Chester County Sports Arena
Chester County Sports Arena is a certified child care center in Downingtown, PA, with capacity for 47 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 41 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (13 of 41). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #17 of 23 centers in Downingtown and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection on 9/3/26, there were 2 trash receptacles in the Top Classroom did not have lids.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/26, medication for child #1 was left on the table in the Top Classroom and was accessible to the children.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/26, the operator did not have a written policy to address recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying fussing or a distraught child; and prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
During the renewal inspection on 8/27/25, staff person #1 did not have a Child Abuse Clearance completed within the last 5 years. The Child Abuse Clearance on file was dated 11/18/19.
During the renewal inspection on 8/27/25, staff person #4 did not have a Health Assessment on file that was completed within the last 2 years. The health assessment on file was dated 5/20/22.
During the renewal inspection on 8/27/25, the operator did not have Pick-up and Drop-off procedure posted conspicuously for the parents to view.
During the renewal inspection on 8/27/25, the Cafe did not have a written plan of Daily Activities in the childcare space.
During the renewal inspection on 8/27/25, the Cafe and the Top Classroom, did not have a Transportation Plan posted in the childcare space.
During the renewal inspection on 8/27/25, children #1 and 2 did not have Emergency Contact Information updated within the last 6-months.
During the renewal inspection on 8/27/25, staff persons #1,2,3 and 4 did not have the annual 12 clock hours of childcare training complete with verification in file.
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During the renewal inspection on 8/14/24, staff person #1 indicated that a white block in a plastic bag was smelling salt. The director later indicted that it was soap that was cut into small squares and put into first -aid kits. The items in the kit should be identifiable by all staff. The first aid kit in the Cafe did not have identifiable soap and the first aid kit in the Top Classroom did not have gloves.
During the renewal inspection the provider did not have pick -up and drop-off procedures posted conspicuously for the parents.
During the renewal inspection on 8/14/24, the 2nd transport vehicle did not have proof of insurance.
During the renewal inspection on 8/14/24, the provider did not have the required posted notices posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to see. Neither the Certificate of Compliance, the emergency plan, or OCDEL Regional Office contact information was posted.
During the renewal inspection on 8/14/24, the provider did not have written plan of daily activities posted in each childcare space.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking in a current valid health assessment.
At the time of the inspection there was no current documentation of the operability of the fire detection system
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have a current documentation of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.
Continued Non compliance At the time of the verification of implementation inspection the following staff records were lacking in required documents pertaining to the CPSL requirements, specifically: #1; Mandated Reporter Training, #2, FBI Fingerprints, #3 Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprints
Continued non compliance at the time of the verification of implementation inspection the records of the following staff persons, all having served the facility over 90 days, were lacking in required trainings: #3 Health and Safety, #2 Health and Safety,
At the time of the inspection the following staff records were lacking in required documents pertaining to the CPSL requirements, specifically: #1; Mandated Reporter Training, #2 FBI Fingerprints, #5 Disclosure Statement, Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Fingerprints, #7 Disclosure Statement, #8 Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have their emergency plan posted at a conspicuous location.
At the time of the inspection the provider did not have proof of their providing the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures, nor was there proof of the parents receiving the information regarding the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
At the time of the inspection telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the telephone in the facility.
At the time of the inspection the first aid kit was not located in the room where the children were receiving care.
At the time of the inspection the bathroom at the facility was lacking a sign on which the hand washing requirement is written.
At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons were lacking in a current valid health assessment: #2, #3, #5,
At the time of the inspection the fire drill log being used by the facility was lacking in the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
At the time of the inspection the provider did not have a current copy of the proof of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises
At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons, all of whom have been serving the facility for over one year, did not have proof of the required fire safety training: #2, #6
At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons, all having served the facility over 90 days, were lacking in required trainings: #1 Health and Safety, #2 Health and Safety,
At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons were lacking in the following qualifications for the childcare position they have been identified: #3 Verification of childcare experience, #5 Verification of childcare experience and Level of education, #6 verification of childcare experience, #7 verifcation of childcare experience, #8 verification of childcare experience and level of education.
at the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, having served the facility over one year, was lacking in an evaluation.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have a written plan of daily activities posted in the group space.
At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information for the children in care was not present in the child care space where the children were receiving care.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in any childcare nor did they have one in the excursion bag.
At the time of the inspection there was no record for staff person #4
At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons were lacking in two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person: #1, #5
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have the current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, nor did they have with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons, all having served the facility over one year, was lacking in the proof of the required 12 hours of training.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO FIRST AID KIT IN LOCKER ROOM #1-#3. (CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION)
“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.) | $75.00 | $14.54 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $75.00 | $14.54 |
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 Chester County Sports Arena 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 Aug 27, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 8/27/25, staff person #1 did not have a Child Abuse Clearance completed within the last 5 years. The Child Abuse Clearance on file was dated 11/18/19.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Chester County Sports Arena?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Chester County Sports Arena since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Chester County Sports Arena’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Sep 25, 2023. 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 Chester County Sports Arena compare with other daycares in Downingtown?
It is tied for #17 of 23 centers in Downingtown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Chester County Sports Arena last inspected?
Sep 3, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Chester County Sports Arena cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $75.00 for young school-age, $75.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Chester County Sports Arena?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Chester County Sports Arena.
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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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