Chunky Cheeks Academy
Chunky Cheeks Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 39 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 9 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 9). 7 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 #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During allocated unannounced inspection on March 19, 2026, certification representative observed toxic cleaning materials under the preschool bathroom sink, which was not locked.
During allocated unannounced inspection on March 19, 2026, certification representative observed chipped paint near the office, on the corner wall near the kitchen, in the bathroom closest to kitchen, and damaged paint/plaster on the wall near the gate of the baby room.
During allocated unannounced inspection on March 19, 2026, the pack and plays used for the toddlers were not labeled for the use of a specific child and the bottles in the toddler room were not labeled with the children's names.
During allocated unannounced inspection on March 19, 2026, the fire drill log indicated that the most recent fire drill was conducted on 8-7-25.
During allocated unannounced inspection on March 19, 2026, certification representative observed facility person #1 providing childcare to children without an individual record on site.
During complaint investigation on March 19, 2026, certification observed staff #1 walk into the kitchen, and staff #2 go into the bathroom entirely with door closed, leaving 4 children unsupervised at 12:02 pm.
During complaint investigation on March 19, 2026, certification representative observed the office door which was hanging off the hinges and in need of repair.
During renewal inspection on September 3, 2025, certification representative observed a hole in the wall behind the bathroom door in the preschool room, and observed areas of chipped paint in the preschool and school age rooms.
During renewal inspection on September 3, 2025, the health report of child #1 did not contain a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease or a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $80.00 | $76.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $80.00 | $76.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $73.00 | $70.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.00 | $67.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $67.00 | $64.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $62.00 | $59.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $62.00 | $59.00 |
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.
About this center
Common questions
Has Chunky Cheeks Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Mar 13, 2026 (supervision): “During complaint investigation on March 19, 2026, certification observed staff #1 walk into the kitchen, and staff #2 go into the bathroom entirely with door closed, leaving 4 children unsupervised at 12:02 pm.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Chunky Cheeks Academy?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Chunky Cheeks Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 27, 2025. 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 Chunky Cheeks Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Chunky Cheeks Academy last inspected?
Mar 19, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Chunky Cheeks Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for newborn, $80.00 for infant, $73.00 for young toddler, $70.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Chunky Cheeks Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Chunky Cheeks Academy.
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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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