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A Childs Place at Brandywine Wallace Elementary
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About
About A Childs Place at Brandywine Wallace Elementary
A Childs Place at Brandywine Wallace Elementary is a child care center in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A Childs Place at Brandywine Wallace Elementary has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for A Childs Place at Brandywine Wallace Elementary
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255295
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Mar 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 3/10/26, the operator did not have the emergency plan (binder) conspicuously placed for the parents to view.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 3/10/26, staff person #1 did not have Pediatric first aid/CPR training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 3/10/26, there was a container of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes and Re-Juv-nal one-step disinfectant/detergent that were not locked away and were accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
Mar 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 3/7/25, the facility did not have a written policy in the facility to address the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
Jan 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“During the renewal inspection on 1/31/24, the emergency contact information in the childcare space was not updated within the required 6-month period as the master copies were in the locked file box.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
Mar 31, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 3/31/23, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Clearances must be updated every 60 months. Staff person 1 had a state police clearance on file that expired on 9/12/22 that was not updated until 11/21/22. Staff person 1 had a child abuse clearance on file that expired on 10/6/22 that was not updated until 12/27/22. Staff person 1 had a FBI clearance on file that expired on 9/18/22 that was not updated until 12/28/22. Mandated Reporter training must be updated every 60 months. Staff person 1 had a Mandated Reporter training on file that expired on 10/9/22 that was not updated until 12/23/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“on 3/31/23, it was observed that staff health assessments were not updated every 24 months. Staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 10/1/22 that was not updated until 1/9/23. Staff person 3 had a health assessment on file that expired on 1/28/22 that was not updated until 12/27/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
- Feb 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about A Childs Place at Brandywine Wallace Elementary
Is A Childs Place at Brandywine Wallace Elementary licensed?
Yes. A Childs Place at Brandywine Wallace Elementary is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was A Childs Place at Brandywine Wallace Elementary last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Childs Place at Brandywine Wallace Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
Does A Childs Place at Brandywine Wallace Elementary accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Childs Place at Brandywine Wallace Elementary's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Childs Place at Brandywine Wallace Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 272-8085 to ask.
What is A Childs Place at Brandywine Wallace Elementary's phone number?
(610) 272-8085.
Where is A Childs Place at Brandywine Wallace Elementary?
435 Dilworth Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Experience, 0.6 miles away.