Beloved Child Family Center
2601 W 9TH ST, CHESTER, PA 19013Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 67% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 1 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 46
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 110º F or Less; 2025-11-193270.69(b)
3270.76/3270.82(i) | Building Surfaces/Lidded waste receptacles; 2025-11-19 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2025-11-19 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo
Oct 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Mixed Age Level; 2024-10-283270.52
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-10-28 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-10-28 | 3270.102(c) | Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing; 2024-10-28 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2024-10-28 | 3270.175(a) | Age appropriate restraints; 2024-10-28 | 3270.176(f) | Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans
Aug 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Two Facility Persons on Excursions; 2024-08-293270.54(b)
3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2024-08-29 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart
Nov 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-11-023270.14/3270.21
3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2023-11-02 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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