Little Kings & Queens Daycare
3100 W 9th St, Chester, PA
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Children of Purpose Stem Academy
- licensed capacity
- 81
- open each week
- 5 days
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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 81 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 81 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 81 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children of Purpose Stem Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Children of Purpose Stem Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 81 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247423
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 16, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 33 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Safety and hazards 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- 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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Oct 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During unannounced monitoring on 10/16/25, Cert Rep observed the following The facility's hot water measured at 122 degrees”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
Sep 17, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection on 9/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following : Child # 3's emergency contact did not have documentation of insurance and policy number”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During renewal inspection on 9/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following : Child # 1's agreement did not list release person to match release persons listed on emergency contact”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on 9/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 2 and # 6 did not have documentation of child service report in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection on 9/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following : Rm# 2 had children on the incorrect cots during nap time”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on 9/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following : The facility's outdoor PlaySpace needed cleaning”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During renewal inspection on 9/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following : Rm # 2's first aid kit was missing gloves and tweezers”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During renewal inspection on 9/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following : The facility's hot water was measuring at 115 degrees”
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection on 9/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following : Staff # 2 did not have documentation of staff evaluation in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance
“During renewal inspection on 9/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following : Child # 3 did not have documentation of health report in file. File had only immunization record”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 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 9/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following : Child # 1, and # 3's emergency contact did not include parental signature for administering minor first aid and emergency medical care Child # 2, 5, and # 6 did not have parental signature for administering minor first aid”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 9/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following : The facility's emergency plan did not provide shelter in place/; lockdown procedure”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on 9/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following : Child # 6's health assessment was dated 6/26/23”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection on 9/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following : Child # 1's emergency contact did not include release persons phone number and address”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 9/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following : The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
Sep 5, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 10/2/24, Cert Rep observed the following" The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“During renewal inspection on 10/2/24, Cert Rep observed the following" The facility's emergency plan did not include method of contacting parents at the onset and at the end of the emergency”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 10/2/24, Cert Rep observed the following" -The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy was incomplete and did not include prevention and identification of child maltreatment - The facility's emergency plan did not have continuity of operations”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During renewal inspection on 10/2/24, Cert Rep observed the following" The facility's emergency plan was dated 9/3/23”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection on 10/2/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4's emergency plan training was dated 9/5/23”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 10/2/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3, 4, and # 5 did not have documentation of verification of 2500 hours to qualify as assistant group supervisor Staff # 5 did not have completed documentation of a high school diploma and does not qualify as an assistant group supervisor, but an Aide”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During renewal inspection on 10/2/24, Cert Rep observed the following" The first aid kit in the infant room was missing soap and bandages”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During renewal inspection on 10/2/24, Cert Rep observed the following: -The infant room did not have a handwashing sign posted at the sink labelled at the for bottle washing only, and diaper changing table -There was no handwashing sign posted at the sink in the kitchen”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During renewal inspection on 10/2/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 5 was observed taking 9 children to the bathroom to wash their hands before lunch. Staff # 5 remained in the bathroom while children returned to the classroom alone with 2 one-on-one that is assigned to 2children in the group. Staff # 5 stayed in the bathroom until all the children's hands were washed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on 10/2/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1-3 did not have completed child service report in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection on 10/2/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3 and # 5's emergency contact was missing health insurance and/or policy number”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection on 10/2/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2, 4, and # 5's emergency contact did not have release person's address”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on 10/2/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 2/4/24 Child # 3's agreement was last signed 9/26/22 Child # 4's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 3/28/24”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on 10/2/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2 did not have a health form in file Child # 3's health assessment was dated 9/1/22 Child # 4's health assessment was dated 9/28/23”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection on 10/2/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 5 had 1 written non-family reference in file Staff # 6 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 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 10/2/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 5's emergency contact did not have parental signature for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
Apr 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.61(e) Halls, etc. not included
“During the initial inspection on 04/10/24, Cert Rep observed the infant room was not observed as set up as childcare space but used as a kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the initial inspection on 04/10/24, Cert Rep observed trash, large pieces of tree barks scattered on the ground throughout the play space. A piece of tree bark was visibly sticking up from the ground, posing a trip hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
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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 October 16, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children of Purpose Stem Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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?
81, 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?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
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?
2701 W 10th St, Chester, PA 19013. The nearest other daycare we list is Beloved Child Family Center, 0.1 miles away.