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Education Express Learning Center
2300 W 4th St Suite E205, Chester PA 19013 · License #CER-00242060 · Child Care Center
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- 2300 W 4th St Suite E205, Chester PA 19013 · Directions
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 71 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
During renewal inspection on 5/13/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of annual fire safety training in file
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
During renewal inspection on 5/13/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's floors in the preschool classroom, and bathrooms were dirty
Corrected by May 14, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During renewal inspection on 5/13/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child #1's emergency contacts are not being reviewed every 6 months but yearly. Child # 1's agreement was last signed 2/6/23
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
During renewal inspection on 5/13/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's file did not have written documentation by parent for exemption of immunization
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During renewal inspection on 5/13/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have the annual 12 clock hours of childcare training
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During renewal inspection on 5/13/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's health assessment was dated 12/31/24
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During unannounced monitoring on 2/26/26, Cert Rep observed the following: -Staff person #-1& 3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: -Pediatric CPR/First Aid and has surpassed the 90 days -Staff # 2 has not completed the following preservice training required - Pediatric CPR/First Aid, mandated reporter training, and health and safety training and has surpassed the 90 days
Corrected by Mar 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
During unannounced monitoring on 2/26/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1-3 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file
Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
- 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 # - 2 & 3- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--2 &3- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During unannounced monitoring on 2/26/26, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1-3 did not have documentation of a signed disclosure statement in file -Staff # 2 did not have documentation of state police clearance in file and has surpassed the 45-day provisional waiver hire -Staff # 3 did not have documentation of NSOR clearance in file and has surpassed the 45-day provisional waiver hire
Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
- 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 unannounced monitoring on 2/26/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 did not have documentation of 2 years of childcare experience in file to qualify as an AGS
Corrected by Mar 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of 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 unannounced monitoring on 2/26/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of education and 2 years of experience working with children in file
Corrected by Mar 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During unannounced monitoring on 2/26/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3's file did not have documentation of a health assessment and TB that was conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in the facility. Staff # 3's health assessment was dated 7/2024
Corrected by Mar 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During unannounced monitoring on 2/26/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 & # 3 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references in file
Corrected by Mar 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.61 · Measurement and use of indoor child care space.
During unannounced monitoring on 2/26/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The school age room was not set up for childcare and was set up as an event space for a party, and the toddler room next to the office was being used for storage and not set up for childcare
Corrected by Mar 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
During unannounced monitoring on 7/14/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Upon entering the classroom, Cert Rep observed staff # 1 putting her phone away. A few minutes later Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 asking the children to line up to put the lunches that were in the classroom to be refrigerated. Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 while holding a child, pulled out their cellphone and began texting. and not being with the other 3 children in the assigned group. Cert Rep alerted staff # 2 that Staff # 1 was using the phone. Staff # 1 reported that "she was checking to see who was calling"!
Corrected by Jul 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.61(h) · The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.
During unannounced monitoring on 6/12/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 2 were observed in the Room # 2 located behind the office with 8 children that had a room capacity for 5 children
Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff: child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
During unannounced monitoring on 6/12/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 was observed leaving staff # 1 alone with 8 children- (4-1yr old, 1-2y old, and 3 - 3--5-year-old) and went to another classroom
Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
- 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 # --3 may not work in a childcare 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. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #---3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During unannounced inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following Staff # 3 did not have documentation of child abuse clearance in file to qualify under the 45-day provisional waiver hire
Corrected by Jun 2, 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 unannounced inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following Staff # 3 did not have documentation of education and 2 years childcare experience in file to qualify as an AGS
Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times.
During unannounced inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 was alone in the facility with 13 children- 5- young toddlers (1 year old), 2 older toddlers (2-year-old_, and 6 preschoolers (3-5 years old). Staff # 2 arrived later, but the facility was still out of ratio
Corrected by Jun 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.
During unannounced inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1 was alone in the facility with 13 children. Staff # 2 arrived about 15 mins later
Corrected by Jun 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During unannounced inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following Staff # 3 did not have documentation of 2 written non-family references in file
Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.61(h) · The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.
During unannounced inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 in the toddler room with 13 children. The capacity for the room is 5
Corrected by Jun 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 5/7/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1-2 did not have documentation of emergency plan posted in the file
Corrected by May 7, 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 5/7/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 did not have documentation of verification of 2 years of experience in file to meet the qualification of AGS
Corrected by May 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During renewal inspection on 5/7/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3's health assessment and TB was dated 9.11.23
Corrected by May 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
During renewal inspection on 5/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have the current certificate of compliance posted
Corrected by May 7, 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. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance
During initial inspection on 12/30/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of 2 years of experience working with children in file
Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance
During initial inspection on 12/30/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include identification and prevention of child maltreatment
Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance
During initial inspection on 12/30/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/First Aid to meet the initial staff requirement
Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance
During initial inspection on 12/30/24, Cert Rep observed the following:] Staff # 2 did not have documentation of health and safety training in file to meet the initial requirement
Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
- 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 # --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. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- 2may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During initial inspection on 12/30/24, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 did not have documentation of mandated reporter in file
Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.34(b)(4) · A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 4 years of experience with children. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance
During initial inspection on 12/30/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of 30 credit hours to meet qualification. Staff # 1 had 24 credit hours in file
Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance
During initial inspection on 12/30/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 had a health assessment completed but it was not on the DHS staff health form. Staff # 2 also did not have documentation of TB in file
Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance
During initial inspection on 12/30/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not documentation of 2 non-family references in file
Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). Prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance
During initial inspection on 12/30/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The fire inspection report that was received via email was dated 3/22/22
Corrected by Jan 13, 2025
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 13, 2026 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 5/13/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of annual fire safety training in file” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 26, 2026 inspection noted: “During unannounced monitoring on 2/26/26, Cert Rep observed the following: -Staff person #-1& 3 has not completed the following pre- service training required p…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 14, 2025 inspection noted: “During unannounced monitoring on 7/14/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Upon entering the classroom, Cert Rep observed staff # 1 putting her phone away. A fe…” — what has changed since then?
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