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Happy Learners Development Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 19
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Happy Learners Development Childcare
Happy Learners Development Childcare is a child care center in Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 19 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 3 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 19 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 19 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Happy Learners Development Childcare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Happy Learners Development Childcare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 19 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257668
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 34 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Records and paperwork 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Transportation 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 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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May 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During unannounced monitoring on 5/18/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1 and # 2 had a combined total of 11 preschool children. Staff # 1 came downstairs to the 1st floor to open the door, and left Staff # 2 alone with 11 children”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
Apr 20, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours of childcare training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have the department's information posted for parents to easily access it.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
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 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 and child # 2's emergency contact did not have parental signature for obtaining medical care and administration of minor first aid”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.133(1) Original container
“During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2 had an epi pen that was not in the original container”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's file did not have a medication log”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's exit from the kitchen was obstructed with toys and other miscellaneous things”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 had 6 children in care, the youngest 1 yr old, the oldest preschool. Staff# 3 was out of ratio”
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: There were missing receptacle covers in the preschool room”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The first aid kit in the preschool room was missing tweezers The first aid kit in the toddler room was missing scissors”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility did not have the proper handwashing signs at the sinks, and changing table in the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's windowsills in the classrooms needed cleaning”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
Jun 2, 2025Inspection22 rules cited
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following 1.The facility's windowsills in the childcare spaces were dirty and needed cleaning 2. The facility had ceilings tiles that needed changing in 2 of the classrooms located on the right side after entering the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3280.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have the emergency numbers posted”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
3280.73 Telephone
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following The facility does not have a telephone that stays at facility while children are in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
3280.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following The windows in the facility were able to open more than 6 inches”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following The facility's water in the children's bathroom tested at 127 degrees”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following The facility had toxic materials located in the lower cabinet of the bathroom that is accessible to children”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following The facility had missing outlet covers in classrooms, playroom , cubby room and hallway”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following Child # 1's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 8/15/24 and 7/25/24 Child # 2's emergency contact and agreement as last signed 8/23/24 and 7/10/24 Child # 4's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 9/10/24 and 9/11/24”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3280.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following The facility had incomplete evacuation routes posted”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3280.176(a) Insured
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following The facility offers transportation. The facility's insurance expired 9/24/24and registration expired 5/31/25”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3280.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following Child # 3's emergency contact did not list date of birth”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following While reviewing children's files, Child # 1 , # 2, and # 4 did not have documentation of child service report in file”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3280.111(a) Written plan
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following The facility only had a written plan of daily activities in 1 classroom in the facility and not the other classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3280.93 Fireplaces & Wood or Coal Burning Stoves
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following The facility has a large fireplace located in the playroom that is accessible and tall enough for a child to stand in, did not have protective guard to keep children out.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3280.17 Liability Insurance
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation of liability insurance”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. Facility's emergency plan did not have documentation of continuity of operations 2. The facility did not have documentation of shaken baby syndrome policy”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1's health assessment was dated 3/9/23 Staff # 3's health assessment was dated 3/20/23”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following Staff # 3 leaving Staff #2 alone in the classroom with 10 children”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following Staff # 4's child abuse clearance was dated 3/25/20”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following While reviewing staff files Staff # 2's Pediatric CPR/First aid was dated 12/28/22 Staff # 3 and Staff # 4's Pediatric CPR/First aid was dated 4/18/23”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following The facility's emergency plan did not provide a method of contacting parents at the onset and end of emergency”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Happy Learners Development Childcare
Is Happy Learners Development Childcare licensed?
Yes. Happy Learners Development Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Happy Learners Development Childcare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Happy Learners Development Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Happy Learners Development Childcare care for?
19, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Happy Learners Development Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Happy Learners Development Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Happy Learners Development Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 822-0022 to ask.
What is Happy Learners Development Childcare's phone number?
(610) 822-0022.
Where is Happy Learners Development Childcare?
408 Avenue Of The States, Chester, PA 19013. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Kidz Child Care and Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.