Tiny Hands & Little Feet Academy LLC
Tiny Hands & Little Feet Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Chester, PA, with capacity for 46 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 13 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 13). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 21 centers in Chester and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 04/23/26, the glass door at the entrance of the facility was broken presenting a hazardous situation.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/13/2023, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of child care experience prior to working at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/13/2023, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain 2 written non family references.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 5/5/2022, the child's file did not contain an injury report for the bruise on the cheek. The parent did not receive an injury report.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/2021, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file did not contain the following PA state police, FBI and a mandated reporter training certificate. Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/2021, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain verification of emergency plan training.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/2021, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file did not contain a health assessment.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/2021, the director was not able to provide a receipt of the fire detection system.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/2021, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12 files contained a fee agreement that did not specify the child's admission date.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/2021,12 child files were reviewed. Child # 4 file contained an emergency contact form that sis not list the address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/2021, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file did not contain verification of age.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/2021, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 files did not contain verification of child care experience prior to working at the facility.. Staff member # 3 file did not contain verification of education and child care experience prior to working at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/2021, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file did not contain verification of competency in pediatric 1st aid and CPR.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $67.70 | $49.36 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.70 | $49.36 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.99 | $47.50 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $63.99 | $47.50 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.50 | $42.28 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $48.67 | $34.08 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $48.67 | $34.08 |
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 Tiny Hands & Little Feet Academy 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 16, 2021 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/2021, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file did not contain the following PA state police, FBI and a mandated reporter training certificate. Facility Person #…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Tiny Hands & Little Feet Academy LLC?
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 Tiny Hands & Little Feet Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 18, 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 Tiny Hands & Little Feet Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Chester?
It is #5 of 21 centers in Chester by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Tiny Hands & Little Feet Academy LLC last inspected?
Apr 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Tiny Hands & Little Feet Academy LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.70 for newborn, $67.70 for infant, $63.99 for young toddler, $63.99 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Tiny Hands & Little Feet Academy LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tiny Hands & Little Feet Academy 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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