Exceptional Learning Academy II
510 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 104
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center
Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 104 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 104 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 104 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 104 children
- License number
- #CER-00253725
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Transportation 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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- Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a staff person in the infant classroom was on facetime and a staff person in the younger toddler classroom was on their cell phones while children were in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.112/3270.113(e) Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Restraints prohibited
“An infant in the infant classroom movement was restricted by sitting inside of the table chair without any stimulation for a period of time.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant classroom did not work. Not able to ensure the temperature was under 45 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the first toilet in the 1st toilet in the 3rd bathroom was not working.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have a NSOR certificate and disclosure statement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 emergency contact did not include the parents work address and phone number on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 2 emergency contact did not include the release persons address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the Shaken Baby Syndrome policy did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
Feb 22, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection documentation of testing every 30 days or documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection a written documentation of notifying the local traffic safety authorities was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection the fire drill log was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection the annual emergency drill was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection staff #1, 3, 4 and 5 did not have staff evaluations on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection staff #2 did not have a disclosure statement on file. Staff #2 did not have the complete FBI clearance with rap sheet included on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“During the renewal inspection the emergency plan did not include the method of contacting the parents when the emergency begins.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection the emergency plan did not include continuity of operation on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
Jul 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During unannounced monitoring on 712/23, Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 outside of the facility. Upon entering the facility, Staff # 2 was left alone with 8 young/older- 3 young toddlers (1year old) and 5 older toddlers (2years old) in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023
Jun 7, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.191 Individual Records
“During unannounced monitoring on 6/7/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Staff # 1 was observed in the preschool classroom with 5 children and did not have a file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
3270.176(a) Insured
“During unannounced monitoring on 6/7/23, Cert Rep was informed that Staff # 1 and 5 preschoolers, were transported from the 54th Street location on the facility's school bus to the 52nd St location. Registration for the bus was dated 5/31/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During complaint investigation on 6/7/23, Cert Rep observed that the facility had missing tiles in the preschool classroom, and near the top of the stairs close to the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
Jun 7, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.191 Individual Records
“During unannounced monitoring on 6/7/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Staff # 1 was observed in the preschool classroom with 5 children and did not have a file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
3270.176(a) Insured
“During unannounced monitoring on 6/7/23, Cert Rep was informed that Staff # 1 and 5 preschoolers, were transported from the 54th Street location on the facility's school bus to the 52nd St location. Registration for the bus was dated 5/31/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During complaint investigation on 6/7/23, Cert Rep observed that the facility had missing tiles in the preschool classroom, and near the top of the stairs close to the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
Jan 4, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 2/3/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed Staff # 5's file did not have 2 years of childcare experience in file to qualify as an AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on 2/3/23, while reviewing children's file, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 5 and # 6 did not have a child service report in file”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
Dec 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During unannounced monitoring on 12/14/22, while reviewing new staff files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/Girst Aid in file within 90 days of hire”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During unannounced monitoring on 12/14/22, while reviewing new staff files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
Dec 12, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“During complaint investigation on 12/14/22, Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 were notified on 12/9/22 that Child#1's parent was taking child to the emergency room because the child's lip was swollen and did not report the ER visit to the Department within 24 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
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Mar 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During site visit on 3/28/22 one of the light in the indoor play space was not working”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center
Is Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center last inspected?
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 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center care for?
104, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 921-6188 to ask.
What is Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center's phone number?
(215) 921-6188.
Where is Universal Kids II Childcare & Learning Center?
531 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is Exceptional Learning Academy II, under 0.1 miles away.