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400 E Pothouse Rd, Phoenixville, PA
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Charlestown Play House
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Charlestown Play House
Charlestown Play House is a child care center in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 90 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Charlestown Play House has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Charlestown Play House
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 90 children
- License number
- #CER-00249692
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and staff #2 file did not include a staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 1, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #3 did not include the 10hr health and safety revised or original but did include the 1-hr health and safety training update that Since the 10-hr original and revised aren't available staff will need to obtain the 2-part 6-hr Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 1, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include an updated Pediatric CPR/first aid training certificate. (last exp. 9/30/25)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 1, 2026
Jan 17, 2025Visit9 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the proof of the required annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 did not have proof of the required review and update of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #3 and #4 were lacking current valid health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking a current valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“At the time of the inspection the preschool room adjacent to the main entrance had a first aid kit that was accessable to the children in care, it was being stored on the shelf 3 feet from the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection the FBI clearance of staff person #5 did not meet the regulatory requirements for Child care (DHS). The record of staff person #6, having served the facility over 90 days, did not have a current Mandated Reporter training certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a current first aid training certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“At the time of the inspection the provider did not have proof of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises, no current copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premise was on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had a health assessment which did not include any TB test results”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
Apr 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/23/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 ,2,3,4 and 5 files included emergency contact forms that did not address the section for parental consent on swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/23/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 ,2 3,4 and 5 files contained an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2024
Mar 28, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.14/3270.31(f) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 03/28/23, the training record reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 was missing Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update required by OCDEL by December 30, 2022”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 3/28/23 there was no documentation of annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 3/28/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 was not reviewed, updated and signed within 6-month time period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 3/28/23 the emergency contact forms reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 was missing release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection on 3/28/23 the child file reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 was child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 3/28/23 there was missing electrical outlet cover observed in the green room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
Aug 19, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for facility person #2 does not contain a DHS required FBI clearance. The requirement to have the FBI receipt on file was not met.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 8/19/22, STAFF 2 FILE DID NOT HAVE THE EXPERIENCE ON FILE FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 8/19/22, THERE WAS PEELING PAINT IN THE ORANGE ROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“DURING THE INTITIAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 8/19/22, STAFF 1 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 8/19/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE PLAN FOR LOCK-DOWN.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 8/19/22, THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN WAS NOT SENT TO THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AND TO THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2022
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 8/19/22, STAFF 1 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Charlestown Play House
Is Charlestown Play House licensed?
Yes. Charlestown Play House is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Charlestown Play House last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Charlestown Play House had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Charlestown Play House care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Charlestown Play House accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Charlestown Play House's hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Charlestown Play House cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 933-2762 to ask.
What is Charlestown Play House's phone number?
(610) 933-2762.
Where is Charlestown Play House?
2478 Charlestown Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460. The nearest other daycare we list is GPY Manavon Elementary and PAELC, 2 miles away.