Caring 4 Kids Learning Center 2

1219 S 18Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Caring 4 Kids Learning Center 2 is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Caring 4 Kids Learning Center 2 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed dishes and utensils being washed at the 3-basin handwashing sink in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.825(a)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. Note: Three-bay sink in the food prep area may only be used for handwashing. Reusable utensils, dishes, can openers and pans are prohibited. New Violation.

46.731

Food received at proper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Person in charge was not aware that staff is required to take the temperature of food being delivered. Corrective action: Receiving temperatures to be taken from this day forward, and documentation of receiving temps to be kept on file for at least 30 days.

46.241

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: NSF/ANSI certification was not observed on chest freezer and counter-top oven in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning: -Debris observed on the floor in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Management awareness; policy present

Inspector notes: Person in charge was not able to provide a Health Awareness Reporting Procedure for employees and did not list the five foodborne illnesses deemed reportable when asked. PIC said that the information will be provided during reinspection. New Violation.

46.111(a)

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.

46.632

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An insect control device was observed located in the food prep area with the potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Corrective action: Insect control device was removed.

46.922(c)

Jun 13, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Management awareness; policy present

Inspector notes: The food safety certified person could not demonstrate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable or the symptoms that would require employee exclusion. Sample health policy emailed with report. New Violation.

46.111(a)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Gap observed beneath basement door does not prevent the entry of pests into the childcare area. A sturdy door-sweep is needed. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Water temperature at handwashing sinks in the toilet rooms was measured at 99 degree F rather than 100 to 110 degrees F. New Violation.

46.822

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning is needed to remove mouse feces from the premises. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caring 4 Kids Learning Center 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caring 4 Kids Learning Center 2 on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caring 4 Kids Learning Center 2?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Caring 4 Kids Learning Center 2.

Has Caring 4 Kids Learning Center 2's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Caring 4 Kids Learning Center 2 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Caring 4 Kids Learning Center 2 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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