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A Childs Place at Brandywine Wallace Elementary

Downingtown, PA · Chester County
435 Dilworth Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 272-8085
435 Dilworth Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255295
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
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/10/26, the operator did not have the emergency plan (binder) conspicuously placed for the parents to view.

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 placed by the drop off/pick up doors to ensure a conspicuous location for parents to view.
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/10/26, staff person #1 did not have Pediatric first aid/CPR training on file.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 attended Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on 3/10/2026.
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/10/26, there was a container of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes and Re-Juv-nal one-step disinfectant/detergent that were not locked away and were 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.)
All cleaning materials were removed from the cafeteria and made inaccessible to children during hours of operation.
2025-03-07 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/7/25, the facility did not have a written policy in the facility to address the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our child maltreatment policy was put in our operations binder. I also emailed it to our licensing representative for them to view.
2024-01-31 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 1/31/24, the emergency contact information in the childcare space was not updated within the required 6-month period as the master copies were in the locked file box.

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.)
All emergency contact forms will be copied with the resigns and put in the emergency contact binder.
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 health assessments were not updated every 24 months. Staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 10/1/22 that was not updated until 1/9/23. Staff person 3 had a health assessment on file that expired on 1/28/22 that was not updated until 12/27/22.

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.)
All staff physical updates have been completed.
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. Clearances must be updated every 60 months. Staff person 1 had a state police clearance on file that expired on 9/12/22 that was not updated until 11/21/22. Staff person 1 had a child abuse clearance on file that expired on 10/6/22 that was not updated until 12/27/22. Staff person 1 had a FBI clearance on file that expired on 9/18/22 that was not updated until 12/28/22. Mandated Reporter training must be updated every 60 months. Staff person 1 had a Mandated Reporter training on file that expired on 10/9/22 that was not updated until 12/23/22.

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.)
All staff will have clearances have been completed.
2022-02-17 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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