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Enrichment Academy

1402 Locke Ter, Chester PA 19013 · License #CER-00252336 · Child Care Center

Granted; enrollment ACT
Capacity 69 childrenAges 0 mo – 15 yr2-Star programLast inspected Feb 6, 2026
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Address
1402 Locke Ter, Chester PA 19013 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

School District HolidaysEarly Dismissal School DaysSchool District Snow DaysBefore SchoolAfter SchoolSchool Year OnlySummer OnlyFull YearEvening CareWeekdaysWeekend CareDrop-In CareFlexible Schedule

Ages served

Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 2-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 69 children
5
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.3
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Feb 6, 2026 — Complaints- Legal Location
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.17(b) · The operator shall permit an adult individual who provides specialized services to a child with special needs to provide those services on the facility premises as specified in the child's IEP, IFSP or written behavioral plan.

    During complaint investigation on 2/6/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's therapist was not allowed entry into the facility to provide specialized services during facility hours while the child was in care, as specified by child #1's IEP.

    Corrected by Feb 6, 2026

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Feb 5, 2026 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

    During renewal inspection on 2/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1 had documentation of 6 clock hours of childcare hours in file, and not the required 12 clock hours of childcare training

    Corrected by Feb 19, 2026

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Jan 6, 2025 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 3, 2024 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • 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 renewal inspection on 2/1/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not provide continuity of operations.

    Corrected by Feb 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

    During renewal inspection on 2/1/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation in writing to show that the plan had been updated and reviewed.

    Corrected by Feb 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

    During renewal inspection on 2/1/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility had an embedded swing set that was not mounted over a loose fill or unitary playground protective surface.

    Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

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Feb 1, 2023 — Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

    On February 1, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The bathroom sink cabinet door located in the first-floor bathroom was broken.

    Corrected by Mar 1, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.104(a)/3270.106(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

    On February 1, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The cots located in all classrooms were in disrepair and need to be replaced.

    Corrected by Mar 1, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.66(c) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.

    On February 1, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were several toxic (keep out of reach of the children) hand soaps located in each classroom and bathroom throughout the facility. (Corrected on site).

    Corrected by Feb 1, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

    On February 1, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Two windows located in the second-floor preschool classroom did not have window stoppers.

    Corrected by Mar 1, 2023

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Jan 12, 2022 — Renewal
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Violation

    3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

    ON JANUARY 12TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE HIGH CHAIRS LOCATED IN THE INFANT/TODDLERS CLASSROOM DID NOT HAVE SAFETY STRAPS.

    Corrected by Jan 19, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

    ON JANUARY 12TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR CLASSROOM (THAT IS ALSO USED FOR EXCURSIONS) DID NOT CONTAIN BANDAGES OR A BOTTLE OF WATER.

    Corrected by Jan 19, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

    ON JANUARY 12TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS A PLAY PIN, TABLE AND 4 VACCUM CLEANERS BLOCKING THE 2ND FLOOR FIRE EXIT DOOR. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

    Corrected by Jan 12, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

    ON JANUARY 12TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPTMENT WAS DIRTY AND NEEDED CLEANING.

    Corrected by Jan 19, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

    ON JANUARY 12TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE REFRIGERATER THERMOMETER WAS TEMPING IN THE RED ABOVE 45° F.

    Corrected by Jan 19, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

    ON JANUARY 12TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; PICKUP AND DROP OFF PROCEDURES WERE NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS.

    Corrected by Jan 19, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

    ON JANUARY 12TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

    Corrected by Jan 19, 2022

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Feb 6, 2026 inspection noted: “During complaint investigation on 2/6/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's therapist was not allowed entry into the facility to provide specialized…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Feb 5, 2026 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 2/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1 had documentation of 6 clock hours of childcare hours in file, and not the requi…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jan 3, 2024 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 2/1/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not provide c…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error