Akira Academy Daycare and Preschool
2918 W 9th St, Chester, PA
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Whizz Kidzz Learning Academy is a child care center in Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 62 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 62 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Whizz Kidzz Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 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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3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the renewal inspection on 05/07/26, Certification Representative observed 1 staff member responsible for 5 children in their group with the youngest being an infant. Another staff person was responsible for 12 preschoolers in their group due to staff callouts.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 05/07/26, the 1-year-old room in the rear of the facility had chipped and peeling paint on the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 05/07/26, the first aid kit in the front room at the entrance was missing tape.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection, Certification Representative observed an area of torn carpet presenting a trip hazard near the rear of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection, Certification Representative observed an area of peeling plaster on the pilar located in the middle area of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/22/2023, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain verification of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/22/2023, 10 child files were reviewed.. Child # 2,6,7 and 9 files contain emergency contact forms and fee agreements that were not updated in a 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/22/2023 , 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/22/2023 , 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,5,7 and 10 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include the work telephone and address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2023
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection that was conducted on 2/22/2023, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 8 file contained an emergency contact form that did not contain parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/22/2023, 10 child files were reviewed.. Child # 2 and 8 files contained no parental consent for administration of minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/22/2023, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/22/2023, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 6 and 8 files contained fee agreements that did not specify person to whom the child can be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/22/2023 , 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 3 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.31(e)/3270.123(a)(6) Age and Training/Admission date
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/22/2023, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1,2 and 3 files did not contain verification of 12 hours of annual child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/22/2023, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1, 2 and 3 files did not contain a valid form of identification to verify age.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/22/2023, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 8 file contained an emergency contact form that did not address parental consent for wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 8/10/2022, stating that staff member # 1 caused an injury to a child in the facility by grabbing a sleeping child by the elbow and pulling the child off the cot. This resulted in an injury called Nurse Maid Elbow that required medical attention.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 8/10/2022, stating that staff member # 1 caused an injury to a child in the facility by grabbing a sleeping child by the elbow and pulling the child off the cot. This resulted in an injury called Nurse Maid Elbow that required medical attention.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 8/10/2022, stating that staff member # 1 caused an injury to a child in the facility by grabbing a sleeping child by the elbow and pulling the child off the cot. This resulted in an injury called Nurse Maid Elbow that required medical attention.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 7/14/2022, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of preservice training in Pediatric CPR .”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/2021, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/2021 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain verification of education and child care experience prior to working at the facility .”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/2021, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file contained 1 reference letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/2021, the onsite playground contained embedded play equipment that needed additional mulch added to its area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/2021, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file did not contain a PA stat police clearance and mandated reporter training certificate. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/2021, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2021
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/2021, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain verification of annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2021
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/2021, the director was not able to submit a receipt for the fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022
3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/2021, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain verification of training in pediatric 1st aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2021
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/16/2021, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not address the section on parental consent for wading and swimming.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Whizz Kidzz Learning Academy 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 May 7, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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.
62, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 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) 364-0400 to ask.
(610) 364-0400.
3101 W 7th St, Chester, PA 19013. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Kings & Queens Daycare, 0.1 miles away.