Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
6 Webb Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335 · Chester County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
2 complaint investigations found violations
Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center is a certified child care center in Downingtown, PA, with capacity for 201 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 35 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 35). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #19 of 23 centers in Downingtown and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 58% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #19 of 23 centers in Downingtown
6
Core-safety citations
29
Other citations
7
Inspections
2
Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 30, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Records & paperwork
9
Building & playground safety
7
Health & medication
5
Background checks
4
Training & qualifications
4
Emergency preparedness
2
Caregiver conduct
2
Food & feeding
1
Transportation
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 6/30/26, staff person #5 did not have an FBI Clearance on file that was completed within the last 5 years.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2026): “Staff person #5 has completed the FBI clearance and is now on file.”
Citation
Jun 30, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During the renewal inspection on 6/30/26, the operator did not have the Emergency Plan posted conspicuously for the parents to view.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2026): “The emergency plan has been posted in the vestibule.”
Citation
Jun 30, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
During the renewal inspection on 6/30/26, the left window in the Toddler 2 room did not have the modification to limit the window from opening to 6 or fewer inches.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2026): “The window was adapted to prevent the window from opening more than 6 inches.”
Citation
Jun 30, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 6/30/26, the childcare space named "Preschool" on the posted evacuation route, next to the Multipurpose room, had rolled rugs, garbage bags, and cardboard boxes in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2026): “The items were removed from the childcare space.”
Citation
Jun 30, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 6/30/26, staff persons #1, 2, 3 and 4 did not have health assessments on file complete within the last 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2026): “All 4 staff persons have completed a health assessment, and they are now on file.”
Citation
Jun 30, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection on 6/30/26, the operator did not have verification on file that the Emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2026): “Verification was obtained showing the emergency plan was emailed to the local municipality on March 17,2026.”
Citation
Jun 30, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)
During the renewal inspection on 6/30/26, child #1 had emergency contact information dated 12/24/25 in the childcare space that did not match the emergency contact information in the master file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2026): “The emergency contact information for child #1 was updated and placed in the child's file and in the childcare space where care is given.”
Citation
Jun 24, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 6/24/25, the leather couches in the Pre K 1 Room and the Early Preschool room were peeling, torn and in poor repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “All Leather couches in rooms, specifically PreK 1 and Early Preschool were removed that day and thrown away.”
Citation
Jun 24, 2025
Inspection
Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the renewal inspection on 6/24/25, in Infant Room 1 the bottle for child #1 was not labeled with the child's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “We immediately placed a label with the child's first and last name on the bottle and places it back in her labeled container in the refrigerator. We double checked all bottles were labeled as well.”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During the renewal inspection on 7/11/24, staff person #17, who is a director, did not have out of state clearances from Utah and North Carolina. CPSL requires clearances from other states if the staff person has resided in other states within the last 5 years.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Have staff member acquire clearances from out of state.”
Show 25 older citations
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 7/11/24: 1. Staff persons #6,4 and 17 did not have State Police Clearances on file. 2. Staff Persons #2,4,6 and 10 did not have Child Abuse Clearances on file. 3. Staff persons #7,10,18 and 19 did not have National Sex Offender Registry on file. 4. Staff persons #2 and 10 did not have DHS FBI Clearances on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Have staff members who did not obtain clearances obtain them.”
Citation
Jul 11, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 7/11/24: 1. There was excess foliage and dirt in the outside play area. 2. There was chipping paint near the water hose in the outdoor play space. 3. There was a torn chair in the Preschool 1 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “1. Excess Foliage will be trimmed and swept. 2.Chipping paint will be painted over. 3.Torn chair was removed from classroom.”
Citation
Jul 11, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 7/11/24, staff persons #1,2,3,4,5,6 and 7 did not have health assessment and Tuberculosis testing on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Have all staff members missing a Health Assessment and a TB test acquire one.”
Citation
Jul 11, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection on 7/11/24, staff persons #1, 5,8 and 9 did not have verification of completion for the Pre-service Health and Safety Training Update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Have all staff members who are missing the Health and Safety Update complete the training.”
Citation
Jul 11, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 7/11/24, staff persons #1,4,5,6,7,8,9,12 and 13 did not have Fire Safety training complete with verification in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Have all staff members who did not complete the fire safety trainings complete them.”
Citation
Jul 11, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection on 7/11/24, staff persons #7, 8, 11 and 12 did not have verification on file of Health and Safety Training completion.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Have all staff members who have not completed the training complete it.”
Citation
Jul 11, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 7/11/24 child #1 did not have a health insurance policy number on the emergency contact information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Have parent provide health insurance policy number and transfer to emergency contact form.”
Citation
Jul 11, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 7/11/24, staff persons #3,4,5,6,13 and 15 did not have verification of experience and education on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Obtain verification forms and proof of education for all staff members who did not have it.”
Citation
Jul 11, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection on 7/11/24, staff persons #4,5,6,9,14,15 and 16 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Have staff members who did not have two written references obtain them.”
Citation
Jul 11, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection on 7/11/24, staff persons #12 and 14 did not have the required 12 hours of annual training complete and verification in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Have staff who did not complete 12 hours of annual training complete their remaining training hours.”
Citation
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed child #2 Immunization shot record. The immunization shot record did not indicate an influenza shot given.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2023): “The Director spoke to parent regarding the parent's child flu and if the parent did not want the flu to provide a letter stating so. The parent provided the Director opting out of the flu shot.”
Citation
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #15 content of records. Staff # 1 did not provide an adult health assessment, and TB screening results. Staff # 2 and Staff #15 provided a completed health assessment but did not provide a TB Screening test.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2023): “The Director is now aware of that staff cannot start until the Heath Assessment is fully completed including the TB test shot. The Director gave staff the time to make the appointment and get it done.”
Citation
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative review child #7 Fee Agreement. The Fee Agreement was missing the Date of Admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2023): “The Director had the parent update the fee agreement.”
Citation
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative Child's #6 content of records. Child #6 emergency contact did not provide parental consent for transportation, walking, excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2023): “The Director had the parent update the emergency contact.”
Citation
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #1 content of records. Staff #1 content of records did not contain a copy of an educational transcript or letter representing education or training entity.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2023): “The Director received the degree from the staff and placed the degree in the staff's file.”
Citation
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff 13 content of records. Staff #13 did not provide two letters of references
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2023): “The Director asked the teacher for the references. The teacher provided the letter of references.”
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During the unannounced inspection on 1/12/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include a Disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2023): “Staff member provided acutally copies of documents.”
Citation
Jan 12, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the unannounced inspection on 1/12/23, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the Pre-K 2 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 14, 2023): “Wall was painted to correct peeling paint.”
Citation
Jan 12, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the unannounced inspection on 1/12/23, it was observed that there were no signs in the Pre-K 1 bathroom depicting a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 14, 2023): “a sign was hung in the bathroom and staff wereinformed that one must be hung at all times.”
Citation
Jan 12, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
During the unannounced inspection on 1/12/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include a written report of initial health assessments, including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 14, 2023): “managment requested copy of health assessment and staff provided.”
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
During the complaint inspection on 1/12/23, staff #1 stated that she put her arm across the child so that the child could not get up from the cot/mat.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 14, 2023): “A note to file was placed in the staff's file. Management reviewed proper procedures during rest time was reviewed with the staff. Also, staff was required to review and complete trainings”
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
On 11/22/2022, staff member # 1 spanked a child that would not go to sleep during nap time. On 11/21/2022, staff member # 1 and staff member # 2 used their hand to hold the child's head down while trying to make the child take a nap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2022): “To train staff on proper positive strategies, the use of MyPath when dealing with challenging behaviors.”
Citation
Dec 5, 2022
Complaint investigation
Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During a complaint investigation conducted on 12/5/2022, staff member demonstrated how the cots were set up in the room for nap time. The layout of the cots during nap time did not allow for the required 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the cot.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2022): “The provider will rearrange the room to ensure that the placement of cots are in compliance and can be viewed by the camera. Attached is the room layout with cots.”
Citation
Aug 4, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH, IN THE TODDLER 2 CLASSRM THE GREY PAINT AND BLUE PAINT WERE CHIPPED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2022): “THE PROVIDER WILL PUT IN A REQUEST TO HAVE THE PAINT FIXED.”
Citation
Aug 4, 2022
Inspection
Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off at specified areas 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(d)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND THE PICK UP AND DROP OFF PROCEDURES WERE NOT POSTED. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “THE PROVIDER WAS ABLE TO COPY THE PROCEDURE AND POST IT TO THEIR WALL.”
“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
Violation found
Jan 5, 2023
Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found
Dec 5, 2022
Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $96.60 | $82.20 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $96.60 | $82.20 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $94.80 | $80.60 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $92.40 | $78.60 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $84.80 | $72.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $61.40 | $52.20 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $61.40 | $52.20 |
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
201 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Aug 4, 2027
Operator
Tutor Time Learning Centers LLC
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(610) 518-2866
State certificate #
CER-00260908
Common questions
Has Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center 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 Jun 30, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 6/30/26, staff person #5 did not have an FBI Clearance on file that was completed within the last 5 years.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Feb 14, 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 Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center compare with other daycares in Downingtown?
It is tied for #19 of 23 centers in Downingtown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center last inspected?
Jun 30, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $96.60 for newborn, $96.60 for infant, $94.80 for young toddler, $92.40 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tutor Time Learning Centers LLC.
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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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