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Ducklings Early Learning Center
1302 Wilson Dr, West Chester PA 19380 · License #CER-00249315 · Child Care Center
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- Phone
- (484) 672-8310
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- Address
- 1302 Wilson Dr, West Chester PA 19380 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 174 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Children in the Jitterbugs classroom did not have cots specifically assigned to them.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
Staff person did not wash child's hands after their diaper was changed in the infant classroom.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
- 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.
Lock on the cabinet on the diaper changing table in the Ladybugs classroom was left unlatched leaving containers of diaper cream accessible to children.
Corrected by Dec 4, 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.
There was chipped paint found on the lower left wall in the Dragonflies B classroom.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.
Crickets classroom had a glass door that did not have a visual strip or other visual identification.
Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
In the Honeybees classroom, the cots were not labeled with children's names and there was no cot chart present showing which mat belongs to each specific child.
Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
Teacher in the Doodlebugs classroom could not accurately identify all the children specifically assigned to them in their care group.
Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
Bottle of child in the Crickets classroom was missing label with child's name.
Corrected by Dec 4, 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.
While reviewing video footage during complaint investigation, Cert Rep observed two children left unsupervised in the bathroom area in the Doodlebugs classroom while the 2 staff were setting up for nap in the classroom area.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/4/23, the first-aid kit in the Dragonflies B classroom was placed in an area accessible to children.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/4/23, child #1 and #2 had expired EpiPens. Child #1's EpiPen was dated 3/2023 and child #2's EpiPen was dated 12/2022.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. 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.
On 5/31/2023, a Staff member thought they heard a child get slapped and reported the incident to management. Management reviewed video footage and confirmed there was a slap and immediately terminated the employee.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- 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.
STAFF (ALSO PARENT OF CHILD) OBSERVED STAFF #1 YANKED HER CHILD FROM THE FLOOR BY HER UPPER ARM. CHILD HAD BEEN UPSET. CHILD DID NOT APPEAR INJURED BY THIS TREATMENT. DIRECTOR AND LE VIEWED THE VIDEO OF THIS INCIDENT WITH THE PARENT.
Corrected by Aug 18, 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.
Staff member #1 admitted to violating confidentiality by speaking with a parent about their child's health while another parent was able to hear the conversation.
Corrected by May 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
On 5/3/22, staff member #1 was observed by other staff picking a child up off the floor with one hand by the wrist because the child did not want to walk.
Corrected by May 13, 2022
- 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 3/8/22, peeling paint was observed on the walls of the butterflies and fireflies classrooms.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
On 1/24/22, a young toddler walked out of the caterpillars classroom and was later found alone in the staff lounge by staff.
Corrected by Feb 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #1,2,3,4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 12/28/21 during the file review for the inspection, staff #1 (hire date 6/8/20) did not have a DHS FBI clearance as required and must be removed from care. Staff #2 (start date 5/31/21) had a volunteer Child Abuse clearance and must be removed from care. Staff #3 (start date 10/18/21) did not have a full rap sheet showing the disposition of charges and must be removed from care. Staff #4 (start date 8/30/21) had no FBI clearance and must be removed from care.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
On 12/28/21 during the file review for the inspection, Staff #2 had a high school diploma but did not have 2 years of experience documented to qualify for the stated Assistant Group Supervisor position.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
- 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.
On 12/22/21 during the inspection, the refrigerator in the Honeybees room read 52 degrees. The refrigerator in the Caterpillars room read 48 degrees. The refrigerator in the Crickets room read 49 degrees.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
- 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.
On 12/28/21 during the file review for the inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not contain the health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
On 12/28/21 during the file review for the inspection, there was no influenza vaccine and no exemption letter for child #2
Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.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.
On 12/28/21 during the file review for the inspection, the TB screening for Staff #5 (start date 12/1/21) was dated 8/31/20, greater than 12 months prior to the start date.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2022
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
On 12/22/21 during the inspection, there was a bottle in the refrigerator in the Waddlers room that was not labeled with a child's name.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
On 12/22/21 during the inspection, the fire drill log showed a fire drill on 9/1/21 and the next one on 12/9/21 which is greater than the 60 days required.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
- 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.
On 12/22/21 during the inspection, the emergency plan had not been submitted to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 18, 2025 inspection noted: “Children in the Jitterbugs classroom did not have cots specifically assigned to them.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 4, 2024 inspection noted: “Lock on the cabinet on the diaper changing table in the Ladybugs classroom was left unlatched leaving containers of diaper cream accessible to children.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 2, 2024 inspection noted: “While reviewing video footage during complaint investigation, Cert Rep observed two children left unsupervised in the bathroom area in the Doodlebugs classroom…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error