Children of Purpose Stem Academy
2701 W 10th St, Chester, PA
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Karson's Little Einsteins is a group home daycare in Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Karson's Little Einsteins has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 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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3280.31(e)(1)(iv) Age and training
“During renewal inspection on 3/19/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 did not have documentation of the annual 12 hours, but had 6 hours completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3280.124(b)/3280.181(d) Emergency contact information/Dated signature affixed
“During renewal inspection on 10/6/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's emergency contact was not signed and dated by parent”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on 10/6/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The classroom located on the 2nd floor left of stairs carpet was shredded and accessible to children”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3280.31(e) Age and training
“During renewal inspection on 10/6/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 had documentation of 11 clock childcare training hours and not the annual 12 clock hours of childcare training”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on 10/6/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's agreement was last signed on 1/30/25 Child # 3's emergency contact was last signed 1/7/25 and agreement last signed on 1/30/25”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“During renewal inspection on 2/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include a method of contacting parents at the onset and the end of the emergency”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“During renewal inspection on 2/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 did not have documentation of a current health assessment in file”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 2/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 did not have documentation of verification of experience in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3280.26(a)(1)/3280.26(a)(2) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 2/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include shelter away/lockdown procedures and shelter away from the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 2/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: -Staff # 4 did not have documentation of State Police clearance in file. -Staff # 4's mandated reporter training was dated 11/29/19”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 2/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include identification of child maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
20.71(a)(7) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance
“During renewal inspection on 2/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: While reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed that the Pediatric CPR/First Aid dated 3/27/24 in Staff # 2's file was altered. When the QR code was scanned, on the Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate it showed it belonged to Staff # 1”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection on 2/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4's file did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 3/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1's FBI was dated 10/30/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f)(10) Age and training/Age and training
“During renewal inspection on 3/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1-4 had completed an online Pediatric CPR/First Aid which was not approved by the Department.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3280.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During renewal inspection on 3/25/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility , Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 2 was observed not washing children's hands after diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3280.31(e) Age and training
“During renewal inspection on 3/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1, # 3, and # 4 did not have documentation of 12 annual clock hours of childcare training in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on 3/25/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 1/9/23/ and 8/4/23 Child # 3's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 3/17/23 and 9/15/23 Child # 4's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 6/4/23 and 6/22/23”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on 3/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3's health assessment was dated 11/22/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
3280.123(a) Signed
“During renewal inspection on 3/25/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: The agreement for Child # 1 was snot signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 3/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 did not have documentation of high school diploma and 2 years of experience working with children in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“During renewal inspection on 3/25/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 was alone downstairs with 2 infants and 3 - 1-year olds.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3280.111(b) Posted in area used by parents
“During renewal inspection on 3/25/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The daily activities for the classroom located on the 2nd floor of the facility was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“During renewal inspection on 3/25/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: Toxic cleaner in the lower cabinet in the upstairs bathroom, and on the floor in the 1st floor bathroom that was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3280.182(3)/3280.182(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 3/25/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4's emergency contact fid does not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first aid”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff Person #4 record did not contain documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 5/26/2023, the operator did not provide documentation of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 5/26/2023, a protective receptacle cover was missing from electrical outlet in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3280.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“On 5/26/2023, the window in the second-floor bathroom opens more than 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2023
3280.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On 5/26/2023 during the renewal inspection plastic bags were accessible to young toddlers in the main childcare room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3280.108(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“On 5/26/2023 cubbies were not securely mounted in main childcare room creating a potential tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2023
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“In 4 out of 5 children's records reviewed the agreement did not include the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3280.124(c) Each child care space
“On 5/26/2023, emergency contact information was not available for children in care in the infant and main childcare rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2023
3280.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Bottles were not labeled with the child's name in the infant and main childcare rooms on 5/26/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2023
3280.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff Person #3 record did not contain verification of education. On 5/26/2023, Staff Person #1 was observed caring for children unsupervised in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3280.192(4) CPSL information
“Staff Person #4 adult record did not contain a copy of request for FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3280.121(b) Given parents in writing
“On 5/26/2023, review of enrollment information given to parents did not include general daily schedule and responsibilities for meals.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3280.101(a)/3280.101(b)(6) Age appropriate/Large muscle development
“ON MARCH 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY INDOOR AND OUTDOOR WALK THROUGH. THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE DID NOT HAVE GROSS MOTOR EQUITMENT FOR THE CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“ON MARCH 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. COTS AND REST EQUIPTMENT USED FOR THE TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOL WERE NOT LABLED FOR SPECIFIC USE OF A SPECIFIC CHILD.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“ON MARCH 17, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #1 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE RELEASE PERSON ADDRESS.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“ON MARCH 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FACILITIES DID NOT HAVE A WRITTEN PLAN IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE OR ON AN EXCURSION. THIS INFORMATION WAS NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION USED BY PARENTS.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3280.131(a)(2)/3280.182(1) Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“ON MARCH 17, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 AND CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3280.133(5) Original label
“ON MARCH 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A DIAPER CHANGING OBSERVATION. STAFF PERSON #1 PUT RASH CREAM ON THE CHILD. THE CREAM WAS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL BOX WITH THE CHILDS NAME ON IT.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3280.133(7) Medication log
“ON MARCH 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A DIAPER CHANGING OBSERVATION. STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE A MEDICATION LOG FOR THE CREAM THAT WAS PUT ON THE CHILD.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3280.165 Menus
“ON MARCH 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH. THERE WAS NO FOOD MENU AVAILIBLE OR POSTED FOR PARENTS.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“ON MARC 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FIRE DRILL LOG WAS EMPTY. ACCORDING TO PROVIDER THEY HAVE NOT HAD A FIRE DRILL AS OF THE DATE OF THIS INSPECTION.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“ON MARCH 17, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, DOCUMENTATION FOR PROOF OF TESTING THE FIRE SYSTEM EVERY 30 DAYS WAS NOT AVAILIBLE.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3280.171(b)/3280.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted
“ON MARCH 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. PICKUP AND DROP OFF PROCEDURES WERE NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“ON MARCH 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FLOOR PLAN FOR EVACUATION ROUTES ON EACH FLOOR WERE EMPTY.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3280.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“ON MARCH 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR CLASSROOM WAS IN REACH OF THE CHILCREN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION THE RECORD FOR: -STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE A SIGNED DISCLOSURE STATMENT ON FILE. -STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE A SIGNED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, NSOR CLEARANCE, OR CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
3280.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3280.26(d) Plan posted
“ON NOVEMBER 4TH, 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS NOT POSTED IN THE CONSPICUOUS LOCATION USED BY PARENTS.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE AN EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED ALL FACILITY DOCUMENTS; THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE A METHOD FOR FACILITY PERSON TO CONTACT PARENTS WHEN EMERGENCY SITUATION ARISES OR A METHOD TO INFORM PARENTS ONCE THE EMERGENCY HAS ENDED.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3280.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE DIPLOMA, EDUCATION OR TRAINING TRANSCRIPTS.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED ALL FACILITY DOCUMENTS; THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3280.26(a)(1) Emergency plan
“ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED ALL FACILITY DOCUMENTS; THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE A LOCKDOWN PLAN.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3280.104 High Chairs
“ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WERE NO HIGH CHAIRS AVAILIBLE FOR FEEDING INFANTS.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE PRESCHOOL AND INFANT CLASSROOM BOTH HAD PEELING CHIPPED PAINT ON THE LOWER PORTION OF THE WALLS.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
3280.75(c)/3280.75(d) Has all items/On excursions
“ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KITS IN EACH CLASSROOM WERE MISSING SOAP. IN ADDITION, THE FIRST AID KITS USED FOR OUTDOOR EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN WATER.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3280.151(c)(3)/3280.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“ON NOVEMBER 4TTH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES OR DID NOT STATE THE EMPLOYEE IS SUITABLE TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3280.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSOECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF THE NEAREST HOSPITAL, POLICE DEPARTMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENT, AMBULANCE AND POISON CONTROL CENTER WAS NOT POSTED NEAR OR ON THE FACILITIES TELEPHONE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSOECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE WATER IN THE BATHHROOM ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN WAS TEMPING AT 126.4.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS A CAN OF DISINFECT STRAY LOCATED ON THE BATHROOM SINK COUNTER ASSESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
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Chester, PA 19013 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Chester, PA 19013 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Chester, PA 19013 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Chester, PA 19013 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Chester, PA 19013 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Chester, PA 19013 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Karson's Little Einsteins 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 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 874-1752 to ask.
(610) 874-1752.
Chester, PA 19013. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.