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A Childs Place At Lionville Elementary

526 W Uwchlan Ave, Downingtown PA 19335 · License #CER-00255282 · Child Care Center

Granted; enrollment ACT
Capacity 999 childrenAges 5 yr – 15 yr1-Star programLast inspected Mar 26, 2026
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When they operate

School District HolidaysBefore SchoolAfter SchoolWeekdaysDrop-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
6
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
2.0
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Mar 26, 2026 — Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

    During the renewal inspection on 3/26/26, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 was transitioning children from the drop - off entrance to the gymnasium alone. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid and CPR).

    Corrected by Mar 26, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

    During the renewal inspection on 3/26/26, staff person #2 did not have a file provided.

    Corrected by Mar 26, 2026

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Apr 10, 2025 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • 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 4/10/25, while physically inspecting the Kindergarten Enrichment Room with staff person #1, Staff person #2 came into the Kindergarten Enrichment room, leaving Staff person #3 alone with 20+ children.

    Corrected by Apr 23, 2025

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  • 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 4/10/25, child #1 left the childcare space (the gym) unattended, to go to the restroom down the hallway.

    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 4/10/25, staff person #1 was unable to effectively identify her assigned group of children.

    Corrected by Apr 28, 2025

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Apr 3, 2024 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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 4/3/24, staff person #1, who was identified as an aide, was unsupervised while transitioning children from the KE classroom to the facility entrance 3 times. Aides are not permitted to work with the children unsupervised.

    Corrected by Apr 4, 2024

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May 12, 2023 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff 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. Staff Person #-1may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    During the renewal inspection on 5/12/2023 the file for staff person #1 did not include an NSOR clearance.

    Corrected by May 15, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

    During ther renewal inspection on 5/12/2027 the file reviewed for child #1 did not include the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

    Corrected by May 15, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

    During the renewal inspection on 5/12/0223 the operator did not have verification that the emergency plan was mailed to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

    Corrected by May 15, 2023

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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 Mar 26, 2026 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 3/26/26, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 was transitioning children from t…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Apr 10, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 4/10/25, while physically inspecting the Kindergarten Enrichment Room with staff person #1, Staff person #2 came into the Kinde…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Apr 3, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 4/3/24, staff person #1, who was identified as an aide, was unsupervised while transitioning children from the KE classroom to…” — what has changed since then?

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