Downingtown Academy Learning Center
799 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA
3.8· 29 reviews
Ducklings ELC Downingtown West
- licensed capacity
- 155
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Ducklings ELC Downingtown West
Ducklings ELC Downingtown West is a child care center in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 155 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 155 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 155 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Ducklings ELC Downingtown West
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 155 children
- License number
- #CER-00245043
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Aug 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the renewal inspection on 8/19/26, child #1 had an agreement that did not have a date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 8/19/26, the refrigerator in the Dragonflies room was in poor repair and did not maintain a 45° F or below temperature.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
- Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 5, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation on 6/5/26, it was verified that staff person #1, left child#1 in the Firefly classroom, alone for 30 minutes on 5/18/26 from 1:29pm to 1:59pm.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
Aug 8, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 8/8/25, In the Jitterbugs room, the thermometer in the refrigerator was 50° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 8/8/25, in the Butterflies 2 Room, there was no emergency contact information in the childcare space where the children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 8/8/25, in the Dragonflies 2 Room the first-aid kit did not have bandages.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During the renewal inspection on 8/8/25, in the Dragonflies 2 Room, the written daily activities plan did not reflect the activities for the summer schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 8/8/25, in the Caterpillars Room, under the mattress on the changing station there was excess grime/filth accumulated on the surface.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 8/8/25, in the Ladybugs Room the red leather couch had torn material and was in poor repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
Jul 24, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation on 7/24/25, it was verified through interviews that staff person # 1 yelled in the face of a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation on 7/24/25, it was verified through interviews and video footage that staff person #1 aggressively grabbed a child and pushed the child onto the couch, then pushed the child down a second time when the child tried to get up.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
Jul 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation on 7/24/25, it was verified through interviews that staff person # 1 yelled in the face of a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation on 7/24/25, it was verified through interviews and video footage that staff person #1 aggressively grabbed a child and pushed the child onto the couch, then pushed the child down a second time when the child tried to get up.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
- Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 7/26/24, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space while receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 7/26/24, staff person #1 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the initial review inspection on 2/23/24: 1. There was a cardboard box containing a broken infant changer and rolled rugs in the main entrance of the facility. 2. There was a ladder in the outside play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Ducklings ELC Downingtown West
Is Ducklings ELC Downingtown West licensed?
Yes. Ducklings ELC Downingtown West is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ducklings ELC Downingtown West last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ducklings ELC Downingtown West had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 ELC Downingtown West care for?
155, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Ducklings ELC Downingtown West accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ducklings ELC Downingtown West'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 ELC Downingtown West cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 292-4600 to ask.
What is Ducklings ELC Downingtown West's phone number?
(484) 292-4600.
Where is Ducklings ELC Downingtown West?
100 Rock Raymond Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335. The nearest other daycare we list is St Joseph School, 0.4 miles away.