Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Center
200 Washington Ave, Ephrata, PA
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Ephrata Recreation Center
- licensed capacity
- 50
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Ephrata Recreation Center
Ephrata Recreation Center is a child care center in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 50 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:15 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.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ephrata Recreation Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Ephrata Recreation Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 50 children
- License number
- #CER-00251000
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 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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- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.61(i) Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“On 10/8/25, it was observed that there were a total of 29 children in care (13 in the gym and 16 in the classroom) which exceeds the facility capacity of 18 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
- May 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Apr 4, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.123(a) Signed
“On 4/3/25, it was observed that a financial agreement was not on file for children 1, 2, and 3.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“On 4/3/25, it was observed that an emergency transportation plan was not posted in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“On 4/3/25, it was observed that children 1, 2, and 3 did not have the name, address, and telephone number for their physician on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“On 4/3/25, it was observed that children 1, 2, and 3 did not have the work address and telephone number on file for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“On 4/3/25, it was observed that children 1, 2, and 3 did not have health insurance coverage and policy numbers on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 4/3/25, it was observed that children 1, 2, and 3 did not include addresses for their release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 4/3/25, it was observed that staff files did not include 2 written, nonfamily references. Staff persons 1, 3, 5, and 5 will need to provide 2 written, nonfamily references. Staff person 2 will need to provide 1 written, nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 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 4/3/25, it was observed that children 1, 2, and 3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 4/3/25, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 2 had a state police clearance on file that had results still pending as the determination. Staff person 2 must have a state police clearance with finalized results. Staff person 3 had state police and child abuse clearances on file for a volunteer. Staff person 3 must have clearances for employment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Ephrata Recreation Center
Is Ephrata Recreation Center licensed?
Yes. Ephrata Recreation Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ephrata Recreation Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ephrata Recreation Center 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 Ephrata Recreation Center care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Ephrata Recreation Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ephrata Recreation Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ephrata Recreation Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 738-1167 to ask.
What is Ephrata Recreation Center's phone number?
(717) 738-1167.
Where is Ephrata Recreation Center?
130 S Academy Dr, Ephrata, PA 17522. The nearest other daycare we list is Ephrata Church of the Brethren Children, 0.3 miles away.