Tomorrows World Early Learning Center INC
Tomorrows World Early Learning Center INC is a child care center in Ephrata, PA, with capacity for 57 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search shows its certificate as revoked or not renewed, with an appeal pending. Check COMPASS for whether it may operate. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 20 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 20). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 9 centers in Ephrata and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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It was reported by several staff that on 7/7/26, staff person #1 told child #1 "sit your ass down."
A disinfectant spray was observed on the countertop in the preschool room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
A facility person's record was being stored on a shelf on a desk in the office. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Staff person #1 has completed first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
On 9/18/25, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file that expired on 5/22/25 that was not updated until 6/12/25. Staff person 2 had a state police clearance on file that expired on 5/11/25 that was not updated until 5/13/25. Staff person 3 had a NSOR certificate on file that expired on 6/3/25 that was not updted until 6/12/25.
On 9/18/25, it was observed that facility surfaces were not in clean and in good repair. It was observed that the vents on both sides of the door between the Preschool and the Tiny Tots classrooms had a visible layer of dust. It was observed that there were ceiling tiles with water stains in the Toddler and Tiny Tots classrooms. It was observed that the counter in the Preschool room had a layer peeling off.
On 9/18/25, it was observed that there was not completed medication logs on file for child 7. Child 7 will require 3 separate medication logs for their medications of Albuteral, Epi-Pen, and Benedryl.
On 9/18/25, it was observed that staff person 4 did not have verification of education on file.
On 7/25/25, it was confirmed that child 1 eloped from the building on 7/23/25, through the door beside the cubbies, in the preschool classroom. The child wandered around the building and was found in the parking lot, approximately 3 minutes later, by a parent who returned them to the building. Staff person 1 was the primary care teacher during the time of elopement. Staff person 1 was unaware that the child was missing.
On 5/14/25, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have a health assessment on file.
On 1/31/25, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file. Only 1 reference was available and 1 additional reference is needed.
On 10/21/24, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 had a FBI clearance on file that expired on 9/18/24 which had not been updated. Staff person 1 may not work in a childcare position until completed clearance is on file. Staff person 2 had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file dated 10/3/24, which was more than 45 days after their start date. Staff person 3 had a child abuse clearance on file dated 9/13/24, which was after their start date.
On 10/21/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the facility. Peeling paint was observed near the door in the front toddler classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE. Peeling paint was observed in the book corner in the back toddler classroom.
On 10/21/24, it was observed that staff person 3 had a health assessment on file dated 6/21/24 which was after their start date.
On 10/21/24, it was observed that child 1 did not have signed parental consent on file for emergency medical care or minor first aid.
On 10/4/23. it was observed that staff person 1 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file. Staff person 2 had only 1 reference on file.
On 2/22/23, it was confirmed by staff interview that child 2 used the facility tablet to take inappropriate pictures during naptime in the loft area of the classroom.
On 2/22/23, it was confirmed by staff interview that child 1 was left outside on the porch entryway to the playground by staff number 1 when the children were entering the building from the playground. Staff number 2 observed the child being left behind and escorted the child to their classroom. Staff person 1 was the primary care group provider for child 1 and did not know that the child had been left on the porch.
On 10/3/22, it was observed that staff persons 1 and 2 had applied for their NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate and did not have it on file within 45 days of their start date. Staff person 1 submitted their NSOR but did not have it on file within 45 days of starting employment with children. Staff person one did not have a NSOR certificate on file. Staff person 1 may not work until NSOR is on file. Staff person 2 submitted their NSOR but did not have it on file within 45 days of starting employment with children. Staff person 2 did not have a NSOR certificate on file. Staff person 2 may not work until NSOR is on file.
On 10/3/22 it was observed that staff persons 1, 2, 3, and 4 did not have a current pediatric first aid and CPR training conducted by an approved trainer.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
About this center
Common questions
Has Tomorrows World Early Learning Center INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Jul 8, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “It was reported by several staff that on 7/7/26, staff person #1 told child #1 "sit your ass down."” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Tomorrows World Early Learning Center INC?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 Tomorrows World Early Learning Center INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 14, 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 Tomorrows World Early Learning Center INC compare with other daycares in Ephrata?
It is #2 of 9 centers in Ephrata by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Tomorrows World Early Learning Center INC last inspected?
Jul 8, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Tomorrows World Early Learning Center INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tomorrows World Early Learning Center INC.
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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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