WAYNESBORO EARLY LEARNING CENTER

WAYNESBORO, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity236
Est. price$774/mo

Contact information

Address1801 E MAIN ST, WAYNESBORO, PA, 17268

CityWAYNESBORO, PA 17268

CountyFranklin

Phone(717) 762-9711

Operating details

Capacity236

SubsidiesY

License dateJanuary 25, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/23/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High14
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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1801 E MAIN ST, WAYNESBORO, PA, 17268, WAYNESBORO, PA 17268

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/23/2025

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  • Medium-High14
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk10/23/2025

    Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

    Facility staff admits Child #1 found a Vape Pen on the ground, in the fallen leaves on the facility's fenced Field and Swings outdoor play area. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Effective immediately, staff will conduct a visual inspection of the playground each morning prior to children going outside, as required by Pennsylvania childcare regulations. Any unsafe or prohibited items will be removed immediately and reported to the Director. All staff will be reminded and retrained on playground safety procedures, including identifying and removing hazardous items and maintaining active supervision during outdoor play. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/24/2025
  2. Medium-High risk10/22/2025

    Inaccessible to children (3270.75(b))

    The facility's Sunflower room was observed to have a first-aid kit in a backpack that was hanging on a coat hook that was accessible to children. Requirement: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Correction: The first aid kit is stored inside the Go backpacks, which have been relocated to the top of the refrigerator in the classroom. This placement ensures that the bags remain inaccessible to children at all times. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/24/2025
  3. Medium-Low risk10/22/2025

    Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

    The facility's Sunflower room was observed to contain a table labeled Transition Table with loose legs making the table unsteady. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: The loose legs were secured by removing the worn hardware and installing new bolts. The table has been fully tightened, tested, and confirmed to be sturdy and safe for use. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/24/2025
  4. Medium-High risk10/22/2025

    Physician name, address, phone (3270.124(b)(2))

    The file for child #5 was observed to contain and emergency contact form that did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: The phone number was obtained from the parents, and the emergency contact form has been updated accordingly. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/19/2025
  5. Medium-High risk10/22/2025

    Information re: special needs (3270.124(b)(5))

    The file for child #6 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction: The parent was informed that all sections of the emergency form must be completed. The parent was instructed to write "N/A" or place a line in the field to indicate that the child has no disabilities. The form has since been updated accordingly. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/19/2025
  6. Medium-High risk10/22/2025

    Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))

    The files for children #1, #2 and #4 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: The parent/guardian was notified of the missing information and provided the required addresses. The emergency contact form has been updated to include complete address information for all authorized individuals. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/19/2025
  7. Medium-High risk10/22/2025

    Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))

    The files for children #3 and #4 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that had not been updated at least once in a 6-month period. This was evidenced by emergency contacts with updates on 10/22/24 and 5/15/25 a period of 6months and 3 weeks present in the file of Child #3. And child #4's file contained only one emergency contact form dated 02/26/25. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: Parents have been informed of the requirement, and any overdue forms have been updated and signed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/19/2025
  8. Medium-High risk10/22/2025

    Written consent (3270.133(6))

    The facility was observed to have a medication, Equate Cold and Cough with child #7's name written on the box but there was no written consent for administration of medication signed by a parent on file. Requirement: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. Correction: The parents were informed of the missing documentation, and the medication log was completed and submitted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/19/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High risk10/22/2024

    Plan posted (3270.27(d))

    The facility was observed to lack a posting of the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. Requirement: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. Correction: A posting of the emergency plan has been placed in the facility at a conspicuous location. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/13/2025
  2. Medium risk10/22/2024

    Letter to parents (3270.27(e))

    The facility was observed to be providing a letter explaining the emergency procedures to the parent of each enrolled child. This letter did not however, include the required information regarding the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with Chronic medical conditions. Requirement: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Correction: The letter explaining the emergency procedures to the parent of each enrolled child has been updated to include the required information regarding the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/13/2025
  3. Medium risk10/22/2024

    Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

    The facility's Lilac room was observed to have an electrical outlet strip under the bulletin board, along the window that failed to have a protective receptacle covers in one of the electrical outlets. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: Protective receptacle covers have been placed in all electrical outlets in the Lilac room. Protective receptacle covers will remain in all electrical outlets. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/13/2025
  4. Medium-High risk10/22/2024

    Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

    The facility's Poppie room was observed to have multiple containers of sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children" within reach of children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Sunscreen containers have been moved out of the reach of children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/13/2025
  5. Medium risk10/22/2024

    Has all items (3270.75(c))

    The facility was observed to have a first-aid kit in the Daisy room that lacked scissors, and a first-aid kit in the Tulips room that lacked tape. Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction: Scissors have been added to the first-aid kit in the Daisy room. Tape has been added to the first-aid kit in the Tulips room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/13/2025
  6. Medium risk10/22/2024

    Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

    The facility's Poppie room was observed to have a play easel with a broken tray. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: The broken tray has been removed from the play easel and thrown away. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/13/2025
  7. Medium-High risk10/22/2024

    Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

    The files for Children #3, #4, #6 and #7 were observed to lack the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) which is to be provided to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. Requirement: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Correction: Child Service Reports have been provided to the families and a copy placed in the child files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/13/2025
  8. Medium risk10/22/2024

    Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates (3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2))

    The file for Child #1 was observed to contain an agreement that failed to specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. Correction: The agreement has been updated with the date of the child¿s admission. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/13/2025
  9. Medium-High risk10/22/2024

    Physician name, address, phone (3270.124(b)(2))

    The file for Child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that failed to include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: The Emergency Contact form has been updated to include the telephone number of the child¿s physician or source of medical care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/13/2025
  10. Medium-High risk10/22/2024

    ACIP recommended immunization record (3270.131(e))

    The file for Child #5 was observed to lack an initial immunization record obtained no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. As evidenced by an immunization record dated 11/14/2023 being the only immunization report in the file. Requirement: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Correction: The immunization report has been collected and placed in the child file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/13/2025
  11. Medium-High risk10/22/2024

    Special notes (3270.133(7)(viii))

    The facility was observed to have a medication log in their tulip room that failed to include special notes (if any) related to problems of administration. Requirement: A medication log shall include special notes related to problems of administration. Correction: The medication log has been updated by the parent to include special notes related to the administration of medication. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/13/2025
  12. Medium risk10/22/2024

    Disposable diapers (3270.135(a)(3))

    The facility was observed to lack hands free trash cans in the Lilac and Buttercup rooms. This was evidenced by the facility using swing top lidded trash cans in these two rooms. Requirement: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Correction: Hands free lidded trash cans (with a foot pedal to open the lid) for the purpose of disposing of diapers have been placed in the Lilac and Buttercup rooms next to the changing areas. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/13/2025
  13. Medium-Low risk10/22/2024

    Bottles labeled (3270.166(4))

    An infant bottle that lacked a name label was observed in the Buttercup room. Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: The infant bottle has been labeled with the child¿s name. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/13/2025
  14. Medium risk10/22/2024

    Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(a)/3270.182(1))

    The file for Child #5 was observed to lack an initial health report obtained no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. As evidenced by a health report dated 11/14/2023 being the only health report in the file. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: An initial health report has been obtained and placed in the child file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/13/2025
  15. Medium-High risk10/4/2024

    General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces (3270.21/3270.76)

    Facility Director stated that a water leak at the outside spigot caused flooding of the floors in two rooms used as child care space, causing children to get wet while playing and sitting on the floors. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: Children have been relocated to another child care space in the facility that does not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/11/2024

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About this daycare

  • Location: WAYNESBORO, Franklin County
  • Capacity: 236
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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