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Webster Early Learning Center

101 Webster Ave, York, PA 17404 · York County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Webster Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in York, PA, with capacity for 186 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 15 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 15). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 43 centers in York and has fewer citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 68% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#9 of 43 centers in York
2 Core-safety citations
13 Other citations
6 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
15 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 23, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Feb 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Mar 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 18, 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

Building & playground safety 8
Records & paperwork 2
Supervision 1
Health & medication 1
Sleep safety 1
Other standards 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 23, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
It was observed that the red and yellow play structure on the preschool playground was not in good repair. The bottom of the yellow slide was not attached on the left side; the bridge had multiple weak points and sharp metal edges; there were multiple spots of rust causing rough edges.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 4, 2026): “A request has been submitted for removal of this play structure. Until the equipment is removed, the center staff will not allow the children to use the play structure.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Feb 19, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During naptime, in the Younger Preschool Room, Staff Person #1 identified 5 children in their primary care group and Staff Person #2 identified 3 children in their primary care group. There were 2 classes combined for naptime with a total of 14 children. Neither staff person included the other staff person's (on break) 6 children as part of their primary care groups.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2026): “Staff were given tags to identify each child and who is in each teacher's core group. This strategy was gone over with each classroom team.”
Citation Feb 19, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Time of administration 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(vi)
A Medication Log documented that Child #1's medication was administered on 1/22/26, however the staff person had not included the time that the medication was administered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2026): “The director reviewed the medication log document with each classroom team to ensure that they were aware of completing all sections entirely.”
Citation Dec 15, 2025 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Outdoor Activity 55 Pa. Code §3270.114
Children in the Prekdg class were not regularly taken outdoors daily. Staff indicated that they take children out in the afternoons, but not always in the mornings. While children go to the gym some mornings for gross motor play, there are many children who are picked up before children go outside to play on the playground (4:15 or 4:30), so those children do not go outdoors daily, weather permitting. Class schedules include a morning and an afternoon outdoor play time.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “Director and Assistant Director will install a traffic light system in the hallway that indicates if the weather allows the children to go outside. All children will be taken outside daily, weather permitting.”
Citation Feb 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible/Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)/3270.66(b)
Two Magic Erasers were located by the paper towels that the children use for handwashing. They were not labeled and were accessible to the children in the School Age Room/Gym.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “The magic erasers were put into a sandwich bag, labeled with the contents, and made inaccessible to the children.”
Citation Feb 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Several hexagon rubber surfacing pieces on the Toddler Playground under the climber and at the entryway, were loose or missing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “All pavers were placed back into the appropriate spot during the time of the inspection. Dirt was filled in around each paver to secure them and prevent them from moving.”
Core safety Aug 16, 2024 Complaint investigation Sleep safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
A weighted blanket is used for Child #1 at naptime. The parent provided the weighted blanket and gave written permission to use it, however, no written instructions/recommendations from a medical professional regarding the recommended weight and usage were provided, nor was there any information on the use of the weighted blanket in an IEP at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2024): “Parent was informed that we cannot use the weighted blanket without a note from the doctor. The weighted blanket was removed from the classroom until a note is received.”
Citation Aug 16, 2024 Complaint investigation Other standards
Promote development 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(c)
Staff Person #1 has put her legs across Child #1 while sitting on the floor next to the child's on the rest mat during naptime.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2024): “Facility person 1 was informed that she should redirect the child to a more appropriate way to relax during naptime.”
Citation Mar 14, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The Emergency Plan did not include a contingency plan addressing continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2024): “We will update the statement in our Emergency Plan regarding the contingency plan, to address continuity of operations. The updated letter will be placed in all Emergency Plan packets and a copy will be given to the parents.”
Citation Mar 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Ceiling tiles and vents observed in the Older Preschool and Prekdg classrooms and bathrooms were dirty and had significant dust buildup on them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2024): “All vents and ceiling tiles were cleaned and free of dust.”
Citation Feb 22, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Peeled paint/cracks and an open hole was observed on the walls in the bathroom located in the Young Preschool classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2023): “Walls will be plastered, painted, and paneled over.”
Citation Feb 22, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(e)
The toddler playground that is fenced in separately from the other playground is not being used currently as the toddler outdoor play space was moved into the large fenced in playground, to the left of the preschool/SA play areas. Mulch is present around the preschool equipment, which is accessible to the toddlers as there is no fencing dividing the play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2023): “The toddler playground was relocated to the separate, fenced in area used previously for the infants and toddlers.”
Citation Feb 22, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the School Age classroom (gym). (Corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Schedule was posted before the end of inspection.”
Citation Feb 22, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
The Emergency Transportation Plan was not posted in the Young Preschool classroom (Corrected during the inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Emergency Transportation plan was posted before the end of inspection.”
Citation Feb 18, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)/3270.102(a)
The Older Playground Climber that is used by preschool and school age children has areas with rust and peeling paint on the blue pull-up bar.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2022): “The areas of peeling paint and rust will be sanded and repainted in order to provide a safe gross motor experience for the children in our care.”

“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

Violation found Dec 15, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Aug 16, 2024 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

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) $66.80 $66.80
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $66.80 $66.80
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $62.80 $62.80
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $58.60 $58.60
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $54.40 $54.40
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $51.20 $31.40
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $51.20 $31.40

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 186 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 23, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Nov 15, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator The Early Learning Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 845-1177
State certificate # CER-00253306
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Webster Early Learning Center 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 Feb 19, 2026 (supervision): “During naptime, in the Younger Preschool Room, Staff Person #1 identified 5 children in their primary care group and Staff Person #2 identified 3 children in their primary care group. There were 2 classes combined for…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Webster Early Learning Center?

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 Webster Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Nov 15, 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 Webster Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in York?

It is #9 of 43 centers in York by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Webster Early Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 23, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Webster Early Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $66.80 for newborn, $66.80 for infant, $62.80 for young toddler, $58.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Webster Early Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Early Learning Center LLC.

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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