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Land of Happy Kids 3

1401 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191114.3· 40 reviews
licensed capacity
37
open each week
5 days

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About Land of Happy Kids 3

Land of Happy Kids 3 is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 37 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
37 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity37 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Land of Happy Kids 3

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
37 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00257525
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. May 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.64/3270.76 Outside Walkways/Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection, the wooden railing along the wooden ramp and stairs near the outside walkway was observed leaning with a few missing railing spokes (spindles).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026

  2. May 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 hired provisionally did not contain the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification. The director did obtain the NSOR for staff member #1 during the inspection but the date of completion was 20 days after the individual began caring for children, which did not comply with the CPSL”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

  3. May 14, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection, the surface mounted electrical outlet box observed on the wall in the classroom closest to the front door was loosely contacted to the wall and in disrepair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of inspection, peeling and/or chipped paint was observed on the base boards around the first level of the facility. Also, the bookshelf built into the wall in the classroom closest to the front door was observed with chipped paint. Also, unclean surfaces were observed on the door of the bathroom and other surfaces in high trafficked areas of the facility i.e.- door frames, base boards and areas of the walls were children stand putting their hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of inspection, the financial agreement forms for child #2 and child #3 were not dated and signed by the child's parent in the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of inspection, the file record for staff member #1 did not include the initial health assessment with TB results from when the staffer was hired over several years ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “At the time of inspection, the record for child #1 did not contain signed consent for emergency medical care nor minor first aid procedures by facility staff. The parent of child #3 but their initials instead of signing their name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “At the time of inspection, one of the toilets in the bathroom on the main level was not working correctly.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of inspection, the record for staff member #1 did not include verification of completing the 12 hours of annual professional development training. Verification of ten hours of annual training was observed in staff member #1's record but 2 credit hours were missing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024

  4. Mar 23, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On March 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was purple chipped paint located in classroom #1 and classroom #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “On March 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessment for staff person #3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “On March 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On March 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was 2 electrical outlets uncovered in the toddler classroom #2. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “On March 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include the 10 hour health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “On March 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “On March 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not have a lock-down plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “On March 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have proof that the emergency plan had been sent to their local municipality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “On March 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 only included 10 clock hours of childcare training. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “On March 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in classroom #1 did not include scissors. The first aid kit in classroom #2 did not include bandages. In addition, the first aid bag used for outside excursions did not include tweezers, soap or scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2023

  5. Oct 28, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Transportation

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

      “On 10/28/22 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility did not have verification that the local safety authority has been notified in writing of the location of the facility and the programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “On 10/28/22 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that staff # 1-5 did not have pediatric first aid/CPR with an approved curriculum and a PQAS trainer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “On 10/28/22 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the immunization records for child # 1. # 2, and # 3 did not reflect that the children have had a flu shot and there were no exemptions on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.105 High Chairs

      “On 10/28/22 at renewal inspection certification representative observed a highchair in use that did not have a T-shaped safety strap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “On 10/28/22 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 2,3, and 5 did not contain staff evaluations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 10/28/22 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that then files of staff person # 1 and # 2 contained mandated reporter training older that 60 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 10/28/22 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 4 did not contain a child abuse clearance as required by the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “On 10/28/22 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

  6. Apr 1, 2022Visit7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “Child # 2 did not have an Agreement form present in their file at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports

      “Child #4, #5, and #6 did not have health assessments on file at the time of the renewal inspection despite being enrolled more than 90 days at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “Staff #5 and #6 did not have a file present or submitted for review at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #3 did not have a current health assessment and at the time of the renewal inspection. Staff # 5 and #6 did not have a file presented and therefore, their health assessments were not available for review at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “Staff #1 and #2 did not have an updated first aid and cpr training at the time of the renewal inspection. Their last cpr and first aid training took place in October 2019.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Staff #1 thru #6 did not have an updated Fire Safety training from an approved Fire Safety provider at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff #1 thru #6 did not have an updated signed disclosure form at the time of the renewal inspection. In addition, the form that was present and on the file was not a current form. Staff #1 did not have their current FBI clearance results at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

  7. Dec 9, 2021Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “Staff #1 and #2 did not have an updated first aid and cpr training at the time of the renewal inspection. Their last cpr and first aid training took place in October 2019.”
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Staff #1 thru #6 did not have an updated Fire Safety training from an approved Fire Safety provider at the time of the renewal inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “Staff #5 and #6 did not have a file present or submitted for review at the time of the renewal inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports

      “Child #4, #5, and #6 did not have health assessments on file at the time of the renewal inspection despite being enrolled more than 90 days at the time of the renewal inspection”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “Child # 2 did not have an Agreement form present in their file at the time of the renewal inspection.”
    • Background checks

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

      “Staff #1 thru #6 did not have an updated signed disclosure form at the time of the renewal inspection. In addition, the form that was present and on the file was not a current form. Staff #1 did not have their current FBI clearance results at the time of the renewal inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #3 did not have a current health assessment and at the time of the renewal inspection. Staff # 5 and #6 did not have a file presented and therefore, their health assessments were not available for review at the time of the renewal inspection.”

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 Land of Happy Kids 3 licensed?

Yes. Land of Happy Kids 3 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Land of Happy Kids 3 last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Land of Happy Kids 3 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Land of Happy Kids 3 care for?

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

Does Land of Happy Kids 3 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Land of Happy Kids 3's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Land of Happy Kids 3 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 722-8100 to ask.

What is Land of Happy Kids 3's phone number?

(215) 722-8100.

Where is Land of Happy Kids 3?

1401 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111. The nearest other daycare we list is Still Waters Child Care, 0.3 miles away.

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