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Downingtown Academy Learning Center
799 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown PA 19335 · License #CER-00253769 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 269-3146
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- 799 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown PA 19335 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 100 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 2/18/26, the operator did not have a written policy to address the following: 1. Recognition of potential signs/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 Feb 24, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
During the renewal inspection on 2/18/26, the operator did not have the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to view.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
- 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 2/18/26, the first-aid kit in the Pre K 2 Room did not have gloves.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2026
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
During the renewal inspection on 2/18/26, during naptime, there were multiple cots in the Toddlers Room that did not have the required 2 feet of space on three sides.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
During the renewal inspection on 2/18/26, the operator did not have a written Transportation Plan posted in the Infant Room.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the renewal inspection on 2/18/26, in the Infant Room, there was multiple milk collection bags that were not labelled the child's name.
Corrected by Feb 26, 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 2/18/26, the operator did not have Pick-up and drop-off procedures posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to view.
Corrected by Feb 25, 2026
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During the complaint investigation on 7/23/25, there was video footage showing staff person #1 aggressively grabbing the arm of a child and forcing the child into a chair.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
- Violation
3270.14 · 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.
During the renewal inspection on 2/19/25, the transport vehicle registration was expired (dated 1/31/25).
Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
- 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 2/19/25, the provider did not have a written Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment Policy on file.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 2/19/25, in the School Aged Room and the Pre-K 1 room there were no emergency telephone numbers posted.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.76 · 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 2/19/25: 1. In the School Age Room, the electrical outlet wall plate was cracked and broken. 2. In the Pre-K 1 Room, the electrical outlet wall plate was not secured to the wall and posed as a hazard to the children.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 2/19/25, the sign in the Pre-K 1 bathroom did not speak to washing hands after toileting and before meals.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
During the renewal inspection on 2/19/25, in the Pre-K 1 Room, there was a container of Tacrolimus Ointment in a hanging container in the bathroom that was accessible to the children.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.181(e) · If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
During the renewal inspection on 2/19/25, children #1 and #2 had emergency contact information in the transportation vehicle that was not updated within the last 6 months.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.76 · 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 2/28/24, there was excess debris under the mattress of the changing station in the Young Toddler Room.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 2/28/24, the toilet area in the School Age Room did not have a sign posted for staff and children to wash hands after toileting and before eating.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
During the renewal inspection on 2/28/24, the carousel in the outdoor play area was in poor repair and posed a hazard to the children.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During the renewal inspection on 2/28/24, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator inn the School Age Room.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During the renewal inspection on 2/28/24, child #1 did not have a health insurance policy number on the emergency contact information.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.76 · 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 complaint investigation on 1/3/24, the gate at the infant area entrance proved to be a pinch hazard for the children in the adjacent childcare space.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
During the complaint investigation on 1/3/24, the provider had an infant sleeping in a rocker for over 30 minutes.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During an unannounced inspection visit, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility, and noticed Classroom #2 Young Toddlers, and Classroom #4 Pre-school room did not have the electrical outlets covered.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During the complaint Investigation, the Certification Representative spoke to Staff #1 regarding Staff #2 incident involving poking child #1 shoulder with force while yelling. Staff #1 provided two witness statements to the certification representative verifying the incident that occur on 07/19/2023 against Staff #2.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
During the complaint investigation, the Certification Representative asked Staff #1, if Staff #1 witness any yelling in a harsh way. Staff #1 stated staff #2, Staff #3 and, Staff # 4 was caught by Staff #1 yelling at the children.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
- 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 an unannounced monitoring inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff # 4 and Staff #5 content of records. Staff # 4 and Staff #5 did not have the Health Safety Update 1 hour completed.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During an unannounced monitoring, Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #5 content of records, and noticed Staff #5 did not complete a Pediatric First Aid course within 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- 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.
On 4/4/23 during the Renewal Inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations during/after an emergency. Staff person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 did not have the 1 hour update for the Health and Safety Professional Development on file.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2023
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
On 04/04/2023 during the renewal inspection, in Classroom 1, an unused outlet accessible to the children under the large table was not covered.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2023
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
On 4/4/23 during the Renewal Inspection, In the Pre-K-2 classroom, there was a bottle of Murphy's Oil that was located under an unlocked sink cabinet and was accessible to the children.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2023
- Violation
3270.76 · 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.
On 4/4/24 during the Renewal Inspection, In Classroom 1, there was a wobbly large folding table that was a hazard to the children in the childcare space. - In the Preschool Classroom There was a table that was full of clutter and a staple remover and stapler that was accessible to the children.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2023
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
On 4/4/24 during the Renewal Inspection, In the Infant Classroom, There was a pink bottle that was not labled with the child's name.
Corrected by May 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
On 4/4/23 during the Renewal Inspection, the financial agreement forms for Child#1 have not been updated within the 6-month time period.
Corrected by May 9, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
DURING THE COMPLAINT INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVVE OBSERVED THE FACILITY'S CAMERAS. DURING THE VIDEO STAFF #1 WAS SEEN GRABBING A CHILD AND DRAGGING HIM BY THE ARM TO A CHAIR.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(c) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.
DURING THE COMPLAINT INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVVE OBSERVED THE FACILITY'S CAMERAS. DURING THE VIDEO STAFF #1 WAS SEEN GRABBING A CHILD AND DRAGGING HIM BY THE ARM TO A CHAIR WHERE HE THEN WRAPED HIM IN A HUG FORCING HIM TO SIT STILL.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
DURING THE COMPLAINT INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVVE OBSERVED THE FACILITY'S CAMERAS. DURING THE VIDEO STAFF #1 WAS SEEN GRABBING A CHILD AND DRAGGING HIM BY THE ARM TO A CHAIR WHERE HE THEN WRAPED HIM IN A HUG FORCING HIM TO SIT STILL.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.183(b) · A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department.
During the complaint investigation staff #1 confirmed they disclosed information concerning to a child to another child's mother.
Corrected by May 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.121(a) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
During the compliant investigation the provider confirmed they dismissed two children from the facility. The certification representative reviewed the facility's dismissal policy, it did not contain the reason for the children's dismissal.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2022
- 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: Facility Person # 2, 5, 6, 7, & 8-- may not work in a child care 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 #-2, 5, 6, 7, & 8-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 12 STAFF FILES. STAFF #2, #5 #6 AND #8 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN AN FBI CLEARNACE. STAFF #7 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN STATE POLICE CLEARANCE, CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, OR FBI CLEARANCE.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
- 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, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A REVIEW OF 8 CHILDREN FILES. CHILDREN #1-7 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS WERE NOT UPDATED.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) · 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 two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 8 STAFF FILES. THE FILE FOR STAFF #1, #2, #4, AND #5 DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE. STAFF #2, #3, #4, & #5 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN TWO WRITTEN NONFAMILY REFERENCE.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
- Violation
3270.95(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 THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A REVIEW OF THE FIRE SYSTEM FILES, THE FILE DID NOT CONTAIN PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR THE FIRE ALARAM SYSTEM. (IMPLMENTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WERE NO LOCKDOWN-PLAN AND NO ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A REVIEW OF THE FACILITY'S FILES. THE FILES DID NOT CONTAIN A WRITTEN LETTER TO NOTIFY THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES OF THE FACILITY'S LOCATION AND SAFE ROUTES. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 18, 2026 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 2/18/26, the operator did not have a written policy to address the following: 1. Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of sh…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 23, 2025 inspection noted: “During the complaint investigation on 7/23/25, there was video footage showing staff person #1 aggressively grabbing the arm of a child and forcing the child in…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 19, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 2/19/25, the transport vehicle registration was expired (dated 1/31/25).” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error