Children of Purpose Stem Academy
2701 W 10th St, Chester, PA
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Frederick Douglass Christian School is a child care center in Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 25 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 49 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 25 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Frederick Douglass Christian School has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 49 rules in all · 49 corrected
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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3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During unannounced monitoring on 4/8/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 was observed working alone unsupervised and did not have preservice trainings in file”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring on 4/8/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2's FBI was dated 10.24.2020 Staff # 3 did not have documentation of clearances in file”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.191 HS/GED + 2 yrs/Individual Records
“During unannounced monitoring on 4/8/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 was observed in the classroom but did not have documentation of a file in the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.34(b)/3270.34(c) Director qualifications/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During unannounced monitoring on 4/8/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 reported to Cert Rep that they did not satisfy the requirement of a minimum of 30 hours per week in the childcare facility”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 9/22/25, Cert rep observed the following: Child # 3's emergency contact did not include health insurance and policy number”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 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 the renewal inspection on 9/22/25, Cert rep observed the following: Child # 2, and # 3's emergency contact did not have parental signature for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 9/22/25, 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: Oct 6, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 9/22/25, Cert rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 9/22/25, Cert rep observed the following: Child # 1's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 4/26/24 and again on 8/28/25 Child # 2's emergency contact was last signed 10/7/24 and again on 9/2/25 Child # 4's emergency contact and agreement was last signed on 8/28/24”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 9/22/25, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 3 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours of childcare training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During Allocated unannounced inspection on 1/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The window sill in Room #206 was dirty”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During Allocated unannounced inspection on 1/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Room # 206 did not have a first aid kit in the childcare space”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During Allocated unannounced inspection on 1/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of 2 nonfamily references in file”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During Allocated unannounced inspection on 1/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of education and 2 years of childcare experience in file to qualify as AGS”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During Allocated unannounced inspection on 1/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have child abuse, NSOR and had the incorrect FBI in file. Staff # 1 had department of justice FBI and not DHS in file”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During Allocated unannounced inspection on 1/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Room # 206 did not have a written plan of daily activities posted in the childcare space”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Child # 1and 4's agreement did not list release person's information”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Emergency contacts were not present in the childcare space”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Child # 3's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 9/13/23 and 9/19/23”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 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 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Child # 1's health assessment was dated 10/20/22 Child # 2 did not have a health assessment in file Child # 3's health assessment was dated 9/5/23 Child # 4's health assessment was dated 7/24/23”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 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 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Staff # 1, and # 3 did not have a health assessment in file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation that the fire detection system is tested every 30 days”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 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 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Child # 2's emergency contact did not have parental signature for administering minor first aid and emergency medical care”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Staff # 4 and # 6 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references in file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation of notifying local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation of conducting fire drills every 60 days”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following The facility did not have information on how parents are to access the regulations”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following The facility's last documented update of the emergency plan was dated 12/15/2020”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Staff # 1-6 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Staff # 4 and # 5 did not have documentation of annual fire safety training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Staff # 3 did not have documentation of FBI, and NSOR in file Staff # 4 listed as facility staff did not have documentation of child abuse and FBI in file Staff # 6 listed as facility staff did not have documentation of FBI in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3270.34(a) Director responsibilities
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Staff # 1 's file is incomplete and does not meet the requirements”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following The facility's hot water tested at 122 degrees”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following The first aid kit in room 204 did not have soap”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following - There was peeling paint in the gym, and classroom 204 near windows -the gym floor needed to be swept (corrected) - the classroom 204 windowsills were dirty”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following The bathroom in room 204 did not have a handwashing sign”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Child # 1, 2, and # 4's agreement was not signed by parent or operator”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following Child # 1-4 did not have current child service reports in file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 10/21/24, Cert rep observed the following: - The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations -The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection on 12/01/23, Cert Rep did not observe proof of purchase for interconnected fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 12/01/23, Cert Rep did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 12/01/23, Cert Rep did not observe an Updated 1-hour Health and Safety training in the files of staff persons #1 and #4. Cert Rep did not observe any required Health and Safety Trainings in the file for staff #2 and she was observed working alone with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use
“During the renewal inspection on 12/01/23, Cert Rep observed Room #204 on the capacity was not observed as set up as childcare space but used as a storage space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 12/01/23, Cert Rep did not observe verification of emergency plan training in staff files.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 12/01/23, Cert Rep did not observe verification of fire safety plan training in staff files.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 12/01/23, Cert Rep observed that staff person #2 has not completed the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 12/01/23, Cert Rep observed PA Department of Education FBI clearance dated 09/10/21 in the file of Staff person #2. Cert Rep observed outdated disclosure statements in the files of staff person #1, dated 11/01/16 and staff person #4, dated 05/08/17.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the renewal inspection on 12/01/23, Cert Rep observed children enter into the bathroom space to use the bathroom without being supervised. Cert Rep also observed school age children in room #204 left unsupervised by their assigned teacher. Cert Rep also observed children left unsupervised during lunch with volunteer while staff #2 was observed outside of the cafeteria. Cert Rep also observed staff #3 working unsupervised with children during provisional period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WERE 3 BROKEN SINKS LOCATED IN THE GRILS BATHROOM. IN ADDITION, THE TOILET IN STALL #1 DID NOT FLUSH.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF CHECKING THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM EVERY 30 DAYS.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE A PEDIATRIC CPR FIRST AID TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. DURING THE FACILITY WALKTHROUGH, STAFF PERSON #4 AND STAFF PERSON #5 (IN CLASSROOM #1 PRESCHOOL ROOM) DID NOT HAVE PRIMARY CARE GROUPS ASSIGNED. ALTHOUGH STAFF PERSON #5 WAS IN THE CLASSROOM, STAFF PERSON #4 HAD RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL 11 CHILDREN PRESENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE UPDATED GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #1, #3, #4 AND #6 DID NOT INCLUDE PERSONS WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR FACILITY PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1, #2 AND #4 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR FACILITY PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE AN NSOR CLEARANCE OR MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING. THE CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE AND STATE POLICE CLEARANCE FOR FACILITY PERSON #2 WAS DATED FEBRUARY 2017. THE RECORD FOR FACILITY PERSON #2 ALSO DID NOT INCLUDE AN FBI CLEARANCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE BATHROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNS POSTED OVER EACH TOILET AND SINK. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS TOXIC CLEANING SUPPLIES IN AN UN-LOCKED CLOSET LOCATED IN CLASSROOM #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT IN ROOM #1 DID NOT CONTAIN GLOVES. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR FACILITY PERSON #2 AND STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Frederick Douglass Christian School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 49 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 49 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.
25, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 499-9030 to ask.
(610) 499-9030.
700 Central Ave, Chester, PA 19013. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil Darlings III Childcare Center, 0.1 miles away.