Chesterbrook Academy
1220 Ward Ave Ste 100, West Chester, PA
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Ducklings Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 174
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Ducklings Early Learning Center
Ducklings Early Learning Center is a child care center in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 174 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 174 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 174 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Ducklings Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 174 children
- License number
- #CER-00249315
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 18, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Nov 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Children in the Jitterbugs classroom did not have cots specifically assigned to them.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Staff person did not wash child's hands after their diaper was changed in the infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
Dec 4, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Bottle of child in the Crickets classroom was missing label with child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Teacher in the Doodlebugs classroom could not accurately identify all the children specifically assigned to them in their care group.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“In the Honeybees classroom, the cots were not labeled with children's names and there was no cot chart present showing which mat belongs to each specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Lock on the cabinet on the diaper changing table in the Ladybugs classroom was left unlatched leaving containers of diaper cream accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.81 Glass
“Crickets classroom had a glass door that did not have a visual strip or other visual identification.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was chipped paint found on the lower left wall in the Dragonflies B classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
Aug 2, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“While reviewing video footage during complaint investigation, Cert Rep observed two children left unsupervised in the bathroom area in the Doodlebugs classroom while the 2 staff were setting up for nap in the classroom area.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
Dec 4, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/4/23, the first-aid kit in the Dragonflies B classroom was placed in an area accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.133(5) Original label
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/4/23, child #1 and #2 had expired EpiPens. Child #1's EpiPen was dated 3/2023 and child #2's EpiPen was dated 12/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
Jun 6, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm
“On 5/31/2023, a Staff member thought they heard a child get slapped and reported the incident to management. Management reviewed video footage and confirmed there was a slap and immediately terminated the employee.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
- Jan 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 8, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“STAFF (ALSO PARENT OF CHILD) OBSERVED STAFF #1 YANKED HER CHILD FROM THE FLOOR BY HER UPPER ARM. CHILD HAD BEEN UPSET. CHILD DID NOT APPEAR INJURED BY THIS TREATMENT. DIRECTOR AND LE VIEWED THE VIDEO OF THIS INCIDENT WITH THE PARENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022
May 11, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.183(b) No information disclosed
“Staff member #1 admitted to violating confidentiality by speaking with a parent about their child's health while another parent was able to hear the conversation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2022
May 4, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 5/3/22, staff member #1 was observed by other staff picking a child up off the floor with one hand by the wrist because the child did not want to walk.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2022
Mar 8, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the unannounced visit on 3/8/22, peeling paint was observed on the walls of the butterflies and fireflies classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 1/24/22, a young toddler walked out of the caterpillars classroom and was later found alone in the staff lounge by staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
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Mar 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the unannounced visit on 3/8/22, peeling paint was observed on the walls of the butterflies and fireflies classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 1/24/22, a young toddler walked out of the caterpillars classroom and was later found alone in the staff lounge by staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
Dec 22, 2021Inspection9 rules cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“On 12/22/21 during the inspection, there was a bottle in the refrigerator in the Waddlers room that was not labeled with a child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“On 12/28/21 during the file review for the inspection, the TB screening for Staff #5 (start date 12/1/21) was dated 8/31/20, greater than 12 months prior to the start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“On 12/22/21 during the inspection, the fire drill log showed a fire drill on 9/1/21 and the next one on 12/9/21 which is greater than the 60 days required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“On 12/22/21 during the inspection, the emergency plan had not been submitted to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 12/28/21 during the file review for the inspection, staff #1 (hire date 6/8/20) did not have a DHS FBI clearance as required and must be removed from care. Staff #2 (start date 5/31/21) had a volunteer Child Abuse clearance and must be removed from care. Staff #3 (start date 10/18/21) did not have a full rap sheet showing the disposition of charges and must be removed from care. Staff #4 (start date 8/30/21) had no FBI clearance and must be removed from care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“On 12/28/21 during the file review for the inspection, Staff #2 had a high school diploma but did not have 2 years of experience documented to qualify for the stated Assistant Group Supervisor position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“On 12/22/21 during the inspection, the refrigerator in the Honeybees room read 52 degrees. The refrigerator in the Caterpillars room read 48 degrees. The refrigerator in the Crickets room read 49 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“On 12/28/21 during the file review for the inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not contain the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“On 12/28/21 during the file review for the inspection, there was no influenza vaccine and no exemption letter for child #2”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Ducklings Early Learning Center
Is Ducklings Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Ducklings Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ducklings Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 18, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ducklings Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Ducklings Early Learning Center care for?
174, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Ducklings Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Ducklings Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ducklings Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 672-8310 to ask.
What is Ducklings Early Learning Center's phone number?
(484) 672-8310.
Where is Ducklings Early Learning Center?
1302 Wilson Dr, West Chester, PA 19380. The nearest other daycare we list is Saints Peter and Paul School, 0.4 miles away.