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Dawn Armstrong
13 Joseph Ct, Downingtown PA 19335 · License #CER-00240301 · Group Child Care Home
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- 13 Joseph Ct, Downingtown PA 19335 · Directions
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Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 12 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3280.26(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
During the renewal inspection on 5/19/26, the operator did not have the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to view.
Corrected by May 19, 2026
- Violation
3280.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
During the renewal inspection on 5/19/26, on the first floor near the area where the children nap, there was a window blind, a rolled carpet, and veneer flooring in the childcare space that posed as a tipping hazard.
Corrected by May 19, 2026
- Violation
3280.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
During the renewal inspection on 5/19/26, the operator did not have an attestation form or proof and date of purchase of an interconnected fire alarm system with the fire drill logs.
Corrected by May 31, 2026
- Violation
3280.165 · The operator shall discuss the general menu plan with the parent so that the daily nutritional needs of the child can be met.
During the renewal inspection on 5/6/25, the provider did not have verification that she discussed the general menu plan with the parents.
Corrected by May 9, 2025
- Violation
3280.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
During the renewal inspection on 5/6/25, the provider did not have documentation of fire detection device testing for the month of April 2025.
Corrected by May 6, 2025
- Violation
3280.14/3280.20 · 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 5/6/25, the provider did not have written policy on file to address: 1. Recognition of potential sign/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by May 9, 2025
- Violation
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 3/26/24, staff person #1 did not have an acceptable FBI clearance. The clearance on file was completed by the Department of Education.
Corrected by Apr 16, 2024
- Violation
3280.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
During the renewal inspection on 3/26/24, the swing and slide combination set had heavy excess dirt and mildew on its surfaces.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
- Violation
3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD #1, #2, & #3 DID NOT CONTAIN A DATE OF ADMISSION ON THE AGREEMENT.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2022
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 19, 2026 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 5/19/26, the operator did not have the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to view.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 6, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 5/6/25, the provider did not have verification that she discussed the general menu plan with the parents.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 26, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 3/26/24, staff person #1 did not have an acceptable FBI clearance. The clearance on file was completed by the Department of Edu…” — what has changed since then?
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