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Widener Child Development Center
1800 Walnut St, Chester PA 19013 · License #CER-00250655 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (610) 499-1097
- amvaux@widener.edu
- Website
- sites.widener.edu/
- Address
- 1800 Walnut St, Chester PA 19013 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 72 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection on 12/09/24, Certification Representative observed an area on the wall in Shining Stars bathroom that had peeling paint. Certification Representative also observed water stains on the ceiling in the Shining Stars classroom.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
- 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.
During the renewal inspection on 12/09/24, the refrigerator in the Busy Bees room did not have an operating thermometer.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
- 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain New Jersey child abuse and state police clearances. Staff member # 2 and 3 currently reside in New Jersey. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee Staff member # 3 is a provisional employee with a hire date of 9/26/2022.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2022, Certification Representative observed 3 bottles of air freshener and cleanser that were labeled "Keep out of reach of Children" in the children's bathroom and accessible to children
Corrected by Oct 11, 2022
- 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2022, Certification Representative observed wooden blocks with chipped paint in classroom # 1.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2022, 12 child file were reviewed. Child # 6 file did not contain an emergency contact form.
Corrected by Oct 26, 2022
- 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 10/11/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 7 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2022
- 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 10/11/2022, 12 children files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,5,7 and 10 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the address of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2022
- 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 10.11.2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 files contained an emergency contact form that was last reviewed and signed on 2/18/2022.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2022
- 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 a renewal conducted on 10/11/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file did not contain a health assessment.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2022
- 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 an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 3 files did not contain verification of health and safety training topics. Staff member # 1 and 3 are not allowed to work unsupervised with children until the required training is completed.
Corrected by May 19, 2022
- 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 an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff members 1,2 and 3 files did not contain verification of annual training on the facility's emergency plan.
Corrected by May 19, 2022
- 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 an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain verification of annual fire safety training.
Corrected by May 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 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 visit conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not include a valid PA child abuse clearance( dated 9/12/2016), FBI clearance (dated 9/12/2016)and a mandated reporter clearance( dated 10/24/2016). Staff member # 1 is a provisional hire and does not have a FBI clearance and NSOR certificate in the file. 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.
Corrected by May 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain an annual staff evaluation.
Corrected by May 19, 2022
- 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 an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child #1,2,6 and 10 files contained fee agreements that did not list the child' s admission date.
Corrected by May 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(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 5/4/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 and 12 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the enrolling parents work address and work telephone number.
Corrected by May 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 and 12 files contained emergency contact form that did not list the health insurance policy number.
Corrected by May 19, 2022
- 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 an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 2,6,7 and 9 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by May 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 9,10 and 11 files contained health assessment that were not updated within the 12 months of the assessment on file. Child # 9 was dated 1/21/2021, Child # 10 was dated 3/10/2021 and Child # 11 was dated 12/17/2020.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain a valid form of identification used to verify age. The PA drivers license expired on 10/07/2013.
Corrected by May 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file did not contain verification of 12 hours of annual training.
Corrected by May 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.33(d) · One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of Pediatric 1st-aid /CPR training.
Corrected by May 19, 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 # 2,3 and 4 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, 3 and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2021, 5 staff files were reviewed Staff member # 2 file did not contain a valid FBI clearance. Staff member # 3 and 4 files did not contain a National Sex Offenders Clearance. Facility Person # 2,3 and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
- 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 10/13/2021, 18 child files were reviewed .Child # 1,4,8,11,12,14 and 16 files contained fee agreements that did not list the admission date of the child.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2021 , 18 child files were reviewed. Child # 10 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
- 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 10/13/2021, 18 child files were reviewed. Child # 15 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list a work telephone and a work address for the enrolling parent. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the work telephone number for the enrolling parent .
Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
- 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 10/13/2021 , 18 child files were reviewed. Child # 5 ,7 12,15 and17 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. . Child # 2 and 3 files contained emergency contact form that did not list the complete addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(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 a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2021, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1,3,4 and 5 files did not contain verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain verification of education prior to service at the facility.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
- 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2021, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff member 1,2,3,4 and 5 files did not contain 2 written nonfamily references.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
- Violation
3270.33(d) · One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2021, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2,3 and 5 files did not contain verification of Pediatric 1st aid/CPR training. Staff # 1 file contained a Pediatric 1st aid/CPR training certificate that expired in May 2021.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 9, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 12/09/24, Certification Representative observed an area on the wall in Shining Stars bathroom that had peeling paint. Certifica…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 11, 2022 inspection noted: “During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain New Jersey child abuse and state…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 4, 2022 inspection noted: “During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 3 files did not contain verification of hea…” — what has changed since then?
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