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Central Nursery School

111 W Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 190874.9· 46 reviews
licensed capacity
94
open each week
5 days
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About Central Nursery School

Central Nursery School is a child care center in Wayne, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 94 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-K
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
94 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPart-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumKimochis
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1963
Licensed capacity94 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Central Nursery School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Central Nursery School

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
94 children
License number
#CER-00247869
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 29, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed 12 hours of childcare training missing from the file of Staff 1 and 2 hours of childcare training missing from the file of Staff 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024

  6. Dec 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff person #1, date of hire 9/1/2022, does not have a NSOR clearance in their file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2023

  7. Nov 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Central Nursery School

Is Central Nursery School licensed?

Yes. Central Nursery School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Central Nursery School last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 29, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Central Nursery School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Central Nursery School care for?

94, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Central Nursery School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Central Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Central Nursery School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 688-8563 to ask.

What is Central Nursery School's phone number?

(610) 688-8563.

Where is Central Nursery School?

111 W Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087. The nearest other daycare we list is Wayne Early Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).