KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS
DOWNINGTOWN, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address200 WHITFORD HILLS RD, DOWNINGTOWN, PA, 19335
CountyChester
Phone(610) 269-6555
Operating details
Capacity143
SubsidiesY
License dateMay 8, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/3/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High9
- Medium14
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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200 WHITFORD HILLS RD, DOWNINGTOWN, PA, 19335, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/3/2026
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk4/3/2026
Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))
During the renewal inspection on 4/3/26, in the School Age outside play area, there was a sensory table that was collapsed and in poor repair with exposed bolts. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: Sensory table was removed from the School Age outside play area. This was removed on day of inspection- 4/3/26. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/3/2026 - Medium risk4/3/2026
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)
During the renewal inspection on 4/3/26, in the Discovery Preschool A Room, there was an unused electrical outlet that did not have a protective receptacle cover. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: A protective receptacle cover was placed on the electrical outlet in Discovery Preschool A room. This was corrected on the same day of inspection- 4/3/26. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/3/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk4/24/2025
Building Surfaces (3270.76)
During the renewal inspection on 4/24/25, in the DPS Room, the children's blue leather couch was peeling and in poor repair posing a hazard to the children. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: The children's blue leather couch has been removed from the room and disposed of. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/24/2025 - Medium risk4/24/2025
No insects or rodents (3270.67(c))
During the renewal inspection on 4/24/25, the outside play area had an infestation of bees (15+) in the outside play area. Requirement: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. Correction: The outside play area that had an infestation of bees was treated multiple times with insecticide. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/30/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$968/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: DOWNINGTOWN, Chester County
- Capacity: 143
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
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