #1, 4 and 5 did not contain 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 27, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.15(b) Building Codes

      “During a renewal inspection on 04/19/2023, the certification representative observed 15 one-year-old children walk to the basement to play in the Gross Motor gym located in the basement. The Certificate of Occupancy states that children under the age of 2.5 are not permitted in the basement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During a renewal inspection on 04/19/2023, the emergency plan did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and chronic medical illness.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During a renewal inspection on 04/19/2023, the file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During a renewal inspection on 04/19/2023, the files for children # 3 and 4 contained a financial agreement that was reviewed more than 6 months ago; the file for child #4 contained an emergency agreement reviewed more than 6-mnths ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During a renewal inspection on 04/19/2023, the files for staff persons #1, 3, 5, and 6 did not contain verification of 10 hours of health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023

    • 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 on 04/19/2023, the files for staff persons # 1 and 3 did not contain a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “During a renewal inspection on 04/19/2023, the files for children #1 and 2 contained a health record that was not signed by a doctor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan

      “During a renewal inspection on 04/19/2023, the emergency plan did contain the evacuation plan to the off-site evacuation location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During a renewal inspection on 04/20/2023, the emergency plan did not contain a continuity of operations plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023

  7. Jun 24, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE ASKED FOR THE DIRECTOR, STAFF #1 STATED THE DIRECTOR DOESN'T START UNTIL NEXT WEEK.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2022

  8. Mar 31, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE THREE STAFF WRITTEN STATMENTS, THE STAFF CONFIRMED STAFF #1 AND #2 WERE HAIR PULLING AND PLUCKING CHILDREN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022

  9. Feb 18, 2022Inspection18 rules cited
    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY FILES FOR THE TRAFFIC SAFETY LETTER. STAFF #1 AND #2 STATED THEY DO NOT HAVE A LETTER.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(b)/3270.192(4) Suitability of persons in the facility/CPSL information

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1 WAS HIRED ON 2.6.17, THEIR FILE WAS MISSING STATE POLICE CLEARANCE, CHILD ABUSE, FBI, NSOR, AND MANDATED REPORTER.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY'S PAPERWORK. WHEN THE REPRESENTATAIVE ASKED FOR THE PROVIDER IF THE EMPERGENCY PLAN WAS SENT TO THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, THEY REPLIED NO.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WERE NO ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND NO LOCK DOWN PLAN.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FIRE SAFETY DOCUMENTS, THE FILE DID NOT CONTAIN AN ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION, PROOF OF PURCHASE, NOR DOCUMENTATION OF TESTING EVERY 30 DAYS.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(3) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Health assessment, TB test

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #3, #5, AND #6 DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE NOR A TUBERCULIN SKIN TEST.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Transportation

      3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD#5 DID NOT CONTAIN WRITTEN CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEDURES NOR CONSENT FOR TRANSPORTATION, WALKING EXCURSIONS, SWIMMING, AND WADING.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(4) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD#5 DID NOT CONTAIN WRITTEN CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION OR SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD #1 & CHILD #2 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM AND FINANCIAL AGREEMENT WAS NOT UPDATED. THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #3 WAS NOT UPDATED.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(1) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Physical examination

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED SIX STAFF FILES AND STAFF #1, #3, AND #6 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED SIX CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #5 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH COVERAGE POLICY NUMBER. CHILD #5 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE RELEASE PERSON'S ADDRESS ON FILE.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(5) Signed /Designated release persons

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED SIX CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE AGREEMENT FORM OF CHILD #1 AND CHILD #3 DID NOT CONTAIN A SIGNATURE BY THE OPERATOR AND PARENT.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH, IN THE TODDLER 2 CLASSROOM THE COTTS WERE NOT LABELED FOR SPECIFICED CHILDREN.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH IN THE INFANT #4 CLASSROOM AND IN THE TODDLER A CLASSROOM THE FIRST-AID KIT WAS MISSING SOAP.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH, IN THE TODDLER 2 CLASSROOM THERE WAS A BOTTLE OF DISINFECTANT SPRAY SITTING ON THE SINK COUNTER IN REACH OF THE CHILDREN. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES. STAFF# 1 WAS HIRED ON 2.6.17, STAFF #2 WAS HIRED ON 8.2021, STAFF #3 WAS HIRED ON 10.1.2021, STAFF #4 WAS HIRED ON 12.4.2019. ALL 4 STAFF MEMEBERS WERE MISSING FIRESAFETY TRAINING.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES. ALL 6 STAFF FILES ARE MISSING EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(4) Parent home/work address, phone/Written consent

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED SIX CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #5 DID NOT CONTAIN WORK ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE ENROLLING PARENT. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #5 ALSO DID NOT CONTAIN WRITTEN CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

  10. Nov 9, 2021Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a)/3270.67(c) Locked or inaccessible/No insects or rodents

      “DURING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON NOVEMBER 18, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A ROACH TRAP BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM, ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “DURING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON NOVEMBER 18, 2021, IT WAS CONFIRMED DURING STAFF INTERVIEWS THAT AT LEAST ONE FACILITY PERSON HAS USED HARSH, DEMEANING, OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “DURING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON NOVEMBER 18, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Sep 8, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT SOME STAFF DID NOT HAVE ALL REQUIRED CLEARANCES AND WERE PAST ANY QUALIFYING PROVISIONAL PERIODS. STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE AN NSOR OR STATE POLICE CLEARANCE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. STAFF #2 HAD A VOLUNTEER STATE POLICE CLEARANCE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. STAFF #3 DID NOT HAVE A STATE POLICE, FBI, OR MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING AT TE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2021

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 Kindercare Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Kindercare Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Kindercare Learning 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 no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindercare Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Kindercare Learning Center care for?

198, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Kindercare Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kindercare Learning 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 Kindercare Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 922-1374 to ask.

What is Kindercare Learning Center's phone number?

(215) 922-1374.

Where is Kindercare Learning Center?

315 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106. The nearest other daycare we list is Olde City Day School, 0.1 miles away.

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