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Kindercare Learning Center 301615
400 Skiles Blvd, West Chester PA 19382 · License #CER-00242506 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 399-9535
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- 400 Skiles Blvd, 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 184 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 was missing health and Safety training in the file.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the children's file child #2 was missing a child service report in the file.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #2 was missing the release person address on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · 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 the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 and #2 were missing employment verification experience in the file.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(3) · 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 the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 was missing a health assessment in the file.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the staff files staff #2 and #3 pediatric first aid and CPR were not PQAS certified.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2025
- 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 renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the annual fire detection documentation but was unable to view it at the time of the inspection and had to be requested from management.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the complaint investigation the certification representative observed a sippy cup with no label on it in the infant room.
Corrected by Jun 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(3) · 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 complaint investigation, the certification conducted an allocated unannounced inspection and requested to see the staff files that were new since the last inspection staff #1 and #2 were both missing TB shot records in their file. Staff #1 was missing a heath assessment in the file.
Corrected by Sep 8, 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
During the complaint investigation staff #1 was preparing and giving out water during this time when the staff back was position away from all children one child was able to climb on the table that they sit at and jumped off falling hitting his head possibly.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2024
- 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 the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see the pickup and drop off procedures posted.
Corrected by Aug 1, 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 renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan, the plan did not include the plans for continuity of care.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #3 and #4 were both missing an emergency plan training certificate or sign off sheet in the file.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- 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: Facility Person # 4may not work in a childcare 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 #4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #4 was missing a disclosure statement in the file.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walk-through of the outdoor play space. The protective surface displayed signs that the surface needed repairs. The surface covering was separating from the concrete leaving gaps between where the surface is supposed to meet with concrete.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #3, #4 and #5 were missing the arrival and departure times on their financial agreement form.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 1 was missing the policy number on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1 and #3 were both missing the release person address on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #4 needs a updated health assessment in the file.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #5 was missing a Hep A shot with no written refusal letter/ exemption letter in the file.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 1 health assessment, was missing the statement free from communicable disease.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 4 was missing a health assessment in the file.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #2 and #4 were both missing their TB shot record in the file.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #2 and #3 all required updated financial agreement forms.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #1 was missing the consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by a facility member.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the accommodations for infants, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan, and the plan did not include the plans for shelter in place.
Corrected by Aug 1, 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 renewal inspection the certification representative asked the provider if the emergency plan has been delivered to the local municipality and the was informed that the plan has not been delivered.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 1 was missing 12 hours of professional development trainings in the file.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 2 was missing 12 hours of professional development trainings in the file.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to see the written letter to the local traffic authorities informing them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.135(e) · A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled.
During the complaint investigation it was confirmed that staff #1 did not change the child's pull up due to the child being difficult to change/behaviors. Staff #1 did not document efforts to change the child nor did staff #1 informed parent prior to pick up.
Corrected by Apr 6, 2024
- 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 conducted on 9/5/23, child #1and child #2 did not have emergency contact information in the space where they were receiving care.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
- 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: Staff Person # 1,2, 3, and 5 must obtain verification of all clearances required under CPSL. Staff person # 1,2, 3 and 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.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, and 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff persons # 1 and 2 file did not include FBI or NSOR clearances ; staff person # 3 did not include FBI clearance ; Staff person #5 file did not include disclosure statement.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
It was observed on 7/19/22 classroom # 2 and 3 water temperature measured at 119 ° F.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
- 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.
It was observed on 7/19/22 classroom # 1 first aide kit did not have scissors. Classroom #3 first aid kit did not have tweezers. Classroom #4 first aide kit did not have scissors and tweezers.
Corrected by Aug 22, 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.
It was observed on 7/19/22 classroom #3 has 2 ceiling tiles missing, and 1 stained ceiling tile.
Corrected by Aug 10, 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.
It was observed on 7/19/22 the one year old class had a total of eight children and two staff persons. Staff person #6 did not take responsibility for supervising any of the eight children.
Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
Child # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 agreement form did not include an admissions date.
Corrected by Aug 10, 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.
Child# 6,7,8,9, and 10 emergency contact form did not include insurance policy number.
Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Child # 9,10,11, 12,13,14, emergency contact form did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child # 15 emergency contact form did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
Child # 8 and 9 did not have a written statement providing the formula and feeding schedule for an infant obtained from the parent.
Corrected by Aug 10, 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.
It was observed on 7/19/22 the facility did not have a procedure for safe routes posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Child # 16 and 17 emergency contact form did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- 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
Staff persons # 4 and 6 file did not include reference letters from nonfamily individuals attesting their suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Jul 21, 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 a renewal inspection on August 16, 2021, chipped paint was observed on walls and window ledges in the following rooms: Infant A, Toddler A, Step Up, 2A, 3B, 4A, School Age.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During a renewal inspection on August 16, 2021, dirty toilets were observed in School Age A, Step Up and 3B classrooms.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2021
- 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 a renewal inspection on August 16, 2021, when staff member was asked to identify the children in her care, she read the names of the children from a row of names on the cubbies.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2021
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 26, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 was missing health and Safety training in the file.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 4, 2025 inspection noted: “During the complaint investigation the certification representative observed a sippy cup with no label on it in the infant room.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 8, 2024 inspection noted: “During the complaint investigation, the certification conducted an allocated unannounced inspection and requested to see the staff files that were new since the…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error