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Universal Kids Ii Childcare & Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
1741 S 54th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Quick Facts

Capacity
46 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 726-0300
1741 S 54th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252335
License Issued
Dec 22, 2025
Active Through
Dec 22, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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UNIVERSAL KIDS II CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 46 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-29 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

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

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain the release persons address and phone number for the emergency contact for child #1 and 2.
2025-12-29 Renewal 3270.176(a) - Insured Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.176(a)

Description: Insured

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the insurance for the bus expired 12/17/2025.

Correction Required: A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain new insurance for the bus.
2025-12-29 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed verification of education was not on file for staff #2.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain verification of education for staff #2.
2025-12-29 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

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

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain the mandated reporter certificate for staff #1.
2025-12-29 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the outdoor play space had a broken pole.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will repair the broken pole in the outdoor play space.
2025-09-16 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During my investigation, I observed that none of the staff had an updated CRP/first aid.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As the provider I will make sure first aid CPR is completed 30 days before the expiration date to give the company time to send them over.
2025-09-16 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During my investigation, I found that the facility has been out of ratio a few times.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of the investigation, we were not found out of ratio. However, I will make sure Universal Kids maintain staff-child ratio at all times.
2024-12-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced visit staff #1 did not have a current FBI clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FBI clearance was ordered and corrected.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will reposition the rest equipment while in use to be at least 2 feet of space on three sides.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have a current FBI clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain FBI clearance for staff #1.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the bathroom hot water temperature was 120 degrees fahrenheit.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will lower the hot water temperature to under 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will post the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center in the infant classroom.
2024-08-01 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.161(b) - Food Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(b)

Description: Food

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Food handling practices shall conform to the requirements of the Department of Health or the Department of Environmental Resources or its delegate agency where the child care facility is located.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain a safe server certificate for staff #2.
2023-12-07 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator terminated staff person and will have all staff persons complete a supervision training and keep on file.
2023-12-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #2-6 did not have the parents work address on file.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain the parents work address for the emergency contact for child #2-6.
2023-12-07 Renewal 3270.133(1) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1 medication was not in it's original container.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain the original container for child #1 medication.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, staff person #3 and staff person #6 must be supervise, when interacting with children by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #3 and #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As the Provider I will make sure all staff will have Pediatric First Aid & CPR. All new staff will be supervised at all times until Pediatric First Aid/CPR is obtained.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: The operator must send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As the Provider a copy of the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality county emergency agency. I will make sure the emergency plan is updated annually and sent to the required agency.
2021-12-22 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new thermometer was purchased on 1/12/22. the thermometer now reads 45 degrees

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