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A Childs Place at Beaver Creek Elementary

Downingtown, PA · Chester County
601 W Pennsylvania Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 272-8085
601 W Pennsylvania Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255272
License Issued
Apr 12, 2026
Active Through
Apr 12, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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About the Provider

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26, child #1 was standing unsupervised in the front foyer outside the cafeteria near the water fountain. Staff were unaware he was not in the cafeteria.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff were reminded of supervision policies and how to effectively supervise children at all times.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26, staff person #1 was unable to effectively identify the children they were responsible for when requested.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was reminded of the students they are responsible for.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26, child #2 did not have emergency contact information provided when requested.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information for Child #2 was obtained and placed in the appropriate location.
2025-03-19 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/19/25, the pick-up and drop-off procedures were not posted conspicuously for parents. The binder with the pick-up and drop-off procedures were inside a bookbag and not conspicuously placed for the parents to access.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff were reminded that the postings binder with the pick up and drop off procedures are to be by the parent drop off/pick up door at all times.
2025-03-19 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/19/25, the current certificate of compliance was not posted conspicuously for parents. The binder with the current certificate of compliance was inside a bookbag and not conspicuously placed for the parents to access.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff were reminded that the postings binder with the certificate of compliance are to be by the parent drop off/pick up door at all times.
2025-03-19 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/19/25, the emergency plan was not posted conspicuously for parents. The binder with the emergency plan was inside a bookbag and not conspicuously placed for the parents to access.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan will be put in a conspicuous location for the parents. It was removed from the bookbag and placed by the drop off/pick up doors.
2025-03-19 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/19/25, staff person #1 was observed alone in the cafeteria with 14 children, the youngest child being a young school-aged child.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be reminded that when answering the door you must maintain ratios and take students with you.
2025-03-19 Renewal 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/19/25, the evacuation routes were not posted conspicuously for parents. The binder with the evacuation routes were inside a bookbag and not conspicuously placed for the parents to access.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff were reminded that the postings binder with the evacuation routes are to be by the parent drop off/pick up door at all times.
2024-01-26 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/26/24, Child #1 did not have emergency contact information updated within the required 6-month period. (dated 4/17/23)

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child number one will have their emergency contact information updated.
2023-03-31 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: On 3/31/23, it was observed that child 5 and 9 had been enrolled longer than 60 days and did not have a health assessment on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We reached out to the parents to get their health report. We emailed the parents to get them. Failure to receive the health assessments, the children will be suspended from the program until we receive the health report.
2023-03-31 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: On 3/31/23, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have a health assessment updated within 24 months. Staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 2/6/23 that was not updated until 3/23/23.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member went to the doctor for her bi-annual physical as soon as she realized it was overdue.
2023-03-31 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: On 3/31/23, it was observed that staff person 2 completed Health and Safety training on 3/21/23 which was more than 90 days after their start date.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will complete their Health and safety training within their 90 days of hire.
2023-03-31 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 3/31/23 it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 2 completed Mandated Reporter training on 3/22/23, which was more than 90 days after their start date.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member 2 completed her training on 3/22/23. Going forward we will make a note of their 90 days and make sure it is completed within that time.
2023-03-31 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(3) - Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(3)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr

Noncompliance Area: On 3/31/23, it was observed that staff person 3 did not have verification of 1 year experience on file to be AGS qualified. Staff person has High School Diploma and 15 college credits on file. Staff person 3 must verify 1250 hours of experience to be AGS qualified.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Member will get us her experience to prove she has 1 year working with children.
2022-02-17 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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