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Ducklings Elc Westtown
101 Orvis Way, West Chester PA 19382 · License #CER-00253481 · Child Care Center
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- (484) 887-8664
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- Address
- 101 Orvis Way, West Chester PA 19382 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 144 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 03/06/26 the first aid kit located in the Honeybees classroom did not contain soap and gloves.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- 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 03/06/26 the thermometer in the Crickets classroom, Ladybugs classroom, Waddlers classroom, Dragonflies 3 classroom, Dragonflies 1 classroom and Doodlebugs classroom read over 45° F.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- 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 renewal on 03/06/26 documentation on file did not reflect annual emergency drills being conducted.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- 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.
During the complaint investigation, the certification representative was informed again of a child being left outside in the playground by a staff.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(4) · 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 childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed that staff files staff #1 was missing the correct FBI clearance in the file.
Corrected by Feb 22, 2025
- 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 the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the first aid kit in the cricket's classroom missing soap.
Corrected by Mar 8, 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the resting equipment in the butterfly room needed the numbers re written on them after rubbing off over time.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed a sippy cup without a label on it.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
- 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.
During the renewal inspection, the Ladybugs room had a bottle of multipurpose soft contact solution which stated that it should be kept out of reach of children in a lower cabinet accessible to children.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
- 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.
During the renewal inspection, the Caterpillar room did not have rest equipment that was labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 6, 2026 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 03/06/26 the first aid kit located in the Honeybees classroom did not contain soap and gloves.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 26, 2025 inspection noted: “During the complaint investigation, the certification representative was informed again of a child being left outside in the playground by a staff.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 22, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed that staff files staff #1 was missing the correct FBI clearance in the file.” — what has changed since then?
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