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Kindercare Learning Centers

200 Whitford Hills Rd, Downingtown, PA 193354.4· 35 reviews
licensed capacity
143
open each week
5 days

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About Kindercare Learning Centers

Kindercare Learning Centers is a child care center in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 143 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 5 years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
143 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentCooking Academy (3-12 years), Music Explorers (2-4 years), Phonics Adventures (2-4 years)
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChild Care Aware® of America fee assistance for Active Duty military families
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity143 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kindercare Learning Centers has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Kindercare Learning Centers

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
143 children
License number
#CER-00256006
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Apr 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/3/26, in the School Age outside play area, there was a sensory table that was collapsed and in poor repair with exposed bolts.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/3/26, in the Discovery Preschool A Room, there was an unused electrical outlet that did not have a protective receptacle cover.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026

  2. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/24/25, in the DPS Room, the children's blue leather couch was peeling and in poor repair posing a hazard to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(c) No insects or rodents

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/24/25, the outside play area had an infestation of bees (15+) in the outside play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

  4. Mar 29, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/29/24, the certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to see.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) Locked cabinet/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/29/24, the child record and the facility persons' records were not in a locked cabinet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/29/24, the pick-up and drop-off procedure was not posted conspicuously for parents to see.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/29/24, the emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to see.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/29/24, staff persons #1 and #2 were not able to identify the specific children assigned to them.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/29/24, there was excess debris on and under the mattress for the changing station in the Toddlers Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/29/24, Toddler Room B and Pre-K B was being used for storage and was not set up for childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024

  5. May 18, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the inspection of the files, it was observed that staff 2 had 2 references written by family members.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “It was observed when reviewing the files that Staff 1 did not have proof of a health assessment nor the results of a TB test at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “It was observed during the inspection that child 1's physical did not state if they were free from communicable disease and able to participate in child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023

  6. May 11, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH, THERE WAS NOT A TRANSPORTATION PLAN DISPLAYED IN THE SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOM, PRE-K CLASSROOM, INFANT CLASSROOM, NOR TOODLER 1 CLASSROOM. (IMPLEMENTED ONSITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A WALKTHROUGH OF THE FACILITY. IN THE KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM THE FIRST AID KIT DID NOT CONTAIN TAPE. (IMPLEMENTED ONSITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS WITHIN EACH CLASSROOM, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS FOR CHILDREN 1-26 WERE NOT UPDATED”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY'S FILES, IT DID NOT CONTAIN GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILTY FILES, IT DID NOT CONTAIN A COPY OF THE SAFETY ROUTES FOR THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES. WHEN THE CERTIFICATION ASKED THE PROVIDER, THEY STATED THEY DID NOT HAVE ONE.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WERE NO ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

  7. Dec 13, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “During the complaint investigation the certification representative conducted an interview with staff #2. Staff #2 confirmed a parent informed them of seeing staff#1 using harsh language with the kids. The parent stated staff #1 loses their temper with the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “During the complaint investigation the certification representative conducted an interview with staff #2. Staff #2 confirmed a parent informed them of seeing staff#1 using their forearm to hit child #1 arm down.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021

  8. Sep 3, 2021Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “On 8/23/2021 facility child #1 was found alone in the kitchen area which was unlocked and had a drawer with sharp knives that were accessible to the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 8/23/2021 facility child #1 left the classroom undetected while facility staff #1 was assisting another child in the classroom. After approximately 2 - 5 minutes facility child #1 was found alone in the kitchen.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 8/23/2021 facility child #1 left the classroom undetected while facility staff #1 was assisting another child in the classroom. After approximately 2 - 5 minutes facility child #1 was found alone in the kitchen.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2021

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 Kindercare Learning Centers

Is Kindercare Learning Centers licensed?

Yes. Kindercare Learning Centers is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Kindercare Learning Centers last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindercare Learning Centers had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Centers care for?

143, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Kindercare Learning Centers accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kindercare Learning Centers' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kindercare Learning Centers cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 269-6555 to ask.

What is Kindercare Learning Centers' phone number?

(610) 269-6555.

Where is Kindercare Learning Centers?

200 Whitford Hills Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335. The nearest other daycare we list is A Childs Place at Uwchlan Hills Elementary, 0.2 miles away.

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