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Kiddie Academy of Downingtown

595 Bell Tavern Blvd, Downingtown, PA 193355.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
157
open each week
5 days

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About Kiddie Academy of Downingtown

Kiddie Academy of Downingtown is a child care center in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 157 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
157 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
StaffEducators must meet or exceed state requirements incl. background clearance, education qualifications
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetySecure entries, authorized pick-up procedures
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity157 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kiddie Academy of Downingtown has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Kiddie Academy of Downingtown

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
157 children
License number
#CER-00256484
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 10 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Other rules 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. Apr 15, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/15/26, staff person #3 did not have an NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) Certificate on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/15/26, there was a large advertisement sign and a bag of sand laying in the front of the facility near the entrance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/15/26, the operator did not have Pick-up and Drop-off procedure posted conspicuously for all parents to view.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/15/26, the operator did not have a posted Transportation Plan in any of the childcare spaces.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026

    • Other rules

      3270.24(a) Immediate access

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/15/26, the provider did not provide the requested staff files for review as part of the blended inspection process.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/15/26, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have verification of completion of Emergency Plan Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/15/26, all of the emergency contact information forms did not have a data field for a child's special needs as specified by the parent or a physician,”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a) Written plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/15/26, there was no Daily Activity Sheet in the Brave Lions Room, the Playful Pandas Room, the Busy Bees Room, or the Soaring Eagles Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/15/26, staff person #2 did not have verification of completed Fire Safety Training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/15/26, the operator did not have the Certificate of Compliance posted conspicuously for all parents to view.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026

  2. Oct 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “During the initial review inspection on 10/30/25, the operator did not have the Emergency Plan posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to view.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the initial review inspection on 10/30/25: 1. There were excess court tiles and loose material in the outdoor play space/basketball court. 2. In Room #7 Genius Giraffes, there was excess water leaking through the base seal of the door leading to the outside play area. 3. In Room #11 Brave Lions, there was a rolled carpet and a boxed, unassembled table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025

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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Questions about Kiddie Academy of Downingtown

Is Kiddie Academy of Downingtown licensed?

Yes. Kiddie Academy of Downingtown is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Kiddie Academy of Downingtown last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kiddie Academy of Downingtown had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Kiddie Academy of Downingtown care for?

157, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Kiddie Academy of Downingtown accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kiddie Academy of Downingtown's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kiddie Academy of Downingtown cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 466-5277 to ask.

What is Kiddie Academy of Downingtown's phone number?

(610) 466-5277.

Where is Kiddie Academy of Downingtown?

595 Bell Tavern Blvd, Downingtown, PA 19335. The nearest other daycare we list is Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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