Wayne Early Learning Center · 600 Walker Rd, Wayne
Wayne Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Wayne, PA, with capacity for 102 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 22 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (6 of 22). 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 #15 of 16 centers in Wayne and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file of staff person #1 did does not contain DHS required FBI clearance. The file of staff person #2 does not contain NSOR verification.
Pre-k 1 classroom and 3 year old classroom had baseboard molding peeling away from the wall.
Pre-k 2 classroom had stacked chairs in front of door that is used for an exit.
During renewal inspection on 4/15/25, Cert Rep observed an inspection report from an inspection done by Chester Co Dept of Health on 4/10/25 that showed the facility was noncompliant with their regulation 406.12.4
During the renewal inspection, there was an uncovered protective outlet on the wall beneath the window in the library.
Child #1 had an expired albuterol inhaler which said to discard after 3/8/23.
The operators of the facility admitted that a staff member was using the "buckle chair" to restrain a child at the facility.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, Out-of-state criminal clearances were not submitted for staff member #7. A volunteer PA criminal clearance was submitted for staff member #20. The FBI clearance submitted for staff member #20 was reviewed under the wrong criteria. The FBI clearance for staff member #20 was completed under PA Department of Education criteria. Out-of-state clearances for staff member #20 was not submitted.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the screen in classroom #306 was observed hanging out of the window.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the windows in classrooms 302 and 306 (both on the 2nd floor) were able to be raised above 6 inches.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, torn and tattered sleep mats were observed in room 302.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, a physical was not submitted for staff member #20.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, an expired pediatric first-aid and CPR certificate (4/21/21) was submitted for staff member #6.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, required pre-service training was not submitted for staff members #5, #17 and #20 (See LIS Code sheet for DOH).
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the files for staff members #12, #13 and #14 did not have verification of education and experience that qualifies the staff members for the position performing at the facility.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, verification of address for staff member #19 was not submitted.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not on file for staff member #20.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/29/22, verification of the required Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania training was not submitted for staff member #2 DOH (See LIS Code Sheet). Verification of a completed National Sex Offenders Registry Certificate (NSOR) was not submitted for staff member #6 DOH (See LIS Code Sheet). Verification of a completed PA State Police Criminal Clearance was not submitted for staff member #5 DOH (See LIS Code Sheet).
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/29/22, verification of emergency plan training was not submitted for staff member #1.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/29/22, verification of professional development training within 90 days of hire was not submitted for staff member #3 DOH (See LIS Code sheet).
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/29/22, verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation was not submitted for staff members #1, #4, #5 and #7 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/29/22, verification of annual 12 clock hours of child care training was not submitted for staff member #3.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $76.00 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $76.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $73.00 | $61.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $69.00 | $57.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $66.00 | $52.00 |
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 Wayne Early Learning Center 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 Apr 14, 2026 (background checks): “The file of staff person #1 did does not contain DHS required FBI clearance. The file of staff person #2 does not contain NSOR verification.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Wayne Early Learning Center?
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 Wayne Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Feb 11, 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 Wayne Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Wayne?
It is tied for #15 of 16 centers in Wayne by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Wayne Early Learning Center last inspected?
Apr 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Wayne Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $76.00 for newborn, $76.00 for infant, $73.00 for young toddler, $69.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Wayne Early Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Wayne Early Learning Center.
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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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