Downingtown Academy Learning Center
799 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA
3.8· 29 reviews
Copeland Run Academy
- licensed capacity
- 47
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Copeland Run Academy
Copeland Run Academy is a child care center in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 47 children.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. It describes its programs: preschool, summer camp and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 2 - 5
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 47 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 2 - 5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Licensed capacity | 47 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Copeland Run Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 47 children
- License number
- #CER-00257192
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“During the renewal inspection on 4/10/26, the trash cans in the 2 restrooms used by the children did not have lidded receptacles.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 4/10/26, there was Decon 30 disinfectant cleaner in Room B that was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection on 4/10/26, in the Multi-Purpose Room, there were 2 bookshelves that where not secured to the wall and posed as a tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
- Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 4/11/25, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not have the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“During the renewal inspection on 4/11/25, the emergency contact information for child #1 in the childcare space was dated 8/14/24 and was not updated to match the master file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 4/11/25, the first-aid kit in Extended Room A did not have tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
Apr 4, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the renewal inspection on 4/4/24, staff person #1 was not able to identify/name the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 4/4/24, the provider did not have an emergency plan posted and accessible to the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 4/4/24, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the child care space while he was in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“During the renewal inspection on 4/4/24, staff person #1, identified as a an aide, was observed alone with the children during bathroom time.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.33(b) No more than 50% aides
“During the renewal inspection on 4/4/24, the director indicated that 3 of the 4 staff members for the 2-year-old program were aides.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the renewal inspection on 4/4/24, the current certificate of compliance was not posted conspicuously. Parents were not given instructions for accessing the regulations electronically or how to contact the appropriate regional childcare office.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection on 4/4/24, the provider did not have pick-up and drop-off procedures posted conspicuously for the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
May 23, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“On 5/23/23, at time of inspection, Child #1 file did not contain an updated health report. The last health report was dated 4/25/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“On 5/23/23, at time of inspection, the facility did not have a Shaken Baby/Head Trauma/Maltreatment of Children policy on file as required by OCDEL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“On 5/23/23, at time of inspection, emergency contact information was not present in the childcare space where toddlers were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“On 5/23/23, at time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address accommodations for toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
May 12, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 4 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1 & #2 FILES DO NOT CONTAIN A DHS FBI CLEARNACE. STAFF #3 FILES DO NOT CONTAIN A DHS FBI CLEARANCE OR A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE. STAFF #4 FILE DO NOT CONTAIN A DHS FBI CLEARANCE OR A NSOR CERTIFICATE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO HANDWASHING SIGN STATING THAT STAFF AND CHILDREN ARE TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER TOILETING AND BEFORE EATING, AT THE SINK IN THE CLASSROOM. (implemented on site)”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE STAFF WAS NOT ASSIGNED TO SPECIFIC CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILES. CHILD #1 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A DATE OF ADMISSION. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 4 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR ALL 4 STAFF DID NOT CONTAIN EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 4 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2022
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WERE NO LOCK-DOWN PLAND AND NO ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Copeland Run Academy
Is Copeland Run Academy licensed?
Yes. Copeland Run Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Copeland Run Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Copeland Run Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Copeland Run Academy care for?
47, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Copeland Run Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Copeland Run Academy's hours?
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Copeland Run Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 269-4423 to ask.
What is Copeland Run Academy's phone number?
(610) 269-4423.
Where is Copeland Run Academy?
407 Lloyd Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335. The nearest other daycare we list is A Childs Place at Beaver Creek Elementary, 0.3 miles away.