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Werner Early Learning Childcare Center Earl Learn

636 W Poplar St, York, PA 17401 · York County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

Werner Early Learning Childcare Center Earl Learn is a certified child care center in York, PA, with capacity for 35 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 13 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 13). All 13 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #21 of 43 centers in York and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 61% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#21 of 43 centers in York
1 Core-safety citations
12 Other citations
2 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
13 citations from 2 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 13 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 17, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 8
Transportation 2
Food & feeding 1
Background checks 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 17, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
Documentation of a written statement from the parent that gives the formula and feeding schedule for the infants was not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Added a written documentation given to parents that gives the formula and feeding schedule for infants.”
Citation Mar 17, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that written safe routes were not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Corrected on inspection, placed posting on family board notification of safe routes.”
Citation Mar 17, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
Documentation of notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Sent letter and documentation of notifying York City police traffic division in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Citation Mar 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
Documentation of the agreement on file for child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5 were not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Changed agreement and added signature lines for director and parent. Had families complete and sign including child 2, 3,4, and”
Citation Mar 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5 did not include the child's arrive and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Changed the agreement form to included child's arrival and departure time and had families complete including child 2,3,4 and 5. Child 1 last day was 3/19/2026 so was not able to change”
Citation Mar 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5, did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Changed location of the person designated by a parent to whom the child may be released to be included on the agreement. Had family's complete including child 2, 3,4, and 5. Child 1 last date was 3-19-2026 so could not change.”
Citation Mar 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5 did not include the child's admission date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Changed the agreement to include the child's admission date. Had all family's complete including child 2,3,4,and 5. Child 1 last date was 3/19/26 so did not get to complete but date was located on enrollment paperwork”
Citation Mar 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5, did not included the services which are to be considered as extra.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Changed the agreement to include services which are to be extra. Had all family's complete including child 2,3,4, and 5. Child 1 last date was 3/19/26 so did not get to complete.”
Citation Mar 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5, did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Changed the registration paperwork to include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician. Had family's complete the paperwork to included name, address and telephone number of the child's physician including child 2,3,5. Child 1 last day was 3/19/2026 so was not able to…”
Citation Mar 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5, did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Changed the registration paperwork to include a written signed consent by a parent for emergency medical care. Had family's complete the form and sign signature.”
Citation Mar 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5, did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Changed documentation to have signature for administration of minor first-aid procedure by the center.. Documentation for child 2,3,4, and 5 were changed to include signature. Child 1 last day was 3-19-2020 so was not able to complete.”
Core safety Dec 22, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member #1 and #2 was signed by the staff member and witness on two separate days
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 23, 2025): “Provider will witness employee signatures on disclosure statements on the same day during onboarding.”
Citation Dec 22, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Documentation of the facilities emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 23, 2025): “Documentation of the facilities emergency plan now includes the continuity of operations on page 5 of the emergency plan.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $55.00 $55.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $55.00 $55.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $55.00 $55.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $50.00 $50.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $50.00 $50.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $50.00 $50.00

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 35 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 20, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Jun 10, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Childrens Aid Society Sopa Cob INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 845-5771
State certificate # CER-00254772
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Common questions

Has Werner Early Learning Childcare Center Earl Learn had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Dec 22, 2025 (background checks): “Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member #1 and #2 was signed by the staff member and witness on two separate days” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Werner Early Learning Childcare Center Earl Learn?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Werner Early Learning Childcare Center Earl Learn since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Werner Early Learning Childcare Center Earl Learn’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Jun 10, 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 Werner Early Learning Childcare Center Earl Learn compare with other daycares in York?

It is #21 of 43 centers in York by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Werner Early Learning Childcare Center Earl Learn last inspected?

Mar 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Werner Early Learning Childcare Center Earl Learn cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $55.00 for infant, $55.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler, $50.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Werner Early Learning Childcare Center Earl Learn?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Childrens Aid Society Sopa Cob INC.

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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