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Copeland Run Academy

Downingtown, PA · Chester County
407 Lloyd Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
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Subsidized Program
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Food Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (610) 269-4423
407 Lloyd Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257192
License Issued
May 14, 2026
Active Through
May 14, 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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Copeland Run Academy builds a foundation within each child for enthusiastic, life long learning by providing a nurturing atmosphere which stimulates individual, social, emotional, and intellectual growth in partnership with family and community.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday
  • Open Hours9am-3pm

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2026-04-10 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/10/26, in the Multi-Purpose Room, there were 2 bookshelves that where not secured to the wall and posed as a tipping hazard.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I installed brackets anchoring the 2 bookshelves to the walls.
2026-04-10 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/10/26, there was Decon 30 disinfectant cleaner in Room B that was accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I immediately moved the Decon 30 to an area inaccessible to children.
2026-04-10 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/10/26, the trash cans in the 2 restrooms used by the children did not have lidded receptacles.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I bought 2 new trash cans with lids for the restrooms.
2026-02-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-04-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/11/25, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not have the health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I sent an e-mail to all families on 4/14/2025 stating "I wanted to inform you that we had our surprise inspection...I need your help with correcting this violation. I know the emergency forms are not the easiest thing to fill out, but the requirements are very specific for safety reasons. All sections of the form must be filled out. If it is something that does not apply, you must put N/A in the box. If your emergency contact form needs corrections, I will be sending it home in your child's backpack with the areas highlighted that need to be filled out." I went through every child's file and did as the above is stated.
2025-04-11 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(e)

Description: Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/11/25, the emergency contact information for child #1 in the childcare space was dated 8/14/24 and was not updated to match the master file.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will no longer try to conserve on paper and only copy updated emergency contact forms that have changes other than just the periodic review signature and date. I will make new copies of ALL updates on emergency contact forms and ensure that they are in all necessary master files.
2025-04-11 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/11/25, the first-aid kit in Extended Room A did not have tape.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I immediately added tape to the first-aid kit.
2024-04-04 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 4/4/24, staff person #1 was not able to identify/name the children in care.

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.)
Group Supervisor has posted a list of who is responsible for which group of children. Staff can hold that card in their hand if they do not know each child's name.
2024-04-04 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 4/4/24, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the child care space while he was in care.

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.)
Updated emergency contact information binder in classroom to reflect the current roster. Child #1¿s emergency contact information has been placed in binder.
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/4/24, the provider did not have pick-up and drop-off procedures posted conspicuously for the parents.

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.)
Drop off and pick up procedures will be printed and hung on the first bulletin board by the front door.
2024-04-04 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 4/4/24, the current certificate of compliance was not posted conspicuously. Parents were not given instructions for accessing the regulations electronically or how to contact the appropriate regional childcare office.

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.)
Current certificate of compliance will be printed and hung on the first bulletin board by the front door.
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/4/24, the provider did not have an emergency plan posted and accessible to the parents.

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.)
Emergency plan will be printed and hung on the first bulletin board by the front door.
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.33(b) - No more than 50% aides Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(b)

Description: No more than 50% aides

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/4/24, the director indicated that 3 of the 4 staff members for the 2-year-old program were aides.

Correction Required: At least 50% of the staff persons in a facility shall be individuals qualified and functioning as directors, group supervisors and assistant group supervisors. No more than 50% of the staff persons may be of aide qualification level.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Had a staff member that was rank as an aide fill out a child work verification form and based on hours and years of service qualifies as an assistant group supervisor. So now 3 of 5 staff ranks higher than an aide.
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/4/24, staff person #1, identified as a an aide, was observed alone with the children during bathroom time.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will go to the bathroom all together as a group so aide can be supervised by a group assistant or higher.

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