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Washington Elem School Age CC Program

545 S Ann St, Lancaster, PA 17602 · Lancaster County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

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.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 80% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #14 of 73 centers in Lancaster
4 Core-safety citations
6 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
10 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 2, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Jan 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jun 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jul 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Apr 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 18, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation Apr 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Supervision 3
Records & paperwork 3
Health & medication 2
Background checks 1
Building & playground safety 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for facility person # 1 [identified as the facility director] does not contain a Texas Sexual Offender Registry.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2026): “Facility person #1 was immediately removed from childcare duties upon identification that clearances were missing. Person # 1 will not return to work until Texas criminal history and Texas sexual offender is completed. Out of state resources were shared with HR personnel. Texas criminal history and…”
Core safety Jun 23, 2025 Other state visit Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2025): “1. Primary care groups are assigned first thing in the morning as children arrive at camp to specific staff members for each age group. Staff must keep their primary care children where they can see, hear, direct and assist at any time.6/23/2025 2. Camp Director must keep a daily record of which…”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Other state visit Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
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].
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “First Aid supplies were restocked that afternoon to get back into compliance.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Other state visit Health & medication
Written instructions/Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(2)/3270.133(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “1. All group backpacks were rechecked for medications. 2. Parent was notified to proved the labelled prescription box and complete a medication log 3. All medications are now kept in a seperate lockbox with the camp director 4. All medications are accompanied with proper documentation”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Other state visit Health & medication
Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “All medications are stored in a lockbox that is kept with the camp director.”
Citation Apr 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Fee agreements missing signatures will be signed so they are compliant with regulations.”
Core safety Jul 24, 2023 Other state visit Supervision
Included in ratio/annual training 55 Pa. Code §3270.115(a)(8)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Water safety training has been completed. Training and documentation will be in place prior to staff being placed in ratio for swimming.”
Citation Jul 24, 2023 Other state visit Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 26, 2023): “Parent consent and signature has been obtained.”
Citation Apr 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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].
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2023): “Fee agreements started to be signed for 6 month updates starting 4/28/2023”
Core safety Apr 13, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2022): “Staff members were trained on our supervision/transition/primary care policies to ensure that children are being supervised at all times. Children will be supervised at all times.”

“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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 18, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jan 28, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Lancaster Recreation Commission
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 392-2115
State certificate # CER-00254512
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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