Washington Elem School Age CC Program
Washington Elem School Age CC Program is a certified child care center in Lancaster, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 10 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #14 of 73 centers in Lancaster and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for facility person # 1 [identified as the facility director] does not contain a Texas Sexual Offender Registry.
Upon arrival, Staff Person #1 identified as the primary staff person in charge. 24-30 children were observed under the tented area and no individual primary childcare groups were assigned so that staff could identify primary care groups. One male child was observed as he walked away from the group un-noticed by staff and was prompted by CR of the child's movements. Multiple other children were also moving about unmonitored/unsupervised within the confines of the tented area.
During the course of an unannounced swimming inspection, it was observed that the first aid kits present at the off-site swimming pool were missing the following items: gloves, scissors and tape [1st grade, 2nd grade and 5th/6th grade] AND gloves [3rd grade].
Upon arrival, Staff Person #1 was asked if there were any medications for children onsite, to which it was stated that there was not. Medication for Child #1 was later found in a designated facility backpack, which had no prescription label on the package with the child's name and instructions.
Upon arrival, Staff Person #1 was asked if there were any medications for children onsite, to which it was stated that there was not. Medication for Child #1 was later found in a designated facility backpack, which was located on a picnic table within easy access of children in care. The medication was not secured in any fashion.
Upon inspection of children's records, it was found that the financial agreement for Child #1 was last reviewed on 9.29.23; Child #2 was last reviewed on 9.19.23; Child #3 was last reviewed on 8.10.23. This is the second consecutive renewal inspection in which this regulatory citation has been made.
Upon inspection of the facility's swimming day, it was observed that staff person #1 was supervising children and counted in ratio, but did not have any documentation of a completed annual water safety instruction.
Upon inspection of each child's permission document, it was found that the form for child #1 indicated that he did not have permission to swim and was observed to be swimming at that moment.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the required 6-month review date for the financial agreement had lapsed for child #1 [7.5.22], child #2 [8.23.22], child #3 [8.16.22], child #4 [8.22.22].
Upon arrival onsite to complete an annual inspection, it was observed that facility person #1 identified 4 children; facility person #2 identified 8 children and facility person #3 identified 4 children. There were 19 children present upon physical count, leaving 3 children not identified/supervised.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $48.00 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $48.00 | $30.00 |
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 Washington Elem School Age CC Program 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 Jan 28, 2026 (background checks): “The file for facility person # 1 [identified as the facility director] does not contain a Texas Sexual Offender Registry.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Washington Elem School Age CC Program?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Washington Elem School Age CC Program since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Washington Elem School Age CC Program’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 28, 2026. 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 Washington Elem School Age CC Program compare with other daycares in Lancaster?
It is tied for #14 of 73 centers in Lancaster by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Washington Elem School Age CC Program last inspected?
Apr 2, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Washington Elem School Age CC Program cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $48.00 for young school-age, $48.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Washington Elem School Age CC Program?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lancaster Recreation Commission.
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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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