Ducklings Early Learning Center Wallingford
Ducklings Early Learning Center Wallingford is a certified child care center in Wallingford, PA, with capacity for 153 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 13 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 7 centers in Wallingford and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 01/16/26, during the renewal inspection, a diaper change was observed at 10:42AM. Staff person #1 changed the diaper of a child and did not wash their hands and the able child's hands after the diaper change.
During the renewal inspection, the drawers in the infant room and waddler room contained plastic garbage bags and gloves.
On 12/12/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain a completed PA Criminal clearance as required by CPSL.
On 12/12/24, at time of renewal, staff in the Dragonflies PK room, Staff #4 could not name the children who were assigned to their group for the purpose of supervision.
On 12/12/24, at time of inspection, diaper cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children in the Older Toddler Room (Butterflies).
On 12/12/24, at time of inspection, children in the two-year-old toddler room were observed at a classroom table playing with small Christmas balls containing a diameter of less than 1 inch.
On 12/12/24, at time of renewal, Child #1 EpiPen located in the Dragonflies PK Room was not in an original container and did not contain a prescription. Child #2 medication located in the Fireflies PS Room did not contain the prescription and written medical instructions for administration of the medicine. Child #3 and Child #4 medication located in the Honeybees PS Room did not contain prescription and written medical instructions for the administration of the medicine. Child #5 EpiPen located in the Butterflies Older Toddler Room was not in the original container with prescription and did not contain written medical instructions for the administration of EpiPen.
On 12/12/24, at time of inspection, Child #1 EpiPen observed in the Dragonflies PK Room was expired. The EpiPen contained an expiration date of 2023.
On 12/12/24, at time of inspection, staff in the young toddler room (caterpillars) did not ensure children's hands were washed prior to eating lunch.
On 12/12/24, at time of renewal, Staff #3 file did not contain a health assessment dated within 24 months. The last health assessment was dated 9/22/22.
On 12/12/24, at time of renewal, emergency contact information located in the childcare spaces where children are receiving care were not updated at least once in a 6-month period. (The emergency contact information was updated in the master file)
During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered Staff 1 used rough force to place a child on her cot while in care.
During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered Staff 1 was demeaning towards the child in question when Staff 1 shook her finger in the face of the child, and yelled at the child when being disciplined.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $89.49 | $89.49 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $87.25 | $87.25 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $85.02 | $85.02 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $82.77 | $82.77 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Ducklings Early Learning Center Wallingford had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Dec 12, 2024 (background checks): “On 12/12/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain a completed PA Criminal clearance as required by CPSL.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Ducklings Early Learning Center Wallingford?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Ducklings Early Learning Center Wallingford’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 9, 2025. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Ducklings Early Learning Center Wallingford compare with other daycares in Wallingford?
It is #5 of 7 centers in Wallingford by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Ducklings Early Learning Center Wallingford last inspected?
Jan 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Ducklings Early Learning Center Wallingford cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $89.49 for infant, $87.25 for young toddler, $85.02 for older toddler, $82.77 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Ducklings Early Learning Center Wallingford?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Scarpignato Schooling LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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