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Ephrata Recreation Center

Ephrata, PA · Lancaster County
130 S Academy Dr, Ephrata, PA 17522
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Quick Facts

Capacity
50 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 738-1167
130 S Academy Dr
Ephrata, PA 17522
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251000
License Issued
Apr 21, 2026
Active Through
Apr 21, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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About the Provider

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Ephrata Recreation Center is a Child Care Center in Ephrata PA, with a maximum capacity of 50 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-22 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-10-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.61(i) - Measurement and use of indoor child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(i)

Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space

Noncompliance Area: On 10/8/25, it was observed that there were a total of 29 children in care (13 in the gym and 16 in the classroom) which exceeds the facility capacity of 18 children.

Correction Required: The total number of children receiving child care services at the facility at any one time may not exceed the facility's maximum capacity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Add classroom to increase capacity for Wednesday specials.
2025-05-09 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-04-04 Initial review 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: On 4/3/25, it was observed that a financial agreement was not on file for children 1, 2, and 3.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Financial agreements will be collected for the children above.
2025-04-04 Initial review 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: On 4/3/25, it was observed that children 1, 2, and 3 did not have the name, address, and telephone number for their physician on file.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will collect physician information of children listed above
2025-04-04 Initial review 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: On 4/3/25, it was observed that children 1, 2, and 3 did not have the work address and telephone number on file for the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will collect address and phone number of enrolling parent for children listed below.
2025-04-04 Initial review 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: On 4/3/25, it was observed that children 1, 2, and 3 did not have health insurance coverage and policy numbers on file.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will collect insurance information for children listed above.
2025-04-04 Initial review 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: On 4/3/25, it was observed that children 1, 2, and 3 did not include addresses for their release persons.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will collect address of release persons for children listed above.
2025-04-04 Initial review 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: On 4/3/25, it was observed that an emergency transportation plan was not posted in the child care space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency transportation plan created and posted.
2025-04-04 Initial review 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: On 4/3/25, it was observed that children 1, 2, and 3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will collect signed consent for medical care and first aid for children listed above.
2025-04-04 Initial review 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 4/3/25, it was observed that staff files did not include 2 written, nonfamily references. Staff persons 1, 3, 5, and 5 will need to provide 2 written, nonfamily references. Staff person 2 will need to provide 1 written, nonfamily reference.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will collect completed references for staff listed above.
2025-04-04 Initial review 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On 4/3/25, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 2 had a state police clearance on file that had results still pending as the determination. Staff person 2 must have a state police clearance with finalized results. Staff person 3 had state police and child abuse clearances on file for a volunteer. Staff person 3 must have clearances for employment.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services law) A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will update staff pending and volunteer clearances.

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