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3100 W 9th St, Chester, PA
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Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 44
- open each week
- 6 days
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About Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool
Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool is a child care center in Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 44 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM; Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Staff | State-certified lead teachers in every classroom |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | ELRC subsidy; free Pre-K Counts accepted |
| Discounts | Sibling enrollment discounts |
| Transportation | Transportation (school pick-up and drop-off) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Accreditation | NECPA accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 44 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250827
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 17, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 29 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Dec 17, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on 12/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. Child # 4 did not have documentation of a child service report in file”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on 12/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's emergency contact and agreement are not being reviewed and updated every 6 months. Emergency contact and agreement were done 4/24/24 and again on 9/15/25”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“During renewal inspection on 12/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's immunization record was missing 2 HIB, and Pneumococcal”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(1) Health information/Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“During renewal inspection on 12/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 did not have the most recent health assessment in file”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.123(a)/3270.181(b) Signed /Current
“During renewal inspection on 12/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1-4 's agreements were incomplete”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
Sep 4, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following The sink in the infant room was not operable”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 and # 2 's emergency contact was not present in the infant room while children were in care”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age
“During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following : Staff # 2 did not have documentation of age and address in file”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following : Staff # 6's health and safety training was the incorrect training. Staff # 6 had documentation of Family health and safety training and not the center/group health and safety training”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following : Staff # 2 did not have documentation of a signed disclosure statement Staff # 5 's mandated reporter training was dated 2.6.20”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following : Staff # 2 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references in file”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
3270.62(a)/3270.62(b) Large muscle space provided/Play space - 65 square feet/child
“During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed Staff # 1, and # 3 was observed with 9 preschool children outside the facility in the parking lot playing. Facility does not have outdoor play space, but have measured indoor space”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1.The facility's documentation of fire drill log was not being conducted every 60 days- 1/28/25, 2/26/25 and 7/16/25 2. The facility's documentation of testing the fire system was not conducted every 30 days- 1/28/25, 2/26/25, and 7/16/25”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following : Staff # 2 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file Staff # 4's health assessment was dated 4/11/23 Staff # 5's health assessment was dated 1/17/23 Staff # 6's health assessment was dated 4/22/23”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed Staff # 2 alone in the classroom with a combination of 6 young and older toddler alone with children. Staff # 2 does not have all clearances - (no FBI and NSOR clearance) and does not have all preservice trainings in file - (no Pediatric CPR/First Aid, mandated reporter training, and helath and safety training)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed Staff # 1, and # 3 was observed with 9 preschool children outside the facility in the parking lot playing”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
Nov 19, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4 and # 5's emergency contact did not have parental signature for administration of minor first aid, and emergency medical care”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 6's TB was dated 8/31/22”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility had medication logs that were not completed in its entirety with written instructions on how/when to administer”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 did not have an updated health assessment in file Child # 3 had a physical completed but did not have a health form in file Child # 4's health assessment was dated 3/9/23”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4 and #5's emergency contact did not have physician's name, address and phone number listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: An infant was observed in a crib that was not labelled for individual use.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff #8's verification of experience in file was not acceptable”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy was missing prevention and identification of child maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 8 had 2 references that were the same”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024
Dec 5, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“During renewal inspection on 12/18/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: Room # 3 listed as school age was not set up and ready to receive children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 12/18/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 6 did not have documentation of receipts or completed out of state clearances in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional
“During renewal inspection on 12/18/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 5's file did not have a written letter from the parent in regard to exemption from immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During renewal inspection on 12/18/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The bottles /cups in the infant room was not labelled.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
Nov 16, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, #3 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN ANNUAL UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING FOR STAFF PERSON #1 WAS DATED 03/11/2015.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS A HAND SANITIZER BOTTLE IN REACH OF CHILDREN LOCATED IN THE PREK CLASSROOM. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
3270.182(3)/3270.182(4) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE OR FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 AND #5 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE PERSONS WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OR THE INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN'S TELEPHONE NUMBER.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #1, #2 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE CHILD'S ADMISSION DATE.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED YEARLY EVALUATION.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2022
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #4 HAD A TOTAL OF 7 (MIXED GROUP) CHILDREN. THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE GROUP WAS 5 MONTHS OLD.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE A CSR ASSESSMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment
“ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS A RECALLED INFANT SEAT STILL IN USE AT THE FACILITY. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID OR FOR ADMINISTRATION OF TRANSPORTATION, WALKING EXCURSIONS.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
Dec 2, 2021Inspection32 rules cited
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED ALL FACILITY DOCUMENTS; THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE A LOCKDOWN PLAN.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.192(5) Two written references
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTERS. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #5 ONLY HAD ONE NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTER ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“ON JULY 8TH 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #4, AND #5 DID NOT HAVE NSOR CERTIFICATE ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE. IN ADDITION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF PERSON #1 WAS OUTDATED.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Exp, educ., training at facility
“ON DECEMBNER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2, STAFF PERSON #4, AND STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.166(5) Six-months-old held
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #4 LEFT THE 3MONTH OLD INFANT SITTING IN THE BOUNCY SEAT WHILE BOTTLE FEELING.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.166(1) Written statement
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WERE NO WRITTEN STATEMENTS FOR "INFANT FEEDING SCHEDULE" AVAILIBLE FOR EACH INFANT.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.165 Menus
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; A FOOD MENU WAS NOT AVAILIBLE OR POSTED FOR PARENTS OR STAFF.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.163(a)(1)/3270.163(a)(4) Dairy/Grain
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE LUNCH PROVIDER DID NOT INCLUDE A DAIRY PRODUCT OR A GRAIN.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.161(c)/3270.161(d) Food served discarded/Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS A BAG OF CHICKEN NUGGETS LOCATED ON THE KITHCEN COUNTERTOP THAT SAT OUT (NOT REFRIGERATED) FOR MORE THAN 4 HOURS.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER DIAPERING A CHILD OR INBETWEEN DIAPERING OTHER CHILDREN. IN ADDITION, STAFF PERSON #4 CLEANED MULTIPLE CHILDRENS RUNNY NOSES AND DID NOT WASH HANDS INBETWEEN CLEANING CHILDREN OR AFTERWARDS.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING LUNCH TIME STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT WASH HER HANDS PRIOR TO SERVING FOOD TO THE INFANT/TODDLER CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT WASH INFACT/TODDLER HANDS AFTER DIAPER CHANGING. IN ADDITION, (IN THE SAME INFANT CLASSROOM) DURING LUNCH TIME CHILDREN DID NOT GET THEIR HANDS WASHED BEFORE EATING LUNCH.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; INFANT CHILD 3MONTHS OLD WAS LEFT SLEEPING IN A BOUNCY SEAT. THERE WERE NO CRIBS AVILIBLE FOR INFANT SAFE SLEEPING.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; STAFF PERSON #4 AND STAFF PERSON #5 (LOCATED IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM) WERE NOT ASSIGNED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.112 Infant/Toddler Stimulation
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #4 LEFT 4 INFANT AND YOUNG TODDLERS SITTING AT HIGHCHAIR TABLE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN ASKED BY THE CERT REP "WHY ARE THE CHILDREN LOCKED IN THE CHAIRS FOR SO LONG" STAFF PERSON #4 STATED "THEY ARE IN SEATS BECAUSE THEY GET INTO EVERYTHING".”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
3270.108(c) No styrofoam
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STYROFOAM PLATES WERE USED TO SERVE INFANT, TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL CHILDREN THEIR LUNCH.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
3270.107 Refrigerator
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE REFRIGERATER DID NOT HAVE A WORKING THERMOMETER.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WERE ONLY 2 PLAYPINS AVAILIBLE IN THE INFANT ROOM WITH 8 CHILDREN PRESENT. DURING THE INSPECTION, CERT REP OBSERVED TWO CHILDREN TAKE A NAP ON THE SAME PLAY PIN. THE REST EQUIPTMENT IN THIS INFANT ROOM WAS NOT LABLED FOR SPECIFIC USE OF A SPECIFIC CHILD.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; BOTH TOILETS LOCATED IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM WERE DIRTY AND NEEDED CLEANING.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS PEELING CHIPPED PAINT LOCATED IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.75(d)/3270.178 On excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE SCHOOLS TRANSPORTATION VAN. THE FIRST AID KIT USED FOR EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN TWEEZERS, SCISSORS OR WATER.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
3270.75(c) Has all items
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM DID NOT CONTAIN BANDAGES.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE WATER IN BOTH PRESCHOOL BATHROOMS #1 AND #2 WERE TEMPING AT 118° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE 8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM THE TOUNGEST CHILD 3MONTHS OLD AND THE OLDEST CHILD 2YEARS OLD. STAFF PERSON #4 LEFT IN THE CLASSROOM TO TAKE 1 CHILD TO THE RESTROOM LEAVING STAFF PERSON #5 OUT OF RATIO WITH 7 CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3, #4, AND #5 DID NOT HAVE THE HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING ON FILE. IN ADDITION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 AND #5 DID NOT HAVE THE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSONS #1, #3, #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 AND STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED CRP/FIRST AID TRAINING. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 FIRST AID TRAINING WAS OUTDATED (4/9/19).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE AN ANNUAL UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS TORN BLUE CARPET LOCATED IN THE PREK CLASSROOM, INFANT CLASSROOM AND WALLWAY AREA.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool
Is Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool licensed?
Yes. Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 29 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool care for?
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM; Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 452-4540 to ask.
What is Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool's phone number?
(484) 452-4540.
Where is Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool?
2918 W 9th St, Chester, PA 19013. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Kings & Queens Daycare, 0.1 miles away.