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YWCA Little Wonders Preschool

301 G St, Carlisle, PA 170135.0· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
41
open each week
5 days

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About YWCA Little Wonders Preschool

YWCA Little Wonders Preschool is a child care center in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 41 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with pre-k and preschool.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-K
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 3-6
Hours today
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Licensed capacity
41 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 3-6
ProgramsPre-K and preschool
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumHighScope
EnrichmentAfternoon Explorers special activities: arts/crafts, science, sensory play, music/movement, recipes, games
StaffAll staff thoroughly background checked
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity41 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

YWCA Little Wonders Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for YWCA Little Wonders Preschool

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
41 children
License number
#CER-00253517
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Sep 16, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter does not have proof of purchase of an interconnected smoke detector system that is required to be kept with the facility's fire drill logs in accordance with 62 P.S. § 1016(c)(3).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) Emergency plan/Letter to parents

      “The letter the operator provides to the parent of each child enrolled does not explain emergency procedures for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “It was observed on 9/16/2026 the toilet and sink area used by children enrolled at the facility are not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “It was observed on 9/16/2026 dirty tissues contaminated by human secretions or excrement were discarded in an open top, plastic-lined receptacle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026

  2. Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about YWCA Little Wonders Preschool

Is YWCA Little Wonders Preschool licensed?

Yes. YWCA Little Wonders Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was YWCA Little Wonders Preschool last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YWCA Little Wonders Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 YWCA Little Wonders Preschool care for?

41, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does YWCA Little Wonders Preschool accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are YWCA Little Wonders Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does YWCA Little Wonders Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 243-3818 to ask.

What is YWCA Little Wonders Preschool's phone number?

(717) 243-3818.

Where is YWCA Little Wonders Preschool?

301 G St, Carlisle, PA 17013. The nearest other daycare we list is Childtime SACC Bellaire Elem, 0.5 miles away.

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