The Children's Early Learning Center
301 Edwards Dr, Brookhaven, PA
5.0· 9 reviews
Apple Pie Chester
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Apple Pie Chester
Apple Pie Chester is a child care center in Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 138 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 64 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 138 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (610) 447-1222 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 138 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Apple Pie Chester has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for Apple Pie Chester
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 138 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00258220
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 14 of 17 visits · 64 rules in all · 64 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 13
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Supervision and ratios 9
- Safety and hazards 4
- Safe sleep 4
- Background checks 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Food and nutrition 2
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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 22 visits
Jun 25, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection on 6/24/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 16's fire safety training was dated 6/18/25”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on 6/24/26, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. The indoor play space located in the basement had peeling paint 2. The 2nd floor play space and the preschool room window sills needed cleaning”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.72(c) Good repair
“During renewal inspection on 6/24/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The screen in the older toddler room was not in good repair”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
Feb 6, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During complaint investigation on 2/6/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The refrigerator on the 2nd floor that has the facility's food was dirty”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
Jan 12, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During renewal inspection on 1/12/26, Cert Rep observed the following Handwashing sign is needed in the young toddler room located on the 1st floor, room 202 and 205”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on 1/12/26, Cert Rep observed the following The young toddler classroom located on the 1st floor, the afterschool room and preschool rooms located on the 2nd floor needed cleaning - the hole on right side of wall in room 205 needed repair -window sills in the preschool room had cobwebs and needed cleaning”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During renewal inspection on 1/12/26, Cert Rep observed the following The first aid kit in Rm 205 was missing tweezers and scissors”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection on 1/12/26, Cert Rep observed the following Children in room 201 - preschool room and room 202- older toddlers. children were placed on the wrong cots according to the cot chart posted in the rooms”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 1/12/26, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation of shaken baby syndrome policy”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 1/12/26, Cert Rep observed the following - Staff # 1 did not have documentation of Delaware child abuse in file - Staff # 22's FBI clearance was incomplete”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“During renewal inspection on 1/12/26, Cert Rep observed the following The young toddler room located on the 1st floor, the afterschool room and preschool room located on the 2nd floor were not set up and ready to receive children”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3270.181(d) Dated signature affixed
“During renewal inspection on 1/12/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 2's emergency contact was not signed by the parent”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on 1/12/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 12 did not have documentation of a current health assessment in fille”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During renewal inspection on 1/12/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1's file did not have documentation of a letter from the parent for vaccination exemption”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.121(b)/3270.123(a) Given parents in writing/Signed
“During renewal inspection on 1/12/26, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have an update transportation policy”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
- Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During unannounced monitoring on 9/10/25., Cert Rep observed the following: As Cert rep entered the facility, Staff #1 and # 2 was observed in the outdoor play space with 7 young toddlers (1-year old). Cert rep observed Staff # 1 using a cellphone, with back turned to children. Cert Rep reported to the Supervisor (Staff # 3) that Staff # 1 was observed on the phone on the playground. Cert Rep and Supervisor (Staff # 3) went to the playground, and Staff # 1 was still on the phone with back turned to the children”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
- Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.166(5) Six-months-old held
“During unannounced monitoring on 7/15/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 was observed being in a bouncy chair drinking from a bottle and was not being held by Staff # 1”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During unannounced monitoring on 715/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2 was in a crib that was not labeled for Child #'2's individual use”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
Apr 11, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“1. CERT REP VISITED THE FACILITY FOR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 4/16/25. CERT REP OBSERVED VIA FACILITY'S CAMERA FOOTAGE FOR 4/4/25, THAT STAFF # 2 AND # 3 WERE IN THE FACILITY'S BASEMENT PLAYSPACE WITH 7 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN (AGES 3-5 YEARS OLD). CERT REP OBSERVED STAFF # 1 DROPPING OFF CHILD # 1 IN THE PLAYSPACE TO STAFF # 2 AND # 3, THEN LEFT. CERT REP OBSERVED THAT BOTH STAF # 2 AND # 3 WERE SITTING AT THE TABLE, AND STAFF # 3 IS OBSERVED ON THE PHONE, AND STAFF # 2 WAS FOCUSED ON THE CHILD THAT WAS ON STAFF # 2'S LAP. CERT REP OBSERVED THE CHILDREN PLAYING ON BIKES WERE OUT OF THE VIEW OF STAFF # 2 AND # 3 AT DIFFERENT TIMES, CERT REP DID NOT OBSERVE CHILDREN BEING SUPERVISED. CERT REP LATER OBSERVED A FEW MINS LATER CHILD # 1 WALKING AWAY. AND WAS OBSERVED ON CAMERA IN THE SCHOOL AGE ROOM. CERT REP OBSERVED STAFF # 4 ENTERING THE PLAYSPACE, AND STAFF # 3 LEAVING. STAFF # 4 PROCEEDED TO BE ON THE PHONE. CHILD # 1 WAS OBSERVED BEING IN THE SCHOOL AGE ROOM ALONE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOR ABOUT 45 MINS, THEN OBSERVED WALKING UP THE STEPS TO THE 1ST FLOOR ALONE. 2. ON 4/16/25, CERT REP OBSERVED STAFF # 5 IN THE OLDER TODDLER'S BATHROOM (CHILDREN 2 YEARS OLD) WITH 2 CHILDREN, AND 4 CHILDREN WERE OBSERVED IN THE CLASSROOM WITH 2 THERAPISTS THAT WERE NOT STAFF. CERT REP DID NOT OBSERVE THE 4 CHILDREN BEING SUPERVISED”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
Mar 20, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“During unannounced inspection on 3/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 changed Child # 1's diaper, and did not wash the child's hands or their hands after diaper change”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During unannounced inspection on 3/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert rep observed a blue couch that was ripped and accessible to children in the preschool classroom located on the 2nd floor”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During unannounced inspection on 3/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed peeling paint in the 2nd floor preschool classroom next to the door closest to the sink area”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During unannounced inspection on 3/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert rep observed Staff # 1 did not sanitize the table after doing a diaper change”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
Show 12 earlier visits
Oct 28, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 21, and #25 had the incorrect Pediatric CPR/First Aid training in file. Staff # 24's CPR/First Aid expired 9/2024”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: - The YSA/OSA room located in the basement , had carpeting that was ripped, and needed cleaning -The bathroom in the basement was dirty and needed cleaning (corrected) -Peeling paint was observed in the YSA/OSA room -Floors in the kitchen needed cleaning ( corrected)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 4 had 6 clock hours of childcare training and not the mandatory 12 hours - Staff # 21 did not have documentation of 12 annual clock hours in file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Bottle was observed in the infant room that was not labelled.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 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 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 21 health assessment was dated 10/24/22”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.75(c)/3270.178 Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit
“During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The first aid kit on the facility's bus did not have water and soap”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Handwashing signs were either missing or incorrect signage- kitchen sink, diapering table in the infant room, Older toddler room, preschool room”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The bouncy chairs located in the infant room were dirty”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4, and # 6 had incomplete immunization records”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The following children did not have a child service report in file- Child # 1, 3, and # 10”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 10 did not have documentation of health and safety training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 24's fire safety training was dated 3/2/23”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
May 29, 2024Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During unannounced monitoring on 5/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 did not have verification of education and 2 years of experience in file to qualify for the position of AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During unannounced monitoring on 5/29/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 was observed seeing inside the foyer and left 9 preschool children alone with Staff # 5 and # 6 outside on the playground that left them out of ratio - Staff # 2 and # 3 was observed in the 2nd floor older toddler classroom with 13 children”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring on 5/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 4 did not have Child abuse clearance in file to meet the requirements under 45-day provisional waiver hire, Staff # 4 also did not have rap sheet attached to FBI clearance”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During complaint investigation on 5/29/24, It was reported that Staff # 1 and # 2 were outside on the playground with 10 preschool children (3-5 years old). Upon entering the building for lunch, Staff # 1 and # 2 left Child # 1 outside alone on the playground on 5/21/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During complaint investigation on 5/29/24, there was no documentation of an incident report written for Child # 1 being left outside on the facility's playground on 5/21/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During complaint investigation on 5/29/24, It was reported that Staff # 1 and # 2 were outside on the playground with 10 preschool children (3-5 years old). Upon entering the building for lunch, Staff # 1 and # 2 left Child # 1 outside alone on the playground on 5/21/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During unannounced monitoring on 5/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 did not have verification of education and 2 years of experience in file to qualify for the position of AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During unannounced monitoring on 5/29/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 was observed seeing inside the foyer and left 9 preschool children alone with Staff # 5 and # 6 outside on the playground that left them out of ratio - Staff # 2 and # 3 was observed in the 2nd floor older toddler classroom with 13 children”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring on 5/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 4 did not have Child abuse clearance in file to meet the requirements under 45-day provisional waiver hire, Staff # 4 also did not have rap sheet attached to FBI clearance”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During complaint investigation on 5/29/24, It was reported that Staff # 1 and # 2 were outside on the playground with 10 preschool children (3-5 years old). Upon entering the building for lunch, Staff # 1 and # 2 left Child # 1 outside alone on the playground on 5/21/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During complaint investigation on 5/29/24, there was no documentation of an incident report written for Child # 1 being left outside on the facility's playground on 5/21/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During complaint investigation on 5/29/24, It was reported that Staff # 1 and # 2 were outside on the playground with 10 preschool children (3-5 years old). Upon entering the building for lunch, Staff # 1 and # 2 left Child # 1 outside alone on the playground on 5/21/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
Apr 1, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During unannounced monitoring on 4/1/24, Cert Rep observed Staff #1-3 on their cell phones in the classrooms and in the playroom at different periods of the day.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During unannounced monitoring on 4/1/24, Cert Rep observed Staff #1-3 on their cell phone in the classrooms and in the playroom at different periods of the day.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
20.71(b)(5) Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse
“Staff # 1, # 3 and # 4 were indicated on a report by CYO for child abuse for the incident that occurred on 4/1/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During complaint investigation on 4/1/24, based on Cert Rep's investigation, Staff # 1 did not complete an incident report for Child # 1 on the day of the incident to Child # 1's parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
Apr 1, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During unannounced monitoring on 4/1/24, Cert Rep observed Staff #1-3 on their cell phones in the classrooms and in the playroom at different periods of the day.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During unannounced monitoring on 4/1/24, Cert Rep observed Staff #1-3 on their cell phone in the classrooms and in the playroom at different periods of the day.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
20.71(b)(5) Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse
“Staff # 1, # 3 and # 4 were indicated on a report by CYO for child abuse for the incident that occurred on 4/1/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During complaint investigation on 4/1/24, based on Cert Rep's investigation, Staff # 1 did not complete an incident report for Child # 1 on the day of the incident to Child # 1's parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
Feb 22, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During unannounced monitoring on 2/22/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/First Aid in file”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During unannounced monitoring on 2/22/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references in file. Staff# 2 had a reference that was written by a family member.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During unannounced monitoring on 2/22/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of health assessment in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring on 2/22/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 did not have documentation of FBI, NSOR, and disclosure statement in file”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During unannounced monitoring on 2/22/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 did not have documentation of high school diploma in file to qualify as an AGS”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
Jan 3, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 5 's file had documentation of 6 clock hours of childcare training and not the required 12 hours - Staff # 13's file had documentation of 11 clock hours of childcare training and not the required 12 hours - Staff # 17s file had documentation of 10 clock hours of childcare training and not the required 12 hours”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 23 did not have 2 nonfamily references in file”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's file last child service report was dated 6/29/23”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 15 was observed on her cellphone and not supervising children during nap time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - the placement of the cots did not have at least 2 feet of space on 3 sides in the playroom where the children from the Panda room were sleeping, and the fireflies room”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - children in the infant room were in beds not labeled for the child that was using the bed - not enough rest equipment in the room for the number of infants that were present”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Peeling paint in the play space located on the 2nd floor, and peeling paint in the play space located in the basement - Pillows and chair in the Cubs room were dirty, and cracked tiles”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - missing outlet covers in the play space located on the 2nd floor”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 16 did not have verification of 2500 childcare hours to be qualified as AGS”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 13 listed as Group supervisor did not have documentation of education in file to qualify as GS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 and # 23 did not have documentation of Delaware Child abuse in file -Staff # 6's state police clearance was dated 5/30/18, and FBi dated 6/12/18 - Staff # 11 did not have a completed FBI, and NSOR clearance in file”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - staff # 6 did not have documentation of ire safety training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 and Staff # 16 did not have documentation of the mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Emergency contacts were not present in the Caterpillar room, Panda room, for all that children that were receiving care in the space”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
Feb 2, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“On February 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a toilet that would not flush located in the first-floor bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.166(1) Written statement
“On February 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The infants did not have a written feeding schedule provided by the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“On February 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not have an updated annual health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“On February 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of classroom visits there was an infant (four months old) sleeping in a bouncy seat. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“On February 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were several toxic (keep out of reach of the children) hand soaps located in each classroom and bathroom throughout the facility. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On February 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was peeling paint located in the second-floor preschool classroom #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment
“On February 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a recalled infant seat being used by an infant at the time of inspection. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
Oct 20, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“ON OCTOBER 20, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION. AFTER COMPLETING INTERVIEWS WITH STAFF, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT STAFF PERSON #1 PUNHISHED A SCHOOL AGE CHILD BY MAKING THE CHILD STAND AND HOLD UP HANDS ABOVE THEIR HEAD FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
Feb 9, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“ON FEBRUARY 9TH, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION VISIT; AT THE TIME OF THIS VISIT THERE WERE 96 CHILDREN PRESENT. STAFF PERSON #1 (WHO DOES NOT HAVE DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS) WAS PRESENT RUNNUNG THE FACILITY. STAFF #1 ONLY HAS A HIGHSCHOOL DIPLOMA ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“ON FEBRUARY 9TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED AN UNANOUNCED INVESTIGATION VISIT. AFTER INVESTIGATION OF THIS INCIDENT, IT WAS VERIFIED THAT A HEATED ARGUMENT WITH HARSH LANGUAGE DID OCCURE IN THE CLASSROOM WITH CHILDREN PRESENT. STAFF PERSON #1 HAD TO BE ESCORTED FROM THE CLASSROOM DUE TO THE HARSH LANGUAGE BEING USED.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
Feb 9, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“ON FEBRUARY 9TH, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION VISIT; AT THE TIME OF THIS VISIT THERE WERE 96 CHILDREN PRESENT. STAFF PERSON #1 (WHO DOES NOT HAVE DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS) WAS PRESENT RUNNUNG THE FACILITY. STAFF #1 ONLY HAS A HIGHSCHOOL DIPLOMA ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“ON FEBRUARY 9TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED AN UNANOUNCED INVESTIGATION VISIT. AFTER INVESTIGATION OF THIS INCIDENT, IT WAS VERIFIED THAT A HEATED ARGUMENT WITH HARSH LANGUAGE DID OCCURE IN THE CLASSROOM WITH CHILDREN PRESENT. STAFF PERSON #1 HAD TO BE ESCORTED FROM THE CLASSROOM DUE TO THE HARSH LANGUAGE BEING USED.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
Jan 26, 2022Inspection25 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT HAVE A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE ON FILE. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, AND #4 DID NOT HAVE AN NSOR CLERANCE ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.37(b)/3270.37(b)(3) Aide qualifications/8th grade + 2 yrs
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION OR PROOF OF TWO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE OUTLETS LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY OF THE 1ST FLOOR DID NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE COVERS. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A SCHOOL BUS WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS A BUCKET TOXIC CLEANING MATERIALS LOCATED IN THE BACK OF THE BUS ASSESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2022
3270.75(c)/3270.178 Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED ON THE SCHOOL BUS THAT IS USED FOR EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER, SOAP, GLOVES OR TWEEZERS. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; CLASSROOM 202 AND THE HALLWAY RAILINGS LEADING TO THE DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN HAD PEELING GRAY CHIPPED PAINT.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPTMENT WAS DIRTY AND IN BAD REPAIR. SEVERAL BIKES WERE BROKEN IN POOR CONDITION.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2026, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; STAFF PERSON #8 DID NOT KNOW THE NAME OF A CHILD IN HER CARE. STAFF PERSON #6, #9, #10, AND #11 (LOCATED IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS) WERE NOT ASSIGNED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #1, #2 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #3 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ENROLLING PARENTS WORK PHONE NUMBERS AND ADDRESS.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #6 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBERS.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #6 DID NOT INCLUDE THE RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESS.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.124(d) Excursions
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION CHECK, THE BUS USED TO TRANSPORT SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN TO AND FROM SCHOOL DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS FOR EACH CHILD.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, AFTER CHANGING A BABY STAFF PERSON #7 DID NOT WASH THE DIAPER CHANGING SURFACE WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION OR BY CHANGING A PAD OR OTHER CURFACE COVERING. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2022
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING LUNCH TIME, AFTER CLEANING THE NOSE OF AN INFANT STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT WASH HANDS PRIOR TO SERVING BABY FOOD TO ANOTHER CHILD.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; INFANT AND TODDLER BOTTLES/SIPPY CUPS WERE NOT LABELED. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2022
3270.172(a) Written parental consent
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A TRANSPERTATION CHECK; THE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER DID NOT HAVE SIGNED PARENT CONSENT FOR CHILDREN TO RIDE THE BUS TO AND FROM SCHOOL.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.175(d) School bus/16 or more/exempt
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A TRANSPERTATION CHECK; STAFF PERSON #6 WHO TRANSPORTS CHILDREN TO AND FROM SCHOOL (IN A YELLOW SCHOOL BUS) DID NOT HAVE A CDL LICENSE ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION OR SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 AND #5 ONLY INCLUDED ONE NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTER WAS ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, 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: Feb 11, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE FIRE DRILL LOG WAS OUTDATED.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED ANNUAL EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2022
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Apple Pie Chester
Creative Kidz Child Care and Learning Center
18 E 5th St, Chester, PA
Kathy E Wesley Family Child Care Home
Chester, PA 19013 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Children of Purpose STEM Academy
723 Madison St, Chester, PA
Educating the Absorbing Mind
222 W 8th St, Chester, PA
Happy Learners Development Childcare
408 Avenue Of The States, Chester, PA
William Bailey Rec Center Inc D/B/A Pela Kids
150 W 5th St, Chester, PA
Tee & Company Playhouse
407 E 9th St, Chester, PA
Karson's Little Einsteins
Chester, PA 19013 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 4 reviews
FAQ
Questions about Apple Pie Chester
Is Apple Pie Chester licensed?
Yes. Apple Pie Chester is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Apple Pie Chester last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Apple Pie Chester had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 64 rules across 14 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 64 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 Apple Pie Chester care for?
138, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Apple Pie Chester accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Apple Pie Chester's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 447-1222 to confirm.
How much does Apple Pie Chester cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 447-1222 to ask.
What is Apple Pie Chester's phone number?
(610) 447-1222.
Where is Apple Pie Chester?
18 E 8th St, Chester, PA 19013. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Kidz Child Care and Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.