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West Chester Area Day Care Center
501 E Nields St, West Chester PA 19382 · License #CER-00247660 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (610) 696-8447
- wcadcc@gmail.com
- Website
- www.wcadaycare.org
- Address
- 501 E Nields St, West Chester PA 19382 · 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
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 127 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
During the complaint investigation the provider, mom, and teacher reported that a chair with safety that is used during breakfast was used to a special visitor event to help child stay seated in his seat to participate in the lesson. Child is autistic, non-verbal and likes to elope.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
- 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 discovered peeling paint in the childcare space.
Corrected by Nov 9, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the centers emergency plan and did not see the section that addressed the plans for continuity of care.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 6 CPR and first aid was not PQAS certified and needs to be retaken with a PQAS trainer.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2024
- 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 #4 was missing a up to date staff evaluation in the file.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see labels on the resting equipment in room 5.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/3/22, Certification Representative observed hand sanitizer on the cubbie next to the emergency exit in room 6.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/3/22, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
During a renewal inspection on 12/1/21, the emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2021
- Violation
During a renewal inspection on 12/1/21, an unlocked diaper station cabinet in room 7 has Huggies and Pampers wipes accessible to children. Room 5 has a can of all purpose primer on the floor. The unlocked laundry room located in the Big Room has Boardwalk Huracan 40 heavy duty laundry detergent and "All" laundry detergent sitting on the floor, accessible to children.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
- Violation
3270.70(a) · The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.
During a renewal inspection on 12/1/21, there is no heat in classroom 3.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2021
- Violation
During a renewal inspection on 12/1/21, Rooms 1, 3, 5, and 8 have chipping paint throughout. Room 6's bathroom walls have chipping paint and the green and white tile floor in room 6 is soiled. Rooms 4 and 5 have dirty bathroom floors. Room 5 has protruding dry wall near the fire exit door. The "Big Room" and rooms 4, 5, 6, 8, have soiled rugs on the floors. The unlocked laundry room has a drawer with a hammer and screw driver in it which are visible hazards.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
- Violation
During a renewal inspection on 12/1/21, Room 8 does not have a sign posted by the toilet which stated that a facility person and able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2021
- Violation
3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) · Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.
During a renewal inspection on 12/1/21, child and facility persons' records were observed in unlocked cabinets in an unlocked office.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 12, 2025 inspection noted: “During the complaint investigation the provider, mom, and teacher reported that a chair with safety that is used during breakfast was used to a special visitor…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 7, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered peeling paint in the childcare space.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 20, 2023 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the centers emergency plan and did not see the section that addressed the plans for contin…” — what has changed since then?
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