Waynesboro Day Care Ctr - Waynesboro PA Child Care Center

1801 E MAIN ST WAYNE HEIGHTS ELEM BLDG, WAYNESBORO PA 17268
(717) 762-9711
2 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: The Waynesboro Day Care Center was founded in 1972 by a group of community activists who recognized that working families need safe, affordable child care. The Day Care Center is a private, non-profit agency, which places the needs of children first. To learn more about who we are and what we do for your children, we suggest you start with the "About Us" link at the bottom of this page.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00173294
  • Capacity: 211
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Waynesboro Area
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6
  • District Office Phone: (814) 623-9129 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-02-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation, preciously cited at renewal inspection on 12/17/19. The file for children #1 lacked verification of an influenza vaccination or an exemption letter from the parent on file.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #7 parent was informed that flu shot note or record must be in the office by 2/7/20.
2020-02-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation, previously cited at renewal inspection on 12/17/19. The facility fire drill log was observed having fire drills more than 60 days apart. The last documented fire drill was completed on 10/1/19.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drill was completed on 2/4/20. Fire drill will be completed every 60 days. Fire drill was held on December but not written on the log.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the "Beaver" preschool room was observed having decaying molded fruit in a freezer bag on the top shelf and mold spots in the bottom tray.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The refrigerator was removed and discarded. In the future, any toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children will be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The "Chipmunk" toddler room lacked a thermometer in the refrigerator.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Thermometers were ordered and placed in the Chipmunks refrigerator. Additional ones were ordered to have on hand. Staff will be reminded to clean refrigerators regularly and have a working thermometer in them.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The "Owl" preschool room lacked written plan of daily activities posted in the group space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Daily activity schedule was posted in the Owls room. Staff will be reminded at January's Staff Meetig on January 20, 2020 to have Daily Activity plans posted.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The infant room was observed having child #10 sleeping in a crib with a foam pad located under the mattress, elevating one side of the mattress with the child sleeping in an inclined position. The room was also observed having foam pads under other mattress located in children cribs.

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The infant room took the foam pads out from under all mattresses. The staff in the infant rooms will take an approved class in SIDS. In the future, all infants will sleep on their back unless a physician, PA or CRNP provide a documented medical reason.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a copy of the agreement for child #6.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #6 has returned the agreement and it is in his folder.Parents shall receive agreements upon child's entry into care. Copies will be kept in the office.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #3 lacked the work telephone numbers of 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.)
Child #3 now has the work telephone of the enrolling parent. In the future, emergency contact information will include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for children #4 and #9 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the children may be released.

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.)
Child #4 and #10 now have addresses of the individuals designated by parents to whom the child may be released. In the future all emergency contact forms will include name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #7, #8 and #10 lacked a parent update once in a 6-period. Children #4, #8, and #9 had current review dates but exceed 6 months between parental reviews. Children #1, #2, #3 and #7 lacked a current review date.

Correction Required: 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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 and #2 have unenrolled from WDCC. Child #3's Emergency Contact form was signed 12-2-2019. Child #4 has returned her form dated 12-30-2019. Child #7 returned his form dated 1-15-2020. In the future, all parents shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6 month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3270.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked an initial health report as a school-age child.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 has gotten her health assessment completed and returned 1-2-2020. In the future, all school age students will have health reports in accordance with the requirements for school attendance.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #4 lacked a current health report on file. The most current health report observed on file was dated 2/8/18 as a preschool child, exceeding 12 months. Child #5 was observed having health assessments dated 1/22/18 and 8/26/19, exceeding 12 months as a preschool child.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #4 returned her health report dated 1-7-2020. In the future, parents will be required to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #7 and #9 lacked verification of an influenza vaccination or an exemption letter from the parent on file.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children #7 and # 10 have been advised that they need verification of an influenza vaccination or an exemption letter on file. They will be removed from care on January 31 if they do not comply.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The infant room was observed having infant Tylenol labeled for child #10 but lacked written consent from the parent to administer the medication.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The infant room staff gave parents of child #10 a medication log to fill out upon pick up. In the future, staff will require written consent for administration of medication or a special diet
2019-12-12 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 was observed having the most current health assessment dated 9/6/17, exceeding 24 months. The file for staff #5 was observed having the most current health assessment dated 4/19/17, exceeding 24 months. Staff #8 was documented being employed on 6/10/19 but lacked 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 #3 has an appointment on January 24, 2020 for a new health assessment. Staff #5 has an appointment on January 28, 2020 for a new health assessment. Staff #8 has received her Health Assessment report which is on file. In the future, all facility persons providing direct care who comes into contact with child or works with food preparation will have a health assessment within 12 months of hire and every 24 months thereafter.

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Reviews

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Jennifer is a fake Jul 09, 2015
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

The previous review is clearly, without a shred of doubt, an inside job. The center's purpose and mission is enviable. The implementation, that is the care your child receives, does not match their vision. This is largely due to outdated oversight from the director that chooses to rule with an iron fist and is unwilling to learn, grow, or change from 1972. When the teachers are "afraid of her", the follow up assumption is they are likely bullying our youth as well. (Often without even realizing it as bullying, due to plain old ignorance)

Please, do your diligence for your child. It is my truest hope that soon there will be suitable leaders for this center as the borough, our youth, our next generation, does not deserve this type of (dis)service. That time is undoubtedly not now... Take a stand. Save our youth. Before they develop maladaptive schema. This is our future, these are our kids, think long and hard about it.

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Jennifer Jun 02, 2015
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Waynesboro Day Care Center is a really great day care center. The teachers are very attentive to my child and he is learning and growing so much with them. The Center has an academic curriculum for each classroom, even the 1 year olds, so that while the kids are having "fun" they are actually learning their letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. My son's been going there since he was a year old and he loves it there. I feel safe dropping him off to "have fun" while I work, and I always look forward to hearing how his day was. The Teachers are friendly, and easy to talk to. The Director is really nice also and is willing to work with you and help you in any way she can. This Daycare is the only 4 Keystone Star (http://www.dhs.state.pa.us/forchildren/childcareearlylearning/keystonestarsinformationforparents/)Daycare in town which means that they are continuously improving these early learning programs to keep up with the Pennsylvania Dept. Of Education Standards. I would definitely recommend this Daycare to anyone who is looking for a really great Day Care Center.

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