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Firm Foundations

1295 Marshallton Thorndale Rd, Downingtown, PA 193354.8· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
39
open each week
5 days
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About Firm Foundations

Firm Foundations is a child care center in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 39 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
39 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity39 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Firm Foundations

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
39 children
License number
#CER-00249689
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • 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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  1. Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/22/25, the operator did not have Pick-up and Drop-off procedures posted for the parents to reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025

  3. Sep 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/27/24, child #1 had emergency contact information dated 9/8/23. Emergency contact information must be updated every 6-months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024

  4. Nov 29, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “During the renewal inspection on 11/29/23, the director indicated that she had not provided instructions to the parents for accessing the regulations electronically or instructions for contacting the appropriate regional office.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “During the renewal inspection on 11/29/23, the provider did not have Pick-up and Drop- off instructions posted conspicuously for parents to view.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “During the renewal inspection on 11/29/23, the emergency contact information for child #1 was dated 9/6/22. The emergency contact information must be updated every 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 11/29/23: 1. There was an unwound water hose accessible to the children in the outside play area. 2. There was frayed electrical tape on the corner of the cabinet in the downstairs childcare space. 3. There tarp roofing on the slide housing had a hole and was in poor repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023

  5. Nov 22, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “Observed 11/22/2022 staff # 2 was missing a transcript, diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “Observed 11/22/2022 staff #1 file had a printout of their health assessment conducted from their physician but did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “Observed 11/22/2022 children # 1 & 2 files were missing exemption letters from their parents, physician or physician assistant or CRNP stating or opting to not receive their annual influenza vaccinations due to religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 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 Firm Foundations

Is Firm Foundations licensed?

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

When was Firm Foundations last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Firm Foundations had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Firm Foundations care for?

39, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Firm Foundations accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Firm Foundations' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Firm Foundations cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 269-9656 to ask.

What is Firm Foundations' phone number?

(610) 269-9656.

Where is Firm Foundations?

1295 Marshallton Thorndale Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Kids of Downingtown, 0.9 miles away.

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