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Widener Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 72
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Widener Child Development Center
Widener Child Development Center is a child care center in Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 72 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 72 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Widener Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 72 children
- License number
- #CER-00250655
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 2, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 12/09/24, Certification Representative observed an area on the wall in Shining Stars bathroom that had peeling paint. Certification Representative also observed water stains on the ceiling in the Shining Stars classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 12/09/24, the refrigerator in the Busy Bees room did not have an operating thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
- Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 11, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2022, Certification Representative observed 3 bottles of air freshener and cleanser that were labeled "Keep out of reach of Children" in the children's bathroom and accessible to children”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2022, 12 children files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,5,7 and 10 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the address of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2022, Certification Representative observed wooden blocks with chipped paint in classroom # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10.11.2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 files contained an emergency contact form that was last reviewed and signed on 2/18/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 7 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain New Jersey child abuse and state police clearances. Staff member # 2 and 3 currently reside in New Jersey. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee Staff member # 3 is a provisional employee with a hire date of 9/26/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2022, 12 child file were reviewed. Child # 6 file did not contain an emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During a renewal conducted on 10/11/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022
May 4, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff members 1,2 and 3 files did not contain verification of annual training on the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 3 files did not contain verification of health and safety training topics. Staff member # 1 and 3 are not allowed to work unsupervised with children until the required training is completed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain a valid form of identification used to verify age. The PA drivers license expired on 10/07/2013.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file did not contain verification of 12 hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of Pediatric 1st-aid /CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 2,6,7 and 9 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: May 19, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 and 12 files contained emergency contact form that did not list the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 and 12 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the enrolling parents work address and work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child #1,2,6 and 10 files contained fee agreements that did not list the child' s admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain an annual staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Comply with CPSL/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not include a valid PA child abuse clearance( dated 9/12/2016), FBI clearance (dated 9/12/2016)and a mandated reporter clearance( dated 10/24/2016). Staff member # 1 is a provisional hire and does not have a FBI clearance and NSOR certificate in the file. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain verification of annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 9,10 and 11 files contained health assessment that were not updated within the 12 months of the assessment on file. Child # 9 was dated 1/21/2021, Child # 10 was dated 3/10/2021 and Child # 11 was dated 12/17/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022
Oct 13, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2021, 5 staff files were reviewed Staff member # 2 file did not contain a valid FBI clearance. Staff member # 3 and 4 files did not contain a National Sex Offenders Clearance. Facility Person # 2,3 and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2021 , 18 child files were reviewed. Child # 10 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2021, 18 child files were reviewed. Child # 15 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list a work telephone and a work address for the enrolling parent. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the work telephone number for the enrolling parent .”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2021 , 18 child files were reviewed. Child # 5 ,7 12,15 and17 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. . Child # 2 and 3 files contained emergency contact form that did not list the complete addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2021, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1,3,4 and 5 files did not contain verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain verification of education prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2021, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff member 1,2,3,4 and 5 files did not contain 2 written nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021
3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2021, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2,3 and 5 files did not contain verification of Pediatric 1st aid/CPR training. Staff # 1 file contained a Pediatric 1st aid/CPR training certificate that expired in May 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2021, 18 child files were reviewed .Child # 1,4,8,11,12,14 and 16 files contained fee agreements that did not list the admission date of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Widener Child Development Center
Is Widener Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Widener Child Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Widener Child Development Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 2, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Widener Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Widener Child Development Center care for?
72, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Widener Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Widener Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Widener Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 499-1097 to ask.
What is Widener Child Development Center's phone number?
(610) 499-1097.
Where is Widener Child Development Center?
1800 Walnut St, Chester, PA 19013. The nearest other daycare we list is Mini Me Learning Academy, 0.2 miles away.