Wee Care Day School

1575 State St, East Petersburg, PA 17520 · Lancaster County

1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 6 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Wee Care Day School is a certified child care center in East Petersburg, PA, with capacity for 113 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 6 complaint investigations. The state cited 32 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (15 of 32). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #56 of 144 centers in Lancaster County and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 51% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

Tied for #56 of 144 centers in Lancaster County

9 Core-safety citations

23 Other citations

9 Inspections

6 Complaint investigations that found violations

32 citations from 17 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 1, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 15

Supervision 4

Background checks 3

Food & feeding 3

Training & qualifications 2

Health & medication 2

Caregiver conduct 1

Sleep safety 1

Records & paperwork 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

On 4/17/26, it was observed that the cabinet under the sink where cleaning supplies were stored was unlocked. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2026): “Cabinet was locked while inspector was on site.”

Citation Apr 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

On 4/17/26, it was observed that the mirror in the young toddler classroom was cracked. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2026): “The crack in the mirror was covered with tape, so no sharp edges were exposed.”

Citation Apr 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

On 4/17/26, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the preschool classroom, on the windowsill. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2026): “The peeling paint was covered with tape, so no peeling or damaged paint is visible to children.”

Citation Apr 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)

On 4/17/26, it was observed that the floor mats in the gross motor play area were torn on the corners exposing the stuffing.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2026): “The edges of the floor mat was covered with duct tape, so no stuffing is exposed. A new floor mat is being ordered. **Mat was discarded as of 5/29/26.”

Citation Apr 1, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

On 4/17/26 it was observed that staff persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 did not complete 12 clock hours of training. CORRECTED ON SITE

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2026): “All staff will receive 12 clock hours of training annually.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety

Outside Walkways 55 Pa. Code §3270.64

When the facility opened on Tuesday, January 27th, there was still snow and ice on the parking lot and sidewalks

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “The director was in communication with the snow removal company, and the remaining ice and snow was removed from the parking lot and sidewalks.”

Core safety Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

The PA state police clearance on file for staff person #1 was incomplete as it did not show the dissemination date.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “We will obtain a complete state police clearance before the staff person returns into a child care position.”

Citation Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)

A climber in the gross motor was torn in multiple areas, exposing the inner foam. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “The climber was removed at the time of inspection.”

Core safety Jun 24, 2025 Inspection Supervision

Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)

Staff persons #1 and #2 were caring for a group of 17 school-age children. Staff person #1 accounted for 9 of the children in her care group, and staff person #2 accounted for 6 children in her care group. 2 of the children were unaccounted for in care groups.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2025): “Staff persons will be retrained on Primary Care Groups and the importance of them.”

Citation Jun 24, 2025 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

A black spotty mold-like substance was observed on the ceiling vents and ceiling tiles in the young toddler room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “7/10/25 - A company will come out to clean the substance off every surface and check for an underlying problem, to ensure it doesn't continue to grow. (7/21/25 update, adjusted plan of correction and correction date.) We have removed children from the classroom as of 7/21/25. The space will not be…”

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Core safety Apr 16, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

The DHS FBI clearance on file for staff person #5 expired on January 28, 2024. An updated clearance was not obtained and on file until December 2, 2024. The staff person worked during this time period.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “The staff person's updated clearance is now on file.”

Citation Apr 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

Older toddlers - An area of peeling paint was observed in the corner of the wall near the rain drops. Pre-k - Areas of peeling paint were observed on the wall in the block center.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “Peeling paint was covered following the inspection.”

Citation Apr 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)

The depth of the mulch around the embedded equipment measured at 5-7 inches, short of the 9 inches recommended by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “Mulch was added to the playground to maintain the required 9-inch depth around the embedded equipment.”

Citation Apr 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)

Medications are on site for children #1 (liquid allergy and an epi pen), #2 (epi pen and zyrtec), and #3 (Zyrtec). The operator was unable to provide medication logs for the medications.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “Medication logs were completed by the parents and are now stored with the corresponding child's medication.”

Citation Apr 16, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

Staff persons #1 and #3 - Staff evaluations were due in February of 2025, but they were not completed until March of 2025. Staff person # 2- A staff evaluation was due in September of 2024, but one wasn't completed until November of 2024. Staff person # 4- A staff evaluation was due in December of 2024, but one wasn't completed until January of 2025.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “Staff members' evaluations will be completed every 12 months.”

Core safety Feb 25, 2025 Complaint investigation Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

If was verified throughout the complaint investigation that staff person #1 is frequently texting or scrolling on their cell phone instead of supervising the children in her care. Staff witnesses reported that staff person #1 is on their phone "all day every day", and that it has been to the point that multiple staff have had to tell her to "get off of the phone".

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Phone policies were reviewed with staff members during a staff meeting. Phones should be put away while staff are on the clock and supervising children. Staff person #1 no longer works at the facility.”

Core safety Feb 25, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct

No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)

If was verified throughout the complaint investigation that staff person #2 stated the following to another staff person while in the preschool classroom in the presence of children: "I don't know what you are bitching about," and "I'm tired of working with petty ass bitches".

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “The "Standards of Conduct" policy was reviewed with staff members, specifically the examples of inappropriate workplace conduct.”

Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)/3270.152

A staff person was observed helping a group of older toddlers in the bathroom. The staff person did not wash their hands in between helping each child, and the children did not wash their hands after going to the toileting.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Handwashing policies and procedures have been reviewed with all staff. Handwashing should take place upon entering the classroom, before and after meals, after messy play, after outdoor play, as well as after toileting/diapering. These handwashing times also apply to staff.”

Citation Dec 6, 2024 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety

65º F minimum 55 Pa. Code §3270.70(a)

The heat was not operational in the preschool room throughout the week of December 2, 2024. At the time of inspection on Friday, December 6th, 2024, the thermostat in the room read at 59° F. The temperature reportedly had dropped into the low 50s at the beginning and/or end of some days throughout the week. While the group was using alternative spaces throughout the day, children were observed eating lunch in the room and the staff were getting the group ready for naptime in the room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2025): “Contact our HVAC technician to come fix the unit. Until the unit is working again, temporary heating units will be installed so the classroom maintains at least 65 degrees F. Keep children out of the classroom until temperature is maintained.”

Citation Nov 19, 2024 Complaint investigation Food & feeding

Promote development/Not withheld as discipline 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(c)/3270.162(c)

Staff persons #1 and #2 told child #1 (older toddler) that she needed to "put her books away" before coming to lunch. The child did not clean up her books, did not come to the table, and ended up not having lunch. Despite the food being on the table, and staff telling the child to put the books away and come to the table, staff #1-3 did not assist the toddler in cleaning up and coming to the table for the meal.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Remind and/or retrain staff about developmentally appropriate practices. Food shall not be used as punishment.”

Core safety Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Sleep safety

Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119

Facility person 1 was observed placing an infant on their stomach to sleep.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “All facility persons, including volunteers, will be trained on safe sleep practices and policies.”

Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Manual tests of the fire detection system were completed on 7/5/24 and more than 30 days later on 8/9/24.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2024): “Conduct manual tests of the fire detection system less than 30 days apart.”

Citation Jul 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

Multiple spots of peeling paint were observed in the one year old room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “The peeling paint was covered until it can be repainted.”

Core safety Jul 11, 2024 Other state visit Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

The record for facility person 1 included a "volunteer" child abuse clearance in place of the required "employment" child abuse clearance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 26, 2024): “Facility person 1 will not work until the clearance is obtained.”

Citation Jul 11, 2024 Other state visit Records & paperwork

Excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(d)

The emergency contact forms present at the pool did not include forms for 2 of the children that were present with the group at the pool.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “This missing emergency contact forms were added to the binder.”

Core safety May 6, 2024 Self-reported violation Supervision

Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Facility self-reported: Staff person #1 left [5 year old] child #1 alone in the bathroom for a period of approximately 5 minutes.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “Each staff member carries an ID card for child in their primary care group. These cards are switched when children are taken into different groups, such as needing to use the bathroom and Soccer Shots to reflect the current group they are responsible for. When handing off their group to another…”

Core safety Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Supervision

Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)

Staff persons 1 and 2 were present with a group of 12 older toddlers in the indoor gross motor area. Staff person 1 accounted for 6 children, and staff person 2 accounted for 5 children. Staff person 3 was assigned responsibility for the 12th child, but the staff person was not present with the group.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, May 6, 2024): “Supervision and the importance of knowing your care group at all times was reviewed during the staff meeting following the inspection. We reviewed how to alter care groups when taking small groups away from the large group and making sure all children are ALWAYS accounted for.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)

The toilet in the young toddler room was missing the toilet seat.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2024): “The toilet seat will be replaced with a new toilet seat.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)

Exposed screws and rotting wood were observed on the garden beds.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2024): “All exposed nails will be removed and rotting wood will be replaced with new wooden boards.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)

The mulch surrounding the embedded equipment on the preschool playground did not meets the depth recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recommendation for mulch is 9 inches of loose fill mulch. The mulch measured at approximately 5 inches deep.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2024): “4 inches of mulch will be added the preschool playground to meet the recommended depth of 9 inches.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Nov 30, 2023 Complaint investigation Food & feeding

General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21

An infant was given the incorrect bottle, allowing the infant to consume another mother's breastmilk.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2023): “Review infant feeding policy and procedures with teachers. Larger labels on breastmilk bottles. Individual storage contractors will now be marked with the child's picture along with their name.”

Citation Jul 21, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding

Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107

The thermometer in the refrigerator in the young toddler room was reading at 50° F. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2023): “The fridge has been emptied and will not be used until the temperature is maintained at 45° F or below.”

“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.