Jefferson Child Care Center
912 Walnut St # 28, Philadelphia, PA
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Ko12 Kids Company Kids on 12th is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 89 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:15 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 6:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3-11 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, preschool and summer camp |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Current student:teacher ratio 6:1 (preschool) |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (walking pick-up from local schools) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (state-accredited (preschool)) |
| More | Founded Since 2007 |
| Licensed capacity | 89 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Ko12 Kids Company Kids on 12th has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 10 rules in all · 8 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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3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 9/23/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records for Staff 1. The records for Staff 1 did not include a current a Pediatric First Aid Certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 9/23/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records for Staff 4 and Staff 5. The records for both staff members did not include a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 9/23/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records for Staff 1, Staff 2, Staff 3, and Staff 4. The records for all four staff members did not include a current Child Abuse Clearance. Additionally, the records for Staff 1 and Staff 4 were missing a current FBI Clearance. The record for Staff 3 also did not include a correct State Police Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 9/23/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records for Staff 2. Staff 2 records did not include two letters of references.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 9/23/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records for Staff 2. The records for Staff 2 did not include a TB Results with the Health Assessment Form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 09/06/24, the Certification representative reviewed Staff's #1 and Staff #2 content of records and discovered Staff's #2 content of records have an expired FBI Clearance, State Police Clearance, and Child Abuse Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 09/06/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #2 and Staff # 3 content of records, and found Staff's # 2, and Staff 's #3 health assessment expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 09/06/24, the Certification representative reviewed Staff's #1 and Staff #2 content of records and discovered Staff's #2 content of records have an expired FBI Clearance, State Police Clearance, and Child Abuse Clearance. Staff's # 1 content of records had an expired State Police Clearance. Staff #1 State Police Clearance was corrected on site.”
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 09/06/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #2 and Staff # 3 content of records, and found Staff's # 2, and Staff 's #3 health assessment expired.”
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/18/23, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #2 content of records, and Staff #2 content of records did not include a one-hour update of Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During a complaint investigation inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records, and the content of records did not contain a signed disclosure statement by Staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During a complaint investigation inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 record of contents, and the content of records did not contain a verification of employment and no proof of Transcripts or diploma of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During a complaint investigation inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff 's #1 content of records, and the content of records did not include a complete health assessment, including the results of initials TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a complaint investigation inspection, the certification representative reviewed staff's #1 content of records, and the content of records did not contain two letters of references.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“During the Complaint Investigation Inspection, the Certification Representative asked when the incident was reported to DHS. The owner stated," it was self-reported on 08/09/23. The incident was not reported within the 24 hours timeframe. The Certification Representative went to review the incident on Pelican, and the self-report incident was not in the system.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During a complaint investigation inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records, and the content of records did not contain a signed disclosure statement by Staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During a complaint investigation inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 record of contents, and the content of records did not contain a verification of employment and no proof of Transcripts or diploma of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During a complaint investigation inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff 's #1 content of records, and the content of records did not include a complete health assessment, including the results of initials TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a complaint investigation inspection, the certification representative reviewed staff's #1 content of records, and the content of records did not contain two letters of references.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“During the Complaint Investigation Inspection, the Certification Representative asked when the incident was reported to DHS. The owner stated," it was self-reported on 08/09/23. The incident was not reported within the 24 hours timeframe. The Certification Representative went to review the incident on Pelican, and the self-report incident was not in the system.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #3, a Preschool Child, lacked an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The initial health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1 and 9 were conducted after the staff persons' first day working in child care. (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Handwashing signs were not posted in the toilet stalls of the Preschool and School Age Bathrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The one-hour Health and Safety Update in the files for Staff Person #1, 2, 3, 8 and 9 were dated after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22. The file for Staff Person #4 did not include the one-hour Health and Safety Update.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed ceiling tiles stained from water damage in Preschool 6 and the PS Restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #6 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #2, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The Mandated Reporter Training in the file for Staff Person #9 was conducted more than 90 days after the Staff Person's first day in child care. (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #7 was acquired more than 45 days after the staff person's first day working in child care. The NSOR Certificates in the files for Staff Person #4 and 7 were acquired more than 45 days after the staff persons' first day working in child care. The files for Staff Person #5, 6 and 8, who have been working for more than 45 days, lacked the following clearances required by the CPSL: Staff Person #5: NSOR, Staff Person #6: Child Abuse and FBI. Staff Person #8: NSOR. (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact forms and financial agreements in the files for Child #1, 2 and 3 have not been updated by the parents in the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The Health and Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training in the files for Staff Person #6 and 7 were conducted more than 90 days after the staff persons' first day in child care. The Health and Safety Training in the file for Staff Person #9 was conducted after the staff person's first day in child care. (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A REVIEW OF THE FACILITY FILE, THERE WERE NO LETTER TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITY”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1-#7 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO PLAN DISPLAYED IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTATIONG A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO HANDWASHING SIGNS STATING THAT STAFF AND CHILDREN ARE TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER TOILETING AND BEFORE EATING, IN THE BATHROOM. (implemented on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1, #4, & #5 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN AN NSOR. STAFF #3 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN FILE, AND STAFF #6 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A FBI CLEARANCE NOR CLEARANCES FOR CONNECTICUT.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES. STAFF #2 & #6 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN 12 CLOCK HOURS OF TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2022
3270.191 Individual Records
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES, STAFF #7 DID NOT HAVE A FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1, #6, & #7 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN TWO NONFAMILY REFERENCES.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES. STAFF # 4 & #5 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2022
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES. STAFF # 4 & #5 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN CCDBG HEALTH AND SAFETY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the initial inspection the certification representative check the sinks and bathroom areas and observed there weren't any hand washing signs placed in the required areas. (Corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2021
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(c) Emergency plan/Training regarding plan
“During the initial inspection the certification representative was observing the files and noticed that the provider did not have infant, toddler, and chronic illness included in their emergency plan. The employees also had no record of emergency plan training. (Corrected 9.29.21)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2021
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the initial inspection the certification representative asked for the proof of fire service purchase. The provider stated that she did not have proof of the purchase since the system was here when she came.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2021
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the initial inspection the certification representative observed the hand soap in the children's sink area that stated "Keep out of Reach of Children". (Corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2021
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the initial inspection the certification representative observed paint peeling in room 4 on the left wall at the entry of the door. There was also small puncture holes in the gym/indoor play area wall. (corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2021
3270.36(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + postsecondary/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the initial inspection the certification representative checked the employees' records and observed that the assistant group supervisor did not have her degree or the transcripts in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2021
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the initial inspection the certification representative observed there were small holes in the gym/indoor play area wall. (corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Ko12 Kids Company Kids on 12th 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 January 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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.
89, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 545-2930 to ask.
(215) 545-2930.
1112 Chestnut St Suite C, Philadelphia, PA 19107. The nearest other daycare we list is Jefferson Child Care Center, 0.2 miles away.