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Kindercare Learning Center 000228
55 S Village Ave, Exton PA 19341 · License #CER-00249191 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 594-9511
- 000228@klcorp.com
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- 55 S Village Ave, 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 190 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 was missing a verification of education.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint in the following areas: room 1 in the rear near fire alarm.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2025
- 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 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include two non family references.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.25(b) · The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.
During the unannounced visit on 4/5/24, the facility did not have inspection summary #241566 posted.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
During the unannounced visit on 4/5/24, the emergency plan binder located in the entrance vestibule was not updated for the current operations at the facility. The emergency binder contained information for staff members who are no longer employed at the location.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.35(d) · A director may not function as a group supervisor in a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled.
During the unannounced visit on 4/5/24, staff member #1 was observed in Room #6 caring for children, The facility has a capacity of 190 with 47 children enrolled.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the unannounced visit on 4/5/24, peeling paint was observed in classroom #9 under the window sill and on the wall. Non-compliance continues from renewal inspection visits and unannounced on 3/13/24 and 3/14/24.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
- 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 unannounced visit on 4/5/24, a white board titled "Paperwork due to the office" with the enrolled child's name and what documents are missing from their file (agreement, emergency contact etc.) was observed posted in the entrance vestibule area.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff members #1, #2 were observed working together in the infant room (RM#3). Staff member #3 was observed working in room #6. Staff members does not have documentation on file that verifies that they meet one of the applicable staff qualifications.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff members #1 and #2 were observed in the infants room (RM#3) with 8 infants. Staff member #1 and #2 do not qualify as staff, therefore the infants room was observed out of ratio during visit.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2024
- 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. health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1, #2, and #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #1, #2, and #4, staff persons #1, #2 and #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff member #1 was observed caring for 5 young toddlers unsupervised in room #1. Staff member #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. On 3/14/24, staff members #2 and #4 were observed caring for 8 infants unsupervised in room #3. Staff members #2 and #4 were has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2024
- 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 #1 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff member #1 was observed caring for 5 young toddlers unsupervised. On 3/13/24, Staff member #1 was observed caring for 6 young toddlers with staff member #3 who did not meet qualifications to be a staff member. The file for staff member #1 did not contain a completed/receipt for the National Sex Offenders Registry (NSOR). The file for staff member #2 did not contain a signed disclosure form.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff member #1 was observed caring for 5 young toddlers unsupervised in room #1. The file for staff member#1 did not contain education or experience to qualify the staff member for the position performing at the facility. In room #3 staff members #2 and #4 were observed caring for 8 infants. The file for staff members #2 and #4 did not contain education or experience to qualify the staff members for the position performing at the facility. On 3/13/24, staff members #1 and #4 were observed caring for 6 toddlers unsupervised. Both staff did not have education or experience on file to verify qualifications for the position performing at the facility. On 3/13/24 staff members #2 and #3 were observed caring for 8 infants in room #3 unsupervised. Both staff did not have education or experience on file to verify qualifications for the position performing at the facility.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2024
- 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 unannounced visit on 3/14/24, the file for staff member #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for staff member #2 contained only one of the two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2024
- 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 week of 2/5/24, around the hours of 8:30am -8:55am, child #1 eloped from the toddler room where staff member #1 was caring for 4 other toddlers. A facility member found child#1 walking in the hallway and returned the child to the classroom. Staff member #2 was observed by other staff leaving children unattended on the changing table.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
On 3/14/24, staff confirmed observing staff member #1 grabbing a child up by their shirt to redirect them.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the complaint visit on 3/13/24, staff member #1 presented their self to OCDEL staff and parents as the director of the facility. Staff member #1 does not have education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member to perform the position of director at the facility.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.33(a) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, based on the review of files, staff members #2, #3 and #6 do not meet any of the applicable staff qualifications to work in the facility.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
- 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 hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the file for staff member #4 did not include the required Pennsylvania Health and Safety update.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation was not on file for staff members #3, #4 and #6. Staff member #6 was observed working without a qualified staff member. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET FOR DOH).
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, staff member #1 presented their self to OCDEL staff and parents as the director of the facility. Staff member #1 does not have education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member to perform the position of director at the facility.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.36(b)(1)-(5). A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24. the record for staff member #6 did not contain verification of education that had been evaluated by the Department of Education standards. The record for staff member #6 did not contain verification of education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24. the record for staff members #2 and #3 did not contain verification of education that had been evaluated by the Department of Education standards. The record for staff members #2 and #3 did not contain verification of education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, peeling paint was observed on the wall to the right of the door in the infant's room, on the blue wall in the back of the room under the window in the Preschool (Room #8).
Corrected by Mar 20, 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 hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, hand washing signs were not posted in rooms #1, #2, #4, #5, #7 and #9.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- 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 hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions posted in any of the 9 classrooms or the to-go bags.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, staff members #7, #8, and #9 were observed caring for children at the facility. However, the files for staff members #7, #8 and #9 were not presented.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.24(f) · A valid photo identification of the director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall be provided to the agent of the Department at the time of inspection.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the staff member who was presented as the director did not have verification on file to qualify the staff member for that position. Therefore, identification of the director could not be determined.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not have documentation of the annual emergency drills conducted.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- 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 hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not sound the alarm during the inspection due to children napping. The facility did not have a current fire alarm system report on hand (report reviewed dated for 2/2023).
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the fire extinguisher located in the 1st floor hallway showed a status of needing a recharge.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- 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 hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, a binder was observed at the front door containing outdated childcare regulations along with the wrong contact information for the appropriate regional childcare office.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- 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 hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not verify that the emergency plan and updates were sent to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, only 4 of the 12 required hours of annual childcare training was received for staff member #5.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- 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 3/17/23, staff person #1, who was identified as an aide was alone with 3 infants in Room #3 (infant room).
Corrected by Mar 29, 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.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/23: 1. The refrigerator surface was heavily soiled in Room #2. 2. There was a dolly (hand truck) in Room #2. 3. There was a red couch in Room #7 that was in poor repair. 4. There were garbage bags and metal trimmings in Room #9.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/23, the was no written plan for daily activities posted for Room #1.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2023
- 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 on 3/17/23, child #1 did not have emergency contact information updated within the last 6-months. (dated 3/16/22)
Corrected by Mar 29, 2023
- Violation
3270.34(b) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4).
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 7/26/22, STAFF PERSON #1 WAS ACTING DIRECTOR AND DID NOT HAVE THE QUALIFICATIONS TO FILL THIS ROLE.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.35(b) · A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4).
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 7/26/22, THE "ASSISTANT DIRECTOR"/GROUP SUPERVISOR DID NOT HAVE THE QUALIFICATIONS TO FILL THE POSITION OF GROUP SUPERVISOR.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2022
- 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 4/7/22, THERE WAS EXPOSED WIRE AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS HANGING FROM THE OUTER WALL THAT IS ADJACENT TO THE REAR EGRESS USED BY THE CHILDREN TO GO TO THE OUTDOOR PLAYSPACE.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/7/22, THERE WAS A BROKEN TABLE IN THE PREKINDERGARTEN ROOM.
Corrected by Apr 7, 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 4/7/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY, NOR DID THE PROVIDER HAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION INITIATED ON 6/25/21, THE PROVIDER SENT AN EMAIL ADMITTING THAT STAFF PERSON #1 FED A CHILD A BOTTLE THAT WAS NOT LABELLED WHICH ALSO WAS ANOTHER CHILD'S BOTTLE.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 6, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 was missing a verification of education.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 5, 2024 inspection noted: “During the unannounced visit on 4/5/24, the facility did not have inspection summary #241566 posted.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 14, 2024 inspection noted: “During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff members #1, #2 were observed working together in the infant room (RM#3). Staff member #3 was observed working i…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error