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Lil Darlings Iii Childcare Center

1609 W 9th St, Chester PA 19013 · License #CER-00246628 · Child Care Center

Awaiting Renewal; enrollment ACT
Capacity 101 childrenAges 0 mo – 15 yr1-Star programLast inspected Sep 11, 2025
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1609 W 9th St, Chester PA 19013 · Directions

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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.)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 101 children
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Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
3
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

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

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Sep 11, 2025 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 23, 2024 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 26, 2023 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 29, 2023 — Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 6, 2022 — Renewal
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Violation

    3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

    During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/6/2022, 16 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the fee amount to be charged per day or per week.

    Corrected by Jul 8, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

    During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/6/2022, 16 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement form that did not specify the arrival time for the child.

    Corrected by Jul 12, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

    During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/6/2022, 16 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement form that did contain the date of the child's admission to the facility.

    Corrected by Jul 12, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

    During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/6/2022, 16 child files were reviewed. Child #3 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the complete address of the enrolling parent's home address.

    Corrected by Jul 6, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

    During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/6/2022, 6 child files were reviewed. Child #4 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the complete address of the person designated by the parent to the child can be released.

    Corrected by Jul 6, 2022

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  • 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 informationA 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 7/6/2022, 16 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 and 3 files contained emergency contact forms and fee agreement forms that were not reviewed every 6 months. The last review of these documents was 12/22/2021.

    Corrected by Jul 6, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

    During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/6/2022, 16 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not address the section on parental consent for transportation and administration of 1st Aid.

    Corrected by Jul 6, 2022

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Aug 18, 2021 — Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 8/18/2021, 5 staff files wee reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of annual training on the facility's emergency plan.

    Corrected by Aug 30, 2021

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 8/18/2021, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3,4 and 5 files did not contain verification of fire safety training for the facility.

    Corrected by Sep 3, 2021

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  • 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. 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    During a renewal license conducted on 8/18/2021, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file contained a mandated reporter training certificate that was dated 4/3/2016. This certificate is required to be renewed every 5 years. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    Corrected by Sep 1, 2021

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  • Violation

    3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

    During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/18/2021, the facility was not able to submit a receipt for the purchase of the fire detection system.

    Corrected by Sep 7, 2021

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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jul 6, 2022 inspection noted: “During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/6/2022, 16 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the fee amount to…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Aug 18, 2021 inspection noted: “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/18/2021, 5 staff files wee reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of annual training on…” — what has changed since then?

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