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Vanita Doward
432 E 20th St, Chester PA 19013 · License #CER-00249506 · Group Child Care Home
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- (484) 480-5246
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- 432 E 20th St, Chester PA 19013 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 12 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.
During the renewal inspection on 11/06/25, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff member #1, #2, #3, and #4. The files did not contain verification of current mandating reporter training for staff member #4 and current NSOR clearance verifications for staff members #1, #2, #3, and #4.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2025
- Violation
3280.151(a) · 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.
During the renewal inspection on 11/06/25, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff member #2 and #3. Neither staff member had a current health assessment on file.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2025
- Violation
3280.192(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 the renewal inspection on 11/06/25, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff member #4 and found the staff member only had 1 reference on file.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
- Violation
3280.26(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.
During the renewal inspection on 11/06/25, the facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
- Violation
3280.26(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.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/8/2023, 1 staff file was reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of training on the facility's emergency plan at the time of initial employment.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
- Violation
3280.192(2)(ii)/3280.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/8/2023, 1 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of education, training and childcare experience prior to service at the facility.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
- Violation
3280.151(c)(1)/3280.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file contained a health assessment dated 12/4/2019. This health assessment is no longer valid.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2022
- Violation
3280.131(a)/3280.182(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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2022, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file did not contain a health assessment. The child's admission date is 9/13/2021.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2022
- Violation
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by May 27, 2022
- Violation
3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file contained 4 hours of training verification, Staff member # 2 file contained 6 hours of training verification and Staff member # 3 file contained no hours of verification.
Corrected by May 27, 2022
- Violation
3280.32(a)/3280.192(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 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 # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file contained expired CPSL clearances. Staff member# 3 PA state police clearance expired on 9/14/2021. PA child abuse clearance expired on 9/15/2021, FBI clearance expired on 10/18/2016. Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Corrected by May 27, 2022
- Violation
3280.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, there were 3 outlets in the childcare space that did not have protective receptacle covers.
Corrected by May 27, 2022
- Violation
3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the enrolling parents work telephone number and address.
Corrected by May 27, 2022
- Violation
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include written consent for the child to receive emergency medical care.
Corrected by May 27, 2022
- Violation
3280.124(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 an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by May 27, 2022
- Violation
3280.165 · The operator shall discuss the general menu plan with the parent so that the daily nutritional needs of the child can be met.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, there was no menu displayed in the facility.
Corrected by May 27, 2022
- Violation
3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not give parental consent for the administration of minor first aid.
Corrected by May 27, 2022
- Violation
3280.182(6) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not address the consent for walking excursions and transportation.
Corrected by May 27, 2022
- Violation
3280.192(2)(ii)/3280.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file did not contain verification of education , training or experience .
Corrected by May 27, 2022
- Violation
3280.24(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 an unannounced inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, the certificate of compliance that was displayed had an expiration date of 12/8/2021.
Corrected by May 27, 2022
- Violation
3280.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/8/2021, dirty face mask and aluminum foil was observed on the ground in the outdoor play space.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- Violation
3280.26(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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/8/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not include verification of annual training on the facility's emergency plan.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- Violation
3280.76 · 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 9/8/2021, peeling ceiling paint was observed on the front porch of the facility. The front porch is used as play space for the facility.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- Violation
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) · (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)).(b) The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/8/2021, the provider was not able to submit a proof of purchase of the fire detection system .
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 6, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 11/06/25, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff member #1, #2, #3, and #4. The files did not contain verifi…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 8, 2023 inspection noted: “During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/8/2023, 1 staff file was reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of tr…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 21, 2022 inspection noted: “During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file contained a health assessment dated 12/4/2019. This healt…” — what has changed since then?
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