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A Childs Place at Lionville Elementary

526 W Uwchlan Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335

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About A Childs Place at Lionville Elementary

A Childs Place at Lionville 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 6 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

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

A Childs Place at Lionville Elementary has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for A Childs Place at Lionville Elementary

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00255282
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Mar 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/26/26, staff person #2 did not have a file provided.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/26/26, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 was transitioning children from the drop - off entrance to the gymnasium alone. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid and CPR).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

  2. Apr 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/10/25, child #1 left the childcare space (the gym) unattended, to go to the restroom down the hallway.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/10/25, staff person #1 was unable to effectively identify her assigned group of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/10/25, while physically inspecting the Kindergarten Enrichment Room with staff person #1, Staff person #2 came into the Kindergarten Enrichment room, leaving Staff person #3 alone with 20+ children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

  3. Apr 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/3/24, staff person #1, who was identified as an aide, was unsupervised while transitioning children from the KE classroom to the facility entrance 3 times. Aides are not permitted to work with the children unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

  4. May 12, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “During ther renewal inspection on 5/12/2027 the file reviewed for child #1 did not include the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/12/2023 the file for staff person #1 did not include an NSOR clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/12/0223 the operator did not have verification that the emergency plan was mailed to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023

  5. May 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about A Childs Place at Lionville Elementary

Is A Childs Place at Lionville Elementary licensed?

Yes. A Childs Place at Lionville Elementary is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was A Childs Place at Lionville Elementary last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 26, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Childs Place at Lionville Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Lionville Elementary accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are A Childs Place at Lionville 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 Lionville Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 272-8085 to ask.

What is A Childs Place at Lionville Elementary's phone number?

(610) 272-8085.

Where is A Childs Place at Lionville Elementary?

526 W Uwchlan Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335. The nearest other daycare we list is Lionville Community YMCA, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).