Ducklings Early Learning Center Landenberg
Ducklings Early Learning Center Landenberg is a certified child care center in Landenberg, PA, with capacity for 161 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 13 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (6 of 13). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #116 of 214 centers in Chester County and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #3 and staff #4 did not include a verification of education.
During the complaint inspection,, certification representative reviewed 30 staff files and the files for staff #1,staff #staff #5, staff #6 staff #11,staff #12, staff #22,staff #23, staff #27, staff #28, staff #29 and staff #30 are missing the required PA clearances. Staff #20,staff #22 and staff #27 are missing the 3 clearances for Delaware and staff #27 is missing the 3 NY clearances. 2. The following staff are missing the mandated reporter trainings: staff #1,3,6,11,14
During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 30 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #6,staff #7, staff #17, staff #22, staff #25 and staff #26 did not include emergency plan training.
A complaint inspection was conducted and there was chipped paint throughout in the following areas: Waddlers-chipped paint on window sills and walls by each window. Fireflies: chipped paint on window sills and wall by the circle time area Honeybees- chipped paint on windowsills and broken plaster with scotch tape holding it together on the wall and baseboard trim. Butterflies-chipped paint on window sills, plastic baseboard trim is loose and held together by scotch tape,chipped paint near exit door and loose ring on pipe under the sink exposing hole under sink where the pipe enters the wall. Ladybugs- chipped paint under sign and window and on interior door trim. Caterpillars-chipped paint near phone jack, windows, on door trim, under teachers board, under crayon board and near the art board. Crickets-chipped paint on window sills and the yellow wall with scotch tape holding plaster/paint on wall. The electrical socket plate is broken where the fridge is plugged up and there is chipped paint on that wall.
During the complaint inspection,, certification representative reviewed 30 staff files and the files for staff #1,staff # 4, staff #12, staff #13,staff #28,staff #29 and staff #30 did not have a physical or TB test results. The following staff did not have a physical: staff #5, missing TB results: staff #8, staff #10,staff #16 including chest xray results,staff #17,staff #25,
During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 30 staff files and the files for staff #1,3,6,9 and staff #23 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr and first aid training.
During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 30 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain fire safety training.
During the complaint investigation there were multiple staff (staff #1-30) who did not have the requirements for their position.
During the complaint inspection, certification representative reviewed 30 staff files and the files for staff #1,3,5,7,9,11,12,13,14,15,18,20,21,22,23,24,25,and staff #26. did not include a verification of child care experience. The files for staff #2,3,5,7,9,11,12,13,14,1518,19,20,21,22,23 and staff #24 did not have a verification of education
During the complaint inspection, certification representative reviewed 30 staff files and the file for staff #1, 2,3,4,5,11,12,13,9,18,20,22,23 and staff #26 did not include two non family references.
During the complaint inspection, certification representative reviewed 30 staff files and the files for staff #1,staff #2,staff #5,staff #9,staff #11,staff #13,staff #23,staff #20,staff #24,staff #28.staff #29 and staff #30 did not contain the required health and safety professional development training(s).
During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 30 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include 12 hrs of childcare training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 20 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $72.00 | $72.00 |
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 Ducklings Early Learning Center Landenberg had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Sep 24, 2025 (background checks): “During the complaint inspection,, certification representative reviewed 30 staff files and the files for staff #1,staff #staff #5, staff #6 staff #11,staff #12, staff #22,staff #23, staff #27, staff #28, staff #29 and…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Ducklings Early Learning Center Landenberg?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Ducklings Early Learning Center Landenberg’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 26, 2026. 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 Ducklings Early Learning Center Landenberg compare with other daycares in Chester County?
It is tied for #116 of 214 centers in Chester County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Ducklings Early Learning Center Landenberg last inspected?
Jan 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Ducklings Early Learning Center Landenberg cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $82.00 for infant, $80.00 for young toddler, $77.00 for older toddler, $72.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Ducklings Early Learning Center Landenberg?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Gees Daycare.
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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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