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Ducklings Early Learning Center · Elverson

4987 N Twin Valley Rd, Elverson, PA 19520 · Berks County

Ducklings Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Elverson, PA, with capacity for 163 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 1 violation, which was not core-safety. It came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 138 centers in Berks County and has fewer citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 92% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
#3 of 138 centers in Berks County
0 Core-safety citations
1 Other citations
2 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
1 citation from 2 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 7, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Oct 7, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
There was a fire alarm test on 7/21/26 and next on 8/26/26, a gap of greater than the required 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2026): “The alarm was tested during the inspection on 10/7/26.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $83.37 $83.37
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $79.72 $79.72
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $74.23 $74.23
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $68.73 $68.73
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $68.73 $27.02
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $68.73 $27.02

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

Capacity 163 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 7, 2027
Keystone STARS No STAR level
Operator Two Duckees LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 835-8222
State certificate # CER-00261969
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
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Common questions

Has Ducklings Early Learning Center had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 1 other citation, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Ducklings Early Learning Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Ducklings Early Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

How does Ducklings Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Berks County?

It is #3 of 138 centers in Berks County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Ducklings Early Learning Center last inspected?

Oct 7, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Ducklings Early Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $83.37 for infant, $79.72 for young toddler, $74.23 for older toddler, $68.73 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Ducklings Early Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Two Duckees LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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