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Chunky Cheeks Academy

6833 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135

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About Chunky Cheeks Academy

Chunky Cheeks Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 39 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 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
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Licensed capacity
39 children

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AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity39 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Chunky Cheeks Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
39 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00246096
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Mar 19, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During allocated unannounced inspection on March 19, 2026, certification representative observed toxic cleaning materials under the preschool bathroom sink, which was not locked.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During allocated unannounced inspection on March 19, 2026, certification representative observed chipped paint near the office, on the corner wall near the kitchen, in the bathroom closest to kitchen, and damaged paint/plaster on the wall near the gate of the baby room.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a)/3270.166(4) Clean, age appropriate/Bottles labeled

      “During allocated unannounced inspection on March 19, 2026, the pack and plays used for the toddlers were not labeled for the use of a specific child and the bottles in the toddler room were not labeled with the children's names.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “During allocated unannounced inspection on March 19, 2026, certification representative observed facility person #1 providing childcare to children without an individual record on site.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “During allocated unannounced inspection on March 19, 2026, the fire drill log indicated that the most recent fire drill was conducted on 8-7-25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

  2. Mar 13, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During complaint investigation on March 19, 2026, certification representative observed the office door which was hanging off the hinges and in need of repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During complaint investigation on March 19, 2026, certification observed staff #1 walk into the kitchen, and staff #2 go into the bathroom entirely with door closed, leaving 4 children unsupervised at 12:02 pm.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

  3. Sep 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection on September 3, 2025, certification representative observed a hole in the wall behind the bathroom door in the preschool room, and observed areas of chipped paint in the preschool and school age rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete

      “During renewal inspection on September 3, 2025, the health report of child #1 did not contain a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease or a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025

  4. Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Chunky Cheeks Academy licensed?

Yes. Chunky Cheeks Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Chunky Cheeks Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Chunky Cheeks Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Chunky Cheeks Academy care for?

39, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Chunky Cheeks Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Chunky Cheeks Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 519-2847 to confirm.

How much does Chunky Cheeks Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 519-2847 to ask.

What is Chunky Cheeks Academy's phone number?

(215) 519-2847.

Where is Chunky Cheeks Academy?

6833 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135. The nearest other daycare we list is Love Connection Academy Child Care 2, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).