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A Childs Place At Beaver Creek Elementary
601 W Pennsylvania Ave, Downingtown PA 19335 · License #CER-00255272 · Child Care Center
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- 601 W Pennsylvania Ave, Downingtown PA 19335 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 999 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26, child #1 was standing unsupervised in the front foyer outside the cafeteria near the water fountain. Staff were unaware he was not in the cafeteria.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2026
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26, staff person #1 was unable to effectively identify the children they were responsible for when requested.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26, child #2 did not have emergency contact information provided when requested.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/25, the pick-up and drop-off procedures were not posted conspicuously for parents. The binder with the pick-up and drop-off procedures were inside a bookbag and not conspicuously placed for the parents to access.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/25, the emergency plan was not posted conspicuously for parents. The binder with the emergency plan was inside a bookbag and not conspicuously placed for the parents to access.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.52 · 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).
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/25, staff person #1 was observed alone in the cafeteria with 14 children, the youngest child being a young school-aged child.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/25, the evacuation routes were not posted conspicuously for parents. The binder with the evacuation routes were inside a bookbag and not conspicuously placed for the parents to access.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.25(a) · 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.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/25, the current certificate of compliance was not posted conspicuously for parents. The binder with the current certificate of compliance was inside a bookbag and not conspicuously placed for the parents to access.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(f) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During the renewal inspection on 1/26/24, Child #1 did not have emergency contact information updated within the required 6-month period. (dated 4/17/23)
Corrected by Feb 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
On 3/31/23, it was observed that staff person 2 completed Health and Safety training on 3/21/23 which was more than 90 days after their start date.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
On 3/31/23 it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 2 completed Mandated Reporter training on 3/22/23, which was more than 90 days after their start date.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(3) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
On 3/31/23, it was observed that staff person 3 did not have verification of 1 year experience on file to be AGS qualified. Staff person has High School Diploma and 15 college credits on file. Staff person 3 must verify 1250 hours of experience to be AGS qualified.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
On 3/31/23, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have a health assessment updated within 24 months. Staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 2/6/23 that was not updated until 3/23/23.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(a) · 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.
On 3/31/23, it was observed that child 5 and 9 had been enrolled longer than 60 days and did not have a health assessment on file.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 17, 2026 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26, child #1 was standing unsupervised in the front foyer outside the cafeteria near the water fountain. Staff were unawar…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 19, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 3/19/25, the pick-up and drop-off procedures were not posted conspicuously for parents. The binder with the pick-up and drop-of…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 26, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 1/26/24, Child #1 did not have emergency contact information updated within the required 6-month period. (dated 4/17/23)” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error