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Todays New Start Learning Center & Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 68
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Todays New Start Learning Center & Child Care
Todays New Start Learning Center & Child Care is a child care center in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 68 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 68 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 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 | 68 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Todays New Start Learning Center & Child Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 68 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00258685
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 43 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Records and paperwork 7
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Background checks 3
- Transportation 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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May 5, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #1, a volunteer was observed to lack two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“The facility was observed to have a bottle of Aleve and Dayquil medications in a desk drawer that was unlocked and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“The facility was observed to have an outlet in the school age room that lacked a protective outlet cover. Facility staff admitted that if needed children under age 5 could be cared for in this room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff person #1 a volunteer for 62 days was observed to lack NSOR and mandated reporter training certificates.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to lack emergency contact and financial agreement forms that had not been reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. This was evidenced by emergency contact forms dated 1/30/2025, 08/22/2025 and 04/10/2026 and financial agreements dated 01/31/2025 and 03/27/2026 present in the file for child #1. The file for child #2 was observed to contain emergency contact forms dated 09/08/2025 and 04/10/2026 and financial agreement forms dated 05/10/2025 and 04/08/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
- Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 27, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.123(a) Signed
“The file for child #3 was observed to contain an agreement that was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The File for child #1 was observed to lack the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided once in a 6-month period as evidenced by an admission date of 08/23/2024 and CSR dated 04/07/25, a period of 8 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The file for child #3 was observed to contain a financial agreement form that did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #2 was observed to contain a PA child abuse clearance that was more than 60 months old. This was evidenced by the only child abuse clearance present in the file was dated 05/19/15. The file for staff person #3 was observed to contain a PA mandated reporter certificate that was more than 60 months old. This was evidenced by the only mandated reporter certificate present in the file was dated 3/16/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The file for child #3 was observed to contain an agreement form that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be release”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.133(7)(viii) Special notes
“The facility was observed to have Albuterol medication for child #5 that had expired. The facility was observed to have a medication log for child #1 that lacked special notes related to problems of administration.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The files for children #2 and #4 were observed to contain agreement forms that did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to lack documentation of the parent updating in writing the emergency contact form and the financial agreement form once in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
Oct 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.176(f) Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans
“Based on interviews, staff indicated that the facility was transporting children in a 11-15 passenger van.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
Aug 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 4/26/24 and 6/28/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 5/24/24, 6/28/24, and 7/26/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“2nd citation. Previously cited on 5/28/24. Observed a pair of adult scissors in a cup to the left of the sink in the Preschool A Room which were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
Aug 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 4/26/24 and 6/28/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 5/24/24, 6/28/24, and 7/26/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“2nd citation. Previously cited on 5/28/24. Observed a pair of adult scissors in a cup to the left of the sink in the Preschool A Room which were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
May 28, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On 5/28/24 observed a screwdriver in a cup on the stand located by the door in the Preschool B Room which was accessible to children. On 5/28/24 observed a screwdriver and a pair of adult scissors in a cup to the left of the sink in the Preschool A Room which were accessible to children.”
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The operator did not provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures including accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file of Staff #8 contained an adult health assessment which indicated Staff #8 had a communicable disease but did not provide an explanation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3270.176(f) Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans
“Upon inspection of the facilities' vehicles on 5/28/24, it was determined that the facility was transporting children in a 12-passenger van and a 15-passenger van.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file of Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form. Child #1 had an admission date of 3/1/24 with an emergency contact form signed on 3/13/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“It was observed that agreements were not on file at the date of enrollment for Children #1, #2, #3, and #4. Child #1 had an admission date of 3/1/24 with an agreement dated 3/13/24. Child #2 had an admission date of 3/1/24 with an agreement dated 3/12/24. Child #3 had an admission date of 3/1/24 with an agreement dated 3/13/24. Child #4 had an admission date of 3/1/24 with an agreement dated 3/12/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file of Staff #5 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: Jun 18, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Staff #1 lacked a dated and witnessed disclosure statement. The file of Staff #3 lacked a disclosure statement. The file of Staff #7 lacked an FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #7 contained an FBI Clearance dated 4/23/24 with a previous one dated 3/27/19. The file of Staff #7 lacked a signed and witnessed disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact for Child #1 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission. Child #1 had an admission date of 3/1/24 with an emergency contact form signed on 3/13/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“On 5/28/24 observed a small table with loose legs in the dress up area of the Preschool B Room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file of Child #1 lacked a health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #1 who had an admission date of 3/1/24 had a health report dated 5/1/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 5/28/24 observed a Bath and Body Works Wallflower in the lobby to the right of the sink which was accessible to children. The Wallflowers refill indicates "keep away from children".”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 5/28/24 observed peeling paint to the left of the closet door in the Preschool B Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 5/28/24 observed 2 cracked Magna Tiles in the Preschool B Room. On 5/28/24 observed 2 wooden blocks with rough edges and splinters in the Preschool B Room. On 5/28/24 observed a frayed basket containing dolls in the School-Age Room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The files of Staff #1, #4, and #6 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 #1 contained a health assessment dated 4/28/24. The file of Staff #4 contained a health assessment dated 4/18/24. The file of Staff #6 contained a health assessment dated 5/15/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“The file of Staff #5 contained a health assessment which did not include documentation of a physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The files of Staff #1, #2, and #6 lacked an initial health assessment which included tuberculosis screening by Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #1 had a Mantoux read date of 4/26/24. Staff #2 had a Mantoux read date of 4/26/24. Staff #6 had a Mantoux read date of 5/17/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
Feb 29, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The diapering area in Preschool A lacked a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of fire safety training completed on 4/10/23 with previous training completed on 2/25/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed an electrical outlet which lacked protective receptacle covers to the right of the cubby in the School-Age Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“Observed a cabinet containing dress up clothes and pretend food which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard in Preschool B.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of Staff #1 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 1/31/23 with a previous health assessment dated 11/25/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file of Staff #2 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022 (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 1/24/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
Feb 29, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The diapering area in Preschool A lacked a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of fire safety training completed on 4/10/23 with previous training completed on 2/25/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed an electrical outlet which lacked protective receptacle covers to the right of the cubby in the School-Age Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“Observed a cabinet containing dress up clothes and pretend food which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard in Preschool B.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of Staff #1 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 1/31/23 with a previous health assessment dated 11/25/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file of Staff #2 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022 (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 1/24/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Todays New Start Learning Center & Child Care
Is Todays New Start Learning Center & Child Care licensed?
Yes. Todays New Start Learning Center & Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Todays New Start Learning Center & Child Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Todays New Start Learning Center & Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 Todays New Start Learning Center & Child Care care for?
68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Todays New Start Learning Center & Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Todays New Start Learning Center & Child Care'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 Todays New Start Learning Center & Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 655-2409 to ask.
What is Todays New Start Learning Center & Child Care's phone number?
(717) 655-2409.
Where is Todays New Start Learning Center & Child Care?
118 Walnut St Suite 108, Waynesboro, PA 17268. The nearest other daycare we list is Noahs Ark, 0.1 miles away.