Bethany School Age Care
140 E Main St, Ephrata, PA
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Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 126
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Center
Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Center is a child care center in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 126 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Six weeks through fourth grade
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 126 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 | Six weeks through fourth grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Bethany United Church of Christ), Play-based |
| Staff | Extensive training throughout the year in CPR, fire safety and emergency preparedness |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1977 (preschool); 1990 (childcare) |
| Licensed capacity | 126 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 126 children
- License number
- #CER-00258067
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 23 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- 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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Aug 21, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility leadership self-reported the following incident: On 8/17/26, staff persons #1 and #2 transitioned a group of older toddlers to the bathroom. Prior to leaving the room, staff persons #1 and #2 did not check their care groups and did not count the children. Child #1 was left behind in the room. Child #1 was unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes before being discovered by another staff person. Staff persons #1 and #2 did not realize the child was not with them when the child was returned to them.”
Correction due by Nov 10, 2026, per the state
Aug 13, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“The operator did not verbally notify the regional office within 24 hours after a child in care at the facility received emergency room treatment. In addition, the operator did not submit the written report to the regional office within 72 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
Aug 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 were present with a group of 13 children on the young toddler playground. Staff persons #1 was unable to identify the names and whereabouts of the 5 children in staff person #1's care group. Staff person #1 reported covering a break for another staff person. They did not communicate which children staff person #1 would be responsible for. Staff persons #2 and #3 were about to account for the other 8 children present with the group. Staff persons #4 and #5 were present with a group of 7 children in the infant room. The staff persons each identified the names and whereabouts of 3 children in their care groups. The one child that was unaccounted for was in staff person #4's group.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026
May 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00286036 (from 4/9/26), it was observed that the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.103 had not been fully implemented. On 5/5/26, the mulch from the preschool playground was still accessible to the toddlers along the edge of the shared fencing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00286036 (from 4/9/26), it was observed that the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.113a1 had not been fully implemented. On 5/5/26, staff persons #1 and #2 were present with a group of 14 children in the Tigers room. Staff only accounted for 13 of the 14 children when asked to identify their assigned groups.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Disposable diapers were being discarded into trashcans with push down lids instead of hands-free trash cans.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“Six of the eight infants sleeping were observed to be on propped/elevated mattresses, as opposed to a flat surface.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff persons #1 and #2 were present with a group of 11 children in the Tigers room. Staff only accounted for 9 of the 11 children when asked to identify their assigned groups.”
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Mulch was observed to have washed onto a playground used by toddlers. The mulch from the preschool playground is also accessible to the toddlers along the edge of the fencing.”
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The depth of the surfacing on the preschool playground measured between 4.5 to 8 inches in various spots measured in fall zones of the climber.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“An aloe plant was observed in the Lions room. Two aloe plants and a tulip plant were observed in the Butterfly room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Magic Erasers were observed in areas accessible to the children in the Tiger room and in the Elephants room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“An uncovered outlet was observed in the Tigers room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“According to the log on file at the time of inspection, the fire detection system was manually tested on 2/4/26 and subsequently more than 30 days later on 3/10/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Hallway bathroom - The metal heater cover was separating from the heater.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
Dec 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 12/4/25, it was observed that the facility fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. A fire system test was documented on 9/26/25 and the next test was not documented until 11/13/25, creating a lapse 0f 48 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 12/4/25, it was observed that staff person 3 only had 1 written, nonfamily reference on file. One additional reference is needed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 12/4/25, it was observed that cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the gross motor play space. Cleaning supplies were stored on the lower shelves in the storage room where the sink is located for handwashing. A child was observed washing their hands in this area after a diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.151(c)/3270.151(c)(4) Health Assessment Requirements/Information re: medical problems
“On 12/4/25, it was observed that the health assessment for staff person 2 did not address whether the staff person was cleared to work with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 12/4/25, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate dated 9/2/25, which was after their start date. NSOR certificate must be on file before a staff person starts employment with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025
- Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“On 8/11/25, it was observed that the exit doors in the gross motor playspace were blocked from opening with a bar.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 8/11/25, it was observed that surfaces were not clean and in good repair. It was observed that there was a hole in the closet door in the infant classroom (corrected on site) It was observed that there were water stains on 3 ceiling tiles in the 2/3 classroom (corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“On 8/11/25, it was observed that there was not a hands free, lidded trash can in the bathrooms were diaper changes will occur. Corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Center
Is Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Center care for?
126, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 721-6869 to ask.
What is Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Center's phone number?
(717) 721-6869.
Where is Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Center?
200 Washington Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522. The nearest other daycare we list is Bethany School Age Care, 0.2 miles away.