Chichester Kinderschool
3913 CHICHESTER AVE, UPPER CHICHESTER, PA 19061Childery 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 100% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 56
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Oct 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Similar Age Level3270.51
Jul 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-07-173270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-07-17 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-07-17 | 3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2025-07-17 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-07-17 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-07-17 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-07-17 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2025-07-17 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2025-07-17 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-07-17 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2025-07-17 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2025-07-17 | 3270.123(a)(7) | Services considered extra; 2025-07-17 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-07-17 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2025-07-17 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-07-17 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-07-17 | 3270.182(6) | Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursio
Sep 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less; 2024-09-253270.65
3270.76 | Building Surfaces
Aug 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-08-193270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-08-19 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-08-19 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-08-19 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-08-19 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-08-19 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-08-19 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-08-19 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2024-08-19 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2024-08-19 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2024-08-19 | 3270.124(a) | Each child emergency contact person; 2024-08-19 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2024-08-19 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2024-08-19 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-08-19 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-08-19 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2024-08-19 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo
Oct 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces; 2023-10-273270.76
3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2023-10-27 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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