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Wharton Elementary After-School Center
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About Wharton Elementary After-School Center
Wharton Elementary After-School Center is a child care center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts 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
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Wharton Elementary After-School Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256968
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 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 16, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation showing that the Emergency Plan had been sent to the local municipal office. Documentation only indicated that the plan had been sent to the County Emergency Management Agency on 7/30/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“There were no parent signatures with dates, on the Emergency Contact Forms or Financial Agreements of the children whose files were reviewed (Children #1 - #5), to indicate that the forms were reviewed and updated within 6 months. The forms for Child #1 were last updated on 6/17/25. The forms for Children #2 and #4 were last updated on 5/14/25 and the forms for Children #3 and #5 were last updated on 5/31/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.123(a) Signed
“There was no Operator signature on the Financial Agreements for the child files that were reviewed: Children #1 - #5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3270.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance
“The initial health report for Child #4, dated 8/4/22, was completed when the child was 3 years old, therefore it was not the health report required to enter kindergarten, which would have been needed by 8/4/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The facility's Emergency Plan did not have documentation to show that the plan had been updated and reviewed annually.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
Sep 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The record for staff person #4 did not include verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Staff person #1 was the sole staff person present in the room with 19 school-age children when staff person #2 had left the room to answer the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff persons #1 and #2 were present with a group of 19 school-age children. Staff person #1 identified 8 of the children as being in her primary care group, and staff person #2 identified 10 of the children as being in her primary care group. Staff person #2 later acknowledged that the remaining child should have been accounted for in her group.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The record for staff person #3 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
Apr 2, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #4 completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR 99 days after the date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The record for staff person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references. Hours verification forms were on file, but they did not include information attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The adult health assessment on file for staff person #3 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The initial health assessment and TB test results on file for staff person #3 were not dated within the 12 months prior to initial serving in the child care setting. They completed form was dated 72 days after the employees first day caring for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The annual fire safety training for staff person 1 was due to be updated in September of 2024, but the training was not completed until October of 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for the enrolled children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
Apr 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.133(7) Medication log
“An Epi pen is on site for child 1. The facility did not have a med-log on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, staff person #1 began working in the facility with incomplete clearances on file. The record did not contain NSOR required under the CPSL and did not contain a copy of the request for the NSOR as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The NSOR was obtained 10 days after start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
- Apr 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Apr 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person 1 worked beyond a 45 day provisional hire period without the required NSOR certificate on file. 97 days lapsed before the NSOR certificate was obtained and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The agreement on file for child 1 was most recently signed by a parent in August of 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Wharton Elementary After-School Center
Is Wharton Elementary After-School Center licensed?
Yes. Wharton Elementary After-School Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Wharton Elementary After-School Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Wharton Elementary After-School Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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.
Does Wharton Elementary After-School Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Wharton Elementary After-School Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Wharton Elementary After-School Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 392-2115 to ask.
What is Wharton Elementary After-School Center's phone number?
(717) 392-2115.
Where is Wharton Elementary After-School Center?
705 N Mary St, Lancaster, PA 17603. The nearest other daycare we list is Chesterbrook Academy, 0.1 miles away.