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Chester County Sports Arena

Downingtown, PA · Chester County
4533 W Lincoln Hwy, Downingtown, PA 19335
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Quick Facts

Capacity
47 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 269-0619
4533 W Lincoln Hwy
Downingtown, PA 19335
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00245640
License Issued
Sep 1, 2025
Expired
Sep 1, 2026
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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CHESTER COUNTY SPORTS ARENA is a Child Care Center in DOWNINGTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 47 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/27/25, the Cafe did not have a written plan of Daily Activities in the childcare space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plan of daily activities is now posted in the Cafe group space.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/27/25, the Cafe and the Top Classroom, did not have a Transportation Plan posted in the childcare space.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The information is now posted in both the Cafe and the Top Classroom spaces. This information is also included in the emergency binder.
2025-08-27 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 on 8/27/25, children #1 and 2 did not have Emergency Contact Information updated within the last 6-months.

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.)
Both Child 1 and Child #2 now have updated emergency contact information located both within their files and in the staff file which is held by a staff member during Aftercare hours.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/27/25, staff person #4 did not have a Health Assessment on file that was completed within the last 2 years. The health assessment on file was dated 5/20/22.

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #4 accepted a different job and so has not returned to this Aftercare program. No update can be obtained at this time.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.171(d) - Pick-up and drop-off at specified areas Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(d)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off at specified areas

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/27/25, the operator did not have Pick-up and Drop-off procedure posted conspicuously for the parents to view.

Correction Required: Children shall be picked up and discharged only at locations specified by the facility as safe locations.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Pick up and drop off information have been added to the Parent Board. In addition, while not required, Director is working on a more secure location for the parent board information for both continuity and ease of locating the information.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/27/25, staff persons #1,2,3 and 4 did not have the annual 12 clock hours of childcare training complete with verification in file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director is assisting with staff completing necessary clock training hours. Staff #4 is no longer employed with the Aftercare program (she accepted a different job) and so her file cannot be updated at the present time. All trainings will be completed no later than 9/19/25.
2025-08-27 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 the renewal inspection on 8/27/25, staff person #1 did not have a Child Abuse Clearance completed within the last 5 years. The Child Abuse Clearance on file was dated 11/18/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #1may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will provide an updated Child Abuse Clearance no later than 9/22/25.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/14/24, the provider did not have written plan of daily activities posted in each childcare space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The daily activities plan was posted in all childcare spaces by the director.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection 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.)
The procedure has been posted as part of the parent board. It was also emailed to all families.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.176(a) - Insured Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.176(a)

Description: Insured

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/14/24, the 2nd transport vehicle did not have proof of insurance.

Correction Required: A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The insurance identification card was placed in the glovebox of the vehicle by the director. It was also emailed to the inspector.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.25(a)/3270.27(d) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)/3270.27(d)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/14/24, the provider did not have the required posted notices posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to see. Neither the Certificate of Compliance, the emergency plan, or OCDEL Regional Office contact information was posted.

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. The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
These items have been added to the parent board by the director. The parent board has been posted in the lobby of the facility for parent viewing.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/14/24, staff person #1 indicated that a white block in a plastic bag was smelling salt. The director later indicted that it was soap that was cut into small squares and put into first -aid kits. The items in the kit should be identifiable by all staff. The first aid kit in the Cafe did not have identifiable soap and the first aid kit in the Top Classroom 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A travel-sized bar of soap in original packaging has been added to all first aid kits by the director.
2023-07-28 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking in a current valid health assessment.

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with a current valid health assessment prior to them returning to service at the facility.
2023-07-28 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility did not have a current documentation of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will present the current documentation of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.
2023-07-28 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection there was no current documentation of the operability of the fire detection system

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider did reach out to the installation company for current documentation of the operability of the fire detection system, to be presented ASAP.

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