Protocol Academy
2301 W Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA
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Kindergarten Prep Academy is a home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Kindergarten Prep Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 15, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
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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3290.31(f) Age and training
“During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 1 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include 12 hrs of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough, and the facility does not have an OSHA APPROVED interconnected fire alarm system per the Fire Safety Requirements for Certified Child Care Facilities that was issued under announcement C-23-01 on July 25, 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022. #2. The emergency plan was missing continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include a disclosure form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3290.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough, and the rear egress door in the rear of basement was stuck due to a seemingly malfunctioned/broken lock that prohibited the door from opening, posing a threat to the health or safety of the children”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #2, do not have the name and address for the physician on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2, child#3 and child #4 didn't have a signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #5 did not include a health assessment or immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3290.181(a)/3290.181(b) Each child/Current
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and there was no file for child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 didn't have a signed parental consent for minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3290.74(a) Requirements
“During the renewal inspection on 3/22/23: 1. Television was sitting on the desk at the rear of the childcare space and not mounted. 2. White fold up table in the childcare space and other storage items.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3290.124(e) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection on 3/22/23, child #1 had emergency contact information that was not updated within the last 6-months. (Dated 9/18/22)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 3/22/23, child #1 did not have a policy number for the health insurance on the emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 3/22/23, staff person #1 did not have the following clearances completed within the last 60 months: 1. State Police Clearance 2. Child Abuse Clearance (Dated 4/12/17) 3. FBI Clearance (Dated 6/12/17) 4. NSOR Certificate 5 Mandated Reporter training (Dated 9/10/17)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/30/22, THE PRIMARY STAFF DID NOT HAVE AN NSOR (NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY) CLEARANCE COMPLETED.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022
3290.74(a) Requirements
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/30/22, THERE WAS EXCESS FOLIAGE OVER THE REAR EGRESS AND EXCESS FOLIAGE (GRASS, WEEDS, ETC..) IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3290.111(b) Posted in area used by parents
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/30/22, THERE WAS NO WRITTEN PLAN OF DAILY ACTIVITIES AND ROUTINES POSTED.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
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2301 W Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
2300 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Kindergarten Prep Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 15, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (267) 516-3412 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 516-3412 to ask.
(267) 516-3412.
Philadelphia, PA 19132. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.