Little Kings & Queens Daycare LLC
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During the initial inspection on 12/03/2024, the first aid kit did not contain tweezers, gloves or soap.
During the initial inspection on 12/03/2024, the rugs were not tacked down which presented a tripping hazard.
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.
During the initial inspection on 12/03/2024, the outdoor play space contained wood chips with a diameter of less than 1 inch.
During the initial inspection on 12/03/2024, the facility's refrigerator did not have an operating thermometer.
During the initial inspection on 12/03/2024, the facility did not have verification of general liability insurance on file at the facility.
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.
“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
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
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.
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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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