A Childs Place at Beaver Creek Elementary
A Childs Place at Beaver Creek Elementary is a certified child care center in Downingtown, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 14 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #12 of 23 centers in Downingtown and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26, child #1 was standing unsupervised in the front foyer outside the cafeteria near the water fountain. Staff were unaware he was not in the cafeteria.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26, staff person #1 was unable to effectively identify the children they were responsible for when requested.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26, child #2 did not have emergency contact information provided when requested.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/25, staff person #1 was observed alone in the cafeteria with 14 children, the youngest child being a young school-aged child.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/25, the emergency plan was not posted conspicuously for parents. The binder with the emergency plan was inside a bookbag and not conspicuously placed for the parents to access.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/25, the pick-up and drop-off procedures were not posted conspicuously for parents. The binder with the pick-up and drop-off procedures were inside a bookbag and not conspicuously placed for the parents to access.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/25, the evacuation routes were not posted conspicuously for parents. The binder with the evacuation routes were inside a bookbag and not conspicuously placed for the parents to access.
During the renewal inspection on 3/19/25, the current certificate of compliance was not posted conspicuously for parents. The binder with the current certificate of compliance was inside a bookbag and not conspicuously placed for the parents to access.
During the renewal inspection on 1/26/24, Child #1 did not have emergency contact information updated within the required 6-month period. (dated 4/17/23)
On 3/31/23, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have a health assessment updated within 24 months. Staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 2/6/23 that was not updated until 3/23/23.
On 3/31/23, it was observed that child 5 and 9 had been enrolled longer than 60 days and did not have a health assessment on file.
On 3/31/23, it was observed that staff person 2 completed Health and Safety training on 3/21/23 which was more than 90 days after their start date.
On 3/31/23 it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 2 completed Mandated Reporter training on 3/22/23, which was more than 90 days after their start date.
On 3/31/23, it was observed that staff person 3 did not have verification of 1 year experience on file to be AGS qualified. Staff person has High School Diploma and 15 college credits on file. Staff person 3 must verify 1250 hours of experience to be AGS qualified.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $77.20 | $21.34 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $77.20 | $21.34 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has A Childs Place at Beaver Creek Elementary had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Mar 17, 2026 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26, child #1 was standing unsupervised in the front foyer outside the cafeteria near the water fountain. Staff were unaware he was not in the cafeteria.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about A Childs Place at Beaver Creek Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at A Childs Place at Beaver Creek Elementary since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is A Childs Place at Beaver Creek Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Sep 5, 2019. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does A Childs Place at Beaver Creek Elementary compare with other daycares in Downingtown?
It is tied for #12 of 23 centers in Downingtown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was A Childs Place at Beaver Creek Elementary last inspected?
Mar 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does A Childs Place at Beaver Creek Elementary cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $77.20 for young school-age, $77.20 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs A Childs Place at Beaver Creek Elementary?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is A Childs Place Extended Care INC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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