Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool
Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool is a certified child care center in Chester, PA, with capacity for 44 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 76 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (22 of 76). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #19 of 21 centers in Chester and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During renewal inspection on 12/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's immunization record was missing 2 HIB, and Pneumococcal
During renewal inspection on 12/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 did not have the most recent health assessment in file
During renewal inspection on 12/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1-4 's agreements were incomplete
During renewal inspection on 12/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. Child # 4 did not have documentation of a child service report in file
During renewal inspection on 12/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's emergency contact and agreement are not being reviewed and updated every 6 months. Emergency contact and agreement were done 4/24/24 and again on 9/15/25
During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of a signed disclosure statement Staff # 5 's mandated reporter training was dated 2.6.20
During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed Staff # 1, and # 3 was observed with 9 preschool children outside the facility in the parking lot playing. Facility does not have outdoor play space, but have measured indoor space
During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following The sink in the infant room was not operable
During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file Staff # 4's health assessment was dated 4/11/23 Staff # 5's health assessment was dated 1/17/23 Staff # 6's health assessment was dated 4/22/23
During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1.The facility's documentation of fire drill log was not being conducted every 60 days- 1/28/25, 2/26/25 and 7/16/25 2. The facility's documentation of testing the fire system was not conducted every 30 days- 1/28/25, 2/26/25, and 7/16/25
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During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed Staff # 2 alone in the classroom with a combination of 6 young and older toddler alone with children. Staff # 2 does not have all clearances - (no FBI and NSOR clearance) and does not have all preservice trainings in file - (no Pediatric CPR/First Aid, mandated reporter training, and helath and safety training)
During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed Staff # 1, and # 3 was observed with 9 preschool children outside the facility in the parking lot playing
During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 and # 2 's emergency contact was not present in the infant room while children were in care
During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of age and address in file
During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references in file
During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 6's health and safety training was the incorrect training. Staff # 6 had documentation of Family health and safety training and not the center/group health and safety training
During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: An infant was observed in a crib that was not labelled for individual use.
During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 did not have an updated health assessment in file Child # 3 had a physical completed but did not have a health form in file Child # 4's health assessment was dated 3/9/23
During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility had medication logs that were not completed in its entirety with written instructions on how/when to administer
During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 6's TB was dated 8/31/22
During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy was missing prevention and identification of child maltreatment
During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff #8's verification of experience in file was not acceptable
During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4 and #5's emergency contact did not have physician's name, address and phone number listed.
During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4 and # 5's emergency contact did not have parental signature for administration of minor first aid, and emergency medical care
During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 8 had 2 references that were the same
During renewal inspection on 12/18/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 6 did not have documentation of receipts or completed out of state clearances in file.
During renewal inspection on 12/18/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 5's file did not have a written letter from the parent in regard to exemption from immunization.
During renewal inspection on 12/18/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The bottles /cups in the infant room was not labelled.
During renewal inspection on 12/18/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: Room # 3 listed as school age was not set up and ready to receive children.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #4 HAD A TOTAL OF 7 (MIXED GROUP) CHILDREN. THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE GROUP WAS 5 MONTHS OLD.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, #3 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN ANNUAL UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS A HAND SANITIZER BOTTLE IN REACH OF CHILDREN LOCATED IN THE PREK CLASSROOM. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS A RECALLED INFANT SEAT STILL IN USE AT THE FACILITY. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING FOR STAFF PERSON #1 WAS DATED 03/11/2015.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED YEARLY EVALUATION.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE A CSR ASSESSMENT.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #1, #2 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE CHILD'S ADMISSION DATE.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN'S TELEPHONE NUMBER.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OR THE INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE PERSONS WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 AND #5 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE OR FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID OR FOR ADMINISTRATION OF TRANSPORTATION, WALKING EXCURSIONS.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE 8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM THE TOUNGEST CHILD 3MONTHS OLD AND THE OLDEST CHILD 2YEARS OLD. STAFF PERSON #4 LEFT IN THE CLASSROOM TO TAKE 1 CHILD TO THE RESTROOM LEAVING STAFF PERSON #5 OUT OF RATIO WITH 7 CHILDREN.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; STAFF PERSON #4 AND STAFF PERSON #5 (LOCATED IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM) WERE NOT ASSIGNED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; INFANT CHILD 3MONTHS OLD WAS LEFT SLEEPING IN A BOUNCY SEAT. THERE WERE NO CRIBS AVILIBLE FOR INFANT SAFE SLEEPING.
ON JULY 8TH 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #4, AND #5 DID NOT HAVE NSOR CERTIFICATE ON FILE.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE AN ANNUAL UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE WATER IN BOTH PRESCHOOL BATHROOMS #1 AND #2 WERE TEMPING AT 118° F.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM DID NOT CONTAIN BANDAGES.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE SCHOOLS TRANSPORTATION VAN. THE FIRST AID KIT USED FOR EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN TWEEZERS, SCISSORS OR WATER.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS TORN BLUE CARPET LOCATED IN THE PREK CLASSROOM, INFANT CLASSROOM AND WALLWAY AREA.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS PEELING CHIPPED PAINT LOCATED IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; BOTH TOILETS LOCATED IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM WERE DIRTY AND NEEDED CLEANING.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WERE ONLY 2 PLAYPINS AVAILIBLE IN THE INFANT ROOM WITH 8 CHILDREN PRESENT. DURING THE INSPECTION, CERT REP OBSERVED TWO CHILDREN TAKE A NAP ON THE SAME PLAY PIN. THE REST EQUIPTMENT IN THIS INFANT ROOM WAS NOT LABLED FOR SPECIFIC USE OF A SPECIFIC CHILD.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE REFRIGERATER DID NOT HAVE A WORKING THERMOMETER.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STYROFOAM PLATES WERE USED TO SERVE INFANT, TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL CHILDREN THEIR LUNCH.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT WASH INFACT/TODDLER HANDS AFTER DIAPER CHANGING. IN ADDITION, (IN THE SAME INFANT CLASSROOM) DURING LUNCH TIME CHILDREN DID NOT GET THEIR HANDS WASHED BEFORE EATING LUNCH.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING LUNCH TIME STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT WASH HER HANDS PRIOR TO SERVING FOOD TO THE INFANT/TODDLER CHILDREN.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER DIAPERING A CHILD OR INBETWEEN DIAPERING OTHER CHILDREN. IN ADDITION, STAFF PERSON #4 CLEANED MULTIPLE CHILDRENS RUNNY NOSES AND DID NOT WASH HANDS INBETWEEN CLEANING CHILDREN OR AFTERWARDS.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS A BAG OF CHICKEN NUGGETS LOCATED ON THE KITHCEN COUNTERTOP THAT SAT OUT (NOT REFRIGERATED) FOR MORE THAN 4 HOURS.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE LUNCH PROVIDER DID NOT INCLUDE A DAIRY PRODUCT OR A GRAIN.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; A FOOD MENU WAS NOT AVAILIBLE OR POSTED FOR PARENTS OR STAFF.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WERE NO WRITTEN STATEMENTS FOR "INFANT FEEDING SCHEDULE" AVAILIBLE FOR EACH INFANT.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #4 LEFT THE 3MONTH OLD INFANT SITTING IN THE BOUNCY SEAT WHILE BOTTLE FEELING.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED ALL FACILITY DOCUMENTS; THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE A LOCKDOWN PLAN.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 AND STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED CRP/FIRST AID TRAINING. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 FIRST AID TRAINING WAS OUTDATED (4/9/19).
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSONS #1, #3, #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3, #4, AND #5 DID NOT HAVE THE HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING ON FILE. IN ADDITION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 AND #5 DID NOT HAVE THE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING ON FILE.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #4 LEFT 4 INFANT AND YOUNG TODDLERS SITTING AT HIGHCHAIR TABLE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN ASKED BY THE CERT REP "WHY ARE THE CHILDREN LOCKED IN THE CHAIRS FOR SO LONG" STAFF PERSON #4 STATED "THEY ARE IN SEATS BECAUSE THEY GET INTO EVERYTHING".
ON DECEMBNER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2, STAFF PERSON #4, AND STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE. IN ADDITION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF PERSON #1 WAS OUTDATED.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTERS. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #5 ONLY HAD ONE NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTER ON FILE.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $68.00 | $54.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $68.00 | $54.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | $50.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $61.00 | $48.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $57.00 | $45.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $49.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $49.00 | $40.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
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Common questions
Has Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Sep 4, 2025 (background checks): “During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of a signed disclosure statement Staff # 5 's mandated reporter training was dated 2.6.20” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Feb 6, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool compare with other daycares in Chester?
It is #19 of 21 centers in Chester by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool last inspected?
Dec 17, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for newborn, $68.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $61.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Akira Academy Daycare And Preschool LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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