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Universal Kids Ii Childcare & Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
531 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Capacity
104 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (215) 921-6188
531 S 52nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253725
License Issued
Mar 1, 2026
Active Through
Mar 1, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Universal Kids Ii Childcare & Learning Center is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 104 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
2026-01-21 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-05-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-02-26 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: 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 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.)
Will replace the thermometer in the infant classroom with a working thermometer.
2025-02-26 Renewal 3270.112/3270.113(e) - Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.112/3270.113(e)

Description: Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff completed training through better kid care on infant and toddler care and daily routines. Director did training on infant stimulation with multiple children.
2025-02-26 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To ensure safety and supervision of all children a cell phone policy has been implemented stating no cell phone usage during clock hours. If the phone is caught visible it will be a written warning and/or termination if continues to happen.
2025-02-26 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 cert rep observed child #1 emergency contact did not include the parents work address and phone number 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.)
Will obtain child #1 parents work address and phone number.
2025-02-26 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 emergency contact did not include the release persons address and phone number.

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.
2025-02-26 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: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the Shaken Baby Syndrome policy did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment to the Shaken Baby Syndrome policy.
2025-02-26 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: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will add continuity of operations to the emergency plan.
2025-02-26 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 a NSOR certificate and disclosure statement on file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain the NSOR certificate and disclosure statement for staff #1.
2025-02-26 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the first toilet in the 1st toilet in the 3rd bathroom was not working.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will repair the toilet in the 3rd bathroom.
2024-02-22 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: During the renewal inspection the emergency plan did not include continuity of operation on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will include the continuity of operations for the emergency plan.
2024-02-22 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection a written documentation of notifying the local traffic safety authorities was not on file.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will create a written notification notifying the local traffic safety authorities about the facility is on file.
2024-02-22 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the emergency plan did not include the method of contacting the parents when the emergency begins.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will include the method of contacting the parents when the emergency begins in the emergency plan.
2024-02-22 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the annual emergency drill was not on file.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain the annual emergency drill.
2024-02-22 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 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 Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain a disclosure statement and a complete FBI clearance with rap sheet included for staff #2. Staff #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until received and verified with cert rep. Per letter on file, staff #2 is no longer employed at the facility.
2024-02-22 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #1, 3, 4 and 5 did not have staff evaluations on file.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain staff evaluations for staff #1, 3, 4 and 5.
2024-02-22 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the fire drill log was not on file.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain and create a fire drill log.
2024-02-22 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain/create documentation of testing every 30 days or documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional on file.
2023-07-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: 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 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). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As the provider I will make sure all classes stay in staff: child ratio at all times. At the time of the unannounced monitoring, we were extremely short staffed and out of trash bags which is the reason Staff # 1 was outside getting trash bags out of the car.
2023-06-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.176(a) - Insured Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.176(a)

Description: Insured

Noncompliance Area: 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 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.)
All vehicles will remain insured in accordance with the requirements. we will also make sure to remember emergency contacts anytime transporting children from facility.
2023-06-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility person really works at site 1 and was only at site 2 with the 5 children for graduation practice from 10 am- 12 pm. The facility person file was emailed to inspector.
2023-06-07 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: 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 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.)
As stated, during the time of investigation floors were being repaired that Saturday June 10th outside of business hours. Monday June 12th proof of floor repair was corrected and given to inspector.
2023-01-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child service reports were completed for Child # 5 and # 6, reviewed them with both parents. parents signed the forms and reports were placed in file.
2023-01-04 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider made staff # 5 get an updated child verification of form filled out from previous job which showed childcare experience. Staff person was not left alone until verification form was completed.
2022-12-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will assure that all facility person will receive emergency training during the initial employment process, annually and anytime the emergency plan is updated
2022-12-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: 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 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure that all staff persons complete first aid/cpr . Any new staff who do not have first aid/cpr will not be left unsupervised until they complete first aid/cpr First aid/cpr has now been completed for all new staff that who did not have a current first aid/cpr on 12/20/22
2022-12-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will immediately notify the regional office within 24 hours if a child is hospitalized or receive emergency room treatment
2022-03-16 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During site visit on 3/28/22 one of the light in the indoor play space was not working

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.)
The light bulb was changed and is now working. Provider will ensure all facility spaces are kept clean and in good repair at all times

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