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Wish Upon A Star Preschool and Childcare LLC

471 Vincent Ave, Watsontown, PA 17777 · Northumberland County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

Wish Upon A Star Preschool and Childcare LLC is a certified child care center in Watsontown, PA, with capacity for 63 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 27 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 27). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #14 of 19 centers in Northumberland County and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 51% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#14 of 19 centers in Northumberland County
5 Core-safety citations
22 Other citations
7 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
27 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 22, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Jan 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 13, 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 7
Records & paperwork 4
Health & medication 4
Training & qualifications 4
Background checks 3
Emergency preparedness 3
Staff ratios 1
Sleep safety 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, the State Police Clearance for Staff #1 was in "request still pending" status.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “Staff Person #1 applied for a new State Police Clearance immediately and the clearance went through without any pending status, so the issue was remedied immediately.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information and the financial agreement were not updated at least once in a 6-month period for Child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “The director will diligently review child paperwork. The Agreement and Emergency Contact have current signatures on them.”
Core safety Oct 3, 2024 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
During the inspection, Staff # 1 was working alone, in the Ones Room, caring for five children ages 11 months to 15 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2024): “For immediate correction, the Director stepped into ratio in the classroom with staff #1.”
Citation Oct 3, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During the inspection, the infant room cribs and pack-n-plays were not labeled for use of a specific child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2024): “The classroom teacher promptly labeled all cribs and pack'-n-plays.”
Core safety Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the inspection, the file for Staff #1, who was past the provisional hire period, did not contain completed child abuse and NSOR clearances required under the CPSL and did not contain a copy of a request for the child abuse or NSOR clearances. The file for Staff #2, who was past the provisional hire period, did not contain completed state police or NSOR clearances and did not contain a copy of a request for the state police or NSOR clearances. Staff #1 was observed working alone/unsupervised with four infants. Staff #2 was observed working alone with 5 young toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “Staff #1 and Staff #2, who were past the provisional hire period were suspended from employment until the NSOR clearances are obtained. The director is signed up to attend the Existing Provider Orientation on October 10th.”
Core safety Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Sleep safety
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
During the inspection, upon arrival, Child #1 was observed sleeping in a swing. It was verified by Staff #1 that Child #1 had been sleeping for approximately 30 minutes and the child was always allowed to remain in the swing to sleep. There was no medical reason documented by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “After inspection, the regulation was covered with Staff #1. After inspection, Child #1 has not been placed in the swing for sleep.”
Citation Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During the inspection, the file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment received 4 months after Staff #1 began providing service in the childcare facility. The file for Staff #2, providing service in the childcare facility for six months, did not contain a health assessment or tuberculin skin tests.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2024): “Staff #1 and Staff #2 were both suspended from employment upon the date of inspection. Staff #2 will complete a full staff health assessment and TB test before returning to work. Staff #1will maintain regular health assessments within 24 months of previous health assessment date.”
Citation Aug 13, 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)
During the inspection, the interconnected fire alarm system had been disconnected and was not operable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “Smoke detection system that had expired and needed replaced was replaced.”
Citation Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire: (1) Pediatric First Aid/CPR training (2) Health and Safety Training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2024): “Staff #1 and Staff #2 have been suspended from employment until the completion of 1) Pediatric First Aid/CPR training 2) Health and Safety Training”
Citation Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iii)
During the inspection, the file for Staff #1, who was working alone with four infants, did not contain proof of experience to qualify as an Assistant Group Supervisor. The file for Staff #2, who was caring for five toddlers, did not have proof of education or experience on file to qualify as an Assistant Group Supervisor or Aide.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2024): “Staff #1 and Staff #2 have been suspended from employment and both Staff #1 and #2 must provide proof of education or experience caring for children before returning to work.”
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Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection, the facility did not have documentation of the annual emergency drill on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2024): “We have provided a documented emergency drill and will continue to maintain this practice.”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection, the facility did not have the required proof of purchase on file for the interconnected fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2024): “Our plan of correction includes signing a form stating that general time that the fire detection system was purchased.”
Citation Jan 24, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection, glue/tape remover was accessible to children in the open cabinet near the sink in the Preschool room. Also, hand sanitizer was accessible to children on top of the 3-drawer storage unit in the Preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2023): “Glue/tape remover was removed from the cabinet and placed in another cabinet out of reach. Hand sanitizer was removed and placed out of reach.”
Citation Jan 24, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the renewal inspection, the water temperature was between 119° F and 120° F in the Infants, Ones, Threes and Preschool rooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2023): “To address the water temperature we turned the temperature down on the hot water heater. the hot water heater was set at 110. We turned it as low as possible to 100 to resolve the issue.”
Core safety Jan 13, 2022 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not contain a disclosure statement. The mandated reporter training was dated 1/13/22 for Staff #1 hired 5/27/21. The file for Staff #3, hired 8/27/21, did not contain NSOR verification or mandated reporter training: LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally. The file for Staff #6 contained a criminal history clearance, child abuse clearance and mandated reporter training that were not updated within 60 months as required under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2022): “The staff mentioned shall remain out of ratio until all documentation is completed. All other staff will complete all required documentation.”
Citation Jan 13, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection, the file did not contain emergency plan training at the time of initial employment for Staff #1- hired 5/27/21, Staff #2 - hired 3/29/21, and Staff #3 - hired 8/27/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2022): “We will assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”
Citation Jan 13, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the renewal inspection the hot water temperature was at 119° F at the sinks in the Infant and Two Year Old Rooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2022): “We had the hot water turned off at each sink until we can get the hot water heater looked at by a plumber.”
Citation Jan 13, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection, peeled or damaged paint was observed on blue and brown walls in PreK room, blue and rust walls in Two Year Old room, wooden panel wall in the Three Year Old room, green wooden wall in the Infant room, tan wooden wall in the One Year Old room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2022): “We repainted the areas where paint was peeled off.”
Citation Jan 13, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #1, hired 5/27/21, contained a health assessment dated 10/18/21 which was not prior to providing initial service in the child care setting. The file for Staff #2, hired 3/29/21, contained a health assessment dated 7/7/21 which was not prior to providing initial service in the child care setting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2022): “To have A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation to have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting”
Citation Jan 13, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #3, #4, and #5 did not contain a health assessment. The file for Staff #3 did not contain a tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2022): “We had the mentioned staff get their tuberculosis screening completed”
Citation Jan 13, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include provisions for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2022): “We made changed to our emergency plan to include provisions for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Jan 13, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection, the thirty day manual fire alarm testing/documentation was not being conducted by the provider.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2022): “To do fire alarm testing every 30 days”
Citation Jan 13, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #3, hired 8/27/21, did not contain documentation of the required health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2022): “Have the mentioned staff complete the professional development in Health and Safety”
Citation Jan 13, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #5, hired 12/29/15, did not contain an annual staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2022): “Complete a staff eval for the following staff”
Citation Jan 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection, emergency contact information was not present with the preschool children in the outside play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2022): “We will keep emergency contact information with staff at all times while outside”
Citation Jan 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the renewal inspection, the parent of each child enrolled had not been provided with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2022): “We included information on how to access the regulations in our enrollment packets that are given to each family that enrolls”
Citation Jan 13, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #6, hired 4/15/11, did not contain the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2022): “The mentioned staff completed the 12 hours of training.”

“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 Oct 3, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation 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) $50.00 $50.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $50.00 $50.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $47.50 $47.50
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $45.00 $45.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $42.50 $42.50
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $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 63 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 15, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jan 31, 2020 · what STARS means
Operator Wish Upon A Star Preschool and Childcare
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 838-3500
State certificate # CER-00250973
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Common questions

Has Wish Upon A Star Preschool and Childcare LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Jan 28, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, the State Police Clearance for Staff #1 was in "request still pending" status.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Wish Upon A Star Preschool and Childcare LLC?

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 Wish Upon A Star Preschool and Childcare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jan 31, 2020. 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 Wish Upon A Star Preschool and Childcare LLC compare with other daycares in Northumberland County?

It is #14 of 19 centers in Northumberland County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Wish Upon A Star Preschool and Childcare LLC last inspected?

Jan 22, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Wish Upon A Star Preschool and Childcare LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for newborn, $50.00 for infant, $47.50 for young toddler, $45.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Wish Upon A Star Preschool and Childcare LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Wish Upon A Star Preschool and Childcare.

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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