Lil Darlings Iii Childcare Center - Chester PA Child Care Center

1609 W 9TH ST , CHESTER PA 19013
(610) 874-4698
2 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: LIL DARLINGS III CHILDCARE CENTER is a Child Care Center in CHESTER PA, with a maximum capacity of 101 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00180851
  • Capacity: 101
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15
  • District Office Phone: (610) 713-2115 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-10-20 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/21/2020, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 2,3,4,5, and 7 files contained fee agreements that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The childcare facility will always ensure that any extra services shall be filled out at the time of enrollment. If any changes are needed during the child or children's enrollment , the document will be updated immediately. Updated on 11/9/20 and corrected.
2020-10-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/21/2020, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 6 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the work telephone for the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The #6 child file. has been updated and corrected. The daycare will ensure that going forward that contact information for home and work are updated and on file. This violation was corrected as of 11/9/2020.
2020-10-20 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/21/2020, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 4 file contained a health report that did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The childcare facility will update and check files monthly to identify and document any changes. Child # 4 will not attend the daycare until Tuesday, November 17 after they attend the doctors appointment and return with an updated health assessment.
2020-10-20 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/21/2020, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff Member #2 file did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The childcare facility shall ensure that all initial TB test be kept in staff files and will be checked and monitored on a monthly basis. Violation was corrected on 11/9/2020, document was submitted.
2020-10-20 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/21/2020, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file did not contain verification of of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The childcare facility shall ensure that all staff have all of the required experience and education before being hired. We will also renew file on a monthly basis. Staff #3 has her CDA in infant room. This violation was corrected on 11/9/2020.
2020-10-20 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/21/2020, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a National Sex Offenders Registry clearance. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The childcare facility shall ensure that each staff person that is hired has all of the required documents in their files before they enter the childcare facility to work with children. Staff person # 1 will remain out of work until all documents are returned. Staff has not returned to work since 10/21/2020.
2020-10-20 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/21/2020, Certification Representative measured the hot water in the your toddler class room bathrooms at 120 degrees F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The childcare facility shall always ensure that the hot water temperature will always be 110 degrees F or below. The hot water temperature was corrected on site on 10/21/2020
2019-10-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection emergency contact information in the files for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were reviewed and did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent..

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information has been updated to include work addresses and phone numbers for the enrolling parents or a N/A entry if appropriate.
2019-10-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the file for child #5 was reviewed and it did not contain information on the child's disability or special needs.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information for child #5 has been updated to include a N/A entry on information related to special needs.
2019-10-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the emergency contact information on file for child #2 did no include the address and phone number of the persons to whom the child could be released.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information for child #2 has been updated to include the address and phone number of the persons to whom the child can be released.
2019-10-10 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the file for child #2 was reviewed and the health assessment did not include proof of up to date immunizations based on ACIP recommendations.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent for child number 2 has provided a written objection to the child receiving any immunizations.
2019-10-10 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection the files for staff persons #1, 2, and 3 were reviewed and they did not contain staff evaluations.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Evaluations were completed for staff persons #1, 2, and 3, and in the future the director will complete annual evaluations on all staff.
2019-10-10 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection first aid kits in both the vehicle and classroom #3 did not contain tape

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.)
Tape was placed in both first aid kits.
2018-11-14 Complaints- Legal Location 20.71(b)(1) - Convicted of a felony Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 14, 2018 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, THE PA CRIMINAL CLEARANCE RAPSHEET REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 4 HIRE DATE 11/1/2018 STATED THE STAFF PERSON IS ON PAROLE FROM 10/15/2015- 09/14/2019.

Correction Required: A staff person who has been convicted of a felony/felonies may not work in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person was terminated; I plan on maintaining this violation by not hiring anyone on probation or parole.
2018-11-14 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 14, 2018 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 2 HIRE DATE 5/16/17 DID NOT INCLUDE A FBI FINGER PRINT CLEARANCE. THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 3, HIRE DATE 9/21/2016 DID NOT INCLUDE AN ACCEPTABLE PA CRIMINAL CLEARANCE. THE PA CRIMINAL CLEARANCE IN THE RECORD READ "REQUEST UNDER REVIEW". THE FBI FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 4,HIRE DATE 11/1/2018, WAS INCOMPLETE. THE FBI FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE REVIEWED STATED RECORD EXISTS FOR STAFF PERSON # 4 BUT THE RAP SHEET WAS NOT ATTACHED.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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, and # 3 and # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff were sent home; staff person obtain criminal history clearance on 11/14/18. I will maintain each staff file on a monthly basis to ensure all information is included and accurate.

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Reviews

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Evoni S. Feb 17, 2023
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Lil Darlings III Childcare Center is excellent! It’s is extremely clean and they follow all CDC protocol for COVID-19. The owner, director and staff are all wonderful with the children. My daughter has been attending since she was 4 months old and she’s now 2 years old. Everyday she is excited to go to daycare. When she enters each day, she is greeted by staff with a welcoming smile. She has fun learning there. They keep parents updated with the Brightwheel app which they include photos of the children doing fun things. Overall, I must say I love this daycare and so does my daughter!

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Unknown Feb 16, 2023
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

We are very comfortable leaving our daughter at Lil Darlings. The facility is cleaned and spacious. The staff greets my daughter with a smile and hugs (my daughter loves the hugs) every time to arrives in the morning. Lil Darlings take the time and attention getting kids warmed up that are just starting out at their facility. The staff are well trained and take the time to analyze where kids are academically at their age level. Lil Darlings Childcare will make any parent feel good about the growth of their child.

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