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Pennsylvania · Upper Chichester · 19061

Chichester Kinderschool

3913 Chichester Ave, Upper Chichester, PA 19061 · Delaware County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Chichester Kinderschool is a certified child care center in Upper Chichester, PA, with capacity for 56 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 67 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (33 of 67). 15 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #233 of 254 centers in Delaware County and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 83% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #233 of 254 centers in Delaware County
6 Core-safety citations
61 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
67 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 15 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 13, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 33
Building & playground safety 19
Training & qualifications 4
Background checks 3
Health & medication 3
Supervision 2
Staff ratios 1
Other standards 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 13, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 7-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 had expired State Police (Criminal) and FBI clearances. The file of staff person #2 did not include a PA FBI clearance or the required Sex offender, Criminal history and Child abuse out of state clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “Staff persons #1 and #2 may not work in a childcare space at the facility until all clearances have been obtained.”
Citation Jul 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 7-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there were BEHR paint cans on the table in the School Age Room and there was All Purpose Sheetrock Joint Compound on a shelf in the School Age Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “Items were removed from the childcare space.”
Citation Jul 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
On 7-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the Toddlers and Preschool groups combined did not have a first-aid kit outside where the children were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2026): “A first-aid kit was obtained and brought to the outdoor play space.”
Citation Jul 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 7-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency door in the Infant/Toddlers room was dirty. There were putty knives, a screwdriver and a power drill on a shelf in the School Age room. There was a table on top of another table with the legs sticking up, cabinet doors on top and bins placed on top of the cabinet doors.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “All items have been removed from the childcare space.”
Citation Jul 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
On 7-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the restrooms in the Preschool room did not have lidded waste receptacles. The trash can by the sink area was not lidded.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “A lidded waste receptacle was bought.”
Citation Jul 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
On 7-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the exit in the Napping room was obstructed with a baby jumper, box on the floor, clothes basket and a rocking chair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “Egress obstructed due to renovation of classroom.”
Citation Jul 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
On 7-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the Infant/Toddlers Room had toy cars with removable parts a diameter of less than 1 inch. There were nails on a shelf in the School Age Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “The toy cars were removed from the Infant/Toddlers Room.”
Citation Jul 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
On 7-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not include a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “Staff person #2 has obtained a health assessment.”
Citation Jul 13, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
On 7-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not include Pediatric first aid/CPR training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “Staff person #2 has an updated Pediatric first aid/CPR training.”
Citation Jul 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
On 7-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, written daily activities plans were not posted in the Preschool and Infant/Toddlers Rooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2026): “Written daily activities plans were posted in each group space.”
Citation Jul 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
On 7-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of child #3 did not include a child service report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “The file of child #3 now includes a child service report.”
Citation Jul 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
On 7-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “Child #2 is no longer enrolled at the facility.”
Citation Jul 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On 7-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “Child #2 is no longer enrolled at the facility.”
Citation Jul 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 7-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the release person's address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2026): “The release person's address has been added to the emergency contact form of child #1.”
Citation Jul 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
On 7-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include proof of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “The provider will make sure the inspector receives all required information from staff files. Proof of education has been presented for staff person #1.”
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Core safety Oct 1, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
On 10-1-2025 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 was out of ratio with 12 Preschool children in care. Staff person #2 was out of ratio with a mixture of 6 infant/toddler children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2025): “The provider will give a training on the importance of supervision and ratios and will have staff sign off on it.”
Core safety Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #2, #5 and #6 contained expired State Police (Criminal) clearances. The file of staff person #4 did not contain a State Police clearance. Staff persons #1 and #6 files contained expired Child Abuse clearances. Staff persons #1 and #6 files contained expired DHS FBI clearances. Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 files contained expired NSOR clearances. Staff persons #1, #4 and #5 files contained expired Mandated Reported trainings. The file of staff person #6 did not contain a Mandated Reporter training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2025): “New clearances have been obtained except for #1 FBI, #6 child abuse and FBI form and #4 NSOR.”
Core safety Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, child #2 was unsupervised while walking to the bathroom through another room that was empty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “Children will be supervised when walking through empty classroom.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the electrical outlet cord in the Infants Room was missing several protective receptacle covers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “Protective receptacle covers were placed in the electrical outlet cord.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the Preschool room's closet door did not have a lock on it and contained cleaning products inside. The girls bathroom in the Infant room had Lysol spray on the counter and the boys bathroom contained Mr. Clean in the cabinet under the sink.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “The cleaning products were removed from both bathrooms and a new door knob containing a lock will be placed on the door in the Preschool Room.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, emergency numbers were not posted in the Infants/Toddlers Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “Emergency phone numbers are now pinned to bulletin board.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the light switch near the emergency exit in the School-Age Room was dirty. The walls and doors outside of the bathrooms in the Infants room were dirty. The walls near the emergency exit near the children's cots in the Preschool Room were dirty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “Light switch see picture #2. Infant room see picture #3, Pre-school room see picture #4”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the top half of the walls in the bathrooms inside the Infants Room had peeling wall paper and damaged plaster.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “Bathrooms are being renovated.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the cribs in the Napping Room located in the Infants Room were stacked with baby bouncer seats, plastic baskets, a crate, a baby saucer and an infant's toy table. The cream high chair in the Infants Room was dirty. The green, blue and white and the pink, green, purple, blue and white Fisher Price toy houses in the Preschool Room were dirty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “Articles removed from cribs and Fisher Price toy houses were cleaned.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of child #3 did not include an agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “An agreement form was completed for child #3.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #1, #2, and #5 did not include services provided.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2025): “Services provided have been added to the agreement forms of children #1, #2 and #5.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “The arrival and departure times have been added to the agreement form of child #1.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #5 did not include designated release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “Release persons have been added to the agreement form of child #5.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #1, #2 and #5 did not specify which services are considered to be extra.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2025): “Services considered to be extra have been added to the agreement forms of children #1, #2 and #5.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (submitted, Sep 1, 2025): “Corrected forms were sent to you by fax on 8/19/2025 at 3:00 p.m.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #3 did not include information on disability.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2025): “Information on disability has been added to the emergency contact form of child #3.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #4 did not include the release persons address and phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2025): “The release persons address and phone number have been added to the emergency contact form of child #4.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form and agreement forms of children #1 and #2 were not updated within a 6-month period. The emergency contact form of child #5 had not been updated within a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2025): “Forms have been updated and placed in files.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “The emergency contact form of child #1 now has signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Follow-up Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On 9-25-2024 during an unannounced visit, protective receptacle covers were missing by the children's cots in the Preschool classroom. Protective receptacle covers were missing in the infant/young toddler classroom by the baby swings. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection on 8-19-2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2024): “Receptacle cover was immediately placed in receptacle.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 9-25-2024 during an unannounced visit, the walls in the Girls bathroom in the Preschool classroom were dirty. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection on 8-19-2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2024): “Informed staff that today the walls will be cleaned in the girls bathroom.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Aug 19, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, protective receptacle covers were missing in the Preschool room under the children's cubbies and by the children's cots. A protective receptacle cover was also missing in the infant/young toddler classroom by the baby swing.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “Receptacle covers were immediately placed in receptacle.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 19, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, hand sanitizer was on the teacher's desk in the School-Age classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “Staff #2 immediately removed had sanitizer from desk.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 19, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, gloves and soap were missing from the first-aid in the School-Age classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “Gloves and soap put in first aid kit.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 19, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the walls in the Girls bathroom in the Preschool classroom were dirty. The cabinet door in the Preschool classroom was dirty. The wall by the changing table in the Preschool classroom was dirty. The ceiling tiles in the Infant room had water spots on them. The carpet in the infant room was dirty. The door shared between the Preschool and School-age classroom was dirty.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “Major cleaning operation started on 8/26/24.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 19, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the bottom wall of the School-Age classroom near the filing cabinet had damaged plaster.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “Damaged plaster was fixed and painted.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 19, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the toy doll house in the Preschool classroom was dirty. The gray bouncy seat with the clouds was dirty. The colorful baby saucer with the yellow flower and yellow duck was dirty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “Major cleaning operation started on 8/26/24.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 19, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the rest equipment in the Preschool classroom was not labeled for the use of specific children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “Starting a new school year - rest equipment was completed”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 19, 2024 Inspection Other standards
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, staff persons #1, #2 and #3 did not complete the Health and Safety update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2024): “Staff completed health and safety update.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 19, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not have an updated Fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2024): “Staff #2 completed Fire Safety training.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #1 and child #5 did not have agreement forms on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “Child #1 and #5 have a new agreement form.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #3 did not have release persons listed on the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2024): “Child #3 has listed persons allow to pick up their child on the agreement form.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #1 did not have an emergency contact form on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “Child #1 now has emergency contact form.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #4 did not have the name of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2024): “Child #4 now has the physician on emergency contact form.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #3's emergency contact form did not list the child's special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “Parent of Child #3 has put N/A for their child's special needs.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 was missing the MA policy number. The emergency contact form of child #4 was missing the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “Child #2 now has MA policy number and child #4 has insurance coverage and policy number on emergency contact form.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #2's emergency contact form was missing the release person's address. Child #3's emergency contact form was missing the release person's phone number
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2024): “Emergency contact form of child #2 has release person's address and child #3 has release person's telephone number.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #1's emergency contact information was missing in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “Child #1 emergency contact information now in child care space”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #2 and child #4 did not have updated emergency contact forms and agreement forms within a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “Child #2 and Child #4 now have updated emergency contact and agreement forms.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 27, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 10/27/24: 1. The was a pile of circular lumber pieces that were accessible to the children. 2. The rear childcare space was under construction (torn plaster and moldings, construction debris, tools) and not set up for childcare. 3. There was excess debris under the mattress on the changing station in the primary childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “Visual hazards in unused classroom space have been removed and remodel is complete. Chopped lumber in outdoor play space has been moved to a new safer and secured location with a barrier. The excess debris on the changing station has been cleaned.”
Citation Oct 27, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the renewal inspection on 10/27/23, there were 2 bottles not labelled with the children's names.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2023): “Children's names have been put on labels and secured on children's bottles and cups.”
Citation Oct 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection on 10/27/23, the provider did not have an updated emergency contact information forms in the childcare space for child #1 or child #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2023): “Copies will be made of emergency information when returned from parents to the school. One copy will be in the main office and another copy in the child's classroom. Proof of correction will be emailed to Mr. Jones”
Core safety Sep 21, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE ON FILE. STAFF #5 HAD A MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING THAT WAS MORE THAN 60 MONTHS OLD. THIS IS EVIDENCED BY THE PREVIOUSLY DOCUMENTED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINNG ON FILE BEING DATED 2/6/2015.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “STAFF #2 WILL PROVIDE A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE DATED WITHIN THE LAST 60 MONTHS. STAFF #2 WILL NOT WORK IN CHILDCARE UNTIL THE VALID CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE IS ON FILE. STAFF #5 WILL PROVIDE A MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING DATED WITHIN THE LAST 60 MONTHS. STAFF #5 WILL NOT WORK UNSUPERVISED UNTIL THE…”
Core safety Sep 21, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #2 AND #4 IN THE MIXED AGE GROUP AND STAFF #3 AND #6 IN THE INFANT/TODDLER ROOM WERE NOT ASSIGNED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “THE PROVIDER WILL ASSIGN ALL CLSSROOM STAFF THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN IN THE CLASSROOM THAT THEY ARE ASSIGNED TO, AT ANY GIVEN TIME.”
Citation Sep 21, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #5 DID NOT HAVE AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITH TB MANTOUX SCREENING RESULTS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “STAFF #5 WILL PROVIDE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITH TB MANTOUX SCREENING RESULTS DATED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. NOTE: STAFF #5 IS REPORTED AN NO LONGER BEING EMPLOYED.”
Citation Sep 21, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
STAFF PERSON #1,2 3,4, 5, 6, and 7 HAS ACCEPTABLE PEDIATRIC FIRST AID/CPR TRAINING IN AN APPROVED CURRICULUM; HOWEVER, THE TRAINER HAS NOT PROVIDED DOCUMENTATION THAT THEY ARE PQAS-CERTIFIED IN THAT TRAINING TOPIC.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2022): “. STAFF PERSON #1, 3, 6, and 7 MUST DO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT THE TRAINER HAS BECOME PQAS-CERTIFIED OR AT LEAST IS ON THE WAITING LIST, REQUEST THE INSTRUCTOR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION, SUCH AS THEIR PEDIATRIC FIRST-AID/CPR INSTRUCTOR CARD FROM THE PQAS-APPROVED ORGANIZATION…”
Citation Sep 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD #3 DID NOT HAVE AN EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM ON FILE WHICH CAPTURES ALL REQUIRED EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2022): “TH OPERATOR WILL HAVE THE PARENT OF CHILD #1 COMPLETE AN EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM TO PROVIDE TO THE FACILITY.”
Citation Sep 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “THE PARENT WILL INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.”
Citation Sep 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS TO FOR THE CHILD'S RELEASE PERSONS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “THE PARENT WILL INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE PERSONS SPECIFIED TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.”
Citation Sep 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 AND #5 DID NOT HAVE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “PARENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.”
Citation Sep 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 AND #5 DID NOT HAVE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “PARENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE CONSENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.”
Citation Sep 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “STAFF #2 WILL COMPLETE AN EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM TO SHOW PREVIOUS CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE. STAFF #2 WILL ALSO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF THEIR EDUCATION.”
Citation Sep 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #2 HAD ONLY ONE WRITTEN REFERENCE ON FILE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “STAFF #2 WILL PROVIDE A WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCE.”
Citation Sep 21, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVEE OBSERVED THAT STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT COMPLETE AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “STAFF #1 WILL COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR THEIR STAFF 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.

About this center

Capacity 56 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Oct 19, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Oct 23, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator James Squadrito Montessori School INC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00246288
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Common questions

Has Chichester Kinderschool had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Jul 13, 2026 (background checks): “On 7-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 had expired State Police (Criminal) and FBI clearances. The file of staff person #2 did not include a PA FBI clearance or the required Sex offender…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Chichester Kinderschool?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Chichester Kinderschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Chichester Kinderschool’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Oct 23, 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 Chichester Kinderschool compare with other daycares in Delaware County?

It is tied for #233 of 254 centers in Delaware County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Chichester Kinderschool last inspected?

Jul 13, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Chichester Kinderschool?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is James Squadrito Montessori School INC.

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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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