Malaikas Childcare Llc
2827 W SUSQUEHANNA AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4 ACC. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 ACC (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 11
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Insurance Coverage Information; 2025-10-203280.124(b)(6)
3280.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-10-20 | 3280.171(c) | Safe routes posted
Oct 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2024-10-253280.31(e)
3280.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container
Jun 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Permit Specialized Services3280.16(b)
Oct 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-10-133280.14/3280.20
3280.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and training; 2023-10-13 | 3280.61(c)/3280.61(h)(3)(iii) | 40 square feet wall-to-wall/No more than twice measured spac; 2023-10-13 | 3280.76 | Building Surfaces; 2023-10-13 | 3280.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-10-13 | 3280.107(c) | No styrofoam; 2023-10-13 | 3280.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2023-10-13 | 3280.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2023-10-13 | 3280.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2023-10-13 | 3280.134(a) | Child's hands washed; 2023-10-13 | 3280.26(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2023-10-13 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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