Children of Purpose Stem Academy
723 MADISON ST, CHESTER, PA 19013Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.5 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 8 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 4 (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
- 51
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Nov 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-11-053270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-11-05 | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2025-11-05 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-11-05 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-11-05 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-11-05 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2025-11-05 | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) | Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid; 2025-11-05 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2025-11-05 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-11-05 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-11-05 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-11-05 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2025-11-05 | 3270.131(e)(2)(i) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian; 2025-11-05 | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 | Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene; 2025-11-05 | 3270.135(b) | Surfaces cleaned; 2025-11-05 | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2025-11-05 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2025-11-05 | 3270.27(a)(1) | Emergency plan
Dec 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Outdoor Equip.- Protective Surfacing; 2024-12-093270.102(c)
3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate
Oct 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-10-283270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-10-28 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-10-28 | 3270.34(a) | Director responsibilities; 2024-10-28 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2024-10-28 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-10-28 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-10-28 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-10-28 | 3270.82(g) | Clean and good repair; 2024-10-28 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-10-28 | 3270.102(c) | Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing; 2024-10-28 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2024-10-28 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2024-10-28 | 3270.113(d) | No harsh language; 2024-10-28 | 3270.118(c) | Vet's certificate required; 2024-10-28 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2024-10-28 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2024-10-28 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2024-10-28 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-10-28 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2024-10-28 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2024-10-28 | 3270.165 | Menus; 2024-10-28 | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2024-10-28 | 3270.27(a)(1) | Emergency plan; 2024-10-28 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Aug 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Mixed Age Level3270.52
Jun 24, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- No Physical Punishment /Restraints Prohibited3270.113(b)/3270.113(e)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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