KINDER ACADEMY

PHILADELPHIA, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity166
Est. price$774/mo

Contact information

Address7332 ELGIN AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111

CityPHILADELPHIA, PA 19111

CountyPhiladelphia

Phone(267) 571-6800

Operating details

Capacity166

SubsidiesY

License dateAugust 26, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/30/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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7332 ELGIN AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/30/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.181(c))

    At the time of inspection, the financial agreement form observed for child #1 was dated 2/24/24 which is more than 6 months since the last review or update. Requirement: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: The director will contact the parent of the child listed to have the children's parents review and/or update their emergency contact information and/or agreement forms with date and signature. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/25/2025
  2. Medium risk7/30/2025

    HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii))

    At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain an evaluation from an accredited credentialing evaluator indicating the educational equivalence of the individual's foreign degree and/or foreign diploma to the U.S Department of Education standards, necessary to verify educational qualifications. Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Staff member #1 will obtain an evaluation for the foreign degree/diploma from an accredited credentialing evaluator reflecting the educational equivalence to U.S Department of Education standards. The director will assist staff member #1 with the credential evaluation process, required for a staffer with educational qualifications from outside of the U.S. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/18/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

17Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$774/month

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Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia County
  • Capacity: 166
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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