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Kool Kids Akademy
- licensed capacity
- 29
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Kool Kids Akademy
Kool Kids Akademy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 29 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 29 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 29 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Kool Kids Akademy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 29 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256546
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 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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May 7, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of the inspection child #4 did not have their services provided on their fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“At the time of the inspection child #2 did not have physician's address on their emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of the inspection child #3 did not have the enrolling parents work phone number on their emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of the inspection child #3 did not have their health insurance policy number on their emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of the inspection child #1 did not have an emergency contact form in the space childcare was being provided.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not have a policy addressing: Strategies for coping with a crying fussing, or distraught child also did not have a policy addressing: The Prevention and identification of child maltreatment on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2026
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection staff person #1 did not have a child abuse clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of the inspection, the 1st floor did not have tape in the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2026
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2026
Apr 17, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.175(a) Age appropriate restraints
“Based on investigation on 4/17/2025, it was substantiated that the facility staff had previously transported children who were not properly seat-belted in the vehicle due to too many children in one vehicle.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.115(a)(6) Lifeguard training/supervision
“Based on investigation on 4/17/2025, it was substantiated that the operator had previously taken children to swimming activities and there was not a staff person who was certified in lifeguard training as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Based on investigation and interviews with staff and children on 4/17/2025, it was verified that staff had previously used a high chair as a way to put children in time out. Equipment cannot be used to restrain a child, confine a child and/or restrict their movements.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.175(a) Age appropriate restraints
“Based on investigation on 4/17/2025, it was substantiated that the facility staff had previously transported children who were not properly seat-belted in the vehicle due to too many children in one vehicle.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.115(a)(6) Lifeguard training/supervision
“Based on investigation on 4/17/2025, it was substantiated that the operator had previously taken children to swimming activities and there was not a staff person who was certified in lifeguard training as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Based on investigation and interviews with staff and children on 4/17/2025, it was verified that staff had previously used a high chair as a way to put children in time out. Equipment cannot be used to restrain a child, confine a child and/or restrict their movements.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
Mar 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of inspection on 4/8/2025, Certification Representative observed a closed containing cleaning supplies was not locked or made inaccessible”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At the time of inspection on 4/8/2025, Certification Representative observed the upstairs classroom was out of ratio. There was 1 staff supervising 11 children when a second staff left the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Facility staff #1 did not have acceptable verification of education on file. The staff's education was from a foreign country and did not include an evaluation for the US equivalency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
Mar 27, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of inspection, the operator did not have written documentation of monthly fire system checks.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of inspection on 4/32024, Certification Representative observed a hand sanitizer dispenser hanging on a wall, that contained hand sanitizer that was not locked or made inaccessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At the time of inspection on 4/3/2024, Certification Representative observed in the upstairs classroom several children napping on rest equipment that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of inspection, the records for facility child #1 did not have the required Child Service Report or any other approved growth and development assessment completed every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.162(b)/3270.165 Parents may provide/Menus
“At the time of inspection on 4/3/2024, the operator had a menu posted in the kitchen but informed Cert Reps that this menu is not followed. The operator stated parents are supposed to provide lunches but only two parents did that day and they would feed the remaining children. The operator stated this is an ongoing issue with parents not providing lunches for the children. On the day of inspection, the operator provided children with water, beefaroni and fruit for lunch which was different than the posted menu.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for facility child #1 did not have a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of inspection, the diploma that was in the file for facility staff #1 was not an approved educational entity. The online school did was not an accredited program offering a high school diploma. Facility staff #1 did not have the required acceptable verification of education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.133(4) Locked
“At the time of inspection on 4/3/2024 Certifcation Representative observed two non-prescription medications in an unlocked closet/bathroom area sitting in two car seats that were on the floor and not made inaccessible.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
Apr 26, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/26/2023 observed child #1's health report did not include an up-to-date influenza vaccine. The last vaccine on file is from 12/14/2018.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/26/2023 observed air freshener sprays child accessible under the changing table. Corrected on site 4/26/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/26/2023 observed child #1's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed within the 6-month time frame. The last time they were reviewed was 8/17/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/26/2023 observed staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4's files did not include verification of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment and on an annual basis.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
Jul 21, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 7/21/2022 observed damaged paint at the entrance hallway and and in the 2nd floor indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022
3270.115(a)(6) Lifeguard training/supervision
“During allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 7/21/2022 observed 2 inflatable pools in the outside play space. The provider stated that they are used for wading and sitting in.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022
Mar 4, 2022Inspection20 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed staff person #2's record did not include 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 11, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed staff person #2's record did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed staff person #1's record did not contain verification of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed child #1, #3 and #5's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed child #3 and #5's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed child #1, #3 and #4's emergency contact information was not reviewed and updated in a 6-month period. Observed child #1 and #4's financial agreement was not reviewed and updated in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed child #1, #3 and #5's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed child #2, #3 and #5's emergency contact information did not include the work address and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed the rest equipment on the second floor had 4 inches of space on three sides of the equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed an infant asleep in a bouncy chair on top of a play pen.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.105 High Chairs
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed 4 children in high chairs that were not strapped into the high chair.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2022
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed trash bags obstructing the facility's back door.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.81 Glass
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed the front door did not have a visual strip or other visual identification placed on the glass.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed 15 children with 2 staff with the youngest child being 5 months old in the downstairs child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed staff person #2's record did not contain a written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed staff person #2's file did not include State Police clearance, disclosure statement, FBI clearance and Mandated Reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed staff person #2's file did not contain firesafety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed staff person #1's first-aid and CPR training is not pediatric. Observed staff person #2's record did not contain pediatric first-aid and CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's records did not contain emergency plan training verification.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not contain Health & Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Kool Kids Akademy
Is Kool Kids Akademy licensed?
Yes. Kool Kids Akademy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kool Kids Akademy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kool Kids Akademy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Kool Kids Akademy care for?
29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Kool Kids Akademy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kool Kids Akademy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kool Kids Akademy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 552-2120 to ask.
What is Kool Kids Akademy's phone number?
(215) 552-2120.
Where is Kool Kids Akademy?
6741 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Golden Academy, under 0.1 miles away.