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Creative Kids of Downingtown
- licensed capacity
- 129
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Creative Kids of Downingtown
Creative Kids of Downingtown is a child care center in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 129 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 129 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 129 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Kids of Downingtown has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Creative Kids of Downingtown
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 129 children
- License number
- #CER-00242102
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 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 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 6/11/26, the operator did not have verification on file that a copy of the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 6/11/26, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment on file that was completed within the last 2 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2026
- Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 5/22/25: 1. The fence in the rear off the outside play area was in poor repair. 2. There was green grime accumulated on the play equipment in the outside play area. 3. The door to Younger Toddler 2 (YT2) was in poor repair and would not open/close properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 5/22/25: 1. Staff person # 1 did not have Child abuse for Maryland. 2. Staff person #2 did not have NSOR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(c)/3270.113(e) No ridicule or threaten harm/Restraints prohibited
“During the complaint investigation on 10/10/24, video footage from the facility dated 9/23/24, showed Staff person #1 aggressively rubbing Child #1's face while excessively leaning across child #1's body while the child was sleeping and confining the child to one resting position. When Child #1 attempted to move, Staff person #1 forcefully pulled the child's hand down when he moved.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation on 10/10/24, there was video footage showing Staff person #1 aggressively grabbed the arm of child #1 and forcibly sat him down and then aggressively pull his hood of off his head.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
Aug 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During the complaint investigation on 8/15/24, staff person #1 reported that the provider agreed to place a child in a highchair as a resolution for an issue of ongoing biting.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
May 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection on 5/22/24, the cubby in Room 9 was not secured and posed as a tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During the renewal inspection on 5/22/24, there was no daily activity sheet posted in Room 11 and Room 12.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 5/22/24, the basketball backboards in the outside play area had excess green growth/residue that could pose a hazard to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
May 15, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of the inspection, there was peeling paint above the sink in the bathroom in Room 11.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of education required for the position of an aide prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 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 22, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“At the time of renewal inspection, a sign on which requirements to wash hands after toileting, diapering and before eating is written was not posted at each sink in the bathrooms in Room 11.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the potential signs and symptoms of baby shaken syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment were not observed. In addition, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding volunteers participating in emergency plan training and emergency drills, continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that bottles were not labeled with the child's name in Room #4, #2 and #6.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included only one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 did not include NSOR certificate. Staff person #3 is not a provisional hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2023
Jun 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY DRILL FILES, THE FILE DID NOT CONTAIN EMERGENCY DRILLS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(4) Emergency plan/Contact when ended
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WERE NO LOCK DOWN PLAN AND NO ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Kids of Downingtown
Is Creative Kids of Downingtown licensed?
Yes. Creative Kids of Downingtown is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Creative Kids of Downingtown last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Kids of Downingtown had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Creative Kids of Downingtown care for?
129, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Creative Kids of Downingtown accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Kids of Downingtown's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Kids of Downingtown cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 518-2300 to ask.
What is Creative Kids of Downingtown's phone number?
(610) 518-2300.
Where is Creative Kids of Downingtown?
1424 Poorhouse Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335. The nearest other daycare we list is United Sports Training Center, 0.5 miles away.