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Happy Learners Development Childcare

Chester, PA · Delaware County
408 Avenue Of The States, Chester, PA 19013
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Quick Facts

Capacity
19 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 822-0022
408 Avenue Of The States
Chester, PA 19013
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257668
License Issued
Jun 30, 2026
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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About the Provider

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Happy Learners Development Childcare is a Child Care Center in Chester PA, with a maximum capacity of 19 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 5/18/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1 and # 2 had a combined total of 11 preschool children. Staff # 1 came downstairs to the 1st floor to open the door, and left Staff # 2 alone with 11 children

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
5/20/26 Child staff ratio will be corrected by evaluating and monitoring group settings
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.133(1) - Original container Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2 had an epi pen that was not in the original container

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child # 2 parents requested a container for the prescription, and it was received by the facility on 4/22/26
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's file did not have a medication log

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child # 2 medication log has been completed and signed by parent
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 and child # 2's emergency contact did not have parental signature for obtaining medical care and administration of minor first aid

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child # 1 and # 2 has parental signature on their emergency contact for both emergency medical care and first aid procedure
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have the department's information posted for parents to easily access it.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
DHS department information has been posted at out front entrance and at our parents resource wall
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours of childcare training in file

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 1 completed all required documentation for training (12 hrs.)
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 had 6 children in care, the youngest 1 yr old, the oldest preschool. Staff# 3 was out of ratio

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will take into consideration that student to staff ratio must be prioritized to ensure safety and to stay in compliance with DHS. Ratios will be maintained at all times
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: There were missing receptacle covers in the preschool room

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All receptacle cover outlets have been replaced
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The first aid kit in the preschool room was missing tweezers The first aid kit in the toddler room was missing scissors

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All first aid kits have been properly inspected to ensure they meet requirements for containing soap, adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, scissors, and disposable glass
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's windowsills in the classrooms needed cleaning

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All window panels have been washed and disinfected for health and safety reasons
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility did not have the proper handwashing signs at the sinks, and changing table in the facility

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All areas with sinks, changing tables and bathroom stalls have posted handwashing signs that specifies specific times handwashing is a must
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/20/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's exit from the kitchen was obstructed with toys and other miscellaneous things

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toys and other miscellaneous items have been removed from facility emergency exit and stairway
2025-06-02 Initial review 3280.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following The facility only had a written plan of daily activities in 1 classroom in the facility and not the other classrooms.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All rooms operated by childcare have a schedule posted
2025-06-02 Initial review 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following While reviewing children's files, Child # 1 , # 2, and # 4 did not have documentation of child service report in file

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children files have updated service reports
2025-06-02 Initial review 3280.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(1)

Description: Child's name, birth date

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 6/2/25, cert Rep observed the following Child # 3's emergency contact did not list date of birth

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children files will have date of birth documented

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