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Ducklings Early Learning Center

Spring City, PA · Chester County
621 Bridge St, Spring City, PA 19475
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Quick Facts

Capacity
127 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (484) 940-3030
621 Bridge St
Spring City, PA 19475
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251478
License Issued
Feb 14, 2026
Active Through
Feb 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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DUCKLINGS EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in SPRING CITY PA, with a maximum capacity of 127 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: A child was left unsupervised while going to the bathroom in the Doodlebugs classroom.

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 older preschool classrooms with fully potty trained children will have first responder door stops installed on the classroom bathroom doors to ensure our classroom bathroom doors do not close and children are being supervised at all times.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: There was an outlet uncovered in the doodlebugs classroom on the right wall and in the firefly's classroom next to the cots.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Covers were placed on the outlets by the Director.
2025-01-24 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, there was chipped paint on the right lower wall next to the exit in the Crickets classroom, on the wall to the right of fridge in Ladybugs classroom, below exit sign in the rear of the Honeybees classroom and chipped paint around the socket on the left wall in the Fireflies classroom

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will touch up chipped paint areas.
2024-08-26 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: As reported in the self reported incident, staff person #1 was observed pulling a child by their ear to move them closer to her.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Teacher was terminated as of 8/16/24. Director had a meeting with all staff reviewing supervision and appropriate practices interacting with children. No form of physical punishment will be used by any staff person.
2024-06-18 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 was left alone in the Crickets classroom for approximately 2 minutes.

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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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.)
Children will be supervised at all times. All staff did active supervision 101 training from PA Keys. Director gave all staff new name to face cards and reviewed how they should be used. The two teachers from the Crickets classroom were let go as of 6/6/24. A meeting was held with all staff regarding supervision.
2024-06-18 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: Facility did not have an incident report on file for child #1 and did not give parents an incident report detailing the accident.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will contact the family and let them know what happened immediately. An incident report will be completed, filed and given to parents.
2023-12-19 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 conducted on 12/19/23, in the Doodlebugs classroom, the emergency contact forms of child #2-6 were not updated with in a 6 month period. The emergency contact forms were dated as follows: child #2 9/5/22, child #3 11/9/22, child #4 10/25/22, child #5 11/10/22, and child # 6 1/19/23.

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.)
Assistant Director copied updated emergency contact forms and placed them in the classroom.
2023-12-19 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/19/23, child #1 had a bottle of expired Benadryl dated 11/23.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Owner will discard expired Benadryl and remind parents to bring in a new bottle.
2023-12-19 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/19/23, there was a basket containing hand sanitizer and diaper cream in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the Honeybees classroom. In the Fireflies classroom, there was a bottle of contact solution in an open cabinet accessible to 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.)
Basket in the Honeybees classroom was moved to a locked cabinet. Unlocked cabinet will have locked replaced. Contact solution was moved to a locked cabinet.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/1/23, a wooden cabinet/cubby located in the Dragonflies rooms labeled as the "dress-up center" was observed. The cabinet/cubby was not anchored to the wall and can pose a potential tipping hazard.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To ensure that the dress up shelf in the Dragonfly classroom is safe and prevents any accidents, we will be safely securing it to the wall by attaching hardware to anchor it properly. This wil ensure it's safe for all children when inside the classroom.
2022-01-12 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: On 1/12/22 during the renewal inspection, there was no written parental consent for the epi-pen that was in the classroom for child #1.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent will complete and sign a medication log for the epi-pen.
2022-01-12 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: On 1/12/22 during the renewal inspection, the health assessment of Staff #2 did not include the physician's assessment of her suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will take health assessment back to doctor to update form.
2022-01-12 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On 1/12/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will add a plan for accommodating infants and toddlers to our emergency plan.
2022-01-12 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On 1/12/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been sent to the county.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will send the updated plan to the county.
2022-01-12 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On 1/12/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #1 (hire date 10/11/21) did not have the DHS FBI clearance and is beyond the provisional hire period. Staff #1 must be removed from care.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will be removed from care until DHS FBI clearance is on file.

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