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Vanita Doward
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About Vanita Doward
Vanita Doward is a group home daycare in Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| 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
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Vanita Doward
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00249506
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 6, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Nov 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 11/06/25, the facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection on 11/06/25, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff member #2 and #3. Neither staff member had a current health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 11/06/25, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff member #1, #2, #3, and #4. The files did not contain verification of current mandating reporter training for staff member #4 and current NSOR clearance verifications for staff members #1, #2, #3, and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
3280.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 11/06/25, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff member #4 and found the staff member only had 1 reference on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
- Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3280.192(2)(ii)/3280.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/8/2023, 1 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of education, training and childcare experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/8/2023, 1 staff file was reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of training on the facility's emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
Sep 21, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3280.151(c)(1)/3280.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file contained a health assessment dated 12/4/2019. This health assessment is no longer valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2022, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file did not contain a health assessment. The child's admission date is 9/13/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
May 25, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3280.31(e) Age and training
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file contained 4 hours of training verification, Staff member # 2 file contained 6 hours of training verification and Staff member # 3 file contained no hours of verification.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file contained expired CPSL clearances. Staff member# 3 PA state police clearance expired on 9/14/2021. PA child abuse clearance expired on 9/15/2021, FBI clearance expired on 10/18/2016. Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, there were 3 outlets in the childcare space that did not have protective receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the enrolling parents work telephone number and address.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include written consent for the child to receive emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3280.165 Menus
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, there was no menu displayed in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3280.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not address the consent for walking excursions and transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3280.192(2)(ii)/3280.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file did not contain verification of education , training or experience .”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During an unannounced inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, the certificate of compliance that was displayed had an expiration date of 12/8/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not give parental consent for the administration of minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Vanita Doward
Is Vanita Doward licensed?
Yes. Vanita Doward is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Vanita Doward last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 6, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Vanita Doward had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Vanita Doward care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Vanita Doward accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Vanita Doward's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (484) 480-5246 to confirm.
How much does Vanita Doward cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 480-5246 to ask.
What is Vanita Doward's phone number?
(484) 480-5246.
Where is Vanita Doward?
Chester, PA 19013. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.