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Ephrata Church of the Brethren Children
- licensed capacity
- 132
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Ephrata Church of the Brethren Children
Ephrata Church of the Brethren Children is a child care center in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 132 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageFaith-basedAccepts 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
- 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 132 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 132 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ephrata Church of the Brethren Children has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Ephrata Church of the Brethren Children
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 132 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257070
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Background checks 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jul 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff person #1 was observed walking away from the pool to the area where to get a child a band aid. During this time, staff person #1 was not supervising the three children staff person #1 responsible for in the pool. Staff person #2 was observed walking away from the pool to get and a medication for a child. During this time, staff person #2 was not supervising the five remaining children that staff person #2 responsible for in the pool.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The record for facility person #3 included a "volunteer" clearance in-lieu of the required "employment" clearance. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
May 15, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The record for child #1 did not include documentation that the facility had completed a child service report (or another approved form) in the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The previous child abuse clearance on file for staff person #1 expired on 6/2/25 but was not updated until 6/6/25. The staff person worked on 6/4/25 with an expired clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A child had a container of hand sanitizer hanging from their backpack.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the school-age transition to school, four children were not accounted for when staff identified which specific children they were responsible for.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The emergency plan parent letter did not include information about lockdowns, sheltering in place, a method to contact parents to notify them when an emergency situation arises, accommodations, and emergency drills”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A metal bracket was protruding from the brick wall on the toddler playground.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2026
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The restrooms located in the outdoor pavilion were not equipped with lidded trash cans.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was dirt, food, and other debris underneath the changing mat in the blue room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for staff person #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The health assessment also did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
Jul 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 7/18/25, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 had a Child Abuse clearance on file for volunteers. All clearances must be for employment purposes. Staff person 2 had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate dated 7/14/25 which is after their start date. NSOR certificates must be on file before a staff person begins working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
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 7/10/25, it was observed that child 1 was present on an excursion and emergency contact information did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
May 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 5/21/25, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 5/21/25, it was observed that the facility emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
- Sep 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 5/22/24, it was observed that staff persons 1 and 2 had state police clearances on file that indicated they were still under review. A final, complete clearance was not on file. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
May 10, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“On 5/10/23, it was observed that the Blue Room (children age 2) stored their first aid kit on a low, children's picnic table on the playground. The first aid kit was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“On 5/10/23, it was observed that there were multiple areas of peeling paint on all four walls of the gym.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“On 5/10/23, it was observed that the children's blue, stuffed chairs in the Green Room (young school age children) were torn, exposing the stuffing.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 5/10/23, it was observed that the cardboard blocks in the blue room (children age 2) were torn.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023
- Jul 7, 2022VisitNo rules cited
May 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“On 5/27/22, it was observed that peeling paint and exposed plaster was present in the facility. Peeling paint was observed in the Teal (one year old) classroom on the wall at the backside of the changing table. Peeling paint/exposed plaster was observed in the gym directly across from the barn doors in the lower left hand corner by the mats.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Ephrata Church of the Brethren Children
Is Ephrata Church of the Brethren Children licensed?
Yes. Ephrata Church of the Brethren Children is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ephrata Church of the Brethren Children last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ephrata Church of the Brethren Children had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Ephrata Church of the Brethren Children care for?
132, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Ephrata Church of the Brethren Children accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ephrata Church of the Brethren Children's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ephrata Church of the Brethren Children cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 738-1012 to ask.
What is Ephrata Church of the Brethren Children's phone number?
(717) 738-1012.
Where is Ephrata Church of the Brethren Children?
201 Crescent Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522. The nearest other daycare we list is Ephrata Recreation Center, 0.3 miles away.