Creative Kidz Childcare and Learning Center
Creative Kidz Childcare and Learning Center is a certified child care center in Chester, PA, with capacity for 74 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 113 violations, 14 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (27 of 113). 24 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #20 of 21 centers in Chester and has more citations per inspection than 97% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During unannounced monitoring on 8/31/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1 was observed on the phone in the preschool room. The children had to alert Staff # 1 that Cert Rep had entered the room
During unannounced monitoring on 8/31/26, Cert Rep observed the following The ceiling tiles in the right side of the room over the infant room were soiled.
During renewal inspection on 7/23-26- 7/29/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1's Child abuse was dated 6/4/21 Staff # 3's NSOR was dated 9/3/20 Staff # 4's NSOR was dated 11/12/20 Staff # 7's FBI was dated 5/17/21 Staff # 9's NSOR was dated 11/17/20
During renewal inspection on 7/23/26 - 7/29/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 7 left Staff # 8 alone with 16 combined young and older school age children and walked to the back of the facility Staff # 9 was alone with 13 preschool children. Staff # 2 later entered the facility and went to the preschool room
During renewal inspection on 7/23/26- 7/29/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility was unable to show documentation of an emergency plan
During renewal inspection on 7/23/26-7/29/26, Cert Rep observed the following: There was no documentation that the emergency plan was reviewed and updated at least annually
During renewal inspection on 7/23/26- 7/29/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1-9 did not have documentation of updated emergency plan training in file. Last emergency plan training was dated 8/30/24
During renewal inspection on 7/23/26- 7/29/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have the emergency plan posted
During renewal inspection on n7/23/26- 7/29/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility had open ceilings and damaged ceiling tiles due to leak form roof and airconditioner
During renewal inspection on 7/23/26-7/29/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2's health assessment was dated 3/27/24 Staff # 5's health assessment was dated 5/25/24
During renewal inspection on 7/23/26-7/29/26, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During renewal inspection on 7/23/26-7/29/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 7 and # 8 did not have a health assessment in file
During renewal inspection on 7/23/26-7/29/26, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation that the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
During renewal inspection on 7/23/26-7/29/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 8 was observed alone in the childcare space with 16 young and old school age children. Staff # 8 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/Frits Aid and did not have updated health and safety training in file
During renewal inspection on 7/23/26-7/29/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's liability insurance expired on 7/27/26
During renewal inspection on 7/23/26-7/29/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1-6, and Staff # 8-9 did not have updated fire safety training in file
During renewal inspection on 7/23/26-7/29/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 did not have documentation of health and safety training in file
During renewal inspection on 7/23/26- 7/29/26 Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep visited the facility to complete renewal inspection on 7/23/26. Director was unable to present both staff and children files, staff data sheet and paperwork for review because the director did not know where the LE had it.
During renewal inspection on 7/23/26-7/29/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1,3, 4-9 did not have documentation of current staff evaluation in file. Staff evaluation was last dated 2024
During renewal inspection on 7/23/26-7/29/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 6's file did not have an agreement and start date
During renewal inspection on 7/23/26 -7/29/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's emergency contact did not have health insurance and policy number Child # 3's emergency contact did not have policy number listed
During renewal inspection on 7/23/26, Cert Rep observed the following: All the classrooms did not have emergency contacts in the childcare space for the children receiving care in the space
During renewal inspection on 7/23/26-7/29/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1's emergency contact and agreement was signed 7/2//25 and again on 7/20/26
During renewal inspection on 7/23/26-7/29/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 4 and # 9 did not have documentation of 12 annual clock hours of childcare training in file Staff # 8 had documentation of 8 annual clock hours and not the mandatory 12 hours in file
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During unannounced monitoring on 9/10/25, Cer Rep observed the following 1. Staff #1 was alone in the preschool classroom with 16 children. Staff # 2 was observed being in the office at the time of Cert Rep's arrival, opened the door and returned to the office area Staff # 3 was observed with 9 older toddler-(2-year old)
During unannounced monitoring on 9/10/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 has surpassed the 90 days for completion of Pediatric CPR and First Aid, and Health and safety training
During renewal inspection on 7/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following 1.Staff # 2, and # 4 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file 2. Staff # 6's emergency plan training was dated 1/8/24
During renewal inspection on 7/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following One of the sinks in the boy's bathroom and one sink in the girl's bathroom was not working
During renewal inspection on 7/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 10's health assessment was dated 6/2/23
During renewal inspection on 7/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following 1. Child # 1's file had a 4-month-old health assessment in file and did not have an updated health assessment in file 2. Child # 3's health assessment was dated 7/2/24 3.Child # 7's needed a current health assessment
During renewal inspection on 7/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. Staff # 2 was observed alone with 11 school age children without having the preservice training- Pediatric CPR and First Aid, 1-hr update Health and Safety training, and mandated reporter training
During renewal inspection on 7/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following 1. Staff # 5 had 11 hours of childcare training in file and not the mandatory 12 hours
During renewal inspection on 7/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 6's fire safety training was dated 7/15/24 Staff # 10's fire safety training was dated 6/17/23
During renewal inspection on 7/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 4 has surpassed the 90 days for completion of Pediatric CPR and First Aid, and Health and safety training
During renewal inspection on 7/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1, 2, 3, 4, and # 7 did not have documentation of child service report in file.
During renewal inspection on 7/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 6's emergency contact did not include physician's address
During renewal inspection on 7/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 7's emergency contact did not include release persons' address
During renewal inspection on 7/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following While doing a walkthrough of the facility, emergency contacts were not present in the older toddler room and young toddler room for all the children that were present in the space
During renewal inspection on 7/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1's emergency contact did not have parental signature for administration of minor first aid
During renewal inspection on 7/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 6 had documentation of 1 nonfamily reference in file
During renewal inspection on 8/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1's state police clearance dated 6/5/22 was incomplete, and FBI was incorrect and not DHS FBI Staff # 3's mandated reporter was dated 2/1517 Staff # 8's state police clearance dated 5/31/23 was incomplete
During renewal inspection on 8/29/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have an updated emergency plan
During renewal inspection on 8/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, did not have documentation of current emergency plan training in file
During renewal inspection on 8/29/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following An infant asleep in the swing
During renewal inspection on 8/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 8's file did not have a health form in file
Cert Rep observed the facility's van on 9/19/24. The facility's van was a 12 passenger van
During renewal inspection on 8/29/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 3's health assessment was dated 6/21/23 Child # 5's health assessment was dated 5/18/23 Child # 7 did not have a health assessment in file Child # 9's health assessment was dated 7/24/23
The facility has not responded back to the Bureau of Equal Opportunity- Civil Rights Compliance with the information the Bureau requested
During renewal inspection on 8/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2, 3,8, did not have documentation of current fire safety training in file
During renewal inspection on 8/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 3, 8, did not have verification of experience in file to qualify as an AGS
During renewal inspection on 8/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 7 did not have education and verification of experience to meet the requirements of Aide
During renewal inspection on 8/29/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1 did not have an agreement in file
During renewal inspection on 8/29/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 2 and # 5's emergency contact did not include policy number Child # 10's emergency contact did not include health insurance and policy number
During renewal inspection on 8/29/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 2's emergency contact did not include release person's address and phone number
During renewal inspection on 8/29/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following All the emergency contacts were not present in the childcare space
During renewal inspection on 8/29/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 2's emergency contact was last signed on 1/3/24 Child # 3's emergency contact was last signed on 6/17/23
During renewal inspection on 8/29/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following There was no file present for Child # 4
During renewal inspection on 8/29/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 5, 7, and # 9's emergency contact did not have parental signature for emergency medical care and administering minor first aid
During renewal inspection on 8/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 7 did not have documentation of 2 nonfamily references in file
During renewal inspection on 8/29/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have the Certificate of Compliance posted
During renewal inspection on 8/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 and # 11 needed 2 more hours to meet the mandatory 12 hours
On 6-23-2023 during the Renewal inspection, the young preschool classroom was filled with mixed age levels, the youngest child being 1 year old. 12 children were in care with 2 teachers present. The 3rd teacher was in the back of the facility and was not present with the group.
On 6-23-2023 during the Renewal inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 were unable to identify the specific group of children assigned to them for supervision.
On 6-23-2023 during the Renewal inspection, continuity of operations was not addressed in the facility's emergency plan.
On 6-23-2023 during the Renewal inspection, the outdoor play space shows unsafe areas. The connecting property appeared to have collapsed and there is no fencing that restricts access to those unsafe areas.
On 6-23-2023 during the Renewal inspection, hand sanitizer was observed on the changing table in the young preschool classroom. Diaper cream was present under the changing table and accessible to the children in the older toddler classroom. Clorox wipes were found under the tv stand in the older preschool classroom.
On 6-23-2023 during the Renewal inspection, evidence of insects, spider webs and bug traps, were on the windowsill in the infant room.
On 6-23-2023 during the Renewal inspection, an incomplete first-aid kit was under the changing table in the young preschool classroom and accessible to the children.
On 6-23-2023, during the Renewal inspecting, the outdoor play space shows unsafe areas. There were gaps/holes on the ground along the wall which is hazardous to children. The ground wasn't level, showing many pockets that are tripping hazards. The grass was uncut and overgrown bushes were present. Broken pieces of cement from along the wall were on the ground. Damaged plaster and a missing ceiling tile were in the young toddler classroom. The 3rd toilet in the boys bathroom was out of service.
On 6-23-2023 during the Renewal inspection, the 3rd toilet seat in the girls bathroom was stained/dirty. In the boys bathroom, the wall above the sinks and in the stalls had what appeared to be balls of paper mache stuck on them.
On 6-23-2023 during the Renewal inspection, the files of child #4 and #5 did not contain an updated health report.
On 6-23-2023 during the Renewal inspection, the files of child #2, #3, #4 and #5 were missing immunization requirements in accordance with the Department of Health.
On 6-23-2023 during the Renewal inspection, the files of child #1 and #3 did not contain an initial health report.
On 6-23-2023 during the Renewal inspection, emergency contact information for child #3, child #4, and child #6 was not present in the childcare space where the children were receiving care.
On 6-23-2023 during the Renewal inspection, the file of child #3, #4 and #5 did not consist of an updated emergency contact.
ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION. DURING THE FACILITY WALKTHROUGH CLASSROOM #1 AND #2 WAS COMBINED AND STAFF PERSON #2 WAS WORKING ALONE WITH 8 TWO YEAR OLD CHILDREN. CLASSROOM #3 (ONE YEAR OLD ROOM) HAD 9 CHILDREN WORKING WITH STAFF PERSON #3 AND VOLUNTEER STAFF PERSON #7. VOLUNTEER PERSON #7 WAS BEING USED FOR RATIO IN THE CLASSROOM. IN ADDITION, STAFF PERSON #6 (WORKING IN THE PREK CLASSROOM) WAS WORKING ALONE WITH 13 CHILDREN. DURING THIS VISIT STAFF PERSON #4 WAS OBSERVED LEAVING PARTNER STAFF PERSON #5 OUT OF RATIO WITH 6 INFANTS WHILE WE WENT TO THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING TO RECIEVE A CHILD THAT WAS DROPPED OFF BY THEIR PARENT.
ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION. WHEN ARRIVING AT THE FACILITY THERE WERE CLASSROOMS OUT OF RATIO WITH NO DIRECTOR ON SITE. AS CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE WAITED IN THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY, PARETNS WERE OBSERVED BRINGING THEIR CHILDREN TO THE ENTANCE OF THE FACILITY AND LEAVING THEM THERE UNATTENDED. SEVERAL TIMES STAFF LEFT THEIR CLASSROOM (LEAVING PARTNER TEACHER OUT OF RATIO OR LEAVING CHILDREN ALONE UNATTENDED) AS THEY WENT TO THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY TO COLLECT UNATTENDED CHILDREN.
ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION. DURING THE FACILITY WALKTHROUGH CLASSROOM #1 AND #2 WAS COMBINED AND STAFF PERSON #2 WAS WORKING ALONE WITH 8 TWO YEAR OLD CHILDREN. CLASSROOM #3 (ONE YEAR OLD ROOM) HAD 9 CHILDREN WORKING WITH STAFF PERSON #3 AND VOLUNTEER STAFF PERSON #7. VOLUNTEER PERSON #7 WAS BEING USED FOR RATIO IN THE CLASSROOM. IN ADDITION, STAFF PERSON #6 (WORKING IN THE PREK CLASSROOM) WAS WORKING ALONE WITH 13 CHILDREN. STAFF PERSON #4 WAS OBSERVED LEAVING PARTNER STAFF PERSON #5 OUT OF RATIO WITH 6 INFANTS AS STAFF PERSON #4 WENT TO THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING TO RECIEVE A CHILD THAT WAS DROPPED OFF. (CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE).
ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION. WHEN ARRIVING AT THE FACILITY THERE WERE CLASSROOMS OUT OF RATIO WITH NO DIRECTOR ON SITE. AS CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE WAITED IN THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY, PARETNS WERE OBSERVED BRINGING THEIR CHILDREN TO THE ENTANCE OF THE FACILITY AND LEAVING THEM THERE UNATTENDED. SEVERAL TIMES STAFF LEFT THEIR CLASSROOM (LEAVING PARTNER TEACHER OUT OF RATIO OR LEAVING CHILDREN ALONE UNATTENDED) AS THEY WENT TO THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY TO COLLECT UNATTENDED CHILDREN. (CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE).
ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION. THE LACK OF SUPERVISION AND THE FACILITY BEING OUT OF RATIO WITH NO RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR ON SITE POSE A THREAT TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN IN CARE.
ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION. STAFF PERSON #1 WAS UNAVAILIBLE AT THE TIME OF THIS VISIT AND LEFT BEFORE THE INVESTIGATION WAS COMPLETE. WHEN CERTIFICATION REP CALLED FOR STAFF PERSON TO RETURN THERE WAS NO ANSWER. CERT REP WAS NOT GIVEN ACCESS TO THE STAFF FILE THEREFORE UNABLE TO CHECK SPECIFIC DOCUMENTATION.
ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION. DURING THE FACILITY WALKTHROUGH CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WERE OUT OF RATIO. DURING THE INVESTIGATION, STAFF PERSON #1 WHO IS ACTING DIRECTOR LEFT THE FACILITY. THERE WERE SEVERAL CLASSROOMS STILL OUT OF RATIO AND NO RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR ON SITE.
ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION. DURING THE FACILITY WALKTHROUGH, STAFF PERSON #3 AND #7 WERE WORKING TOGETHER WITH 9 ONE YEAR OLD CHILDREN. STAFF PERSON #7 DOES NOT WORK AT THE FACILITY AND EXPLAINED THAT SHE WAS JUST THERE TO VOLUNTEER AND READ A BOOK TO THE CHILDREN. DURING THIS TIME STAFF PERSON #7 WAS BEING USED FOR RATIO.
ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION. AT THE TIME OF THE FACILITY WALKTHROUGH, CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WAS OUT OF RATIO. DURING THE INVESTIGATION, STAFF PERSON #1 WHO IS THE ACTING DIRECTOR LEFT THE FACILITY WHILE SEVERAL CLASSROOMS WERE STILL OUT OF RATIO. AT THE END OF THE VISIT THERE WAS NO DIRECTOR ON SITE TO COMPLETE THE EXIT INTERVIEW WITH. (CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE).
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WERE SEVERAL CLASSROOMS OUT OF RATIO. - STAFF PERSON #1 WAS WORKING IN A MIXED SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOM WITH 13 CHILDREN (THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS 5 YEARS OLD). - STAFF PERSON #2 WAS WORKING ALONE IN THE 2YEAR OLD CLASSROOM WITH 7 CHILDREN. - STAFF PERSON #3 WAS WORKING ALONE IN THE INFANT CLASSROM WITH 7 CHILDREN. (AFTER 20 MINUTES, A STAFF PERSON WAS ADDED TO THE CLASSROOM FOR RATIO). - STAFF PERSON #4 WAS WORKING ALONE IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM WITH 11 CHILDREN. - STAFF PERSON #5 WAS WORKING ALONE IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM WITH 12 CHILDREN.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WERE TWO CHILDREN OBSERVED WALKING DOWN THE HALLWAYS OF THE FACILITY WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THERE WAS A 4 MONTH OLD INFANT SLEEPING IN THE BOUNCY SEAT FOR MORE THAN 15 MINS. WHEN STAFF WERE ASKED WHY THE CHILD WAS NOT PUT IN THE CRIB TO SLEEP THE RESPONCE WAS "WE DIDNT WANT HER TO WAKE UP". (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. LOCATED AT THE OUTSIDE WALKWAY IN THE BACK OF THE BUILDING THERE WERE SEVERAL PILES OF TRASH AND BROKEN ITEM BLOCKING THE BACK DOOR EXIT WALKWAY. THIS IS THE WALKWAY LEADING DIRECTLY OUT OF THE FACILITY.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATED IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM DID NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS LYSOL WIPES AND OTHER CLEANING MATERIALS IN REACH OF THE CHILDREN IN THE PREK CLASSROOM. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE WATER LOCATED IN THE FRONT CLASSROOM #1 HAD A TEMPERATURE OF 120.6° F.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE TELEPHONE USED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY NUMBERS ON THE TELEPHONE OR NEARBY.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN CLASSROOM #2 WAS LOCATED ON THE SHELF ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE BACK PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM AND THE TODDLER CLASSROOM WERE MISSING TWEEZERS.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT USED TO ACCOMPANY STAFF AND CHILDREN ON EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WERE MISSING DROP CEILING TILES LOCATED IN THE SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOM. SEVERAL OF THE CEILING TILES HAD WATER STAINS AND EVIDANCE OF A RECENT WATER LEAK IN.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. IN BATHROOM #1, STALL #1 THE TOILET WAS BROKEN AND WOULD NOT FLUSH.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. BATHROOM #2 DID NOT HAVE A LIDDED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS A LADDER, A DOLLY AND A LARGE COOLER BLOCKING THE BACK DOOR EXIT WALKWAY LEADING DIRECTLY OUT OF THE FACILITY. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. IN ROOM #3 (YOUNG TODDLER CLASSROOM) THERE WERE PLASTIC BAGS ON THE LOWER SHELF IN REACH OF THE CHILDREN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER WAS ABOVE 45° F.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #4, #7 AND #10 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT WIPE DOWN THE CHANGING TABLE SURFACE WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION AFTER EACH DIAPER CHANGE.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE AN EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE PROVIDER WAS UNABLE TO SOUND THE FIRE ALARM DUE TO NOT HAVING ALL KNOWLEDGE OF SHUTTING THE SYSTEM BACK OFF. IN ADDITION, THE PROVIDER COULD NOT PROVIDE PROOF OF TESTING THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM EVERY 30 DAYS.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE A LOCKDOWN PLAN.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY LIABILITY INSURANCE POSTED WAS OUTDATED.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE FACILITY HAD 62 CHILDREN PRESENT (70 CHILDREN ENROLLED). THE DIRECTOR OF THE FACILITY WAS COVERING FOR RATIO IN THE SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOM THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE INSPECTION.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 AND #10 DID NOT INCLUDE A SIGNED UPDATED FEE AGREEMENT.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #2, #4, #5, #7, #8, #9 AND #10 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
ON JUNE 15, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE UPDATED THE ANNUAL 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Common questions
Has Creative Kidz Childcare and Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 14 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 Aug 31, 2026 (supervision): “During unannounced monitoring on 8/31/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1 was observed on the phone in the preschool room. The children had to alert Staff # 1 that Cert Rep had entered the room” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Creative Kidz Childcare and Learning Center?
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 Creative Kidz Childcare and Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Dec 22, 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 Creative Kidz Childcare and Learning Center compare with other daycares in Chester?
It is tied for #20 of 21 centers in Chester by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 97% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Creative Kidz Childcare and Learning Center last inspected?
Aug 31, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Creative Kidz Childcare and Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.30 for infant, $63.62 for young toddler, $60.41 for older toddler, $56.31 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Creative Kidz Childcare and Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Doretha A Dunston.
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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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