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Ducklings Elc Downingtown West

100 Rock Raymond Rd, Downingtown PA 19335 · License #CER-00245043 · Child Care Center

Awaiting Renewal; enrollment ACT
Capacity 155 childrenAges 0 mo – 5 yr2-Star programLast inspected Aug 8, 2025
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100 Rock Raymond Rd, Downingtown PA 19335 · Directions

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When they operate

Schedule type not published.

Ages served

Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)
  • 2-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 155 children
11
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
6
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.8
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Aug 8, 2025 — Renewal
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • 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 8/8/25, in the Dragonflies 2 Room the first-aid kit did not have bandages.

    Corrected by Aug 8, 2025

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  • 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 8/8/25, in the Caterpillars Room, under the mattress on the changing station there was excess grime/filth accumulated on the surface.

    Corrected by Aug 8, 2025

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  • 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 8/8/25, in the Ladybugs Room the red leather couch had torn material and was in poor repair.

    Corrected by Aug 8, 2025

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  • 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 8/8/25, In the Jitterbugs room, the thermometer in the refrigerator was 50° F.

    Corrected by Aug 8, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

    During the renewal inspection on 8/8/25, in the Dragonflies 2 Room, the written daily activities plan did not reflect the activities for the summer schedule.

    Corrected by Aug 8, 2025

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  • 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 8/8/25, in the Butterflies 2 Room, there was no emergency contact information in the childcare space where the children were receiving care.

    Corrected by Aug 19, 2025

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Jul 24, 2025 — Complaints- Legal Location
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

    During the complaint investigation on 7/24/25, it was verified through interviews and video footage that staff person #1 aggressively grabbed a child and pushed the child onto the couch, then pushed the child down a second time when the child tried to get up.

    Corrected by Aug 8, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

    During the complaint investigation on 7/24/25, it was verified through interviews that staff person # 1 yelled in the face of a child.

    Corrected by Aug 8, 2025

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Jul 24, 2025 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 12, 2024 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 26, 2024 — Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • 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 7/26/24, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space while receiving care.

    Corrected by Jul 31, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.192(5) · 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 on 7/26/24, staff person #1 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file.

    Corrected by Jul 31, 2024

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Feb 23, 2024 — Initial review
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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 initial review inspection on 2/23/24: 1. There was a cardboard box containing a broken infant changer and rolled rugs in the main entrance of the facility. 2. There was a ladder in the outside play area.

    Corrected by Mar 1, 2024

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Aug 8, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 8/8/25, in the Dragonflies 2 Room the first-aid kit did not have bandages.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jul 24, 2025 inspection noted: “During the complaint investigation on 7/24/25, it was verified through interviews and video footage that staff person #1 aggressively grabbed a child and pushed…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jul 26, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 7/26/24, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space while receiving care.” — what has changed since then?

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