Kindercare Learning Center 301615
400 Skiles Blvd, West Chester, PA
4.4· 19 reviews
Kindercare Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 189
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center is a child care center in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 189 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.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 12 years
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 189 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Cooking Academy™, Music Explorers™, Phonics Adventures®, STEM Innovators |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care Aware® of America fee assistance for Active Duty military families |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation from center to child's school and back) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 189 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kindercare Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Kindercare Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 189 children
- License number
- #CER-00246348
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 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 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #6 was missing employment verification in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed diapering. There were two staff in the room. During diapering a staff member completed a diaper change however when completed appeared as if they were done and was about to place the child on the floor without cleaning the child hands. The certification representative asked the staff infants were going to be clean before being put back down. The staff asked the other staff cleaning the infant's hands after diapering was something they do.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025
Oct 2, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #3 was missing a CSR in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walk-through of the facility and observed the daily schedule missing from the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed resting equipment that listed numbers on the mat but did not have the chart posted to identify what mat belong to each child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the travel bags, and they did not include the emergency transportation plan in the bag while the children were outside.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #2's emergency contact form needs to be updated. The child's financial agreement also requires a updated signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the pre k room having a drinking cup that it was being used by a child with no label on it to identify who it belongs to. There were also 4 cups in the 2-year-old room that were not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2024
3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the two measured childcare space rooms being used a storage due to the lack of enrollment. The school age room and a standard childcare room”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency drill and was unable to do so at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed a hole in the wall in the toddler room library wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 5 and # were both missing staff evaluations in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered the emergency transportation plan was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child #2 was missing the release person's address on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2024
Jun 20, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.21/3270.66(a) General Health and Safety/Locked or inaccessible
“During the complaint investigation the certification representative spoke to the director, and it was confirmed that staff # 1 did bring a bag into the facility that contain an empty bottle of liquor that a child was able to gain access to the bag and open the bag and pulled out the empty bottle.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
Aug 23, 2023Inspection24 rules cited
3270.27(c)/3270.31(e) Training regarding plan/Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #8 was missing the emergency plan training. staff #9 was missing the complete annual 12 hours of professional development training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, Staff #2 and #3 were both missing fire safety training in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #5 #6 and #8 were missing health and safety training. staff #3 was missing the health and safety update training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, Staff # 3, #5, #6, and #8 were all missing the NSOR clearance. Staff #4, #6, #7 and #8 were all missing the child abuse clearance. Staff #5 and #6 were both missing the criminal clearance. Staff #8 was missing the FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files staff #1, #2, #4 were missing an employee evaluation in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered missing outlet covers throughout the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and discovered the first aid kit inside the toddler A room was missing scissors, tweezers and gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) Has all items/On excursions
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered that the travel emergency first kit bag inside the 2-year-old room was missing water and tweezers. The preschool room was missing water in the emergency travel bag. The Pre-K room travel bag was missing water, gauze, tweezer, scissors, soap and gloves. The kindergarten travel first aid bag is missing water.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through a noticed a hole in the wall under the clock in the 2-year-old room”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and discovered peeling paint inside the toddler A room on the wall near the science and sensory sign. There was also peeling paint inside the preschool room near the hanging rack near the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outside play space and discovered that the mulch needed to be replenished around the play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered the rest equipment were not labeled in the pre-k room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, children #4 and #5 were both missing a CSR in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's file children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were all missing the release person on the agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.123(a)(7) Admission date/Services considered extra
“During the renewal inspection the certification representatives requested to view the children's files, children's. #1, #2, #3 were all missing their admission date and the extra services was left blank. Child # 5 was only missing the admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, children #1, #3 and #5 were missing the enrolling parent work address and work phone number these areas were left blank.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, children # 3, and #5 were both missing information on the disability.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files child # 3 was missing the release person address on the emergency contact.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, child #5 was missing the statement on the health assessment that states free from communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children files, child #1 was missing the consent for swimming, wadding, transportation and walking excursions this area was left blank.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 were all missing employment verification information. Staff #5, #6, #8 were missing level of education in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff # 8 was missing documentation that CPR was taken in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the centers fire drill log and the provider was unable to provide record of the fire drills being logged.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #5 was missing a health assessment in the file staff #9 was missing a TB shot record in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
Oct 12, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the initial inspection conducted on 10/12/22, Certification Representative observed hand sanitizer on the changing table in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, Certification Representative observed and electrical outlet without a protective cover in the two-year-old classroom on the left wall near the emergency exit.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, in the outdoor play space, Certification Representative observed a storage bin with dirty sports equipment, a deflated ball, and tangled jump ropes, cracks on the seat of a plastic bench and table set, and a damaged pole pad on the basketball court. The pole pad was torn and frayed on the bottom and sliding off of the pole.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, Certification Representative observed chipped paint in the toddler room on the wall next to the window, in the two-year-old room on the upper wall to the right of the emergency exit, and in the preschool room on the wall toward the back of the room next to the window.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have documentation of emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, staff persons #1 and #4 did not have a written evaluation completed within a 12-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #2 does not have a PSP criminal history clearance, DHS required FBI clearance, or NSOR verification on file. Staff person #3 does not have a completed child abuse clearance and mandated reporter training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, child#1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, and 12 did not have emergency contact forms in the childcare space where they were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.31(g) Professional development certificate
“The health and safety pre-service training reviewed in the record of staff person # 1 is not acceptable. The health and safety certificate dated 9/28/16 does not satisfy the requirements for professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, child #14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 did not have emergency contact forms updated within a 6-month period. Emergency contact forms were dated as follows: child #14 (4/9/21), child #15 (9/23/21), child # 16 (9/22/21), child #17 (9/25/21), child #18 (9/27/21).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.63/3270.76 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, in the outdoor playspace, Certification Representative observed a closet containing stacked play equipment, mats, boxes, and plastic buckets that does not close properly and a raised concrete sandbox approximately 4 inches deep that was not filled with sand.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, the preschool room and the learning adventures room were being used for storage. Certification Representative observed stacks of boxes filled with classroom materials and toys, storage bins filled with clothes, and classroom furniture that was not set up for use in the childcare spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, child #13 and 14 did not have their physicians phone number on their emergency contact forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, Certification Representative observed cracked and chipped cement on the running track area that encircled the jungle gym in the outdoor play space, baseboard paneling that was lifting from the wall in the gross motor room next to the closet, and a missing ceiling tile with an exposed pipe in the learning adventures room to the right of the entrance above the girls bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
May 19, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 5/19/22, the operator acknowledged that on 5/2/22, a staff person became frustrated with a toddler and smacked the child on the arm.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2022
Nov 10, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(d) Supervised at all times /No harsh language
“During a complaint investigation on 11/10/21, various staff members interviewed, reported observing staff members 1,2, and 3 using their cell phones while they were supposed to be supervising the children in their care. Staff person #4 admitted observing and hearing staff persons 2 and 3 using harsh tones and yelling at the children in their care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.113(a)/3270.113(d) Supervised at all times /No harsh language
“During a complaint investigation on 11/10/21, various staff members interviewed, reported observing staff members 1,2, and 3 using their cell phones while they were supposed to be supervising the children in their care. Staff person #4 admitted observing and hearing staff persons 2 and 3 using harsh tones and yelling at the children in their care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Kindercare Learning Center
Is Kindercare Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Kindercare Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kindercare Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kindercare Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Kindercare Learning Center care for?
189, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Kindercare Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kindercare Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kindercare Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 399-4341 to ask.
What is Kindercare Learning Center's phone number?
(610) 399-4341.
Where is Kindercare Learning Center?
102 Paddock Ln, West Chester, PA 19382. The nearest other daycare we list is Malvern School of Westtown, 0.8 miles away.