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Ducklings Early Learning Center
101 Arrandale Blvd, Exton PA 19341 · License #CER-00244003 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 484-4433
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- Address
- 101 Arrandale Blvd, Exton PA 19341 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 148 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the file for staff #2 and staff #6 did not include two non family references.
Corrected by Jul 11, 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, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the files for staff #3 did not include the 2nd health and safety training and the file for staff #5 did not contain the required health and safety trainings.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the files for staff#3, staff #4, and staff #5 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff #3 and staff #4 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 # may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the files for staff #3 is missing the FBI clearance and staff #4 is missing the state criminal history clearance.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the file for staff #1(no date for when the results were read), staff#5 and staff #6 did not have TB test results.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and: 1. The high school diploma for staff #1 and proof of education for staff #3, staff #5 and staff #7 are needed. 2. A verification of child care experience for staff #2, staff #4, staff #5,staff #6 and staff #7 are needed.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During the complaint investigation on 07/05/2023, video footage reviewed confirmed that staff person #1 grabbed child #1 by the arm.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2023
- 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 6/28/23, there were no bandages in the Infant Room first-aid kit, or in the Crickets Room first-aid kit.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2023
- 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 complaint investigation on 5/30/23, it was verified that staff person #1 lost supervision of child #1 on 5/23/23.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.106(h) · Soiled bedding shall be cleaned before it is reused.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/27/22, A CRIBS' BEDDING WAS HEAVILY SOILED IN THE INFANT ROOM.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/27/22, THE DIAPER CHANGING STATION IN THE INFANT ROOM, WAS DIRTY WITH EXCESS DEBRIS UNDER THE MATTRESS.
Corrected by Jul 27, 2022
- 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 7/27/22, PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF SAFE ROUTES WERE NOT POSTED.
Corrected by Jul 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/27/22, THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE THE CORRECT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE POSTED.
Corrected by Aug 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.61(f) · Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 12/28/21, THERE WAS CHILD CARE SPACE BEING USED FOR STORAGE. THERE WERE 2 BOXES AND CHAIRS THAT WERE STILL IN PACKAGING, NOT PREPARED FOR CHILD CARE USE, ERGO THE SPACE WAS BEING USED AS STORAGE SPACE.
Corrected by Dec 29, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jul 1, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the file for staff #2 and staff #6 did not include two non family refere…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 5, 2023 inspection noted: “During the complaint investigation on 07/05/2023, video footage reviewed confirmed that staff person #1 grabbed child #1 by the arm.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 28, 2023 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 6/28/23, there were no bandages in the Infant Room first-aid kit, or in the Crickets Room first-aid kit.” — what has changed since then?
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