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Dawn Armstrong

Downingtown, PA 19335 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
Call (484) 883-1107

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About Dawn Armstrong

Dawn Armstrong is a group home daycare in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Group home daycare
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Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Dawn Armstrong

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00257756
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 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. May 19, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/19/26, on the first floor near the area where the children nap, there was a window blind, a rolled carpet, and veneer flooring in the childcare space that posed as a tipping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a) FIRE DETECTION

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/19/26, the operator did not have an attestation form or proof and date of purchase of an interconnected fire alarm system with the fire drill logs.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.26(d) Plan posted

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/19/26, the operator did not have the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to view.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026

  2. May 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a) FIRE DETECTION

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/6/25, the provider did not have documentation of fire detection device testing for the month of April 2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/6/25, the provider did not have written policy on file to address: 1. Recognition of potential sign/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3280.165 Menus

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/6/25, the provider did not have verification that she discussed the general menu plan with the parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

  3. Mar 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/26/24, staff person #1 did not have an acceptable FBI clearance. The clearance on file was completed by the Department of Education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/26/24, the swing and slide combination set had heavy excess dirt and mildew on its surfaces.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024

  4. Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD #1, #2, & #3 DID NOT CONTAIN A DATE OF ADMISSION ON THE AGREEMENT.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2022

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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FAQ

Questions about Dawn Armstrong

Is Dawn Armstrong licensed?

Yes. Dawn Armstrong is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Dawn Armstrong last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dawn Armstrong had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Dawn Armstrong care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Dawn Armstrong accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Dawn Armstrong's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Dawn Armstrong cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 883-1107 to ask.

What is Dawn Armstrong's phone number?

(484) 883-1107.

Where is Dawn Armstrong?

Downingtown, PA 19335. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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