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Pace Afterschool Program
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Pace Afterschool Program
Pace Afterschool Program is a child care center in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 100 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-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
- 100 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 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, pre-k and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Alive Church Ephrata) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pace Afterschool Program has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Pace Afterschool Program
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245685
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 29 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 2
- Transportation 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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Aug 6, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff persons #3 and #4 were outside with a group of 20 school-age children. When the staff were asked to identify their care groups, only 18 of the 20 children were accounted for. The remaining two children had not been written onto their list of children when they had arrived.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling/damaged paint was observed underneath the soap dispenser in the preschool boy's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Creeping thistle and a mushroom were observed on the preschool playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“A daffodil plant is located next to the school age playground. Children play in the unfenced area and have access to the toxic plant. An aloe plant was observed in the preschool room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“An outlet in the preschool boy's bathroom was uncovered. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child. The form also did not include addresses for 2 listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log
“An epi-pen and an albuterol inhaler were on site for child #2. The facility did not have medication logs on file for the medications and did not have written parental consent to administer the medications.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The health assessments on file for staff person #1 were dated in July of 2024 and subsequently more than 24 months later in August of 2026. The most recent health assessment on file for staff person #2 was more than 24 months old (dated in July of 2024).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.175(a) Age appropriate restraints
“The following expired booster seats were observed in the back of the van used to transport children. -Dorel Juvenile Group Cosco Rise booster, manufactured in 8/5/2020 -- (expires 6 years from date of manufacture) -Dorel Juvenile Group Cosco Rise booster, manufactured in 8/7/2020 -- (expires 6 years from date of manufacture) -Dorel Juvenile Group Cosco Top Side booster, manufactured 12/30/2013 -- (expires 6 years from date of manufacture) -Harmony Juvenile Products Youth Booster Seat, manufactured 6/15/2014 (expires 6 years from the exact date of manufacture) -Harmony Juvenile Products Youth Booster Seat, manufactured 1/2016 (expires 6 years from the exact date of manufacture) -Pronto Belt-Positioning Booster seat, manufactured 4/30/2014 (expired 10 years from the date of manufacture)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“The cabinet that stored the staff files was not locked.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The August 2025 staff evaluations on file for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 were copies of the previous staff evaluations. The dates on the copies were changed to reflect 8/2025. New/annual staff evaluations were not completed in August of 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Gym - A toy bin that contained magna-tiles was cracked and sharp edges of the plastic were exposed. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
Jul 8, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The record for facility person #1 did not contain completed a completed NSOR certificate as required under the CPSL. The facility person was observed working with children at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
Apr 30, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.52/3270.53(a) Mixed Age Level/Counted in staff:child ratio
“Staff persons #5 and #6 were caring for a group of 24 children. 23 of the children were school age, and 1 child was a preschooler that is related to a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Uncovered outlets were observed in areas accessible to the preschoolers (the gym, a hallway, and in the entry way).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.71 Heat Source
“The unlocked kitchen contained a working stove, which was accessible to the children receiving care in the gym. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 were present with a group of 24 children in the gym. Staff were unable to identify which staff were assigned responsibility for supervision of specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“More than 30 days lapsed between the following manual tests of the fire detection system: 12/3/25 to 1/5/26 1/5/26 to 2/5/26 3/5/26 to 4/7/26”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
Aug 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“On 8/8/25, it was observed that there was insufficient surfacing under the climber on the school age playground. There was approximately 5-6 inches of mulch present where 9 inches of mulch would have been required.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“On 8/8/25, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 7 did not include health insurance coverage information or a policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 8/8/25, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 2 had a state police clearance on file that expired on 6/12/25, that was not updated until 6/16/25. All clearances must be updated every 60 months. Staff person 2 had a child abuse clearance on file that expired on 6/22/25, that was not updated until 6/26/25. All clearances must be updated every 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.133(7)(v) Date of administration
“On 8/8/25, it was observed that the medication log for child 7 did not include dates for the medication to be administered. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
Jun 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“On 7/2/25, it was observed that toxics were accessible to children in an unlocked lower cabinet in the Grade 1 classroom (room 213).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
Aug 1, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“On 8/15/24, it was observed that staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 8/10/24. An updated health assessment was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 8/15/24, it was observed that there was an uncovered outlet in the hall outside the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“On 8/15/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the door trim in the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“On 8/15/24, it was observed that the mulch under the school age playground climbing equipment measured at approximately 5 inches deep. 9 inches of mulch should have been present.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 8/15/24, it was observed that the facility emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“On 8/15/24, it was observed that child 5 did not have their health insurance policy number on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
Aug 9, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“On 8/9/23, it was observed that staff health assessments were not updated in a timely manner. Staff person 1 had health assessment on file that expired on 10/15/22, that was not updated until 8/8/23. Staff person 2 had a health assessment on file that expired on 6/2/23, that was not updated until 7/10/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023
3270.21/3270.76 General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces
“On 8/9/23, it was observed that blind cords were dangling from the windows in the gym to a length that would be accessible to the children. Blind cords pose a potential strangulation hazard for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2023
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“On 8/9/23, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the first grade classroom on the wall beside the kitchen set and on the wall between the 2 entry/exit doors.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 8/9/23, it was observed that toxics were accessible to children in the lower cabinet in the back corner of the first grade classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023
- Jan 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 15, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 8/15/22, it was observed that the white doll bed in the preschool classroom had peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 8/15/22, it was observed that the carpet in the Kindergarten classroom was torn with separating seams running the width of the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 8/15/22, it was observed that rubbing alcohol was stored on the table in the meeting area upstairs where it was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
- Jul 6, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Pace Afterschool Program
Is Pace Afterschool Program licensed?
Yes. Pace Afterschool Program is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Pace Afterschool Program last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pace Afterschool Program had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 Pace Afterschool Program care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Pace Afterschool Program accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Pace Afterschool Program'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 Pace Afterschool Program cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 733-7223 to ask.
What is Pace Afterschool Program's phone number?
(717) 733-7223.
Where is Pace Afterschool Program?
510 Stevens Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522. The nearest other daycare we list is Ephrata Recreation Center, 0.6 miles away.