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Universal Kids II Childcare Learning Center

1741 S 54th St Side B, Philadelphia, PA 19143
licensed capacity
46
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 46 children, serving school-age 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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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
46 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00252335
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 29, 2025: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 16 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Background checks 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Dec 29, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 2 did not have the release persons address and phone number on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the outdoor play space had a broken pole.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have an updated mandated reporter certificate on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Transportation

      3270.176(a) Insured

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the insurance for the bus expired 12/17/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed verification of education was not on file for staff #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

  2. Sep 16, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During my investigation, I observed that none of the staff had an updated CRP/first aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During my investigation, I found that the facility has been out of ratio a few times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

  3. Dec 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During the unannounced visit staff #1 did not have a current FBI clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025

  4. Dec 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the rest equipment in the older toddlers classroom was not at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “During the renewal inspection the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted in infant classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the bathroom hot water temperature was 120 degrees fahrenheit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have a current FBI clearance on file.”
  5. Aug 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(b) Food

      “During the complaint investigation cert rep asked LE who prepares lunch at the facility. LE indicated that staff #1 and 2 prepares lunch. Staff # 2 does not have a safe server certificate on file or posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024

  6. Dec 7, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “During the complaint investigation it was founded that a staff person hit a child in the face with an open hand. Cert rep observed the video of the incident and interviewed the director and two staff persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “During the renewal inspection child #1 medication was not in it's original container.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During the renewal inspection child #2-6 did not have the parents work address on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023

  7. Dec 7, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “During the complaint investigation it was founded that a staff person hit a child in the face with an open hand. Cert rep observed the video of the incident and interviewed the director and two staff persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “During the renewal inspection child #1 medication was not in it's original container.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During the renewal inspection child #2-6 did not have the parents work address on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023

  8. Oct 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “On 11/21/22, Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #6 were observed caring for older toddlers unsupervised. Staff person #3 and Staff Person #6 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to care for children unsupervised:(Pediatric First Aid & Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “The operator did not provide documentation that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022

  9. Dec 22, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During renewal inspection on 1/12/2022, while doing a walk through of the facility, the refrigerator located in the kitchen read 60 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022

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 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 December 29, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Universal Kids II Childcare Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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?

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

Does Universal Kids II Childcare Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

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) 726-0300 to ask.

What is Universal Kids II Childcare Learning Center's phone number?

(215) 726-0300.

Where is Universal Kids II Childcare Learning Center?

1741 S 54th St Side B, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is Caring 4 Kids Learning Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

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