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About Carters Open Arms
Carters Open Arms is a child care center in Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 58 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 58 children
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 58 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Carters Open Arms
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 58 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00260002
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 27 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 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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Aug 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During unannounced inspections, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 1 was observed in the school age room with children and did not have the correct Pediatric CPR/First Aid on file”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026
Jul 15, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 7/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following : Staff # 2 was observed in the classroom alone with 9 young school age children and did not have documentation of DHS FBI in file and Pediatric CPR/First Aid in file”
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on 7/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following : Peeling paint on the windowsill in the blue room next to the preschool room”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 7/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following : Staff # 2 had documentation of school district's FBI and not DHS FBI in file”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During renewal inspection on 7/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following : Staff # 2 was observed outside of the classroom getting chairs for lunch. Leaving Staff # 3 out of ratio with 13 children (a combination of preschoolers and young school age)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During renewal inspection on 7/15/26, Cert Rep observed the following : The facility did not have the current emergency plan posted”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
Jul 17, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on 7/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. Child # 2's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 8/5/24 and 4/4/25 2. Child # 4's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 4/1/24 and 3/28/25 3. Child # 5's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 3/10/24 and 4/4/25”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“During renewal inspection on 7/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. Child # 2 's immunization record was missing - 1 Hep B/ 2 Rotavirus/1 Hib/1 Polio/ 2 Pneumococcal and 1 Polio vaccine 2. Child # 4's immunization record was missing- 2 Hep B/ 1 Rotavirus/ and 1 Poli vaccine 3. Child # 5's immunization record was missing- 1 Hep B/ 1 Dtap and 1 Poli”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 7/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 had documentation of 6 childcare hours and not the annual 12 hours”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During renewal inspection on 7/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation of testing the fire detection system every 30 days”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“During renewal inspection on 7/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: While doing a walk-through of the facility, the toddler classroom right from the office and the school age room were not set up and ready to receive children”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During renewal inspection on 7/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not sanitize the table after doing a diaper change”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on 7/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1.The infant had peeling paint on the windowsill and next to the outlet near window 2. The toddler room right side from office had soiled ceiling tiles, and some of the ceiling tiles were falling out”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During renewal inspection on 7/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 had 6 preschool children in the classroom, and was given 2 -2year old for a total of 8 children, that placed Staff # 2 out of ratio”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on 7/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's health assessment was dated 6/26/24”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 7/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include prevention and identification of child maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
Jul 25, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection on 8/8/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following : Staff # 4 did not have documentation of health and safety training in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 8/8/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following : Staff # 5 did not have documentation of 2500 childcare hours to qualify as AGS”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection on 8/8/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following : Child # 3's emergency contact did not have policy number listed Child # 5's emergency contact did not have insurance and policy number listed”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection on 8/8/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following : Child # 5's emergency contact did not have release person's phone number listed”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During renewal inspection on 8/8/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following : Emergency contacts were not present in Room # 1 for all the children that were receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on 8/8/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's agreement and emergency contact was last signed 1/17/24”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 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 8/8/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following : Staff # 5's health assessment was dated 3.23.22”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
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 8/8/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following : Child # 6 and # 7's emergency contact did not have parent's signature for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During renewal inspection on 8/8/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following : The facility did not have documentation that they were testing the fire detection system every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 8/8/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following : Staff # 2 had 4 hours in file and not the mandatory 12 hours of childcare training Staff # 4 had 10 hours in file and not the mandatory 12 hours of childcare training”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During renewal inspection on 8/8/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following : Child # 5 and # 7;'s emergency contact did not have physicians address listed”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
Jun 26, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #2 and #4 did not include influenza immunization according to recommended schedule by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #2 and #4. Immunization record of child #4 included influenza immunization from 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons
“At the time of renewal inspection, agreement of child #1 and #2 did not specify arrival/departure time. Agreement of child #1 and #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of renewal inspection, agreement of child #1 did not specify services to be provided to the family and the child,”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.182(3)/3270.182(6) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“At the time of renewal inspection, a record of child #4 didn't contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of renewal inspection observed the old wooden fence gate leaning on the fence with exposed sharp pieces of wood.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of renewal inspection files of staff person #4 did not include verification of education and child care experience that qualifies staff #4 for a position of an assistant group supervisor and is required prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the potential signs of child maltreatment were not observed. In addition, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding volunteers participating in emergency plan training and emergency drills, continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“At the time of renewal inspection, documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system was absent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
Feb 2, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“On February 2, 2023 certification representative contacted the provider in reference to a DOH audit report received. The report showed that the health assessment for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 was missing immunization shots.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
Jun 24, 2022Inspection24 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, AN FBI FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE, AN NSOR CLEARANCE, OR THE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED ANNUAL EVALUATION.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE DID NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE PORTABLE SINK LOCATED IN THE INFANT ROOM WAS NOT WORKING AND DID NOT HAVE FRESH WATER FOR STAFF OR CHILDREN TO WASH HANDS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. STALL #1 LOCATED IN BATHROOM #2 HAD RUST ON BOTH WALLS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE NEED TO BE CLEANED AND THE YARD DOOR WAS BROKEN OFF IN POOR REPAIR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER DIAPERING.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE PREK CLASSROOM DID NOT CONTAIN TWEEZERS. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE TELEPHONE LOCATED IN THE PREK AND TODDLER CLASSROOM DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY NUMBERS POSTED NEAR OR ON THE CORDLESS PHONE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS A GALLON OF MILK LEFT OUT ON THE COUNTER THROUGHOUT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES. IN ADDITION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 ONLY INCLUDED ONE WRITTEN REFERENCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS A PLASTIC TRASH BAG ON THE INFANT CRIB LOCATED IN THE INFANT/TODDLER CLASSROOM. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER WAS TEMPING ABOVE 45° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS OR TODDLERS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM WAS NOT BEING TESTED EVERY 30 DAYS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #5 ONLY INCLUDED 6 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT WASH THE 1 YEAR OLD CHILD HANDS AFTER DIAPERING.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. STAFF PERSON #4 WAS ON CELL PHONE WHILE IN THE CLASSROOM WORKING WITH INFANTS AND TODDLERS. CHILDREN WERE NOT SUPERVISED AT THIS TIME.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #7 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ENROLLING PARENT HOME OR WORK PHONE NUMBERS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR CHILD #4, #5 AND #6 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #1, #2 AND #7 DID NOT INCLUDE RELEASE PERSON ADDRESS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“ON JUNE 24, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Carters Open Arms
Is Carters Open Arms licensed?
Yes. Carters Open Arms is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Carters Open Arms last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carters Open Arms had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Carters Open Arms care for?
58, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Carters Open Arms accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Carters Open Arms' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 874-2350 to confirm.
How much does Carters Open Arms cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 874-2350 to ask.
What is Carters Open Arms' phone number?
(610) 874-2350.
Where is Carters Open Arms?
2242 Edgmont Ave, Chester, PA 19013. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Stars Learning Academy, 0.2 miles away.