Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Center
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Bethany School Age Care
- licensed capacity
- 171
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Bethany School Age Care
Bethany School Age Care is a child care center in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 171 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 171 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 171 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bethany School Age Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Bethany School Age Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 171 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246257
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Aug 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.66(a)/3270.75(b) Locked or inaccessible/Inaccessible to children
“The first aid kit and the sunscreen were observed in a wagon in an area accessible to the children at the pool.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.34(a)(3) Responsible designee
“The staff present at the pool were unable to identify who was responsible in the director's absence.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff person #1 was observed sitting on a bench near the towel area focusing on applying sunscreen for approximately 3 minutes. The staff person was not watching the children he was responsible for supervising during this time. Once certification staff intervened and asked the staff person to identify their care group, the staff person took approximately 2 minutes to locate the four children in the care group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
- Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 7, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“On 10/7/24 it was observed that staff person 2 had a health assessment on file that expired on 6/29/24 that was not updated until 7/29/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“On 10/7/24, it was observed that furniture was in need of repair. The cork cabinet in the school age classroom was observed to have a hole in the door on the left side. CORRECTED ON SITE. The shelf in the Kindergarten classroom where the play cash register was located was observed to have peeling wood trim. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“On 10/7/24, it was observed that a Devil's Ivy plant was present in the Preschool 1 classroom, which is considered toxic.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 10/7/24, it was observed that outlet covers were missing in the facility. An uncovered outlet was observed in the Preschool 2 classroom on the wall beside the refrigerator. CORRECTED ON SITE. An uncovered outlet was observed on the right side (from the door) wall in Zwingli Hall. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 10/7/24, it was observed that the facility did not have a Continuity of Care plan as part of the facility emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 10/7/24, it was observed that staff person 1 had clearances on file which indicated previous criminal history, but no RAP sheets were available. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 10/7/24, it was observed that the emergency contact sheet for child 2 did not include an address for one of their release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Oct 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“On 10/20/23, it was observed that there was the vent covers in the Young School Age and the Preschool 2 classroom had peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 10/20/23, it was observed that furniture in the facility was in need of repair. The black bookshelves in the reading area of the older school age classroom had peeling/chipped paint. The play kitchen stove in the older school age classroom was chipping across the front. The wooden chairs in the preschool 1 classroom had splintering/chipping wood on the seats and backs.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
Oct 24, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 10/24/22, it was observed that the nap cots were numbered for individual use but there was no chart to specify which child was assigned to each numbered cot. CORRECTED 10/25/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 10/24/22, it was observed that the Lego lap table in the Preschool 1 classroom was broken and had a sharp prong on top of the Lego board.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 10/24/22, it was observed that toxics were accessible to children. Clorox Cleaner was stored under the sink, in the unlocked cabinet in the school age bathroom. CORRECTED ON SITE. Hand Sanitizer was observed on a table in the large room used for gross motor play. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“On 10/24/22, it was observed that the refrigerator in the kitchen which is used to store milk for the facility did not have a thermometer. CORRECTED ON SITE,”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 10/24/22, it was observed that outlet covers were missing on 2 outlets in the big room that is used for Gross Motor play. The regular outlet under the red bulletin board was uncovered and the 3 prong outlet on the right side of the room was uncovered. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
Oct 25, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 10/25/21, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 (hire date 1/25/21) did not have a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) clearance on file. Provisional paperwork was dated 5/26/21. Staff person 1 may not work until NSOR clearance is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 10/25/21, it was observed that the green carpet, on the stage, in the Big Room was torn. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 10/25/21 it was observed that there was peeling paint with damaged plaster in the Preschool 1 classroom, by the cubbies.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Bethany School Age Care
Is Bethany School Age Care licensed?
Yes. Bethany School Age Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bethany School Age Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bethany School Age Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 10 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Bethany School Age Care care for?
171, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Bethany School Age Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bethany School Age Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bethany School Age Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 721-6868 to ask.
What is Bethany School Age Care's phone number?
(717) 721-6868.
Where is Bethany School Age Care?
140 E Main St, Ephrata, PA 17522. The nearest other daycare we list is Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.