East Petersburg Elementary School SAC
5700 Lemon St, East Petersburg, PA
Wee Care Day School
- licensed capacity
- 113
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Wee Care Day School
Wee Care Day School is a child care center in East Petersburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 113 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 16 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 113 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants to school-age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 113 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Wee Care Day School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Wee Care Day School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 113 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256523
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 16 of 16 visits · 33 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 13
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Background checks 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 1
- 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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Apr 1, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 4/17/26, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the preschool classroom, on the windowsill. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 4/17/26, it was observed that the floor mats in the gross motor play area were torn on the corners exposing the stuffing.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“On 4/17/26 it was observed that staff persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 did not complete 12 clock hours of training. CORRECTED ON SITE”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 4/17/26, it was observed that the mirror in the young toddler classroom was cracked. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 4/17/26, it was observed that the cabinet under the sink where cleaning supplies were stored was unlocked. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
Jan 29, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.64 Outside Walkways
“When the facility opened on Tuesday, January 27th, there was still snow and ice on the parking lot and sidewalks”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
Nov 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A climber in the gross motor was torn in multiple areas, exposing the inner foam. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The PA state police clearance on file for staff person #1 was incomplete as it did not show the dissemination date.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
Jun 24, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff persons #1 and #2 were caring for a group of 17 school-age children. Staff person #1 accounted for 9 of the children in her care group, and staff person #2 accounted for 6 children in her care group. 2 of the children were unaccounted for in care groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A black spotty mold-like substance was observed on the ceiling vents and ceiling tiles in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2025
Jun 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff persons #1 and #2 were caring for a group of 17 school-age children. Staff person #1 accounted for 9 of the children in her care group, and staff person #2 accounted for 6 children in her care group. 2 of the children were unaccounted for in care groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A black spotty mold-like substance was observed on the ceiling vents and ceiling tiles in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2025
Apr 16, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff persons #1 and #3 - Staff evaluations were due in February of 2025, but they were not completed until March of 2025. Staff person # 2- A staff evaluation was due in September of 2024, but one wasn't completed until November of 2024. Staff person # 4- A staff evaluation was due in December of 2024, but one wasn't completed until January of 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Older toddlers - An area of peeling paint was observed in the corner of the wall near the rain drops. Pre-k - Areas of peeling paint were observed on the wall in the block center.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
3270.133(7) Medication log
“Medications are on site for children #1 (liquid allergy and an epi pen), #2 (epi pen and zyrtec), and #3 (Zyrtec). The operator was unable to provide medication logs for the medications.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The DHS FBI clearance on file for staff person #5 expired on January 28, 2024. An updated clearance was not obtained and on file until December 2, 2024. The staff person worked during this time period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The depth of the mulch around the embedded equipment measured at 5-7 inches, short of the 9 inches recommended by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2025
Feb 25, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“A staff person was observed helping a group of older toddlers in the bathroom. The staff person did not wash their hands in between helping each child, and the children did not wash their hands after going to the toileting.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“If was verified throughout the complaint investigation that staff person #2 stated the following to another staff person while in the preschool classroom in the presence of children: "I don't know what you are bitching about," and "I'm tired of working with petty ass bitches".”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“If was verified throughout the complaint investigation that staff person #1 is frequently texting or scrolling on their cell phone instead of supervising the children in her care. Staff witnesses reported that staff person #1 is on their phone "all day every day", and that it has been to the point that multiple staff have had to tell her to "get off of the phone".”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
Feb 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“A staff person was observed helping a group of older toddlers in the bathroom. The staff person did not wash their hands in between helping each child, and the children did not wash their hands after going to the toileting.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“If was verified throughout the complaint investigation that staff person #2 stated the following to another staff person while in the preschool classroom in the presence of children: "I don't know what you are bitching about," and "I'm tired of working with petty ass bitches".”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“If was verified throughout the complaint investigation that staff person #1 is frequently texting or scrolling on their cell phone instead of supervising the children in her care. Staff witnesses reported that staff person #1 is on their phone "all day every day", and that it has been to the point that multiple staff have had to tell her to "get off of the phone".”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
Dec 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.70(a) 65º F minimum
“The heat was not operational in the preschool room throughout the week of December 2, 2024. At the time of inspection on Friday, December 6th, 2024, the thermostat in the room read at 59° F. The temperature reportedly had dropped into the low 50s at the beginning and/or end of some days throughout the week. While the group was using alternative spaces throughout the day, children were observed eating lunch in the room and the staff were getting the group ready for naptime in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
Nov 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.111(c)/3270.162(c) Promote development/Not withheld as discipline
“Staff persons #1 and #2 told child #1 (older toddler) that she needed to "put her books away" before coming to lunch. The child did not clean up her books, did not come to the table, and ended up not having lunch. Despite the food being on the table, and staff telling the child to put the books away and come to the table, staff #1-3 did not assist the toddler in cleaning up and coming to the table for the meal.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
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Sep 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Manual tests of the fire detection system were completed on 7/5/24 and more than 30 days later on 8/9/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“Facility person 1 was observed placing an infant on their stomach to sleep.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
Jul 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Multiple spots of peeling paint were observed in the one year old room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
Jul 11, 2024Visit2 rules cited
3270.124(d) Excursions
“The emergency contact forms present at the pool did not include forms for 2 of the children that were present with the group at the pool.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The record for facility person 1 included a "volunteer" child abuse clearance in place of the required "employment" child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
May 6, 2024Visit3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported: Staff person #1 left [5 year old] child #1 alone in the bathroom for a period of approximately 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported: Staff person #1 left [5 year old] child #1 alone in the bathroom for a period of approximately 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported: Staff person #1 left [5 year old] child #1 alone in the bathroom for a period of approximately 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The mulch surrounding the embedded equipment on the preschool playground did not meets the depth recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recommendation for mulch is 9 inches of loose fill mulch. The mulch measured at approximately 5 inches deep.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Exposed screws and rotting wood were observed on the garden beds.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“The toilet in the young toddler room was missing the toilet seat.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff persons 1 and 2 were present with a group of 12 older toddlers in the indoor gross motor area. Staff person 1 accounted for 6 children, and staff person 2 accounted for 5 children. Staff person 3 was assigned responsibility for the 12th child, but the staff person was not present with the group.”
Nov 30, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“An infant was given the incorrect bottle, allowing the infant to consume another mother's breastmilk.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
Jul 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in the refrigerator in the young toddler room was reading at 50° F. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Wee Care Day School
Is Wee Care Day School licensed?
Yes. Wee Care Day School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Wee Care Day School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Wee Care Day School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 16 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Wee Care Day School care for?
113, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Wee Care Day School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Wee Care Day School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Wee Care Day School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 569-7930 to ask.
What is Wee Care Day School's phone number?
(717) 569-7930.
Where is Wee Care Day School?
1575 State St, East Petersburg, PA 17520. The nearest other daycare we list is East Petersburg Elementary School SAC, 0.1 miles away.