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Educating The Absorbing Mind
222 W 8th St, Chester PA 19013 · License #CER-00253604 · Child Care Center
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 18 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
During renewal inspection on 3/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following : The facility steps leading into the facility , the 2nd step was broken and crumbling
Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 3/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 5;'s file did not have an exemption letter by parent for exemption of immunization
Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 3/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1 had a health assessment completed on 8/29/24, but did not have health assessment form completed
Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
- Violation
During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 was observed alone in the facility with 10 children without completing Part 2 of health and safety training without being supervised by a staff with a complete file
Corrected by Oct 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 has surpassed the 90 days to complete health and safety training. Staff # 1 completed Part 1, but noTdocumentation was in file for Part 2
Corrected by Oct 2, 2025
- Violation
During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 was observed with 10 children- 1 infant/ 4 - 2year olds, and 5- preschoolers alone at the facility
Corrected by Dec 29, 2025
- Violation
During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 was observed alone in the facility with 10 children- 1 infant/ 4- 2-year-olds and 5 preschoolers
Corrected by Oct 2, 2025
- Violation
During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 had the infant and 1 -2-year-old restricted in highchairs, while the other children were playing. Neither child was eating while in the highchairs
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 had documentation of 6 hours of childcare training and not the required 12 hours
Corrected by Mar 31, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: -The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations -The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include prevention and identification of child maltreatment
Corrected by Mar 31, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include method of contacting parents at the onset and at the end of the emergency
Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3's file did not have a state police clearance in file
Corrected by Mar 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 had 1558 childcare hours in file, not the mandatory 2500 hours to qualify as an AGS
Corrected by Mar 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep tested the facility's hot water, and it measured at 122 degrees
Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's infant/toddler room in the back of the facility had broken blinds at the windows and cobwebs in the ceiling that needed cleaning
Corrected by Mar 31, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2 did not have written exemption from immunization in file from parent
Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
- Violation
During unannounced monitoring on 5/29/24, Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 alone in the facility with 4 preschool children.
Corrected by May 29, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: -the facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations - The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy was incomplete
Corrected by May 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.64 · Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.
During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following - The facility's back yard had a broken window screen and blocks that is a hazard.
Corrected by May 17, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's emergency plan did not include a method of contacting the parents at the onset of the emergency, and the end of the emergency.
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 who is under 45-day provisional waiver hire , did not meet the requirement under the waiver. Staff # 2 did not have child abuse and another clearance and did not have receipts in file to show that clearances were applied for.
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 and # 3 did not have documentation of 2 years' experience working with children to qualify for the position of AGS
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 was observed with 11 children total, the youngest child 1-year old.
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the infant/toddler room located in the back of the facility was missing outlet cover
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the sink in the middle room was not draining properly, hence the water sitting in the sink
Corrected by May 15, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's classroom did not have sufficient amount and variety of toys to preclude long waits, and did not facilitate the children's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development.
Corrected by May 15, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing children's file, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4's emergency contact did not include release person's address and phone number.
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 did not have a health assessment and TB in file - Staff # 3 had a health assessment in file but did not have the 3 questions answered on the department's health form. Staff # 3 did not have documentation of TB in file
Corrected by May 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of ID in file to verify address and age
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have 2 non-family reference in file. Staff # 3 had 1 non-family reference in file.
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: there was no evacuation route posted in the infant/toddler room located in the back of the facility
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's emergency plan did not include shelter in place and lock down procedures at the facility.
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have the mandatory annual clock hours of childcare training.
Corrected by May 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During the complaint investigation on 09/15/23, staff person #1 confirmed to Certification Representative that the children have been taken outside to play kick ball in the street with facility staff.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
On July 12, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not provide updated liability insurance at the time of inspection.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2023
- Violation
On July 12, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff #1 did not include the 10hr Health and Safety training.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
- Violation
On July 12, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was an outlet uncovered in the middle classroom.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
On July 12, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The sink located in the middle classroom was clogged with water.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2023
- Violation
On July 12, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #1 was missing addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
- Violation
On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The facility did not have a lockdown plan.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)/3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The facility did not have an emergency plan that included accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2022
- Violation
On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The facility did not have an emergency plan. The emergency plan parent letter posted had a method for parents to be contacted when the emergency arises but did not have a method to inform parents once the emergency has ended.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2022
- Violation
On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. Staff person #1 and #2 did not have emergency plan training on file.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted initial inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an NSOR clearance.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2022
- Violation
On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. There was a large tree root sticking up out of the ground located in the outside play space.
Corrected by Jan 4, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include verification of childcare experience.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 16, 2026 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 3/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following : The facility steps leading into the facility , the 2nd step was broken and crumbling” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 2, 2025 inspection noted: “During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 was observed alone in the facility with 10 children without completing Part…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 17, 2025 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 had documentation of 6 hours of childcare training and not the required 12 hou…” — what has changed since then?
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