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Chichester Kinderschool
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About Chichester Kinderschool
Chichester Kinderschool is a child care center in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 56 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 54 rules across 5 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
- 56 children
Hours
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Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Chichester Kinderschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246288
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: 15 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 54 rules in all · 51 corrected
- Records and paperwork 14
- Building, equipment and play areas 10
- Safety and hazards 8
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 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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Jul 13, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 7-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency door in the Infant/Toddlers room was dirty. There were putty knives, a screwdriver and a power drill on a shelf in the School Age room. There was a table on top of another table with the legs sticking up, cabinet doors on top and bins placed on top of the cabinet doors.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 7-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there were BEHR paint cans on the table in the School Age Room and there was All Purpose Sheetrock Joint Compound on a shelf in the School Age Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 7-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 had expired State Police (Criminal) and FBI clearances. The file of staff person #2 did not include a PA FBI clearance or the required Sex offender, Criminal history and Child abuse out of state clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“On 7-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not include Pediatric first aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“On 7-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include proof of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“On 7-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 7-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“On 7-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“On 7-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“On 7-31-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of child #3 did not include a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“On 7-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, written daily activities plans were not posted in the Preschool and Infant/Toddlers Rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On 7-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the Infant/Toddlers Room had toy cars with removable parts a diameter of less than 1 inch. There were nails on a shelf in the School Age Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“On 7-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the exit in the Napping room was obstructed with a baby jumper, box on the floor, clothes basket and a rocking chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“On 7-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the restrooms in the Preschool room did not have lidded waste receptacles. The trash can by the sink area was not lidded.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“On 7-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the Toddlers and Preschool groups combined did not have a first-aid kit outside where the children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
Oct 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On 10-1-2025 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 was out of ratio with 12 Preschool children in care. Staff person #2 was out of ratio with a mixture of 6 infant/toddler children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
Jul 17, 2025Inspection18 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #2, #5 and #6 contained expired State Police (Criminal) clearances. The file of staff person #4 did not contain a State Police clearance. Staff persons #1 and #6 files contained expired Child Abuse clearances. Staff persons #1 and #6 files contained expired DHS FBI clearances. Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 files contained expired NSOR clearances. Staff persons #1, #4 and #5 files contained expired Mandated Reported trainings. The file of staff person #6 did not contain a Mandated Reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the electrical outlet cord in the Infants Room was missing several protective receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the Preschool room's closet door did not have a lock on it and contained cleaning products inside. The girls bathroom in the Infant room had Lysol spray on the counter and the boys bathroom contained [name] in the cabinet under the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, emergency numbers were not posted in the Infants/Toddlers Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the light switch near the emergency exit in the School-Age Room was dirty. The walls and doors outside of the bathrooms in the Infants room were dirty. The walls near the emergency exit near the children's cots in the Preschool Room were dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the cribs in the Napping Room located in the Infants Room were stacked with baby bouncer seats, plastic baskets, a crate, a baby saucer and an infant's toy table. The cream high chair in the Infants Room was dirty. The green, blue and white and the pink, green, purple, blue and white Fisher Price toy houses in the Preschool Room were dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, child #2 was unsupervised while walking to the bathroom through another room that was empty.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of child #3 did not include an agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #1, #2, and #5 did not include services provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #5 did not include designated release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #1, #2 and #5 did not specify which services are considered to be extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #3 did not include information on disability.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #4 did not include the release persons address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form and agreement forms of children #1 and #2 were not updated within a 6-month period. The emergency contact form of child #5 had not been updated within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 7-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the top half of the walls in the bathrooms inside the Infants Room had peeling wall paper and damaged plaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
Sep 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 9-25-2024 during an unannounced visit, protective receptacle covers were missing by the children's cots in the Preschool classroom. Protective receptacle covers were missing in the infant/young toddler classroom by the baby swings. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection on 8-19-2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 9-25-2024 during an unannounced visit, the walls in the Girls bathroom in the Preschool classroom were dirty. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection on 8-19-2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #2's emergency contact form was missing the release person's address. Child #3's emergency contact form was missing the release person's phone number”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #1's emergency contact information was missing in the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #2 and child #4 did not have updated emergency contact forms and agreement forms within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #1 did not have an emergency contact form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #1 and child #5 did not have agreement forms on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #3 did not have release persons listed on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the rest equipment in the Preschool classroom was not labeled for the use of specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the toy doll house in the Preschool classroom was dirty. The gray bouncy seat with the clouds was dirty. The colorful baby saucer with the yellow flower and yellow duck was dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the bottom wall of the School-Age classroom near the filing cabinet had damaged plaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the walls in the Girls bathroom in the Preschool classroom were dirty. The cabinet door in the Preschool classroom was dirty. The wall by the changing table in the Preschool classroom was dirty. The ceiling tiles in the Infant room had water spots on them. The carpet in the infant room was dirty. The door shared between the Preschool and School-age classroom was dirty.”
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, gloves and soap were missing from the first-aid in the School-Age classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, hand sanitizer was on the teacher's desk in the School-Age classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, protective receptacle covers were missing in the Preschool room under the children's cubbies and by the children's cots. A protective receptacle cover was also missing in the infant/young toddler classroom by the baby swing.”
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not have an updated Fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, staff persons #1, #2 and #3 did not complete the Health and Safety update.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #4 did not have the name of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #3's emergency contact form did not list the child's special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“On 8-19-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 was missing the MA policy number. The emergency contact form of child #4 was missing the health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
Oct 27, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 10/27/24: 1. The was a pile of circular lumber pieces that were accessible to the children. 2. The rear childcare space was under construction (torn plaster and moldings, construction debris, tools) and not set up for childcare. 3. There was excess debris under the mattress on the changing station in the primary childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection on 10/27/23, there were 2 bottles not labelled with the children's names.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 10/27/23, the provider did not have an updated emergency contact information forms in the childcare space for child #1 or child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
Sep 21, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD #3 DID NOT HAVE AN EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM ON FILE WHICH CAPTURES ALL REQUIRED EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE ON FILE. STAFF #5 HAD A MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING THAT WAS MORE THAN 60 MONTHS OLD. THIS IS EVIDENCED BY THE PREVIOUSLY DOCUMENTED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINNG ON FILE BEING DATED 2/6/2015.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“STAFF PERSON #1,2 3,4, 5, 6, and 7 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: Oct 20, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVEE OBSERVED THAT STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT COMPLETE AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #2 HAD ONLY ONE WRITTEN REFERENCE ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 AND #5 DID NOT HAVE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 AND #5 DID NOT HAVE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #5 DID NOT HAVE AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITH TB MANTOUX SCREENING RESULTS.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS TO FOR THE CHILD'S RELEASE PERSONS.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #2 AND #4 IN THE MIXED AGE GROUP AND STAFF #3 AND #6 IN THE INFANT/TODDLER ROOM WERE NOT ASSIGNED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Chichester Kinderschool
Is Chichester Kinderschool licensed?
Yes. Chichester Kinderschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Chichester Kinderschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Chichester Kinderschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 54 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 51 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 Chichester Kinderschool care for?
56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Chichester Kinderschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Chichester Kinderschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 485-0521 to confirm.
How much does Chichester Kinderschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 485-0521 to ask.
What is Chichester Kinderschool's phone number?
(610) 485-0521.
Where is Chichester Kinderschool?
3913 Chichester Ave, Upper Chichester, PA 19061. The nearest other daycare we list is Cherry Tree Learning Academy, 0.5 miles away.