Chunky Cheeks Childcare Too
Chunky Cheeks Childcare Too is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 35 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 21 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 21). 9 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #660 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During renewal inspection on February 20, 2026, the indoor temperature of the facility was 58°F.
During renewal inspection on February 20, 2026, certification representative observed the back window/window sill in need of cleaning, and a stained ceiling tile in the back room.
During renewal inspection on February 20, 2026, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint/damaged plaster in the bathroom, and chipped paint on the front wall of the main room.
During renewal inspection on February 20, 2026, the records of children #1 and #2 did not contain updated health assessments (dated 8-2-24).
During renewal inspection on February 20, 2026, provider did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill on file at the facility.
During renewal inspection on February 20, 2026, provider did not have documentation of fire drills conducted at least once every 60 days on file at the facility.
During renewal inspection on February 20, 2026, provider did not have evidence that a copy of the emergency plan has been sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
During renewal inspection on February 20, 2026, the liability insurance policy on file at the facility was expired as of 1-3-26.
During renewal inspection on February 20, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of annual fire safety training.
During renewal inspection on March 7, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain an NSOR conducted within 60 months (dated 1-10-20).
During renewal inspection on March 7, 2025, the water temperature in the bathroom sink measured at 114°F.
During renewal inspection on March 7, 2025, certification representative observed chipped paint in the bathroom and in the front room, and damaged plaster in need of repair in the back room.
During renewal inspection on March 22, 2024, the provider did not have written documentation that the emergency plan was reviewed and updated at lest annually.
During renewal inspection on March 22, 2024, the hot water measured at a temperature of 120°F.
During renewal inspection on March 22, 2024, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the child care space.
During renewal inspection on March 22, 2024, the record of child #1 did not contain a health assessment completed within 6 months of the previous health assessment (dated 4-19-23).
During renewal inspection on March 22, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not provide accommodations for lockdown and did not provide accommodations made for infants and toddlers.
During renewal inspection on March 22, 2024, the operator did not have documentation that the facility emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county EMA.
During renewal inspection on March 22, 2024, provider did not have a policy on Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment, and the facility emergency plan did not specify Continuity of Operations.
During renewal inspection on March 22, 2024, the emergency contact information of children #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.
The outdoor play space in the rear of the facility was dirty and the ground surface was damaged.
“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) | $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 Childcare Too 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 7, 2025 (background checks): “During renewal inspection on March 7, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain an NSOR conducted within 60 months (dated 1-10-20).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Chunky Cheeks Childcare Too?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Chunky Cheeks Childcare Too since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Chunky Cheeks Childcare Too’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 16, 2020. 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 Childcare Too compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #660 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Chunky Cheeks Childcare Too last inspected?
Feb 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Chunky Cheeks Childcare Too 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 Childcare Too?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Chunky Cheeks Childcare Too 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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