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M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center

4301 Tyson Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191354.5· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
83
open each week
5 days

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About M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center

M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 83 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
83 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentDance and karate classes
Daily lifeExtended care: Saturday hours 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationOther accreditation (Keystone Stars high-quality initiative (PA); Grow New Jersey Kids (NJ))
MoreFounded 1989
Licensed capacity83 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
83 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00253457
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 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. Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 19, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Staff 1, Staff 2 and Staff 3 confirmed that the metal framed window was able to be removed from its wall placement and was propped up against the connecting wall to the office at the time of the incident.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Two children were playing out of the sight of staff, when a window that was leaning against the wall, fell scratching one of the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

  3. Mar 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have proof of the required child abuse clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025

  4. Mar 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff 1 did not have proof of the required 1-hour Health and Safety training update, on file at the time of the inspection, and was past their 90 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024

  5. Mar 24, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Certification rep reviewed the providers emergency plan and observed the "continuity of operations" section is missing in the emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #2 file and observes Staff #2 did not complete Pediatric First Aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire from a PQUAS certified instructor; date of hire: 6/6/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “During renewal inspection, certification rep observed cleaning solution left out accessible to the children on top of sink in the 1-year-old and 2-year-old room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 are missing one reference letter on record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(a)/3270.51 Age and Training/Similar Age Level

      “Certification rep observed staff # 3 working with staff #4 a volunteer 15 years of age with total of 21 children, age of the youngest child 5 years of age at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed infant bottles not labeled with the child's name in the infant classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “Certification rep reviewed children #3, #6, #7 and #8 record and observed signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs missing on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023

    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “Certification rep reviewed children #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 record and observed parental consent for swimming and wading is missing on the emergency agreement forms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “Certification rep reviewed child #3 record and observed the child's arrival and departure times missing on the fee agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “Certification rep observed refrigerator thermometer temperature read above 40 degrees in the refrigerator in the pre-k 3 classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Certification rep reviewed children #1, #2, #6 and #7 record and observed date of review from parent is missing on the child service report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1) Signed /Amount of fee

      “Certification rep reviewed child #3 record and observed fee to be charged per day or per week missing on the fee agreement form. Certification rep reviewed child #4 record and observed parent signature was missing on the agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “Certification rep reviewed children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 record and observed date of admission is missing in record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “Certification rep reviewed Child #7 record and observed the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care missing on the emergency contact form. Certification rep reviewed child #5 record and observed telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care missing on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “Certification rep reviewed Child # 1 and #3 records and observed home telephone number is missing on the emergency contact form. Child #4 is missing business name, address and home telephone number on the emergency contact form. Child #7 and #8 business name, address, business telephone number and home telephone number on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #2, #5, #6 and #7 #8 record and observed Pediatric first aid and CPR certificate on record is not from an approved PQUAS trainer. Staff #2 date of hire: 6/6/22, Staff #5 date of hire 6/20/22, staff #6 date of hire: 5/16/22, staff #7 date of hire: 1/27/22. Staff #8 date of hire 7/1996.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023

  6. Apr 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 17, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm

      “Per a video submitted by the facility operator, staff #1 was observed hitting the face of a facility child in their care”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 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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Questions about M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center

Is M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center licensed?

Yes. M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center care for?

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

Does M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 332-2595 to ask.

What is M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center's phone number?

(215) 332-2595.

Where is M K B S Over the Rainbow Day Care Center?

4301 Tyson Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135. The nearest other daycare we list is Bel-Air Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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