A Childs Place at Lionville Elementary
A Childs Place at Lionville 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 9 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for supervision (4 of 9). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 23 centers in Downingtown and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 3/26/26, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 was transitioning children from the drop - off entrance to the gymnasium alone. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid and CPR).
During the renewal inspection on 3/26/26, staff person #2 did not have a file provided.
During the renewal inspection on 4/10/25, while physically inspecting the Kindergarten Enrichment Room with staff person #1, Staff person #2 came into the Kindergarten Enrichment room, leaving Staff person #3 alone with 20+ children.
During the renewal inspection on 4/10/25, child #1 left the childcare space (the gym) unattended, to go to the restroom down the hallway.
During the renewal inspection on 4/10/25, staff person #1 was unable to effectively identify her assigned group of children.
During the renewal inspection on 4/3/24, staff person #1, who was identified as an aide, was unsupervised while transitioning children from the KE classroom to the facility entrance 3 times. Aides are not permitted to work with the children unsupervised.
During the renewal inspection on 5/12/2023 the file for staff person #1 did not include an NSOR clearance.
During ther renewal inspection on 5/12/2027 the file reviewed for child #1 did not include the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
During the renewal inspection on 5/12/0223 the operator did not have verification that the emergency plan was mailed to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
“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 Lionville Elementary had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 26, 2026 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection on 3/26/26, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 was transitioning children from the drop - off entrance to the gymnasium alone. Staff person…” 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 Lionville Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at A Childs Place at Lionville 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 Lionville 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 Lionville Elementary compare with other daycares in Downingtown?
It is #10 of 23 centers in Downingtown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was A Childs Place at Lionville Elementary last inspected?
Mar 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does A Childs Place at Lionville 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 Lionville 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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