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A Childs Place At East Ward Elementary

435 Washington Ave, Downingtown PA 19335 · License #CER-00255269 · Child Care Center

Granted; enrollment ACT
Capacity 999 childrenAges 5 yr – 15 yr1-Star programLast inspected Apr 16, 2026
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435 Washington Ave, Downingtown PA 19335 · Directions

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When they operate

School District HolidaysEarly Dismissal School DaysBefore SchoolAfter SchoolDrop-In Care

Ages served

Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 999 children
5
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
3
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.7
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Apr 16, 2026 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 23, 2025 — Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

    During the renewal inspection on 4/23/25, the trash can did not have a plastic-liner.

    Corrected by Apr 23, 2025

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  • 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 4/23/25, staff person #1 was unable to identify her assigned children.

    Corrected by Apr 28, 2025

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Apr 18, 2024 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

    During the renewal inspection on 4/18/24, staff person #1, that identified as an aide, was left alone with the children.

    Corrected by Apr 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

    During the renewal inspection on 4/18/24, the first-aid kit did not have gloves.

    Corrected by Apr 22, 2024

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  • 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 4/18/24, children #1 and 2 did not have emergency contact information updated within the last 6 months.

    Corrected by Apr 26, 2024

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May 23, 2023 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 24, 2022 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Apr 23, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 4/23/25, the trash can did not have a plastic-liner.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Apr 18, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 4/18/24, staff person #1, that identified as an aide, was left alone with the children.” — what has changed since then?

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