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Kindercare Learning Center
102 Paddock Ln, West Chester PA 19382 · License #CER-00246348 · Child Care Center
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- 102 Paddock Ln, West Chester PA 19382 · Directions
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- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 189 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed diapering. There were two staff in the room. During diapering a staff member completed a diaper change however when completed appeared as if they were done and was about to place the child on the floor without cleaning the child hands. The certification representative asked the staff infants were going to be clean before being put back down. The staff asked the other staff cleaning the infant's hands after diapering was something they do.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #6 was missing employment verification in the file.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 5 and # were both missing staff evaluations in the file.
Corrected by Nov 2, 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 renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed a hole in the wall in the toddler room library wall.
Corrected by Nov 2, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed resting equipment that listed numbers on the mat but did not have the chart posted to identify what mat belong to each child.
Corrected by Nov 2, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walk-through of the facility and observed the daily schedule missing from the preschool room.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #3 was missing a CSR in the file.
Corrected by Nov 2, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child #2 was missing the release person's address on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Nov 2, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered the emergency transportation plan was not posted.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the travel bags, and they did not include the emergency transportation plan in the bag while the children were outside.
Corrected by Nov 2, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #2's emergency contact form needs to be updated. The child's financial agreement also requires a updated signature.
Corrected by Nov 2, 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 the pre k room having a drinking cup that it was being used by a child with no label on it to identify who it belongs to. There were also 4 cups in the 2-year-old room that were not labeled.
Corrected by Nov 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.61 · Measurement and use of inodoor child care space.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the two measured childcare space rooms being used a storage due to the lack of enrollment. The school age room and a standard childcare room
Corrected by Nov 2, 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 renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency drill and was unable to do so at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Nov 2, 2024
- Violation
During the complaint investigation the certification representative spoke to the director, and it was confirmed that staff # 1 did bring a bag into the facility that contain an empty bottle of liquor that a child was able to gain access to the bag and open the bag and pulled out the empty bottle.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #8 was missing the emergency plan training. staff #9 was missing the complete annual 12 hours of professional development training.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, Staff #2 and #3 were both missing fire safety training in the file.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- 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 requested to view the staff files, staff #5 #6 and #8 were missing health and safety training. staff #3 was missing the health and safety update training.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, Staff # 3, #5, #6, and #8 were all missing the NSOR clearance. Staff #4, #6, #7 and #8 were all missing the child abuse clearance. Staff #5 and #6 were both missing the criminal clearance. Staff #8 was missing the FBI clearance.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files staff #1, #2, #4 were missing an employee evaluation in their file.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered missing outlet covers throughout the facility.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and discovered the first aid kit inside the toddler A room was missing scissors, tweezers and gloves.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered that the travel emergency first kit bag inside the 2-year-old room was missing water and tweezers. The preschool room was missing water in the emergency travel bag. The Pre-K room travel bag was missing water, gauze, tweezer, scissors, soap and gloves. The kindergarten travel first aid bag is missing water.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through a noticed a hole in the wall under the clock in the 2-year-old room
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and discovered peeling paint inside the toddler A room on the wall near the science and sensory sign. There was also peeling paint inside the preschool room near the hanging rack near the door.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outside play space and discovered that the mulch needed to be replenished around the play area.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered the rest equipment were not labeled in the pre-k room.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, children #4 and #5 were both missing a CSR in the file.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's file children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were all missing the release person on the agreement.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
During the renewal inspection the certification representatives requested to view the children's files, children's. #1, #2, #3 were all missing their admission date and the extra services was left blank. Child # 5 was only missing the admission date.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, children #1, #3 and #5 were missing the enrolling parent work address and work phone number these areas were left blank.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, children # 3, and #5 were both missing information on the disability.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files child # 3 was missing the release person address on the emergency contact.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, child #5 was missing the statement on the health assessment that states free from communicable disease.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #5 was missing a health assessment in the file staff #9 was missing a TB shot record in the file.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children files, child #1 was missing the consent for swimming, wadding, transportation and walking excursions this area was left blank.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 were all missing employment verification information. Staff #5, #6, #8 were missing level of education in the file.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- 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 requested to view the staff files, staff # 8 was missing documentation that CPR was taken in the file.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the centers fire drill log and the provider was unable to provide record of the fire drills being logged.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have documentation of emergency plan training on file.
Corrected by Nov 2, 2022
- Violation
Staff person #2 does not have a PSP criminal history clearance, DHS required FBI clearance, or NSOR verification on file. Staff person #3 does not have a completed child abuse clearance and mandated reporter training on file.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, staff persons #1 and #4 did not have a written evaluation completed within a 12-month period.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2022
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, the preschool room and the learning adventures room were being used for storage. Certification Representative observed stacks of boxes filled with classroom materials and toys, storage bins filled with clothes, and classroom furniture that was not set up for use in the childcare spaces.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2022
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, in the outdoor playspace, Certification Representative observed a closet containing stacked play equipment, mats, boxes, and plastic buckets that does not close properly and a raised concrete sandbox approximately 4 inches deep that was not filled with sand.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, Certification Representative observed and electrical outlet without a protective cover in the two-year-old classroom on the left wall near the emergency exit.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
- Violation
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/12/22, Certification Representative observed hand sanitizer on the changing table in the infant room.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, child #14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 did not have emergency contact forms updated within a 6-month period. Emergency contact forms were dated as follows: child #14 (4/9/21), child #15 (9/23/21), child # 16 (9/22/21), child #17 (9/25/21), child #18 (9/27/21).
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, Certification Representative observed cracked and chipped cement on the running track area that encircled the jungle gym in the outdoor play space, baseboard paneling that was lifting from the wall in the gross motor room next to the closet, and a missing ceiling tile with an exposed pipe in the learning adventures room to the right of the entrance above the girls bathroom.
Corrected by Dec 15, 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 renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, Certification Representative observed chipped paint in the toddler room on the wall next to the window, in the two-year-old room on the upper wall to the right of the emergency exit, and in the preschool room on the wall toward the back of the room next to the window.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, in the outdoor play space, Certification Representative observed a storage bin with dirty sports equipment, a deflated ball, and tangled jump ropes, cracks on the seat of a plastic bench and table set, and a damaged pole pad on the basketball court. The pole pad was torn and frayed on the bottom and sliding off of the pole.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, child #13 and 14 did not have their physicians phone number on their emergency contact forms.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2022
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, child#1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, and 12 did not have emergency contact forms in the childcare space where they were receiving care.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
The health and safety pre-service training reviewed in the record of staff person # 1 is not acceptable. The health and safety certificate dated 9/28/16 does not satisfy the requirements for professional development.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2022
- Violation
On 5/19/22, the operator acknowledged that on 5/2/22, a staff person became frustrated with a toddler and smacked the child on the arm.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2022
- Violation
During a complaint investigation on 11/10/21, various staff members interviewed, reported observing staff members 1,2, and 3 using their cell phones while they were supposed to be supervising the children in their care. Staff person #4 admitted observing and hearing staff persons 2 and 3 using harsh tones and yelling at the children in their care.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2021
- Violation
During a complaint investigation on 11/10/21, various staff members interviewed, reported observing staff members 1,2, and 3 using their cell phones while they were supposed to be supervising the children in their care. Staff person #4 admitted observing and hearing staff persons 2 and 3 using harsh tones and yelling at the children in their care.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
- Violation
During a renewal inspection on 10/27/21, staff person #3 did not have Mandated Reporter Training in their file.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2021
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During a renewal inspection on 10/27/21, the files of staff persons 1 and 2 did not include staff evaluations.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2021
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
During a renewal inspection on 10/18/21, the Toddler room did not have a first-aid kit.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2021
- Violation
During a renewal inspection on 10/18/21, there was a dirty trashcan in the Discovery Preschool classroom. There were two dirty toilets in the Toddler bathroom.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2021
- 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 10/18/21, chipping paint was observed throughout the Toddler and Discovery Preschool classrooms.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2021
- Violation
During a renewal inspection on 10/18/21, the Toddler and Discovery preschool classrooms did not have emergency contact information for the children.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2021
- Violation
During a renewal inspection on 10/27/21, Staff person #4's file did not include a Mantoux test result.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2021
- Violation
During a renewal inspection on 10/18/21, vehicle number 2 did not have proof of insurance or registration.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2021
- Violation
During a renewal inspection on 10/18/21, vehicle #2 did not have water, tweezers or rubber gloves in the first-aid transportation kit.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2021
- Violation
3270.183(a) · Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.
During a renewal inspection on 10/18/21, it was observed that children's files were in an unlocked cabinet in the Director's unlocked office.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2021
- Violation
3270.193(a) · Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.
During a renewal inspection on 10/18/21, facility persons' records were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the Director's unlocked office.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2021
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Aug 21, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed diapering. There were two staff in the room. Durin…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 2, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 5 and # were both missing staff evaluations in the file.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 20, 2024 inspection noted: “During the complaint investigation the certification representative spoke to the director, and it was confirmed that staff # 1 did bring a bag into the facility…” — what has changed since then?
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