Frederick Douglass Christian School
Frederick Douglass Christian School is a certified child care center in Chester, PA, with capacity for 25 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 74 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (22 of 74). 13 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #16 of 21 centers in Chester and has more citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During renewal inspection on 9/24/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1 and # 2 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file
During renewal inspection on 9/24/26, Cert Rep observed the following The first aid was missing scissors in room 2
During renewal inspection on 9/24/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1 did not have documentation of TB in file
During renewal inspection on 9/24/26, 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 9/24/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 was observed alone in the classroom and did not have all preservice training- Pediatric CPR/First Aid was not in file
During renewal inspection on 9/24/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 did not have documentation of 2 years experience in file to qualify as an AGS
During renewal inspection on 9/24/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1 did not have documentation of child service report in file
During renewal inspection on 9/24/26, Cert Rep observed the following The emergency contacts were not present in the childcare space for children receiving care in the space
During renewal inspection on 9/24/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 5/2/25
During unannounced monitoring on 4/8/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 was observed working alone unsupervised and did not have preservice trainings in file
During unannounced monitoring on 4/8/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2's FBI was dated 10.24.2020 Staff # 3 did not have documentation of clearances in file
During unannounced monitoring on 4/8/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 reported to Cert Rep that they did not satisfy the requirement of a minimum of 30 hours per week in the childcare facility
During unannounced monitoring on 4/8/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 was observed in the classroom but did not have documentation of a file in the facility
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During the renewal inspection on 9/22/25, Cert rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions
During the renewal inspection on 9/22/25, Cert rep observed the following: - The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include prevention and identification of child maltreatment
During the renewal inspection on 9/22/25, Cert rep observed the following: Child # 3's emergency contact did not include health insurance and policy number
During the renewal inspection on 9/22/25, Cert rep observed the following: Child # 1's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 4/26/24 and again on 8/28/25 Child # 2's emergency contact was last signed 10/7/24 and again on 9/2/25 Child # 4's emergency contact and agreement was last signed on 8/28/24
During the renewal inspection on 9/22/25, Cert rep observed the following: Child # 2, and # 3's emergency contact did not have parental signature for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid
During the renewal inspection on 9/22/25, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 3 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours of childcare training in file
During Allocated unannounced inspection on 1/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have child abuse, NSOR and had the incorrect FBI in file. Staff # 1 had department of justice FBI and not DHS in file
During Allocated unannounced inspection on 1/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Room # 206 did not have a first aid kit in the childcare space
During Allocated unannounced inspection on 1/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The window sill in Room #206 was dirty
During Allocated unannounced inspection on 1/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of education and 2 years of childcare experience in file to qualify as AGS
During Allocated unannounced inspection on 1/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Room # 206 did not have a written plan of daily activities posted in the childcare space
During Allocated unannounced inspection on 1/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of 2 nonfamily references in file
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Staff # 3 did not have documentation of FBI, and NSOR in file Staff # 4 listed as facility staff did not have documentation of child abuse and FBI in file Staff # 6 listed as facility staff did not have documentation of FBI in file
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following The facility's last documented update of the emergency plan was dated 12/15/2020
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Staff # 1-6 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following The facility's hot water tested at 122 degrees
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following The first aid kit in room 204 did not have soap
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following - There was peeling paint in the gym, and classroom 204 near windows -the gym floor needed to be swept (corrected) - the classroom 204 windowsills were dirty
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following The bathroom in room 204 did not have a handwashing sign
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Child # 1's health assessment was dated 10/20/22 Child # 2 did not have a health assessment in file Child # 3's health assessment was dated 9/5/23 Child # 4's health assessment was dated 7/24/23
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Staff # 1, and # 3 did not have a health assessment in file
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation of conducting fire drills every 60 days
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation that the fire detection system is tested every 30 days
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation of notifying local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following: - The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations -The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Staff # 4 and # 5 did not have documentation of annual fire safety training in file
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Staff # 1 's file is incomplete and does not meet the requirements
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Child # 1, 2, and # 4's agreement was not signed by parent or operator
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Child # 1-4 did not have current child service reports in file
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Child # 1and 4's agreement did not list release person's information
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Emergency contacts were not present in the childcare space
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Child # 3's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 9/13/23 and 9/19/23
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Child # 2's emergency contact did not have parental signature for administering minor first aid and emergency medical care
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Staff # 4 and # 6 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references in file
During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following The facility did not have information on how parents are to access the regulations
During the renewal inspection on 12/01/23, Cert Rep observed PA Department of Education FBI clearance dated 09/10/21 in the file of Staff person #2. Cert Rep observed outdated disclosure statements in the files of staff person #1, dated 11/01/16 and staff person #4, dated 05/08/17.
During the renewal inspection on 12/01/23, Cert Rep observed children enter into the bathroom space to use the bathroom without being supervised. Cert Rep also observed school age children in room #204 left unsupervised by their assigned teacher. Cert Rep also observed children left unsupervised during lunch with volunteer while staff #2 was observed outside of the cafeteria. Cert Rep also observed staff #3 working unsupervised with children during provisional period.
During the renewal inspection on 12/01/23, Cert Rep did not observe verification of emergency plan training in staff files.
During the renewal inspection on 12/01/23, Cert Rep observed Room #204 on the capacity was not observed as set up as childcare space but used as a storage space.
During the renewal inspection on 12/01/23, Cert Rep did not observe proof of purchase for interconnected fire detection system.
During the renewal inspection on 12/01/23, Cert Rep did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
During the renewal inspection on 12/01/23, Cert Rep did not observe an Updated 1-hour Health and Safety training in the files of staff persons #1 and #4. Cert Rep did not observe any required Health and Safety Trainings in the file for staff #2 and she was observed working alone with children.
During the renewal inspection on 12/01/23, Cert Rep did not observe verification of fire safety plan training in staff files.
During the renewal inspection on 12/01/23, Cert Rep observed that staff person #2 has not completed the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire.
ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE AN NSOR CLEARANCE OR MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING. THE CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE AND STATE POLICE CLEARANCE FOR FACILITY PERSON #2 WAS DATED FEBRUARY 2017. THE RECORD FOR FACILITY PERSON #2 ALSO DID NOT INCLUDE AN FBI CLEARANCE.
ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. DURING THE FACILITY WALKTHROUGH, STAFF PERSON #4 AND STAFF PERSON #5 (IN CLASSROOM #1 PRESCHOOL ROOM) DID NOT HAVE PRIMARY CARE GROUPS ASSIGNED. ALTHOUGH STAFF PERSON #5 WAS IN THE CLASSROOM, STAFF PERSON #4 HAD RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL 11 CHILDREN PRESENT.
ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS TOXIC CLEANING SUPPLIES IN AN UN-LOCKED CLOSET LOCATED IN CLASSROOM #1.
ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT IN ROOM #1 DID NOT CONTAIN GLOVES. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WERE 3 BROKEN SINKS LOCATED IN THE GRILS BATHROOM. IN ADDITION, THE TOILET IN STALL #1 DID NOT FLUSH.
ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE BATHROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNS POSTED OVER EACH TOILET AND SINK. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1, #2 AND #4 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR FACILITY PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING.
ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.
ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF CHECKING THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM EVERY 30 DAYS.
ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE UPDATED GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE.
ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR FACILITY PERSON #2 AND STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.
ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING.
ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #1, #3, #4 AND #6 DID NOT INCLUDE PERSONS WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.
ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR FACILITY PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES.
ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE A PEDIATRIC CPR FIRST AID 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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $50.00 | $28.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $41.54 | $20.00 |
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 Frederick Douglass Christian School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 8 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 Mar 30, 2026 (supervision): “During unannounced monitoring on 4/8/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 was observed working alone unsupervised and did not have preservice trainings in file” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Frederick Douglass Christian School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Frederick Douglass Christian School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Frederick Douglass Christian School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Dec 17, 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 Frederick Douglass Christian School compare with other daycares in Chester?
It is tied for #16 of 21 centers in Chester by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Frederick Douglass Christian School last inspected?
Sep 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Frederick Douglass Christian School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for preschool, $41.54 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Frederick Douglass Christian School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Ge Ministries 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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