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Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Vanita Doward

Chester, PA · Delaware County
E 20th St, Chester, PA 19013
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (484) 480-5246
E 20th St
Chester, PA 19013
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00249506
License Issued
Dec 18, 2025
Active Through
Dec 18, 2026
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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VANITA DOWARD is a Family Child Care in CHESTER PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-06 Renewal 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/06/25, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff member #2 and #3. Neither staff member had a current health assessment on file.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain new health assessments for both staff members.
2025-11-06 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/06/25, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff member #4 and found the staff member only had 1 reference on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will request and obtain another reference for staff member #4.
2025-11-06 Renewal 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/06/25, the facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
we will update the emergency plan to provide accommodations for infants and toddlers.
2025-11-06 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/06/25, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff member #1, #2, #3, and #4. The files did not contain verification of current mandating reporter training for staff member #4 and current NSOR clearance verifications for staff members #1, #2, #3, and #4.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have already requested new NSOR clearances for all staff. We will not open the facility back until these clearances are received for staff.
2024-11-18 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-11-16 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-03-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.192(2)(ii)/3280.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(2)(ii)/3280.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/8/2023, 1 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of education, training and childcare experience 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.)
Provider submitted staff member # 1 verification of education, training and childcare experience.
2023-03-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/8/2023, 1 staff file was reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of training on the facility's emergency plan at the time of initial employment.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider submitted the sign in sheet for the emergency plan training for staff member # 1
2022-09-21 Renewal 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1)

Description: Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2022, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file did not contain a health assessment. The child's admission date is 9/13/2021.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will be notified immediately to provide a physical via fax or paper. The parent submitted a health assessment dated 10/14/2022.
2022-09-21 Renewal 3280.151(c)(1)/3280.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(c)(1)/3280.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file contained a health assessment dated 12/4/2019. This health assessment is no longer valid.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 staff member was asked to bring in a copy of the valid physical immediately and place it in the file. Staff member # 1 submitted a health assessment dated 9/26/2022.
2022-05-25 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will complete all sections on the paperwork with staff assistance.
2022-05-25 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the enrolling parents work telephone number and address.

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 parent will complete all sections on the paperwork with staff assistance.
2022-05-25 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include written consent for the child to receive emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will complete all sections on the paperwork with staff assistance.
2022-05-25 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may 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.)
The parent will complete all sections on the paperwork with staff assistance.
2022-05-25 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.165

Description: Menus

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/25/2022, there was no menu displayed in the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall discuss the general menu plan with the parent so that the daily nutritional needs of the child can be met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The menu was printed out and posted.

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