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A Childs Place at Shamona Creek Elementary

Downingtown, PA · Chester County
501 Dorlan Mill 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
501 Dorlan Mill Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255287
License Issued
May 31, 2026
Active Through
May 31, 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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A Childs Place at Shamona Creek Elementary is a Child Care Center in DOWNINGTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 999 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. 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
2026-04-23 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-04-25 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-04-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/17/24, child #6 did not have an agreement that was updated and signed within the last 6 months.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will review, sign and date the tuition agreement.
2024-04-17 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 4/17/24, children #1,2,3,4,5 and 6 had emergency contact information that was not updated with signatures from the parents 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.)
Parents will review, sign and date the emergency contact form.
2024-04-17 Renewal 3270.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(1)

Description: Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/17/24, child #6 did not have a health assessment on file.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will email the health assessment over and make a copy for the child's file at the school.
2023-05-23 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-05-24 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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