Beloved Child Family Center is a certified child care center in Chester, PA, with capacity for 46 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 34 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 34). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 21 centers in Chester and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 58% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#11 of 21 centers in Chester
3
Core-safety citations
31
Other citations
7
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
34 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 19, 2025
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety
9
Records & paperwork
5
Transportation
5
Health & medication
4
Emergency preparedness
4
Training & qualifications
3
Staff ratios
2
Background checks
1
Food & feeding
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
Nov 19, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During renewal inspection on 11/19/25 Cert Rep observed the following The facility's hot water read at 128 degrees
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “Director had the water turned down”
Citation
Nov 19, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.82(i)
During renewal inspection on 11/19/25 Cert Rep observed the following The first floor bathroom needed cleaning
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “Director had the bathroom cleaned”
Citation
Nov 19, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During renewal inspection on 11/19/25 Cert Rep observed the following The mats both in the infant/toddler room and older toddler/ preschool rooms were not labelled for the use of a specific child. Children were on the wrong mats
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2025): “Staff labeled the mats immediately”
Citation
Nov 19, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During renewal inspection on 11/19/25 Cert Rep observed the following Emergency contacts and agreements are not being reviewed and signed every 6 months
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “The director has established that all forms are to be reviewed and signed by parents every 6 months”
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
During renewal inspection on 11/13/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 5 and # 6 walked out of the combined older toddler/preschool room leaving Staff # 7 out of ratio with 7 children
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2024): “Ratios will be maintained at all times. A staff meeting will be scheduled promptly to provide training on appropriate child supervision practices. Staff will be instructed on the importance of maintaining constant supervision in the classroom. They will be reminded not to leave the room unless…”
Citation
Oct 28, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection on 11/13/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The carpet in the school age room located in the basement was shredded in different areas The school age classroom located in the basement needed to be cleaned
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2024): “The carpet in the school age room will be repaired and the classroom will be thoroughly cleaned immediately”
Citation
Oct 28, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During renewal inspection on 11/13/24, Cert Rep observed the following: There was incorrect handwashing sign in the infant room
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2024): “Director replaced the handwashing sign and placed the correct sign in the infant room”
Citation
Oct 28, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
During renewal inspection on 11/13/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility had a swing set used by toddlers that was embedded and not mounted over a loose fill or unitary [playground protective covering that meets the recommendations of the united states consumer product safety commission
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2024): “We will remove the embedded swing set immediately.”
Citation
Oct 28, 2024
Inspection
Transportation
Age appropriate restraints 55 Pa. Code §3270.175(a)
During renewal inspection on 11/13/24, Cert Rep observed the following: There were no booster/car seats in the facility's van that transports children under 7 years of age
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2024): “We will provide booster seat immediately for any children under 7 years of age”
Citation
Oct 28, 2024
Inspection
Transportation
Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans 55 Pa. Code §3270.176(f)
During renewal inspection on 11/13/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The van used by the facility to transport children is a 11-seater passenger van
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2024): “The 11 passenger van will be taking out of service immediately”
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Citation
Oct 28, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During renewal inspection on 11/13/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Emergency contacts were not present in the older toddler/preschool childcare space for all the children that were receiving care in the space
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2024): “Director placed the missing emergency contact in the classroom”
Two facility persons on excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(b)
Durig on unannounced monitoring on 8/29/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert observed the following: Staff # 1 left the facility alone with 10 school age children to go to the park
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “There will be two staff at all times when taking children out into the community”
Citation
Aug 29, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Durig on unannounced monitoring on 8/29/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert observed the following: 3 infants were observed sleeping in a bouncy chair/swing in the infant room
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “Staff will lay the children in their assigned pack and play when they are sleeping.”
Citation
Aug 29, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
Durig on unannounced monitoring on 8/29/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert observed the following: -The classroom located at the right from the front door- cots were not placed 2 feet apart on 3 sides
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “Staff will assure the rest equipment is two feet apart during nap-time.”
Citation
Nov 2, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During renewal inspection on 12/7/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of program.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2023): “Beloved childcare will add continuity of procedure in the emergency plan.”
Citation
Nov 2, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During renewal inspection on 12/7/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The 2-pack n play in the infant/young toddler room were not labelled for the use of a specific child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2023): “Director labelled both pack n play for the specific child's use.”
Citation
Nov 2, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During renewal inspection on 12/7/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 had documentation of 11 annual clock hours and not 12.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2023): “Staff will immediately take the hour training.”
Citation
Oct 13, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
ON OCTOBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION.THERE WERE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS UNCOVERED IN CLASSROOM #2 AND IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2022): “At the time of inspection, provider covered all electrical outlets.”
Citation
Oct 13, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(d)
ON OCTOBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOM DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2022): “At the time of inspection, provider added a bottle of water to the first aid kit.”
Citation
Oct 13, 2022
Inspection
Transportation
Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)
ON OCTOBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A PICK-UP AND DROP OFF PROCEDURE POSTED FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2022): “Provider will create pick-up and drop off procedures and post for parents and children.”
Citation
Oct 13, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
ON OCTOBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION.THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2022): “Provider will conduct an Emergency Drill and document the information on a log.”
Citation
Oct 13, 2022
Inspection
Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
ON OCTOBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION.THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE A LETTER SENT TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES ABOUT THE FACILITIES LOCATION AND VEHICULAR ROUTES.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2022): “Provider will write a letter and send it to the local traffic authorities.”
Citation
Oct 13, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
ON OCTOBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED WRITTEN EVALUATION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2022): “Provider will complete written evaluations for the staff.”
Citation
Oct 13, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
ON OCTOBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1, #2 AND #3 DID NOT HAVE SIGNED CRS ASSESSMENTS ON FILE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2022): “Provider will have parents review and sign CSR assessments.”
Citation
Oct 13, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
ON OCTOBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 ONLY INCLUDED 7 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 AND #5 ONLY INCLUDED 8.5 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 ONLY INCLUDED 10 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2022): “Provider will staff complete the missing clock hours of child care training.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
ON OCTOBER 14TH 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE THE NSOR CLEARANCE ON FILE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2021): “Provider will have the staff person check on the status of the NSOR training.”
Citation
Oct 14, 2021
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
ON OCTOBER 14TH 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND DID NOT INCLUDE AN ANNUAL UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2021): “Provider will conduct emergency plan training with new staff and with current staff annually.”
Citation
Oct 14, 2021
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
ON OCTOBER 14TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION FOR PARENTS OR STAFF. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2021): “At the time of inspection, provider posted their emergency plan in a conspicuous location for parents.”
Citation
Oct 14, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(d)
ON OCTOBER 14TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOM (USED FOR EXCURSIONS) DID NOT CONTAIN WATER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2021): “At the time of inspection, provider added bottles of water to all first aid kits that are used for excursions.”
Citation
Oct 14, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
ON OCTOBER 14TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPTMENT WAS DIRTY AND NEEDED TO BE WASHED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2021): “Provider will have someone come out to power wash all outdoor play equipment.”
Citation
Oct 14, 2021
Inspection
Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
ON OCTOBER 14TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE FOOD MENU WAS NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION FOR PARENTS. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2021): “At the time of inspection, provider posted the food menu is a conspicuous location for parents.”
Citation
Oct 14, 2021
Inspection
Transportation
School bus/16 or more/exempt 55 Pa. Code §3270.175(d)
ON OCTOBER 16TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A TRANSPERTATION CHECK; STAFF PERSON #3 WHO TRANSPORTS CHILDREN TO AND FROM SCHOOL (IN A YELLOW SCHOOL BUS) DID NOT HAVE A CDL LICENSE ON FILE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2021): “Moving forward the provider will not be using the yellow bus until they get someone with a CDL license. There is another alternative SUV that will be used to transport children until they have someone with a CDL.”
Citation
Oct 14, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(d)
ON JULY 26TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A TRANSPERTATION CHECK; THE BUS OR SUV USED FOR TRANSPORTING DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR EACH CHILD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2021): “Provider will add emergency contacts to the school bus and SUV for transportation.”
Citation
Oct 14, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
ON OCTOBER 14TH 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2021): “Provider will have the verification of employment completed for this staff.”
“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) | $67.30 | $49.12 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.30 | $49.12 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.62 | $47.28 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.41 | $44.57 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.31 | $42.19 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $48.48 | $34.19 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $48.48 | $34.19 |
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.
About this center
Capacity
46 children
Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through
Jan 30, 2027
Operator
Beloved Child Family Center
Hours
Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(610) 494-4632
State certificate #
CER-00249350
Common questions
Has Beloved Child Family Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Oct 28, 2024 (staff ratios): “During renewal inspection on 11/13/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 5 and # 6 walked out of the combined older toddler/preschool room leaving Staff # 7 out of ratio with 7 children” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Beloved Child Family Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Beloved Child Family Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Beloved Child Family Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 12, 2019. 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 Beloved Child Family Center compare with other daycares in Chester?
It is #11 of 21 centers in Chester by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Beloved Child Family Center last inspected?
Nov 19, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Beloved Child Family Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.30 for newborn, $67.30 for infant, $63.62 for young toddler, $60.41 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Beloved Child Family Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Beloved Child Family Center.
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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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