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Longswamp Learning Center Brandywine Elementary

Topton, PA · Berks County
445 W BARKLEY ST, Topton, PA 19562
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Subsidized Program
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Food Program
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State Rating
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📞 (610) 682-5171
445 W BARKLEY ST
Topton, PA 19562
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246295
License Issued
Jan 17, 2026
Active Through
Jan 17, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

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About the Provider

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LONGSWAMP LEARNING CENTER BRANDYWINE ELEMENTARY is a Child Care Center in TOPTON PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-10-10 Renewal 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(b)

Description: Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 10/10/25 it was noted that at the time of enrollment, a parent was not receiving in writing the facility's general daily schedule.

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A classroom scheduled was created before and after school program which will be provided to parents at enrollment. Submitted proof of the schedule
2025-10-10 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 10/10/25 Child 1's fee agreement did not have the Child's date of admission noted.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Added first day of care during the inspection. Child was newly enrolled for the program which began on 8/20/25. Submitted proof.
2025-10-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 10/10/25 Child 2's emergency contact form did not note the parents' work addresses and work phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Confirm with parent via an email and placed that information on the emergency contact form contract. Submitted proof.
2025-10-10 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 10/10/25 the most recent emergency drill document on file was from 1/26/24 which is more than 12 months ago. It was reported that an emergency drill took place during the 2024-2025 school year, however this documentation was not available for Cert rep review.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency Drill was to be completed, documented and on file 10/15/25.
2025-10-10 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 10/10/25 Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 had fire safety trainings dated 12/4/23, and 1/25/25, which is more than 12 months between fire safety trainings.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire Safety training for all staff # 1-7 was completed on 1/25/25 and we are in compliance.
2025-10-10 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: During a renewal inspection on 10/10/25 Staff 8 had a PSP clearance with the purpose of "Volunteer" dated 6/4/24, and a Child abuse clearance with the purpose of "Volunteer" dated 6/10/24. Staff 8 had PSP clearance with the purpose of "Employment" dated 7/10/25 and Child Abuse clearance with the purpose of "Employment" dated 7/14/25, however these were obtained after the Staff's first day working with children as staff. Staff 8 did not have a request on file for the PSP clearance with the purpose of employment dated on or before their first day with children as Staff. See LIS code sheet for 1st day with children.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 8 currently has valid clearances on file. Staff received employment PSP 7/10/25, and Child Abuse on 7/14/25
2025-10-10 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 10/10/25 Cert rep noted one incident of more than 60 days between fire drills: 3/4/25-5/9/25.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drill was completed and documented on 9/3/25 in accordance with 3270.94. Next drill was completed on 10/17/25 to maintain compliance within 60 days.
2024-10-23 Renewal 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: During a renewal inspection on 10/23/24 staff reported that when accidents, injuries, or illnesses occur the parent receives the original report and a copy of the report is kept in the facility accident file. The facility reported not maintaining a copy in the child's file.

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.)
Moving forward the facility will copy the facility's copy of the reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses after the four page sheet is full and place these in the child's individual files.
2024-10-23 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 10/23/24 the notification to the parents regarding the emergency plan did not include information regarding the facility's method to contact parents and method to notify parents the emergency has ended/how to safely be reunified with their children

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The written notice to parents about the emergency plan will be updated to include information about the method to notify parents (through the use of Pro-care text message).
2024-05-10 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-05-17 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-08-31 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-11-17 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-08-18 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized

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