Kehillah Early Learning Center
2 Chester Rd, Wallingford, PA
3.4· 17 reviews
Children of Purpose STEM Academy
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 Children of Purpose STEM Academy
Children of Purpose STEM Academy is a child care center in Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 51 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 54 rules across 8 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
- 51 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (484) 480-4004 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 | 51 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children of Purpose STEM Academy has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for Children of Purpose STEM Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 51 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249357
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 5, 2025: 19 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 54 rules in all · 50 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Records and paperwork 9
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 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 11 visits
Nov 5, 2025Inspection19 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4's emergency contact did not have physician's number”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: - the facility did not have documentation of shaken baby syndrome policy - Staff # 2 was observed working alone with children without having all preservice trainings in file. Staff # 2 did not have the correct Pediatric CPR/First Aid”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 and # 4 did not have insurance and policy number”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. Staff # 1's child abuse was dated 4/14/20 (corrected) 2. Staff # 4 had a receipt of FBI dated 7/29/25 but did not have documentation of current FBI in file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 did not have documentation of education in file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: the classroom located at the entrance needed cleaning and the rugs needed cleaning as well”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The sinks/bathrooms in the facility had the incorrect handwashing sign posted”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The refrigerator in the kitchen did not have a thermometer”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 was observed in the bathroom with 2, without being able to see and direct the 4 other - 2 yr old unsupervised in the classroom”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's agreement did not have fee amount and the day to be paid”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's agreement did not have child's arrival and departure listed”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's file did not have an updated health assessment in file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's file did not have a written immunization exemption by the parent in file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 5 was observed changing an infant diaper. Staff # 5 did not wash child's hand or their hands after diapering”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 5 was observed changing an infant diaper , and did not sanitize the table after changing the infant”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
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 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 and # 4 did not have parental signature for obtaining medical care and minor first aid”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2's CPR/First Aid was the incorrect training. Training was completed online and not by a PQAS certified trainer”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include a shelter in place location inside the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4's emergency contact and agreement is not being updated every 6 months. Last updated 10/19/24 and 4/11/25 and has not been updated since”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
Dec 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During unannounced monitoring on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following An infant was asleep in the bouncy chair”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During unannounced monitoring on 12/9/2024, Cert Rep observed the following The outdoor equipment that is embedded was mounted over a protective surface did not meet the recommendations of the United States consumer product safety commission”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024
Oct 28, 2024Inspection25 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of the mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2's fire safety training was dated 10/2/23”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of health and safety training in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.34(a) Director responsibilities
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have a complete file to meet the requirements listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 5, 6 and # 8 did not have documentation of staff evaluations in file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: A missing outlet cover in the young toddler's bathroom”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The first aid kit in the infant room is missing scissors and tweezers”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: -The ceiling tiles and vents in the infant room and preschool room were dirty - The facility had dog feces in the outdoor play space”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The sink in the older toddler room was clogged and was not draining”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The handwashing sign was not posted in the infant room, the bathroom in the preschool room, the older toddler room, and the young toddler room”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: -The facility's playground on the toddler side of the playground had embedded equipment and no mulch - The preschool side of the playground needed more mulch”
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: There was no written plan of daily activities was not present in the young school age/old school age room on the space. The daily activity posted was a toddler schedule”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: While Cert Rep was reviewing files in the school age room, Cert Rep overheard Staff # 5 using harsh language to children in care older toddler room”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.118(c) Vet's certificate required
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's dog rabies immunization expired on 3/4/24”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4, and # 7 did not have an agreement in file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2, 6, and # 9's agreement did not list release persons as listed on the emergency contact”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 8's emergency contact did not list physician's information”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 5's emergency contact did not have health insurance and policy number Child # 7's emergency contact did not have policy number listed”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Emergency contacts were not present in the childcare space for all the children receiving care in the infant room, and preschool room,”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 5's health assessment was dated 6/12/22”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024
3270.165 Menus
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: There was no menu posted”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 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 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1, 2,3,4,5,7, and # 8's emergency contact did not have parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not show shelter in place”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff #2 had documentation 7 clock hours of childcare training and not the annual 12 hours Staff # 5 had documentation 8 clock hours of childcare training and not the annual 12 hours Staff # 6 had documentation of 7 clock hours of childcare training and not the annual 12 hours”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: An infant was asleep in the bouncy chair in the infant room”
Aug 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During unannounced monitoring on 8/14/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 was observed alone with 10 children - 2 - 2-year-old, and 8 - 3- 5-year-olds.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
Jun 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“During complaint investigation on 6/24/24, while reviewing facility's video footage, Cert Rep observed Child # 1 getting off the cot during nap time. Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 forcefully grabbing Child #1 by the arms to first lay on the cot, then restraining Child # 1 to sit in a chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
Jan 24, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring on 1/24/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 working in a childcare position at the facility. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 was previously cited for not having completed clearances in file to be able to work in a childcare position at the facility.”
3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times
“During complaint investigation on 1/24/24, it was determined that Staff #1's hookah pen was found by Child #1 at the facility. During pickup by Child # 1's parent, Child # 1 was observed having the hookah pen and chewing on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
Jan 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring on 1/24/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 working in a childcare position at the facility. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 was previously cited for not having completed clearances in file to be able to work in a childcare position at the facility.”
3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times
“During complaint investigation on 1/24/24, it was determined that Staff #1's hookah pen was found by Child #1 at the facility. During pickup by Child # 1's parent, Child # 1 was observed having the hookah pen and chewing on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
Nov 2, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(e)(1)(iii) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 12/11/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1, and # 2 did not have 12 annual clock hours of childcare training in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on 12/11/2024, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3 did not have documentation of child service report in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 12/11/2024, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 had a department of Ed. FBI in file and not the correct DHS FBI. Staff # 7, and # 10 had an incomplete state police clearance in file. Staff # 8 did not have documentation of receipts to show that state police clearance and child abuse was applied for. Staff # 9 and # 12 did not have documentation of completed child abuse in file nor a receipt to show it was applied for. Staff # 3, 8,9,10,11,12 had a receipt in file to show that the NSOR clearance was applied for, but no documentation in file for completed clearance. Staff# 9, and 12 had a Delaware ID in file but no receipt in file to show that out of state clearances had been applied for. Both staff have exceeded the 45-day provisional waiver hire”
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on 12/11/2024, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2 had an annual physical completed, but did not have a child health report in file. Child # 3's health assessment was dated 8/5/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2023
May 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During unannounced monitoring inspection dated 5/17/2023, certification representative observed that in the transition area there was paint chipping on the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During unannounced monitoring inspection dated 5/17/2023, certification representative observed that there was Vaseline and a soap/water cleaning solution (toxic material) near the diaper changing facility, and the toxics were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023
Oct 19, 2022Inspection19 rules cited
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #1, #2, #6, #7 AND #8 DID NOT HAVE DESIGNED PERSONS WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #7 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN ADDRESS.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #8 AND #9 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #8 DID NOT INCLUDE THE INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #6, #8 AND #9 DID NOT INCLUDE PERSONS WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #5, #7 AND #9 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH REPORT.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. STAFF PERSON #2 AND #3 DID NOT WASH CHILDREN HANDS FOLLOWING DIAPER CHANGING. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT WASH DOWN THE DIAPER CHANGING TABLE IN BETWEEN CHANGING CHILDREN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. STAFF PERSON #2 AND #3 DID NOT WASH THEIR HANDS FOLLOWING DIAPER CHANGING. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #9 WAS DATED 6/28/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2, #3 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE CPR PEDIATRIC FIRST AID TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN HAD NOT BEEN SENT TO THEIR LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 ONLY INCLUDED 8 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2022
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE A LETTER POSTED OR SENT TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES ABOUT THE FACILITIES LOCATION AND VEHICULAR ROUTES.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2022
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS A GALLON OF MILK SITTING ON A CART (IN ROOM #2) FOR MORE THAN 30MINS. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN NSOR CLEARANCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS TOXIC (KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN) HAND SOAP BOTTLES ASSESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN IN CLASSROOM #1, #2, #3 AND #4. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
3270.75(d) On excursions
“ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT IN ROOM #1, #2, #3 AND #4 DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE TOILET BOWL WATER CONTINUED TO RUN IN ROOM #3 (OLDER TODDLER ROOM). THE WATER HAS TO BE TURNED ON AND BACK OFF THROUGHOUT THE DAY IN ORDER FOR THE TOILET TO FLUSH.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2022
Show 1 earlier visit
Oct 13, 2021Inspection15 rules cited
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“ON OCTOBER 13TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE A LOCKDOWN PLAN.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2021
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“ON OCTOBER 13TH 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPTMENT WAS NOT CLEAN FOR CHILDREN TO PLAY ON.(CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021
3270.75(d) On excursions
“ON OCTOBER 13TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOMS THAT ARE USED FOR EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“ON OCTOBER 13TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE WATER IN CLASSROOM #1 WAS TEMPING AT 133 DEGREES. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“ON OCTOBER 13TH 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN ANNUAL UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“ON OCTOBER 13TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE DID NOT HAVE CURRENT UPDATED LIABILITY INSURANCE POSTED OR ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2021
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“ON OCTOBER 13TH 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: Oct 26, 2021
3270.192(5) Two written references
“ON OCTOBER 13TH 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 AND STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT INCLUSED TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTERS. BOTH RECORDS ONLY HAD ONE REFERENCE LETTER WAS ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2021
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“ON OCTOBER 13TH 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE POLICE CLEARANCE ON FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #3 WAS PASS FIVE YEARS OLD. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“ON OCTOBER 13TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; INFANT BOTTLES WERE NOT LABELED. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“ON OCTOBER 13ND 2021, DURING LUNCH TIME STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT WASH HER HANDS PRIOR TO SERVING FOOD TO THE CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“ON OCTOBER 13TH 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #5 (INBETWEEN CHANGES) DID NOT WASH THE DIAPER CHANGING SURFACE WITH A SONITIZING SOLUTION OR BY CHANGING A PAD OR OTHER CURFACE COVERING. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“ON OCTOBER 13TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; STAFF PERSONS LOCATED IN THE INFANT/TODDLER CLASSROOM WERE NOT ASSIGNED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“ON OCTOBER 13ND 2021, DURING NAP TIME CHILDREN COTS WERE NOT AT LEAST TWO FEET APART ON THREE SIDES. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“ON OCTOBER 13TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; MATS AND REST EQUIPTMENT LOCATED IN THE PRE-SCHOOL CLASSROOM WERE NOT LABLED FOR SPECIFIC USE OF A SPECIFIC CHILD. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021
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 Children of Purpose STEM Academy
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
Tee & Company Playhouse
407 E 9th St, Chester, PA
Apple Pie Chester
18 E 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
Educating the Absorbing Mind
222 W 8th St, Chester, PA
Widener Child Development Center
1800 Walnut St, Chester, PA
4.7· 6 reviews
FAQ
Questions about Children of Purpose STEM Academy
Is Children of Purpose STEM Academy licensed?
Yes. Children of Purpose STEM Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Children of Purpose STEM Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 5, 2025, with 19 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children of Purpose STEM Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 54 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 50 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 Children of Purpose STEM Academy care for?
51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Children of Purpose STEM Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children of Purpose STEM Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (484) 480-4004 to confirm.
How much does Children of Purpose STEM Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 480-4004 to ask.
What is Children of Purpose STEM Academy's phone number?
(484) 480-4004.
Where is Children of Purpose STEM Academy?
723 Madison St, Chester, PA 19013. The nearest other daycare we list is Tee & Company Playhouse, 0.1 miles away.