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203 N Valley Forge Rd, Devon, PA
4.6· 20 reviews
A Childs Place Extended Care
- licensed capacity
- 200
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About A Childs Place Extended Care
A Childs Place Extended Care is a child care center in Devon, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 200 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants age 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 200 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants age 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 200 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A Childs Place Extended Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for A Childs Place Extended Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 200 children
- License number
- #CER-00248911
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 13 visits · 22 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 10
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Jun 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 6/4/26, staff member # 1 was observed changing 2 children. Staff member # 1 did wash the hands of the children after changing their diapers. Staff member # 1 did not wash her hands after changing the 1st child's diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 6/4/26, Staff member # 1 was observed changing the diaper of 2 children spray the changing table after changing the 2nd child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
Nov 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.35(b)(1) Bachelor's
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2025, 10 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of a bachelor's degree in the approved fields. Staff person # 1 was listed as Group supervisor during the renewal inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2025, classroom # 3 and 4 did not have a daily schedule posted in the group space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2025, 10 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file contained verification of training on the facility's emergency plan dated 9/22/2025. Staff person # 1 start date was 8/11/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2025, 10 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file contained health and safety training completed on 4/21/2025. Staff person # 2 has a start date on 12/19/2024. Health and safety training is a 90 day pre service training requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
Oct 14, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file did not contain a child service report. The child was enrolled in the program on 2/18/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that was last updated on 9/3/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that was updated on the following dates: 9/3/2024 and the next update was 9/4/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/2025, Certification Representative observed that the lock on an entry door to classroom #4 had a broken lock.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
Oct 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file did not contain a child service report. The child was enrolled in the program on 2/18/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that was last updated on 9/3/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that was updated on the following dates: 9/3/2024 and the next update was 9/4/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/2025, Certification Representative observed that the lock on an entry door to classroom #4 had a broken lock.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
Jun 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/2/2025, Certification Representative reviewed the staff and children sign in sheets for 5/19/2025 and 5/20/2025. Room #4 had 15 older toddlers in care with staff person # 1, 2 and 3. The maximum group size for young toddlers is 12 in one room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
Feb 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“The 2nd monitoring visit occurred on 2/5/2025 for this complaint.. On 11/19/2024, Certification Representative conducted a complaint investigation. After viewing the videotape of the incident it was determined that Staff member # 1 and 2 took students out to the playground and a child was left behind. Staff member # 2 went back into classroom with a child and saw that the child left unsupervised in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
Jan 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“!st monitoring visit occurred on 1/15/2025: On 11/19/2024, Certification Representative conducted a complaint investigation. After viewing the videotape of the incident it was determined that Staff member # 1 and 2 took students out to the playground and a child was left behind. Staff member # 2 went back into classroom with a child and saw that the child left unsupervised in the classroom.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“1st monitoring inspection conducted on1/15/2025. On 11/19/2024, Certification Representative conducted a complaint investigation. After viewing the videotape of the incident it was determined that Staff member # 1 and 2 took students out to the playground and a child was left behind. Staff member # 2 went back into classroom with a child and saw that the child left unsupervised in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
Nov 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained fee agreements that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
Nov 7, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 11/19/2024, Certification Representative conducted a complaint investigation. After viewing the videotape of the incident it was determined that Staff member # 1 and 2 took students out to the playground and a child was left behind. Staff member # 2 went back into classroom with a child and saw that the child left unsupervised in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 11/19/2024, Certification Representative conducted a complaint investigation. After viewing the videotape of the incident it was determined that Staff member # 1 and 2 took students out to the playground and a child was left behind. Staff member # 2 went back into classroom with a child and saw that the child left unsupervised in the classroom.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 11/19/2024, Certification Representative conducted a complaint investigation. After viewing the videotape of the incident it was determined that Staff member # 1 and 2 took students out to the playground and a child was left behind. Staff member # 2 went back into classroom with a child and saw that the child left unsupervised in the classroom.”
May 16, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.137 Children with Symptoms of Disease
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 5/16/2024, the file of the child infected with Conjunctivitis was reviewed. There was no verification in the file that the child was allowed to return to the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
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Apr 19, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 4/18/2024, Certification Representative verified that the facility was out of ratio on 4/9/2024 as alleged in the complaint. The infant room had 1 staff person and 9 children in care from 7:25 am to 8:10 am”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 4/18/2024, Certification Representative verified that the facility was out of ratio on 4/9/2024 as alleged in the complaint. The infant room had 1 staff person and 9 children in care from 7:25 am to 8:10 am”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024
Nov 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“A Childline compliant was received on 11/9/2023, Certification representative went to the site on 11/20/2023. As reported and confirmed by the facility director Staff member # 1 was the lead teacher for classroom # 5 while in transition from the classroom to the outdoor play space a child walked the wrong way and was separated from the class.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
Nov 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“A Childline compliant was received on 11/9/2023, Certification representative went to the site on 11/20/2023. As reported and confirmed by the facility director Staff member # 1 was the lead teacher for classroom # 5 while in transition from the classroom to the outdoor play space a child walked the wrong way and was separated from the class.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
Feb 9, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.82(h)/3270.82(i) Handwashing signs/Lidded waste receptacles
“On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The bathrooms located in classrooms #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 did not have a hand washing signs. In addition, the bathrooms did not have a lidded trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #7 did not include an updated CSR assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have the certificate of compliance or DHS contact information available or posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an updated yearly evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #5 did not include the release person address.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(d) Emergency plan/Plan posted
“On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a hole in the wall located in classroom #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.131(a)(3) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year
“On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2, #3 and #4 did not include an updated health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.171(b) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing
“On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a pick-up and drop-off procedure posted for parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
Nov 14, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the complaint investigation inspection file review, the file of staff person # 3 is missing proof of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
Apr 13, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 4/18/2022, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT WHEN STAFF CALL OUT AND WHEN STAFF LEAVE IN THE LATE AFTERNOON PROPER RATIOS ARE NOT MAINTAINED.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
- Feb 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about A Childs Place Extended Care
Is A Childs Place Extended Care licensed?
Yes. A Childs Place Extended Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was A Childs Place Extended Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Childs Place Extended Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 13 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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.
How many children can A Childs Place Extended Care care for?
200, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does A Childs Place Extended Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Childs Place Extended Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Childs Place Extended Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 687-4999 to ask.
What is A Childs Place Extended Care's phone number?
(610) 687-4999.
Where is A Childs Place Extended Care?
524 Sugartown Rd, Devon, PA 19333. The nearest other daycare we list is A Childs Place at Devon Elementary, 0.5 miles away.