Lori McDonald
Cascade, MD 21719 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mowrey Elementary School
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Mowrey Elementary School
Mowrey Elementary School is a child care center in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 40 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM |
| 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 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mowrey Elementary School has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for Mowrey Elementary School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249889
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 4, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 40 rules in all · 40 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 13
- Safety and hazards 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Background checks 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 8 visits
Nov 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Observed staff file #1, 2, and 3 contained documentation of the most recently completed fire safety training which was completed more than 12 months after the previous valid fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Observed staff file #5 did not contain documentation of 2 years experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Observed staff file #1 did not contain documentation of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training during the last completed anniversary year.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1 did not contain the complete address for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Observed staff file #4 contained a valid NSOR verification letter which was obtained after staff #4 first day in a childcare position.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
Nov 20, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.131(a) Health information
“Observed the initial health assessment for child #2 was dated more than 60 days after the child's date of admission to the program.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Observed staff file #4 contained documentation of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation which was completed more than 90 days after hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Observed staff files #1, #4, and #5 contained initial health assessments which were dated after the staff started providing initial service in the child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Observed the emergency contact form for child file #2 did not contain the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“Observed child files #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained original agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) Signed /Admission date
“Observed the agreement for child files #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain the date of the child's admission and was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Observed the refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous food, did not have a working thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Observed staff file #3, did not contain documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Observed staff file #1 contained a written evaluation which was completed more than 13 months after the previous valid evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Observed staff file #5 contained an initial hire disclosure statement which was signed over 30 days after staff #5 began working in a childcare position. Observed Staff file #3 contained a child abuse clearance and a signed disclosure statement which are both dated more than 30 days after staff #3 began working in a childcare position. Observed staff file #4 contained a criminal background clearance, child abuse clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance which were all dated after staff #4 began working in a childcare position.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“Observed staff file #1 contained documentation of completion of the professional development training which was dated more than 90 days after the date of hire. Observed staff file #5 who has been employed for more than 90 days, did not contain documentation of the professional development training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Observed staff files #1 and #2 contained documentation of fire safety training which was completed more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Observed a bottle of disinfectant spray accessible to children on a low wall in the child care area. Observed the trash can for soiled napkins and trash cans in the boys and girl's restroom did not have lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Observed the most recent emergency drill completed was not documented on the departments form and did not contain all of the required information.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
Jan 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 7:50 AM Staff #1 and #2 were caring for a group of mixed-age children which included 8 young school-age children and 8 older school age children. When asked to name the children in their assigned groups, Staff #1 named the 8 children in his/her assigned group, but Staff #2 only named 3 of the 8 children in his/her assigned group.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
Nov 7, 2023Inspection20 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file of Staff #2, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of a high school diploma or general educational development certificate and 2 years' experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of emergency plan training on 8/17/23. The file of Staff #3 lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #3 contained no documentation of emergency plan training in 2022 or 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.165 Menus
“The operator did not conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file of Staff #2 lacked an initial health assessment which included tuberculosis screening by Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 did not contain documentation that a tuberculosis screening was completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a broken yellow circle connector. Observed a foam ball with 2 one-inch pieces missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files of Staff #1 and #3 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 did not contain documentation of fire safety training. The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of fire safety training completed on 8/13/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
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/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum and 10-hour health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Staff #1 did not contain a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 did not contain a valid State Police Clearance because it lacked the "disseminated by" date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file of Staff #1 lacked a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 did not contain a written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation that fire drills were conducted on 10/20/22, 12/9/22, 1/19/23, 3/29/23, 8/29/23, and 10/20/23. The facility was closed from 6/2/23 through 8/22/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“The Director or designated person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of Staff #2 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file of Child #3 did not contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The files of Children #3 and #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file of Staff #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file of Staff #2 contained one written reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Emergency contact information for Children #3 and #4 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
Jan 18, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/7/22. The file of Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid by facility staff prior to admission on the emergency contact form. Child #1 had an admission date of 8/24/22 with no signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/7/22. The file of Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/7/22. The file of Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming, and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/7/22. The file of Child #1 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission on the emergency contact form. Child #1 had an admission date of 8/24/22 with no written consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
Dec 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/7/22. Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2022
Nov 7, 2022Inspection24 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The operator lacked documentation of notifying the local traffic authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. The operator provided documentation of local traffic authorities being notified on 10/14/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The files of Staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The operator lacked documentation that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“The Director or designated staff person did not ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file of Staff #4 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“The file of Child #5 lacked signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming, and wading.”
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file of Child #5 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid by facility staff prior to admission on the emergency contact form. Child #5 had an admission date of 8/24/22 with no signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid.”
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“The file of Child #5 lacked signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“Written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of Staff #4 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The file of Staff #4 did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file of Child #4 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file of Child #2 lacked the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable, on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file of Child #5 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission on the emergency contact form. Child #5 had an admission date of 8/24/22 with no written consent for emergency medical care.”
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file of Child #1 lacked the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #2 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #4 lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #5 lacked the complete work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The facility lacked documentation the protective surface covering under the outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file of Staff #2, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years' experience with children. The file of Staff #4, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of a high school diploma or general educational development certificate and 2 years' experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.34(b)(1) Bachelor's + 1 yr
“The file of Staff #3, who was designated as the director, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files of Staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation of a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. The file of Staff #1 contained no written evaluation (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a written evaluation dated 2/15/21 but not one for 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Staff #4, a provisional hire, lacked documentation of the results of the PA Child Abuse Clearance prior to employment and lacked documentation of application for the DHS FBI Clearance and National Sex Offender Registry prior to or on the date of initial hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #4 did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance, FBI fingerprint receipt, or NSOR request date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
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): health and safety training.”
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file of Staff #3 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of fire safety training conducted on 10/7/21 but no documentation for 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility did not have a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, and distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files of Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained the original copies of the agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
Nov 23, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff #1 was observed having an employment date of 8/25/21 and emergency plan training completed 11/8/21, not at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2021
3270.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance
“The file for child #1 lacked an initial health report as a school-age child in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2021
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Mowrey Elementary School
Tina James
Mont Alto, PA 17237 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kelly Gaus
Waynesboro, PA 17268 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Angela Brake Group Day Care Home
Waynesboro, PA 17268 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1.0· 1 review
Nannys Nest
Waynesboro, PA 17268 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Wee Kare Child Center
508 N Grant St, Waynesboro, PA
3.9· 14 reviews
Fairview Elem Care Program
220 Fairview Ave, Waynesboro, PA
Noahs Ark
100 S Church St, Waynesboro, PA
2.5· 14 reviews
Todays New Start Learning Center & Child Care
118 Walnut St Suite 108, Waynesboro, PA
3.7· 3 reviews
FAQ
Questions about Mowrey Elementary School
Is Mowrey Elementary School licensed?
Yes. Mowrey Elementary School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Mowrey Elementary School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 4, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mowrey Elementary School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 40 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 40 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.
Does Mowrey Elementary School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mowrey Elementary School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Mowrey Elementary School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 762-6012 to ask.
What is Mowrey Elementary School's phone number?
(717) 762-6012.
Where is Mowrey Elementary School?
7891 Tomstown Rd, Waynesboro, PA 17268. The nearest other daycare we list is Tina James, 2.1 miles away.