Downingtown Academy Learning Center
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I toured the facility, and I was shown the rooms for my children. was asked for my email I am yet waiting for the application. I called twice the tall girl said I am sending it now. twice she said that. If there was no room, then just say that. Don't tell me they can start one day and then never hear from you very rude.
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/18/26, during naptime, there were multiple cots in the Toddlers Room that did not have the required 2 feet of space on three sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has reviewed the naptime cot policy with all staff during February's staff meeting on 2/26/2026. Director has offered to help staff draw up a "Nap Map" showing where cots are to be positioned during nap time. This will ensure the policy is being followed and cots are placed properly each day. |
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| 2026-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/18/26, the operator did not have a written Transportation Plan posted in the Infant Room. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has created a transportation plan and placed a copy in each childcare space as well as the lobby. |
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| 2026-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/18/26, the operator did not have a written policy to address the following: 1. Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director created a Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy following Federal and State laws and regulations. The policy is available to anyone who asks and is reviewed with all staff. A form stating that the staff understand the policy can be found in their file. |
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| 2026-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/18/26, in the Infant Room, there was multiple milk collection bags that were not labelled the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director reviewed the labeling policy with staff during February's staff meeting on 2/26/2026. Labels have been purchased and distributed to each classroom along with a permanent marker. Staff have been instructed to check student's personal items during drop off each morning. If parents/guardians have not labeled the items, staff are to label them immediately. |
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| 2026-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/18/26, the operator did not have Pick-up and drop-off procedures posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to view. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has created a pick-up and drop-off procedure poster to hang in the lobby. The procedure explains the expectations we have for parents/guardians to follow during the drop-off and pick-up process. This procedure ensures the safety of our students, staff, and families. |
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| 2026-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/18/26, the operator did not have the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to view. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director made a copy of the Emergency Plan and placed it in a binder for staff and families to access. It is located in the lobby on the white table and placed next to the iPad where families check their children in and out daily. In this location, it can be reviewed by families at any time. |
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| 2026-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/18/26, the first-aid kit in the Pre K 2 Room did not have gloves. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director placed several pairs of non-porous gloves in the PreK 2 first-aid kit. |
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| 2025-07-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 7/23/25, there was video footage showing staff person #1 aggressively grabbing the arm of a child and forcing the child into a chair. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our plan of correction starts with the Center Director, Hannah Ward (myself), completing a training called "Big Emotions and Self-Regulation for Adults and Children". The training discusses how feelings of anger and frustration are normal. However, as adults we are expected to model for our kids how to appropriately respond when having these feelings. The training also gives ways to navigate these emotions and tips on self-regulation. Upon completion of the training, I will bring what I learned to my staff at our upcoming, monthly staff meeting. At the meeting I want to discuss the following as a group; - How can we regulate ourselves when we are feeling frustrated or angry? - How can we model this for our students? - If we are unable to regulate ourselves, what are next steps? - How can we appropriately discipline students and what does this look like at all age levels? This discussion would be a way for staff to self-reflect and collaborate as a team. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/19/25, in the Pre-K 1 Room, there was a container of Tacrolimus Ointment in a hanging container in the bathroom that was accessible to the children. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Remind teachers about creams and lotions needing to be out of the reach of children. Where this was found, we did ask the tallest child in the classroom to try and get something out of the pocket but they couldn't. Which is why the teachers thought it was ok. However, we understand the concern and will be moving the pockets to another wall and up higher. |
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| 2025-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/19/25, the transport vehicle registration was expired (dated 1/31/25). Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I checked with the owner and to make sure I needed to renew this or if it was already finished. When I learned it was not finished, we corrected it immediately. |
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| 2025-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/19/25, the provider did not have a written Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment Policy on file. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have a staff meeting on March 11th, and we will go over this document for the team and have each person sign, and place in their files. |
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| 2025-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(e) Description: Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/19/25, children #1 and #2 had emergency contact information in the transportation vehicle that was not updated within the last 6 months. Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All emergency contact for children who ride in the van will be given to the drivers. At this time they both have the parents information on their phone. However, we also understand that we need a paper copy so we will have a folder in the van with the children's information. |
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| 2025-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/19/25, in the School Aged Room and the Pre-K 1 room there were no emergency telephone numbers posted. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A small bulletin board to the wall closet to the main door will be added to each classroom, to provide the team emergency numbers. |
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| 2025-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/19/25: 1. In the School Age Room, the electrical outlet wall plate was cracked and broken. 2. In the Pre-K 1 Room, the electrical outlet wall plate was not secured to the wall and posed as a hazard to the children. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The electrical outlet cover was replaced in the School age room and screws were added to the outlet in PK1. |
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