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Weigelstown Child Care Center

2411 Emig Mill Rd, Dover, PA 173154.4· 35 reviews
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days

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About Weigelstown Child Care Center

Weigelstown Child Care Center is a child care center in Dover, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 90 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Weigelstown Child Care Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
90 children
License number
#CER-00256003
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c) Promote development

      “As a result of this investigation, it was found that Staff Person #1 responded to Child #1 normal childhood related behaviors [i.e., close proximity to adult] with physical force, rather than methods that could have promoted additional age-appropriate skill development and social competence with regards to adult:child interactions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Upon investigation, it was confirmed that Staff Person #1 had used physical force directed upon Child #1 in such a manner as to cause the child to fall onto their backside [no injury found]. Staff Person #1 was immediately terminated from employment as a result of this incident.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026

  2. Apr 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “Upon inspection of the required documents posted on site, it was found that the Certificate of Compliance in evidence was an expired copy. The facility took immediate steps to locate the current copy and placed it in a conspicuous location during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.81 Glass

      “During inspection of each childcare space, it was found that glass located in the 'Upstairs Tables' space did not have a visual strip or other means of visual identification. The facility took immediate steps to place the required identification markings into place during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026

  3. Apr 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “The first aid kit in the "Little Room" was accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet at ground level. (Corrected during inspection.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The clearances for Staff #1 and #2 were not updated every 60 months as required. The file for Staff #1 included NSOR verifications dated 1/27/2020 with an update on 1/30/2025. The file for Staff #2 included state police clearances dated 1/6/2020 updated 1/10/2025, child abuse clearances dated 1/10/2020 updated 1/16/2025, NSOR verifications dated 1/14/2020 updated 1/24/2025, and mandated reporter training dated 1/5/2020 updated 1/10/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

  4. Feb 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): "Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022" and "Pediatric first aid and CPR" . The trainings were dated 96 days and 132 days after the staff person's date of hire. Staff person #3 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): "Pediatric first aid and CPR" . The training was dated 91 days after the staff person's date of hire. Staff person #5 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): "Pediatric first aid and CPR". The training was dated 113 days after the staff person's date of hire. Staff person #6 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): "Pediatric first aid and CPR". The training was dated 119 days after the staff person's date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “It was observed that fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility's fire drill log included drill dates on 5.1.24 and again on 7.8.24 which calculated as 68 days between drills. The facility's fire drill log also included drill dates on 9.3.24 and again on 11.4.2024 which calculated as 62 days between drills. It was observed that the facility tested smoke detectors on 12/01/24 and then again on 1/04/25, which is greater than the allowable 30 days between testing. (34 days lapsed)”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2025

  5. Feb 4, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c) Promote development

      “Facility self-reported that the following occurred on 2/4/2025: Staff person #1 pushed child #1 and child #1 fell to the ground. Staff #1 was immediately removed and their employment was terminated by the facility. It was reported that Child #1 was not injured and wanted to immediately go back to playing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025

  6. Apr 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Advil was accessible to children in a backpack on the ground. The backpack belonged to Staff #1. (Corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete

      “Child #1 health report did not have record that the appropriate screenings were conducted since the time of the previous health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Each child was not assigned to a specific staff person for supervision during nap time. When staff were asked to point and name the children in their care, several children were not identified as being assigned to a staff person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024

  7. Mar 6, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 had not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR, 10 hour health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #3 and Staff person #4 had expired pediatric first aid/CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff person #2 had state police and child abuse clearances for volunteer purposes. Documentation of applying for the state police and child abuse clearances was not in the staff file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Ice melt was observed by the front door, accessible to children. (Corrected on site)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024

  8. Mar 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 had not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR, 10 hour health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #3 and Staff person #4 had expired pediatric first aid/CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff person #2 had state police and child abuse clearances for volunteer purposes. Documentation of applying for the state police and child abuse clearances was not in the staff file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Ice melt was observed by the front door, accessible to children. (Corrected on site)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024

  9. Apr 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b)/3270.27(f) Plan reviewed/updated annually/Emergency plan

      “The facility emergency plan last updated January 25, 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed a toy castle, and toy cars in a bin in older toddler child care space visibly soiled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023

  10. Jun 29, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff Person #1 completed the 6-hour Health and Safety training on 9/25/16, which was prior to the acceptable date of 9/30/16 according to the updates to Announcement C-22-02, Health and Safety Training, that went into effect on 4/28/22. 10 Hour Health and Safety training (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements. (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent. (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic. (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the [name] Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)). (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of biocontaminants. (9) Precautions when transporting children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.101(a) Age appropriate

      “A group of 3-4 children in the two-year-old classroom were observed to have access to one bin of books. The books were against the wall. The children were not using the books and there were no other toys available at the time of the investigation. Children did not have direct access to any other toys. One container of toys was brought into the group space at a time. When the teacher was asked if this is the norm, the teacher's reply was yes. A group of 8 children in the Pre-K classroom were observed to have access to two bins: a bin of balls and a bin of trains/tracks. The children did not seem interested in the balls and were not playing with them. All children were playing with the bin of trains and tracks. There were not enough trains or tracks available for all children to play without long periods of waiting. There was not a sufficient amounts of tracks or trains for children to create tracks and run their trains on the tracks. In a room adjacent to the Pre-K room, there was a group of 7 three-year-old children. There were no toys out for children to use. All toys were put away. When asked, staff explained that there was not enough room for centers or toys to be out because the space is used for napping.”
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  1. Jun 29, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff Person #1 completed the 6-hour Health and Safety training on 9/25/16, which was prior to the acceptable date of 9/30/16 according to the updates to Announcement C-22-02, Health and Safety Training, that went into effect on 4/28/22. 10 Hour Health and Safety training (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements. (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent. (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic. (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the [name] Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)). (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of biocontaminants. (9) Precautions when transporting children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.101(a) Age appropriate

      “A group of 3-4 children in the two-year-old classroom were observed to have access to one bin of books. The books were against the wall. The children were not using the books and there were no other toys available at the time of the investigation. Children did not have direct access to any other toys. One container of toys was brought into the group space at a time. When the teacher was asked if this is the norm, the teacher's reply was yes. A group of 8 children in the Pre-K classroom were observed to have access to two bins: a bin of balls and a bin of trains/tracks. The children did not seem interested in the balls and were not playing with them. All children were playing with the bin of trains and tracks. There were not enough trains or tracks available for all children to play without long periods of waiting. There was not a sufficient amounts of tracks or trains for children to create tracks and run their trains on the tracks. In a room adjacent to the Pre-K room, there was a group of 7 three-year-old children. There were no toys out for children to use. All toys were put away. When asked, staff explained that there was not enough room for centers or toys to be out because the space is used for napping.”
  2. Apr 8, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a) In child care spaces

      “It was observed on 4/8/2022 a first-aid kit was not in the 2's room, Big Room, Little Room, or Activity Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “It was observed on 4/8/2022 a bottle of White Out, Hand Sanitizer and Hand Sanitizing wipes, all labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" were on the desk in the Main Room and were accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed on 4/8/2022 in the 2's room, foam was exposed on the corner of a rest mat. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “It was observed on 4/8/2022 emergency contact information was not present in the 2's room, Big Room, Little Room, or the Activity room of the facility where children were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 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 Weigelstown Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Weigelstown Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Weigelstown Child Care 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 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Weigelstown Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Weigelstown Child Care Center care for?

90, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Weigelstown Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Weigelstown Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Weigelstown Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 764-5582 to ask.

What is Weigelstown Child Care Center's phone number?

(717) 764-5582.

Where is Weigelstown Child Care Center?

2411 Emig Mill Rd, Dover, PA 17315. The nearest other daycare we list is Weigelstown Child Care Center, 0.1 miles away.

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