The Malvern School of Lionville
101 Ruark Dr, Exton, PA
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Kindercare Learning Center 000228 is a child care center in Exton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 190 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation from our center to your child's school and back) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 190 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Kindercare Learning Center 000228 has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 6, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected
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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3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 was missing a verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint in the following areas: room 1 in the rear near fire alarm.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include two non family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the unannounced visit on 4/5/24, peeling paint was observed in classroom #9 under the window sill and on the wall. Non-compliance continues from renewal inspection visits and unannounced on 3/13/24 and 3/14/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During the unannounced visit on 4/5/24, the emergency plan binder located in the entrance vestibule was not updated for the current operations at the facility. The emergency binder contained information for staff members who are no longer employed at the location.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary
“During the unannounced visit on 4/5/24, the facility did not have inspection summary #241566 posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.183(b) No information disclosed
“During the unannounced visit on 4/5/24, a white board titled "Paperwork due to the office" with the enrolled child's name and what documents are missing from their file (agreement, emergency contact etc.) was observed posted in the entrance vestibule area.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.35(d) Director only 45 children enrolled
“During the unannounced visit on 4/5/24, staff member #1 was observed in Room #6 caring for children, The facility has a capacity of 190 with 47 children enrolled.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff member #1 was observed caring for 5 young toddlers unsupervised in room #1. Staff member #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. On 3/14/24, staff members #2 and #4 were observed caring for 8 infants unsupervised in room #3. Staff members #2 and #4 were has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff member #1 was observed caring for 5 young toddlers unsupervised in room #1. The file for staff member#1 did not contain education or experience to qualify the staff member for the position performing at the facility. In room #3 staff members #2 and #4 were observed caring for 8 infants. The file for staff members #2 and #4 did not contain education or experience to qualify the staff members for the position performing at the facility. On 3/13/24, staff members #1 and #4 were observed caring for 6 toddlers unsupervised. Both staff did not have education or experience on file to verify qualifications for the position performing at the facility. On 3/13/24 staff members #2 and #3 were observed caring for 8 infants in room #3 unsupervised. Both staff did not have education or experience on file to verify qualifications for the position performing at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff member #1 was observed caring for 5 young toddlers unsupervised. On 3/13/24, Staff member #1 was observed caring for 6 young toddlers with staff member #3 who did not meet qualifications to be a staff member. The file for staff member #1 did not contain a completed/receipt for the National Sex Offenders Registry (NSOR). The file for staff member #2 did not contain a signed disclosure form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, the file for staff member #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for staff member #2 contained only one of the two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff members #1 and #2 were observed in the infants room (RM#3) with 8 infants. Staff member #1 and #2 do not qualify as staff, therefore the infants room was observed out of ratio during visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff members #1, #2 were observed working together in the infant room (RM#3). Staff member #3 was observed working in room #6. Staff members does not have documentation on file that verifies that they meet one of the applicable staff qualifications.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff member #1 was observed caring for 5 young toddlers unsupervised in room #1. Staff member #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. On 3/14/24, staff members #2 and #4 were observed caring for 8 infants unsupervised in room #3. Staff members #2 and #4 were has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff member #1 was observed caring for 5 young toddlers unsupervised in room #1. The file for staff member#1 did not contain education or experience to qualify the staff member for the position performing at the facility. In room #3 staff members #2 and #4 were observed caring for 8 infants. The file for staff members #2 and #4 did not contain education or experience to qualify the staff members for the position performing at the facility. On 3/13/24, staff members #1 and #4 were observed caring for 6 toddlers unsupervised. Both staff did not have education or experience on file to verify qualifications for the position performing at the facility. On 3/13/24 staff members #2 and #3 were observed caring for 8 infants in room #3 unsupervised. Both staff did not have education or experience on file to verify qualifications for the position performing at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff member #1 was observed caring for 5 young toddlers unsupervised. On 3/13/24, Staff member #1 was observed caring for 6 young toddlers with staff member #3 who did not meet qualifications to be a staff member. The file for staff member #1 did not contain a completed/receipt for the National Sex Offenders Registry (NSOR). The file for staff member #2 did not contain a signed disclosure form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, the file for staff member #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for staff member #2 contained only one of the two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff members #1 and #2 were observed in the infants room (RM#3) with 8 infants. Staff member #1 and #2 do not qualify as staff, therefore the infants room was observed out of ratio during visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff members #1, #2 were observed working together in the infant room (RM#3). Staff member #3 was observed working in room #6. Staff members does not have documentation on file that verifies that they meet one of the applicable staff qualifications.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, only 4 of the 12 required hours of annual childcare training was received for staff member #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not verify that the emergency plan and updates were sent to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, a binder was observed at the front door containing outdated childcare regulations along with the wrong contact information for the appropriate regional childcare office.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the fire extinguisher located in the 1st floor hallway showed a status of needing a recharge.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not sound the alarm during the inspection due to children napping. The facility did not have a current fire alarm system report on hand (report reviewed dated for 2/2023).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not have documentation of the annual emergency drills conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.24(f) Director ID
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the staff member who was presented as the director did not have verification on file to qualify the staff member for that position. Therefore, identification of the director could not be determined.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, staff members #7, #8, and #9 were observed caring for children at the facility. However, the files for staff members #7, #8 and #9 were not presented.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, hand washing signs were not posted in rooms #1, #2, #4, #5, #7 and #9.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, peeling paint was observed on the wall to the right of the door in the infant's room, on the blue wall in the back of the room under the window in the Preschool (Room #8).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24. the record for staff members #2 and #3 did not contain verification of education that had been evaluated by the Department of Education standards. The record for staff members #2 and #3 did not contain verification of education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24. the record for staff member #6 did not contain verification of education that had been evaluated by the Department of Education standards. The record for staff member #6 did not contain verification of education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, staff member #1 presented their self to OCDEL staff and parents as the director of the facility. Staff member #1 does not have education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member to perform the position of director at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, based on the review of files, staff members #2, #3 and #6 do not meet any of the applicable staff qualifications to work in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation was not on file for staff members #3, #4 and #6. Staff member #6 was observed working without a qualified staff member. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET FOR DOH).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the file for staff member #4 did not include the required Pennsylvania Health and Safety update.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions posted in any of the 9 classrooms or the to-go bags.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 3/14/24, staff confirmed observing staff member #1 grabbing a child up by their shirt to redirect them.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the week of 2/5/24, around the hours of 8:30am -8:55am, child #1 eloped from the toddler room where staff member #1 was caring for 4 other toddlers. A facility member found child#1 walking in the hallway and returned the child to the classroom. Staff member #2 was observed by other staff leaving children unattended on the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the complaint visit on 3/13/24, staff member #1 presented their self to OCDEL staff and parents as the director of the facility. Staff member #1 does not have education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member to perform the position of director at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, only 4 of the 12 required hours of annual childcare training was received for staff member #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not verify that the emergency plan and updates were sent to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, a binder was observed at the front door containing outdated childcare regulations along with the wrong contact information for the appropriate regional childcare office.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the fire extinguisher located in the 1st floor hallway showed a status of needing a recharge.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not sound the alarm during the inspection due to children napping. The facility did not have a current fire alarm system report on hand (report reviewed dated for 2/2023).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not have documentation of the annual emergency drills conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.24(f) Director ID
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the staff member who was presented as the director did not have verification on file to qualify the staff member for that position. Therefore, identification of the director could not be determined.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, staff members #7, #8, and #9 were observed caring for children at the facility. However, the files for staff members #7, #8 and #9 were not presented.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, hand washing signs were not posted in rooms #1, #2, #4, #5, #7 and #9.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, peeling paint was observed on the wall to the right of the door in the infant's room, on the blue wall in the back of the room under the window in the Preschool (Room #8).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24. the record for staff members #2 and #3 did not contain verification of education that had been evaluated by the Department of Education standards. The record for staff members #2 and #3 did not contain verification of education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24. the record for staff member #6 did not contain verification of education that had been evaluated by the Department of Education standards. The record for staff member #6 did not contain verification of education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, staff member #1 presented their self to OCDEL staff and parents as the director of the facility. Staff member #1 does not have education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member to perform the position of director at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, based on the review of files, staff members #2, #3 and #6 do not meet any of the applicable staff qualifications to work in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation was not on file for staff members #3, #4 and #6. Staff member #6 was observed working without a qualified staff member. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET FOR DOH).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the file for staff member #4 did not include the required Pennsylvania Health and Safety update.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions posted in any of the 9 classrooms or the to-go bags.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 3/14/24, staff confirmed observing staff member #1 grabbing a child up by their shirt to redirect them.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the week of 2/5/24, around the hours of 8:30am -8:55am, child #1 eloped from the toddler room where staff member #1 was caring for 4 other toddlers. A facility member found child#1 walking in the hallway and returned the child to the classroom. Staff member #2 was observed by other staff leaving children unattended on the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the complaint visit on 3/13/24, staff member #1 presented their self to OCDEL staff and parents as the director of the facility. Staff member #1 does not have education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member to perform the position of director at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, only 4 of the 12 required hours of annual childcare training was received for staff member #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not verify that the emergency plan and updates were sent to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, a binder was observed at the front door containing outdated childcare regulations along with the wrong contact information for the appropriate regional childcare office.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the fire extinguisher located in the 1st floor hallway showed a status of needing a recharge.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not sound the alarm during the inspection due to children napping. The facility did not have a current fire alarm system report on hand (report reviewed dated for 2/2023).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not have documentation of the annual emergency drills conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.24(f) Director ID
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the staff member who was presented as the director did not have verification on file to qualify the staff member for that position. Therefore, identification of the director could not be determined.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, staff members #7, #8, and #9 were observed caring for children at the facility. However, the files for staff members #7, #8 and #9 were not presented.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, hand washing signs were not posted in rooms #1, #2, #4, #5, #7 and #9.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, peeling paint was observed on the wall to the right of the door in the infant's room, on the blue wall in the back of the room under the window in the Preschool (Room #8).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24. the record for staff members #2 and #3 did not contain verification of education that had been evaluated by the Department of Education standards. The record for staff members #2 and #3 did not contain verification of education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24. the record for staff member #6 did not contain verification of education that had been evaluated by the Department of Education standards. The record for staff member #6 did not contain verification of education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, staff member #1 presented their self to OCDEL staff and parents as the director of the facility. Staff member #1 does not have education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member to perform the position of director at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, based on the review of files, staff members #2, #3 and #6 do not meet any of the applicable staff qualifications to work in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation was not on file for staff members #3, #4 and #6. Staff member #6 was observed working without a qualified staff member. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET FOR DOH).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the file for staff member #4 did not include the required Pennsylvania Health and Safety update.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions posted in any of the 9 classrooms or the to-go bags.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 3/14/24, staff confirmed observing staff member #1 grabbing a child up by their shirt to redirect them.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the week of 2/5/24, around the hours of 8:30am -8:55am, child #1 eloped from the toddler room where staff member #1 was caring for 4 other toddlers. A facility member found child#1 walking in the hallway and returned the child to the classroom. Staff member #2 was observed by other staff leaving children unattended on the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the complaint visit on 3/13/24, staff member #1 presented their self to OCDEL staff and parents as the director of the facility. Staff member #1 does not have education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member to perform the position of director at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“During the renewal inspection on 3/17/23, the was no written plan for daily activities posted for Room #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“During the renewal inspection on 3/17/23, staff person #1, who was identified as an aide was alone with 3 infants in Room #3 (infant room).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 3/17/23: 1. The refrigerator surface was heavily soiled in Room #2. 2. There was a dolly (hand truck) in Room #2. 3. There was a red couch in Room #7 that was in poor repair. 4. There were garbage bags and metal trimmings in Room #9.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection on 3/17/23, child #1 did not have emergency contact information updated within the last 6-months. (dated 3/16/22)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023
3270.34(b) Director qualifications
“DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 7/26/22, STAFF PERSON #1 WAS ACTING DIRECTOR AND DID NOT HAVE THE QUALIFICATIONS TO FILL THIS ROLE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
3270.35(b) Group sup qualifications
“DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 7/26/22, THE "ASSISTANT DIRECTOR"/GROUP SUPERVISOR DID NOT HAVE THE QUALIFICATIONS TO FILL THE POSITION OF GROUP SUPERVISOR.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/7/22, THERE WAS A BROKEN TABLE IN THE PREKINDERGARTEN ROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/7/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY, NOR DID THE PROVIDER HAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/7/22, THERE WAS EXPOSED WIRE AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS HANGING FROM THE OUTER WALL THAT IS ADJACENT TO THE REAR EGRESS USED BY THE CHILDREN TO GO TO THE OUTDOOR PLAYSPACE.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
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101 Ruark Dr, Exton, PA
Exton, PA 19341 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
40 S Village Ave, Exton, PA
91 Sheree Blvd, Exton, PA
100 Devon Dr, Exton, PA
526 W Uwchlan Ave, Downingtown, PA
640 Rice Blvd, Exton, PA
200 Whitford Hills Rd, Downingtown, PA
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FAQ
Yes. Kindercare Learning Center 000228 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 6, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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.
190, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 594-9511 to ask.
(610) 594-9511.
55 S Village Ave, Exton, PA 19341. The nearest other daycare we list is Warwick Child Care, 0.1 miles away.