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Wayne Early Learning Center

600 Walker Rd, Wayne, PA 190874.4· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
102
open each week
5 days

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About Wayne Early Learning Center

Wayne Early Learning Center is a child care center in Wayne, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 102 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks through 5 years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
102 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks through 5 years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity102 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Wayne Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Wayne Early Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
102 children
License number
#CER-00255745
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file of staff person #1 did does not contain DHS required FBI clearance. The file of staff person #2 does not contain NSOR verification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026

  2. Apr 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “During renewal inspection on 4/15/25, Cert Rep observed an inspection report from an inspection done by Chester Co Dept of Health on 4/10/25 that showed the facility was noncompliant with their regulation 406.12.4”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Pre-k 1 classroom and 3 year old classroom had baseboard molding peeling away from the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “Pre-k 2 classroom had stacked chairs in front of door that is used for an exit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025

  3. May 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “Child #1 had an expired albuterol inhaler which said to discard after 3/8/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection, there was an uncovered protective outlet on the wall beneath the window in the library.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

  4. Apr 26, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.72(c) Good repair

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the screen in classroom #306 was observed hanging out of the window.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the windows in classrooms 302 and 306 (both on the 2nd floor) were able to be raised above 6 inches.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, a physical was not submitted for staff member #20.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, an expired pediatric first-aid and CPR certificate (4/21/21) was submitted for staff member #6.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, torn and tattered sleep mats were observed in room 302.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, required pre-service training was not submitted for staff members #5, #17 and #20 (See LIS Code sheet for DOH).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, Out-of-state criminal clearances were not submitted for staff member #7. A volunteer PA criminal clearance was submitted for staff member #20. The FBI clearance submitted for staff member #20 was reviewed under the wrong criteria. The FBI clearance for staff member #20 was completed under PA Department of Education criteria. Out-of-state clearances for staff member #20 was not submitted.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the files for staff members #12, #13 and #14 did not have verification of education and experience that qualifies the staff members for the position performing at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not on file for staff member #20.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, verification of address for staff member #19 was not submitted.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “The operators of the facility admitted that a staff member was using the "buckle chair" to restrain a child at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

  5. Apr 26, 2023Complaint investigation11 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.72(c) Good repair

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the screen in classroom #306 was observed hanging out of the window.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the windows in classrooms 302 and 306 (both on the 2nd floor) were able to be raised above 6 inches.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, a physical was not submitted for staff member #20.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, an expired pediatric first-aid and CPR certificate (4/21/21) was submitted for staff member #6.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, torn and tattered sleep mats were observed in room 302.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, required pre-service training was not submitted for staff members #5, #17 and #20 (See LIS Code sheet for DOH).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, Out-of-state criminal clearances were not submitted for staff member #7. A volunteer PA criminal clearance was submitted for staff member #20. The FBI clearance submitted for staff member #20 was reviewed under the wrong criteria. The FBI clearance for staff member #20 was completed under PA Department of Education criteria. Out-of-state clearances for staff member #20 was not submitted.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the files for staff members #12, #13 and #14 did not have verification of education and experience that qualifies the staff members for the position performing at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not on file for staff member #20.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, verification of address for staff member #19 was not submitted.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “The operators of the facility admitted that a staff member was using the "buckle chair" to restrain a child at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

  6. Feb 10, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/29/22, verification of annual 12 clock hours of child care training was not submitted for staff member #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/29/22, verification of the required Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania training was not submitted for staff member #2 DOH (See LIS Code Sheet). Verification of a completed National Sex Offenders Registry Certificate (NSOR) was not submitted for staff member #6 DOH (See LIS Code Sheet). Verification of a completed PA State Police Criminal Clearance was not submitted for staff member #5 DOH (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/29/22, verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation was not submitted for staff members #1, #4, #5 and #7 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)..”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/29/22, verification of emergency plan training was not submitted for staff member #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/29/22, verification of professional development training within 90 days of hire was not submitted for staff member #3 DOH (See LIS Code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Wayne Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Wayne Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Wayne Early Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wayne Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Wayne Early Learning Center care for?

102, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Wayne Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Wayne Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Wayne Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 995-0151 to ask.

What is Wayne Early Learning Center's phone number?

(610) 995-0151.

Where is Wayne Early Learning Center?

600 Walker Rd, Wayne, PA 19087. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori Children's House of Valley Forge, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).