Malvern School of Westtown
5 E Pleasant Grove Rd, West Chester, PA
4.0· 10 reviews
Ducklings ELC Westtown
- licensed capacity
- 144
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Ducklings ELC Westtown
Ducklings ELC Westtown is a child care center in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 144 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 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
- 144 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 | 144 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ducklings ELC Westtown has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Ducklings ELC Westtown
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 144 children
- License number
- #CER-00253481
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 6, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 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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Mar 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 03/06/26 the thermometer in the Crickets classroom, Ladybugs classroom, Waddlers classroom, Dragonflies 3 classroom, Dragonflies 1 classroom and Doodlebugs classroom read over 45° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal on 03/06/26 documentation on file did not reflect annual emergency drills being conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 03/06/26 the first aid kit located in the Honeybees classroom did not contain soap and gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
Mar 26, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the complaint investigation, the certification representative was informed again of a child being left outside in the playground by a staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
Mar 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the complaint investigation, the certification representative was informed again of a child being left outside in the playground by a staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
Jan 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed that staff files staff #1 was missing the correct FBI clearance in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025
Mar 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the resting equipment in the butterfly room needed the numbers re written on them after rubbing off over time.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the first aid kit in the cricket's classroom missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed a sippy cup without a label on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
Jun 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection, the Ladybugs room had a bottle of multipurpose soft contact solution which stated that it should be kept out of reach of children in a lower cabinet accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection, the Caterpillar room did not have rest equipment that was labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023
- Jul 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Ducklings ELC Westtown
Is Ducklings ELC Westtown licensed?
Yes. Ducklings ELC Westtown is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ducklings ELC Westtown last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 6, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ducklings ELC Westtown had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 5 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 Ducklings ELC Westtown care for?
144, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Ducklings ELC Westtown accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ducklings ELC Westtown'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 Westtown cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 887-8664 to ask.
What is Ducklings ELC Westtown's phone number?
(484) 887-8664.
Where is Ducklings ELC Westtown?
101 Orvis Way, West Chester, PA 19382. The nearest other daycare we list is Malvern School of Westtown, 0.1 miles away.