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Elco Child Care Center

2 S Locust St, Myerstown, PA 170673.0· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
81
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$130

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About Elco Child Care Center

Elco Child Care Center is a child care center in Myerstown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 81 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It lists weekly tuition from $130 to $200.

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

MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: age 3 through school age
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
81 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Age 3 through school age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachMontessori
StaffExperienced Staff with Degrees/Certificates in the Early Childhood Education Field
Daily lifeParents pack food
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsELRC
TransportationTransportation (Transportation offered to ELCO Schools: Fort Zeller, Jackson, Intermediate School, Middle School)
Licensed capacity81 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Elco Child Care Center lists weekly tuition from $130 to $200.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Montessori Pre-School Weekly Rates (3 years-start of Kindergarten), 2 day$130
Montessori Pre-School Weekly Rates (3 years-start of Kindergarten), 3 day$155
Montessori Pre-School Weekly Rates (3 years-start of Kindergarten), 5 day (Mon-Fri)$200
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Average of $40 daily (Preschool Full-time)$40
Low Registration Fee of $35 at Initial Enrollment & Summer Sign-Up$35
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Elco Child Care Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
81 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00248234
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jun 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Documentation showed that fire system testing was conducted 12/22/25 and again on 1/27/26, exceeding the requirement that fire system testing be conducted at least every 30 days. Documentation showed that fire system testing was conducted 1/27/26 and again on 2/27/26, exceeding the requirement that fire system testing be conducted at least every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

  2. Nov 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On 11/21/25, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 5 did not include a health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025

  3. Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 20, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 11/20/23, it was observed that the vent cover behind the bathroom door in the back classroom had a thick layer of dust on the front.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 11/20/23, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the Front Classroom on the yellow wall under the dry erase board.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “On 11/23/23, it was observed that staff person 1 had a health assessment dated 8/13/23 which was after their start date with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023

  6. Nov 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 18, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 11/18/21, it was observed that staff person 1 had a child abuse clearance on file for volunteers. Staff persons must have clearances on file for employment. CORRECTED ON SITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “On 11/18/21, it was observed that child 1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care or first aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021

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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Questions about Elco Child Care Center

Is Elco Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Elco Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Elco Child Care Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Elco Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Elco Child Care Center care for?

81, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Elco Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Elco Child Care Center'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 Elco Child Care Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $130 to $200, as it lists it.

What is Elco Child Care Center's phone number?

(717) 866-7312.

Where is Elco Child Care Center?

2 S Locust St, Myerstown, PA 17067. The nearest other daycare we list is Nurturing Nest, 1.1 miles away.

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