Washington Heights Latchkey and Sa CTR
Washington Heights Latchkey and Sa CTR is a certified child care center in Lemoyne, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 13 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 13). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #38 of 96 centers in Cumberland County and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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It was observed that children in the cafeteria were left unsupervised when staff #1 met Cert Rep at the facility's front door and staff #2 who was standing in the hallway outside of the cafeteria unable to properly supervise children.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2 was observed walking children to the front door as parents arrived. The front door of the school building was down the hallway, around a corner and out of sight of staff who was responsible to supervise staff #2. Staff #2 did not have the required health and safety pre-service trainings, including, pediatric first-aid and CPR and the 10 hours of required health and safety topics required before a staff member can care for children unsupervised.
It was observed at the time of inspection the facility's emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
It was observed at the time of inspection the operator did not provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
It was observed at the time of inspection the facility's emergency plan that did not provide accommodations for lockdown.
It was observed at the time of inspection the operator did not provide verification that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 did not participate in annual fire safety training.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 did not have one staff evaluation every 12 months as required.
It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's emergency contact information did not include the complete address of the parent and of the father's business address.
It was observed at the time of inspection the child's special needs section of the emergency contact information was not completed.
It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's emergency contact information did not contain the policy number for the child's health insurance coverage.
It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's emergency contact information did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
It was observed at the time of inspection Child #1's record did not contain written parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
“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.) | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $20.00 | $20.00 |
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 Heights Latchkey and Sa CTR had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Oct 13, 2023 (supervision): “It was observed that children in the cafeteria were left unsupervised when staff #1 met Cert Rep at the facility's front door and staff #2 who was standing in the hallway outside of the cafeteria unable to properly…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Washington Heights Latchkey and Sa CTR?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Washington Heights Latchkey and Sa CTR since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Washington Heights Latchkey and Sa CTR’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 3, 2021. 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 Heights Latchkey and Sa CTR compare with other daycares in Cumberland County?
It is #38 of 96 centers in Cumberland County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Washington Heights Latchkey and Sa CTR last inspected?
Oct 14, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Washington Heights Latchkey and Sa CTR cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $20.00 for young school-age, $20.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Washington Heights Latchkey and Sa CTR?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Best Friends Day Care Center 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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