A Childs Place at Uwchlan Hills Elementary
A Childs Place at Uwchlan Hills 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 4 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for health & medication (2 of 4). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 23 centers in Downingtown and has fewer citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During the renewal inspection on 3/25/26, there was an unclosed/unlidded trash can in the cafeteria, which is now used by the operator.
During the renewal inspection on 4/2/24, child #1 did not have immunization records on file.
During the renewal inspection on 4/2/24: 1. Child #1 did not have a health assessment in file. 2. Child #2 had blurred/illegible health assessment on file.
During the renewal inspection on 4/2/24, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space (Uwchlan Hills Room), that was updated within the last 6-months. Emergency contact information in the childcare space where care is being received, must be updated as emergency contact information is updated in the child's individual file.
“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 Uwchlan Hills Elementary had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 4 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about A Childs Place at Uwchlan Hills Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at A Childs Place at Uwchlan Hills 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 Uwchlan Hills Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 23, 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 Uwchlan Hills Elementary compare with other daycares in Downingtown?
It is #2 of 23 centers in Downingtown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was A Childs Place at Uwchlan Hills Elementary last inspected?
Mar 25, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does A Childs Place at Uwchlan Hills 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 Uwchlan Hills 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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