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Downingtown, PA 19335 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Downingtown Academy Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Downingtown Academy Learning Center
Downingtown Academy Learning Center is a child care center in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 100 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Highly trained caregivers |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Downingtown Academy Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Downingtown Academy Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253769
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- 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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Sep 2, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the unannounced monitoring on 9/2/26, staff person #1 and staff person #2 were observed on recorded video yelling inappropriately at child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation on 9/2/26, staff person #1 and staff person #2 were observed on recorded video aggressively grabbing and pushing child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
Sep 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the unannounced monitoring on 9/2/26, staff person #1 and staff person #2 were observed on recorded video yelling inappropriately at child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation on 9/2/26, staff person #1 and staff person #2 were observed on recorded video aggressively grabbing and pushing child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 2/18/26, the operator did not have a written policy to address the following: 1. Recognition of potential signs/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: Feb 24, 2026
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 2/18/26, the operator did not have the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to view.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 2/18/26, the first-aid kit in the Pre K 2 Room did not have gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection on 2/18/26, during naptime, there were multiple cots in the Toddlers Room that did not have the required 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 2/18/26, the operator did not have a written Transportation Plan posted in the Infant Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection on 2/18/26, in the Infant Room, there was multiple milk collection bags that were not labelled the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection on 2/18/26, the operator did not have Pick-up and drop-off procedures posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to view.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
Jul 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation on 7/23/25, there was video footage showing staff person #1 aggressively grabbing the arm of a child and forcing the child into a chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2025
- Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 19, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 2/19/25, the provider did not have a written Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment Policy on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 2/19/25: 1. In the School Age Room, the electrical outlet wall plate was cracked and broken. 2. In the Pre-K 1 Room, the electrical outlet wall plate was not secured to the wall and posed as a hazard to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection on 2/19/25, the sign in the Pre-K 1 bathroom did not speak to washing hands after toileting and before meals.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.133(4) Locked
“During the renewal inspection on 2/19/25, in the Pre-K 1 Room, there was a container of Tacrolimus Ointment in a hanging container in the bathroom that was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“During the renewal inspection on 2/19/25, children #1 and #2 had emergency contact information in the transportation vehicle that was not updated within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During the renewal inspection on 2/19/25, the transport vehicle registration was expired (dated 1/31/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“During the renewal inspection on 2/19/25, in the School Aged Room and the Pre-K 1 room there were no emergency telephone numbers posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
- Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 28, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection on 2/28/24, the toilet area in the School Age Room did not have a sign posted for staff and children to wash hands after toileting and before eating.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 2/28/24, there was excess debris under the mattress of the changing station in the Young Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 2/28/24, child #1 did not have a health insurance policy number on the emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 2/28/24, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator inn the School Age Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 2/28/24, the carousel in the outdoor play area was in poor repair and posed a hazard to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2024
Jan 3, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the complaint investigation on 1/3/24, the gate at the infant area entrance proved to be a pinch hazard for the children in the adjacent childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“During the complaint investigation on 1/3/24, the provider had an infant sleeping in a rocker for over 30 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2024
Jul 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During an unannounced inspection visit, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility, and noticed Classroom #2 Young Toddlers, and Classroom #4 Pre-school room did not have the electrical outlets covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
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Jul 25, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint Investigation, the Certification Representative spoke to Staff #1 regarding Staff #2 incident involving poking child #1 shoulder with force while yelling. Staff #1 provided two witness statements to the certification representative verifying the incident that occur on 07/19/2023 against Staff #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
Jul 12, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During an unannounced monitoring, Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #5 content of records, and noticed Staff #5 did not complete a Pediatric First Aid course within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff # 4 and Staff #5 content of records. Staff # 4 and Staff #5 did not have the Health Safety Update 1 hour completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation, the Certification Representative asked Staff #1, if Staff #1 witness any yelling in a harsh way. Staff #1 stated staff #2, Staff #3 and, Staff # 4 was caught by Staff #1 yelling at the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023
Jul 12, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During an unannounced monitoring, Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #5 content of records, and noticed Staff #5 did not complete a Pediatric First Aid course within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff # 4 and Staff #5 content of records. Staff # 4 and Staff #5 did not have the Health Safety Update 1 hour completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation, the Certification Representative asked Staff #1, if Staff #1 witness any yelling in a harsh way. Staff #1 stated staff #2, Staff #3 and, Staff # 4 was caught by Staff #1 yelling at the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023
Apr 4, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 4/4/23 during the Renewal Inspection, In the Pre-K-2 classroom, there was a bottle of Murphy's Oil that was located under an unlocked sink cabinet and was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 4/4/23 during the Renewal Inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations during/after an emergency. Staff person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 did not have the 1 hour update for the Health and Safety Professional Development on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 4/4/24 during the Renewal Inspection, In Classroom 1, there was a wobbly large folding table that was a hazard to the children in the childcare space. - In the Preschool Classroom There was a table that was full of clutter and a staple remover and stapler that was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 4/4/23 during the Renewal Inspection, the financial agreement forms for Child#1 have not been updated within the 6-month time period.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“On 4/4/24 during the Renewal Inspection, In the Infant Classroom, There was a pink bottle that was not labled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 04/04/2023 during the renewal inspection, in Classroom 1, an unused outlet accessible to the children under the large table was not covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
Jul 1, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“DURING THE COMPLAINT INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVVE OBSERVED THE FACILITY'S CAMERAS. DURING THE VIDEO STAFF #1 WAS SEEN GRABBING A CHILD AND DRAGGING HIM BY THE ARM TO A CHAIR.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“DURING THE COMPLAINT INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVVE OBSERVED THE FACILITY'S CAMERAS. DURING THE VIDEO STAFF #1 WAS SEEN GRABBING A CHILD AND DRAGGING HIM BY THE ARM TO A CHAIR WHERE HE THEN WRAPED HIM IN A HUG FORCING HIM TO SIT STILL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“DURING THE COMPLAINT INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVVE OBSERVED THE FACILITY'S CAMERAS. DURING THE VIDEO STAFF #1 WAS SEEN GRABBING A CHILD AND DRAGGING HIM BY THE ARM TO A CHAIR WHERE HE THEN WRAPED HIM IN A HUG FORCING HIM TO SIT STILL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022
May 18, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.183(b) No information disclosed
“During the complaint investigation staff #1 confirmed they disclosed information concerning to a child to another child's mother.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
Mar 10, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“During the compliant investigation the provider confirmed they dismissed two children from the facility. The certification representative reviewed the facility's dismissal policy, it did not contain the reason for the children's dismissal.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2022
Mar 1, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A REVIEW OF THE FIRE SYSTEM FILES, THE FILE DID NOT CONTAIN PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR THE FIRE ALARAM SYSTEM. (IMPLMENTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 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 LOCKDOWN-PLAN AND NO ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A REVIEW OF THE FACILITY'S FILES. THE FILES DID NOT CONTAIN A WRITTEN LETTER TO NOTIFY THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES OF THE FACILITY'S LOCATION AND SAFE ROUTES. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 8 STAFF FILES. THE FILE FOR STAFF #1, #2, #4, AND #5 DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE. STAFF #2, #3, #4, & #5 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN TWO WRITTEN NONFAMILY REFERENCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 12 STAFF FILES. STAFF #2, #5 #6 AND #8 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN AN FBI CLEARNACE. STAFF #7 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN STATE POLICE CLEARANCE, CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, OR FBI CLEARANCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A REVIEW OF 8 CHILDREN FILES. CHILDREN #1-7 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS WERE NOT UPDATED.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Downingtown Academy Learning Center
Is Downingtown Academy Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Downingtown Academy Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Downingtown Academy Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Downingtown Academy Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Downingtown Academy Learning Center care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Downingtown Academy Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Downingtown Academy Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Downingtown Academy Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 269-3146 to ask.
What is Downingtown Academy Learning Center's phone number?
(610) 269-3146.
Where is Downingtown Academy Learning Center?
799 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335. The nearest other daycare we list is A Childs Place at East Ward Elementary, 0.5 miles away.