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Tomorrows World Early Learning Center Inc

Ephrata, PA · Lancaster County
353 Duke St, Ephrata, PA 17522
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📞 (717) 738-3222
353 Duke St
Ephrata, PA 17522
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00248479
License Issued
Dec 10, 2025
Active Through
Dec 10, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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TOMORROWS WORLD EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC is a Child Care Center in EPHRATA PA. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: It was reported by several staff that on 7/7/26, staff person #1 told child #1 "sit your ass down."

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 was spoken to immediately regarding use of language. Appropriate action corrective action was taken in accordance with facility policy. Staff person 1 was given a verbal warning that another incident of this nature would result in a write up and disciplinary action.
2026-07-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: A disinfectant spray was observed on the countertop in the preschool room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Disinfectant was placed back into the locked cabinet in the preschool room.
2026-03-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.193(a) - Confidential; stored in locked cabinet Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.193(a)

Description: Confidential; stored in locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: A facility person's record was being stored on a shelf on a desk in the office. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person's file was on the desk while being completed. It was placed in the locked filing cabinet.
2026-03-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has completed first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff was hired with previous first aid and CPR certification, but instructor was not listed as PQAS certified and the curriculum was not approved. Director is PQAS certified for first aid and has scheduled a pediatric first aid and CPR training to replace the one on file that was not approved. Staff person will not be alone with children until the training is completed.
2025-09-18 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: On 9/18/25, it was observed that there was not completed medication logs on file for child 7. Child 7 will require 3 separate medication logs for their medications of Albuteral, Epi-Pen, and Benedryl.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 7 now has a completed separate medication log for each medication.
2025-09-18 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: On 9/18/25, it was observed that staff person 4 did not have verification of education on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 4 was told she needed to provide proof of her education or could not continue employment at the facility. Staff 4 provided transcripts which are placed in her file.
2025-09-18 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 9/18/25, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file that expired on 5/22/25 that was not updated until 6/12/25. Staff person 2 had a state police clearance on file that expired on 5/11/25 that was not updated until 5/13/25. Staff person 3 had a NSOR certificate on file that expired on 6/3/25 that was not updted until 6/12/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 1, 2 and 3 all updated their clearances as soon as they were aware they had expired.
2025-09-18 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 9/18/25, it was observed that facility surfaces were not in clean and in good repair. It was observed that the vents on both sides of the door between the Preschool and the Tiny Tots classrooms had a visible layer of dust. It was observed that there were ceiling tiles with water stains in the Toddler and Tiny Tots classrooms. It was observed that the counter in the Preschool room had a layer peeling off.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The vents in between preschool and tiny tots backroom were cleaned. Ceiling tiles with water stains have been replaced. The peeling surface on the preschool counter has been fixed.
2025-07-25 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 7/25/25, it was confirmed that child 1 eloped from the building on 7/23/25, through the door beside the cubbies, in the preschool classroom. The child wandered around the building and was found in the parking lot, approximately 3 minutes later, by a parent who returned them to the building. Staff person 1 was the primary care teacher during the time of elopement. Staff person 1 was unaware that the child was missing.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. DIRECTED PLAN OF CORRECTION: The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. DIRECTED PLAN OF CORRECTION: Management staff will conduct daily checks, at a variety of times, of staff maintaining the children in their primary care group. Management will log each staff person and their stated primary care group. Management will notate if the primary care group was complete and correctly named. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A blind spot mirror and door chime will be installed to ensure that staff have a view of the exit door from all angles and ae alerted any time the door is opened. All staff employed by entity will be attending a minimum two hour training regarding supervision of children. Legal entity will obtain DHS approval of the training content prior to the training being scheduled. Management staff will conduct daily room checks and counts with a log to ensure all staff know and can correctly name the children and numbers in their primary care group. Logs for proof of compliance with documentation will be sent to OCDEL on a weekly basis for a time period to total 3 months. All staff will at all times be required to know the names and whereabouts of all children in their assigned group.
2025-05-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: On 5/14/25, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have a health assessment on file.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 was contacted and told she needed to have her health assessment completed before working in a room with the children. Staff person 1 got her health assessment done on 5/14/2025
2025-01-31 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 1/31/25, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file. Only 1 reference was available and 1 additional reference is needed.

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.)
The additional required references will be placed in file immediately and emailed to DHS Licensing representative for proof reference was obtained.
2024-09-03 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: On 10/21/24, it was observed that staff person 3 had a health assessment on file dated 6/21/24 which was after their start date.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This was corrected months ago. The employee had a prior physical that didn't use our form. I had her re-do her physical so the correct form was filled out.
2024-09-03 Renewal 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 10/21/24, it was observed that child 1 did not have signed parental consent on file for emergency medical care or 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.)
The form is signed.
2024-09-03 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 10/21/24, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 had a FBI clearance on file that expired on 9/18/24 which had not been updated. Staff person 1 may not work in a childcare position until completed clearance is on file. Staff person 2 had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file dated 10/3/24, which was more than 45 days after their start date. Staff person 3 had a child abuse clearance on file dated 9/13/24, which was after their start date.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fingerprints were completed 10/21/24. Staff person 1 will not work with children until clearance is on file. Child abuse clearance and NSOR had already been updated at the time of inspection.
2024-09-03 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On 10/21/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the facility. Peeling paint was observed near the door in the front toddler classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE. Peeling paint was observed in the book corner in the back toddler classroom.

Correction Required: 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We touched up the paint and placed a mirror (child safe) in the area where the paint was chipped.
2023-10-04 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 10/4/23. it was observed that staff person 1 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file. Staff person 2 had only 1 reference on file.

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.)
I will collect two references that not only verify the applicants child care hours but also show the applicant's ability to work with children.
2023-02-22 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.111(c) - Promote development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(c)

Description: Promote development

Noncompliance Area: On 2/22/23, it was confirmed by staff interview that child 2 used the facility tablet to take inappropriate pictures during naptime in the loft area of the classroom.

Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
No children have access to iPads or any electronic devices. iPads are for teacher use only.
2023-02-22 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 2/22/23, it was confirmed by staff interview that child 1 was left outside on the porch entryway to the playground by staff number 1 when the children were entering the building from the playground. Staff number 2 observed the child being left behind and escorted the child to their classroom. Staff person 1 was the primary care group provider for child 1 and did not know that the child had been left on the porch.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Reviewed and modified supervision policies, staff participated in an in person training and demonstrated the supervision policies. All staff members are required to count children rather than just the lead teacher. Stop signs were added for supervision checkpoints as well as a door to act as a physical barrier as a check point.
2023-02-22 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 2/22/23, it was confirmed by staff interview that child 1 was left outside on the porch entryway to the playground by staff number 1 when the children were entering the building from the playground. Staff number 2 observed the child being left behind and escorted the child to their classroom. Staff person 1 was the primary care group provider for child 1 and did not know that the child had been left on the porch.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Reviewed and modified supervision policies, staff participated in an in person training and demonstrated the supervision policies. All staff members are required to count children rather than just the lead teacher. Stop signs were added for supervision checkpoints as well as a door to act as a physical barrier as a check point.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: On 10/3/22 it was observed that staff persons 1, 2, 3, and 4 did not have a current pediatric first aid and CPR training conducted by an approved trainer.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will only take CPR and First Aid from a class found on the PD Registry. On 11/21/22, all staff will participate in a CPR and First Aid training by a PQAS certified trainer located on the pd registry.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 10/3/22, it was observed that staff persons 1 and 2 had applied for their NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate and did not have it on file within 45 days of their start date. Staff person 1 submitted their NSOR but did not have it on file within 45 days of starting employment with children. Staff person one did not have a NSOR certificate on file. Staff person 1 may not work until NSOR is on file. Staff person 2 submitted their NSOR but did not have it on file within 45 days of starting employment with children. Staff person 2 did not have a NSOR certificate on file. Staff person 2 may not work until NSOR is on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will have all four clearances before starting in a classroom. Staff persons 1 and 2 will not work with children until required clearances are returned.
2021-09-16 Renewal 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 9/16/21, it was observed that child 4 and 5 did not have addresses on file for their release persons. CORRECTED 9/20/21

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.)
Parent completed the address on site at pick-up.
2021-09-16 Renewal 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 9/16/21, it was observed that child 5 did not have signed, parental consent on file for first aid or emergency care. CORRECTED 9/20/21.

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.)
Parent signed the form at pick-up.
2021-09-16 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 9/16/21, it was observed that CPSL requirements were not met. Staff person 1 (start date 9/16/21) did not have a child abuse clearance on file or proof of provisional paperwork. Staff person 1 may not work until verifications are on file. CORRECTED 9/20/21

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All clearances will be submitted by myself upon employment rather than having the staff person complete them. Staff person 1 now has a child abuse clearance on file. Staff person did not work with children until clearance was on file.

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