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Little Kings & Queens Daycare LLC

3100 W 9th St, Chester, PA 19013 · Delaware County
Keystone STAR 1

Little Kings & Queens Daycare LLC is a certified child care center in Chester, PA, with capacity for 32 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 15 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 21 centers in Chester and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#9 of 21 centers in Chester
1 Core-safety citations
14 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
15 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 13, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 3, 2024 · 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 5
Building & playground safety 5
Training & qualifications 2
Health & medication 1
Background checks 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Nov 13, 2025 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)
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff member #2. The file did not contain verification of a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting and verification of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2025): “A health assessment and verification of tuberculosis screening was requested for staff member #2, and verification will be placed on file.”
Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff member #1. The files did not contain verification of annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “Staff member #1 will complete fire safety training and verification will be kept on file.”
Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff member #2. The file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “Two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person will be obtained and filed in the staff's file.”
Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff member #1. The files did not contain verification of annual12 clock hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “Staff person #1 will provide verification of 12 annual hours of childcare training and verification will be placed in the staff's file.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, the facility did not have a policy to address recognition of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2025): “We will complete a policy to address recognition of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in each childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2025): “We will complete and post a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”
Core safety Dec 3, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the initial inspection on 12/03/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff #1. The file did not contain verification of the State Police Clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “We requested verification of the State Police Clearance for staff person #1. Verification will be filed once received.”
Citation Dec 3, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space 55 Pa. Code §3270.63
During the initial inspection on 12/03/2024, the outdoor play space was located across from the facility's parking lot presenting a potential walking hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “Safety cones were purchased and will be used when the children are crossing the lot to go to the outdoor play space.”
Citation Dec 3, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the initial inspection on 12/03/2024, the first aid kit did not contain tweezers, gloves or soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Tweezers, soap, and gloves were purchased and added to the first aid kit.”
Citation Dec 3, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the initial inspection on 12/03/2024, the rugs were not tacked down which presented a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 3, 2024): “We will take up the rugs immediately.”
Citation Dec 3, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the initial inspection on 12/03/2024, the bathrooms did not a sign posted with the handwashing requirements posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “The handwashing sign with the requirements will be posted as required.”
Citation Dec 3, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(e)
During the initial inspection on 12/03/2024, the outdoor play space contained wood chips with a diameter of less than 1 inch.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “We will construct another outdoor play area for infants and toddlers.”
Citation Dec 3, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the initial inspection on 12/03/2024, the facility's refrigerator did not have an operating thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “We will put a thermometer inside the refrigerator.”
Citation Dec 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the initial inspection on 12/03/2024, the facility did not have verification of general liability insurance on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 3, 2024): “Verification of our liability insurance was printed and put on file.”
Citation Dec 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the initial inspection on 12/03/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff person #1 and staff person #2. The files did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “We will obtain references and place them on file for both staff.”

“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.

Enforcement actions

Provisional Certificate of Compliance for Downgrade Jul 2, 2025
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate
Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Feb 21, 2025
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

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.

About this center

Capacity 32 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 30, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jan 30, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Little Kings & Queens Daycare LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (484) 483-7250
State certificate # CER-00250624
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Common questions

Has Little Kings & Queens Daycare LLC 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 Dec 3, 2024 (background checks): “During the initial inspection on 12/03/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff #1. The file did not contain verification of the State Police Clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Little Kings & Queens Daycare LLC?

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

What is Little Kings & Queens Daycare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jan 30, 2026. 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 Little Kings & Queens Daycare LLC compare with other daycares in Chester?

It is #9 of 21 centers in Chester by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Little Kings & Queens Daycare LLC last inspected?

Nov 13, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Little Kings & Queens Daycare LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Kings & Queens Daycare LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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