Widener Child Development Center

1800 Walnut St, Chester, PA 19013 · Delaware County

Keystone STAR 4

Widener Child Development Center is a certified child care center in Chester, PA, with capacity for 72 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 23 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 23). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 21 centers in Chester and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

#6 of 21 centers in Chester

3 Core-safety citations

20 Other citations

7 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

23 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 2, 2025

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 9

Training & qualifications 4

Building & playground safety 3

Background checks 2

Health & medication 2

Food & feeding 1

Supervision 1

Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)

During the renewal inspection on 12/09/24, Certification Representative observed an area on the wall in Shining Stars bathroom that had peeling paint. Certification Representative also observed water stains on the ceiling in the Shining Stars classroom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “We will reach out to maintenance to have them make the repairs.”

Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding

Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107

During the renewal inspection on 12/09/24, the refrigerator in the Busy Bees room did not have an operating thermometer.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “We are getting a new refrigerator and will have an operating thermometer attached, we will meet with staff about the missing thermometer, and we will keep a weekly log for staff to sign-off at temperatures.”

Core safety Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain New Jersey child abuse and state police clearances. Staff member # 2 and 3 currently reside in New Jersey. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee Staff member # 3 is a provisional employee with a hire date of 9/26/2022.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2022): “The child abuse clearance for the state of New Jersey titled the CARI came for both staff member #1 and 2 via email showing no record. Staff member #1 received the New Jersey criminal history background check in the mail stating there was no record found. Staff member #2 was fingerprinted for the…”

Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2022, Certification Representative observed 3 bottles of air freshener and cleanser that were labeled "Keep out of reach of Children" in the children's bathroom and accessible to children

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2022): “The three bottles of air freshener and cleanser were removed from the classroom and put in a locked cabinet out of the reach of children.”

Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)

During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2022, Certification Representative observed wooden blocks with chipped paint in classroom # 1.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2022): “The wooden blocks were removed from the classroom on 10/11/2022”

Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

During a renewal conducted on 10/11/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file did not contain a health assessment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2022): “Child # 2 file now contains a valid health assessment date 11/10/2022.”

Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)

During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2022, 12 child file were reviewed. Child # 6 file did not contain an emergency contact form.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2022): “Child # 6 parent completed the emergency contact form and returned the form to the center with all required information.”

Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)

During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 7 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2022): “Child #7 parent completed the form by putting NA in the section for work telephone number.”

Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2022, 12 children files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,5,7 and 10 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the address of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2022): “All parents returned their individual child's forms with the full address of the persons to whom the child can be released.”

Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

During a renewal inspection conducted on 10.11.2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 files contained an emergency contact form that was last reviewed and signed on 2/18/2022.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2022): “Parents returned the form with an updated signature dated 10/25/2022.”

Core safety May 4, 2022 Inspection Supervision

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 3 files did not contain verification of health and safety training topics. Staff member # 1 and 3 are not allowed to work unsupervised with children until the required training is completed.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2022): “Staff members 1 and 3 have registered for the following PD Registry training: Health and Safety preparation, COVID-19 practices, DHS Water Safety training, and supervision. This training will be completed on Thursday 5/19/22 by 8:00pm. Verification of completed training will be sent to inspector…”

Core safety May 4, 2022 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)

During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not include a valid PA child abuse clearance(dated 9/12/2016), FBI clearance (dated 9/12/2016)and a mandated reporter clearance(dated 10/24/2016). Staff member # 1 is a provisional hire and does not have a FBI clearance and NSOR certificate in the file. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2022): “As of 5/10/22, staff member 2 has renewed PA Child Abuse, FBI Clearance, and Mandated Reporter training. Staff member 1 has received FBI Clearance and has requested the NSOR verification, but is still awaiting the verification form (provisional hire). Since Staff member 1 is still a provisional…”

Citation May 4, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff members 1,2 and 3 files did not contain verification of annual training on the facility's emergency plan.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2022): “Staff members 1, 2, & 3 have taken part in and verified annual training on the facility¿s emergency plan as of 5/19/2022.”

Citation May 4, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)

During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 9,10 and 11 files contained health assessment that were not updated within the 12 months of the assessment on file. Child # 9 was dated 1/21/2021, Child # 10 was dated 3/10/2021 and Child # 11 was dated 12/17/2020.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2022): “Director is working with families of Children #9 and 10 to receive updated health assessment forms. Families are in the process of securing the updated health assessment forms and will send them to the center as soon as possible. Child 11 now has an updated health assessment form in file. Health…”

Citation May 4, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain verification of annual fire safety training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2022): “Staff members 2 and 3 have completed DHS Fire Safety training on PD Registry. Additional fire safety trainings will be completed when available and as soon as possible.”

Citation May 4, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain an annual staff evaluation.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2022): “Staff members 2 and 3 have now been evaluated and a copy of the staff evaluation has been added to their files.”