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3943 Columbia Ave, Columbia, PA
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Central Manor Day Care Center is a child care center in Washington Boro, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Central Manor Day Care Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 13, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 30 rules in all · 21 corrected
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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3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log did not show documentation of fire drills having been conducted every 60 days or less, evident by the dates listed as: 5/29/25, 9/3/25 and 9/18/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.241(c)(1)(ii) 31 - 45 hours a week, director or director/GS present at 35% of operational hours.
“There was no qualified Director working on-site at the facility for the required minimum of 14 hours per week, as the facility operates 42 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“It was reported that a staff member took a group of children to the bathroom and started the return to the classroom without one of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Tweezers and scissors were not available in the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation showed that staff #2 has an NSOR dated 8/1/25, which is after the staff members first day working with children. See LIS for first day working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Documentation showed that staff #1 completed Part 2 of the health and safety training on 11/5/26, which is beyond 90 days from date of hire. See LIS for date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“Documentation of accommodations for children with special needs and chronic medical conditions during emergency events was not available in the emergency plan letter to families.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Documentation showed that staff #1 completed emergency plan training on 9/26/25, which is beyond 90 days from date of hire. See LIS for date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Documentation that the emergency plan had been sent to the county EMA and local municipality was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP
“Staff #3 has a health assessment document that was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2025
3270.133(7) Medication log
“Evidence of a medication log for child #1 was not available on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A posted transportation plan was not available in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At the start of the inspection, when asked how many children were in attendance, staff gave the number of children to be 21. Subsequent primary care group checks determined that 19 children in care that day.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the inspection, cleaning materials labeled keep out of reach of children (Swiffer Power Mop floor cleaner and Swiffer Wet Jet with Febreze, and sanitizing wipes) were accessible to children. CORRECTED ON SITE. A lined and lidded trash can was not available at the time of the inspection.”
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Documentation of Health and Safety Training for Staff #3 was dated 107 days after date of hire.”
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection, documentation of 2 years of experience for Staff #2 was not available.”
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the inspection, it was observed that children did not wash their hands before eating snack. Hand sanitizer was used as children entered the classroom, followed by snack.”
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“During the inspection, it was observed that child files were not stored in a locked cabinet.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Documentation of two non-family references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not available for Staff #2.”
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Documentation that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality was not available at the time of the inspection.”
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“Documentation of annual notification of local authorities detailing the program location and traffic routes was not available. The posted document was dated 2022.”
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training
“Staff number 1 has a 1 hour health and safety update on file but did not have the 10 hour or 6 hour health and safety training on file. Staff Number 2 does not have health and safety training on file. Staff number 3 completed health and safety training on 12/15/23, which is greater than 90 days. Staff #4 did not have health and safety training on file. Staff number 1,2,3 and 4 must be supervised by a qualified staff with complete preservice trainings at all times until training is completed and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 had a disclosure statement dated 12/14/23, which was completed after the first day of employment. Staff #3 did not complete Mandated Reporter training within 90 days of hire. Mandated Reporter training completed on 12/13/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills were not conducted within 60 days on the following occasion: 2/9/23 and again on 9/13/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff #2 did not have verification of child care experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator used by the facility was observed to be missing a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“A blue couch was observed to be ripped and in disrepair. Corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training
“Staff number 2 did not complete Pediatric CPR/First Aide within 90 days of hire. Staff number 3 did not complete Pediatric CPR/First Aide within 90 days of hire. Staff Number 4 did not complete Pediatric CPR/First Aid/CPR within 90 days of hire. Staff numbers 2, 3, and 4 must be supervised by a qualified staff with completed preservice trainings at all times until training is complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff #1 had two written, nonfamily references on file dated 12/15/23, which was after initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2 and#3 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2's record did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2 and staff #3's did not contain verification of their education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2 did not have a completed health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
3270.131(a)(4)/3270.131(c) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's health assessment was blank and not completed and signed by a physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #3 and #4 did not have a written evaluation completed by the director within 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #3 and staff #4 did not complete the required health and safety training within 90 days as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have documentation of emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“It was observed at the time of inspection the facility's emergency plan did not include lockdown during an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 did not include a completed FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Central Manor Day Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 393-1735 to ask.
(717) 393-1735.
3717 Blue Rock Rd, Washington Boro, PA 17582. The nearest other daycare we list is Hambright School Age Program, 2.4 miles away.