Wonderlake Learning Center
Wonderlake Learning Center is a certified child care center in New Brighton, PA, with capacity for 46 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 65 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (20 of 65). 15 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #28 of 39 centers in Beaver County and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff #1's two most recent DHS FBI clearances are dated 2/12/21 and 3/18/26, which are more than 60 months apart.
In the bubbling brook room was Studio Selection Kids Spray Sunscreen on the top of child cubbies which stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children. On the hooks right inside the entrance of the facility was a child's backpack with equate spray sunscreen in a side pocket that stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children.
In the outside play space was a crown vetch plant that is toxic to children coming through the fence accessible to children.
In the outside play space was a trash can that contained trash from the previous day.
The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted in the bubbling brook room.
In the Frog Lagoon room, the bubbling brook room, and the duck pond room the outside book bags that contained the first aid kits were hanging on low about hooks that were accessible to children.
The thermometer in the duck pond room refrigerator was broken.
Child #1's initial health assessment is dated 5/4/26, and Child #3's initial health assessment is dated 5/4/26 both which is more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).
Staff #1's two most recent staff evaluations are dated 11/7/23 and 4/15/26, which are more than 12 months apart.
In the bubbling brook room is a toilet area with a half wall and half door that is not appropriate for school age children that was being used by school age children.
Child #2's financial agreement did not contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the bubbling brook room.
Child #4's most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form is dated 6/24/25 which is more than 6 months ago.
Child #4's most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement is dated 6/24/25 which is more than 6 months ago.
The file for Staff person #1 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 6/11/25, after the expiration date of 5/31/25.
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The posts holding the mesh fencing for the new infant/toddler outside play space were loose and unstable when touched making the fencing loose and not secure.
In the outside play space was mulch that was less than 1 inch in diameter accessible to infants and toddlers.
The file for staff #4 contained an NSOR certificate dated 5/30/25 which if after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff #5 contained an NSOR certificate dated 5/30/25 which is after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).
At approximately 1:25pm staff #3 was alone in the Duck Pond room with 6 Older toddlers and 2 Preschool age children. 6 children were sleeping on mats, one child was in a highchair eating a snack, and staff #6 was sitting on the floor holding and rocking another child that was awake.
The facility did not have a letter to provide to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures.
In the turtle beach room disinfectant spray was on top of a shelf in the back of the room accessible to children. In the turtle beach room, the lock was not working for the cabinet under the sink and window cleaner which stated Keep out of reach of children was accessible. In the bubbling brook room disinfect solution was on the shelf by the table and Purell Hand sanitizer was on the diaper sink each stating keep out of reach of children and accessible to children. In the duck pond room, the lock on the diaper table was not working proper and diaper cream which stated keep out of reach of children was accessible to children.
In the Lily Pad Lake room, the garbage can used to discard leftover food was not lidded.
In the outdoor play space near the back left hand corner around and besides the mulch were unsecured wooden beams that would roll around when touched causing a tripping hazard.
Hand washing signs were missing from above the toilet in the bubbling brook room and in the duck pond room near the diapering area.
In the duck pond room, the green bin that held balls was cracked with sharp edges.
In the duck pond room next to the window was a tall 5 section cabinet that was not attach to the wall and was unstable when touched.
The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), are dated 2/12/24 and 6/4/25, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), are dated 10/30/23 and 4/4/25, more than 12 months apart.
In the bubbling brook room and the duck pond room the trash cans used to dispose of used diapers and pullups was not hand free.
Staff #1's two most recent health assessments are dated 12/20/22 and 2/26/25 which are more than 24 months apart.
In the duck pond room in a child's cubby was a lunch box that contained yogurt that was not refrigerated.
The facility did not have proof of submitting their updated emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The facility did not have proof of submitting written notification to local traffic safety authorities of location of facility and programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.
Staff #2's most recent annual staff evaluation is dated 10/2023 which is more than 12 months ago. Staff #3's most recent annual staff evaluation is dated 1/5/24 which is more than 12 months ago.
Child #1, 2, and 3's files did not contain a child service report in the last 6 months.
The financial agreement for child #3 did not contain the child's arrival and departure times.
The financial agreement for child #3 did not contain the child's date of admission.
Child #2's file did not contain the address for the child's physician or source of medical care.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to include a child abuse clearance which was obtained for volunteer purposes and are invalid for employment.
Staff #1's file did not contain documentation of emergency plan training within 90 days of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).
The emergency plan was not posted in the facility.
The half door to the infant room was not properly connected causing it to be loose and hanging when opened.
The back emergency exit in the bubbling brook room was obstructed by a highchair and stacked nap cots.
The most recent inspection summary dated 12/18/24 was not posted in the facility.
Staff #2's file contained the online portion of the pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 9/4/23, the in-person portion of the training was not completed making this training not acceptable.
Second citation previously cited on 12/18/24, Staff person #1's file did not contain verification of child care experience.
Second citation previously cited on 12/18/24, staff person's #1 file lacked two, non-family references.
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in the facility.
The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a disclosure statement.
The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain an initial health report.
The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain education and experience to be classified as an assistant group supervisor.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references.
Staff #1 file contained child abuse clearances dated 11/19/18 and 12/14/23 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #1 file contained DHS FBI clearances dated 12/7/18 and 12/16/23 which are more than 60 months apart.
The trash in the outside play space was not removed daily.
The bathroom sink cabinet in the school age room facing towards the toilets had crumbling particle board at the top.
The trash can in the preschool bathroom did not have a lid.
In the toddler room there was a cracked green bin that could pinch a child's finger. In the preschool room there was a broken tower car track and a cracked clear bin with sharp edges.
In the toddler room the tall cabinet used for child cubbies was not attached to the wall and was unstable when touched.
At approximately 1:25pm in the toddler room, it was observed that four children in the back of the room near the diapering area did not have at least 2ft of space on 3 sides of their rest equipment while in use.
The thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room was not working properly.
Child #1 initial health assessment was dated 4/14/21 which was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).
The legal entity does not have comprehensive general liability insurance.
Staff #2 file contained mandated reporter trainings dated 9/26/18 and 12/14/23 which are more than 60 months apart.
Child #2's two most recent child service reports are dated 10/13/23 and 5/13/24, which is more than 6 months apart. Child #4's two most recent child service reports are dated 10/12/23 and 5/1/24, which is more than 6 months apart.
Child #1 and 5 did not have written information on child's disabilities or special needs.
Child #3 file's emergency contact update was dated 9/22/23 and 4/9/24 which is more than 6 months apart.
Child #3 file's financial agreement update was dated 9/22/23 and 4/9/24 which is more than 6 months apart.
Child #1 file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $49.00 | $35.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $49.00 | $35.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $49.00 | $35.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.00 | $35.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $35.00 |
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 Wonderlake Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Jun 12, 2026 (background checks): “Staff #1's two most recent DHS FBI clearances are dated 2/12/21 and 3/18/26, which are more than 60 months apart.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Wonderlake Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Wonderlake Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Wonderlake Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Oct 7, 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 Wonderlake Learning Center compare with other daycares in Beaver County?
It is #28 of 39 centers in Beaver County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Wonderlake Learning Center last inspected?
Jun 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Wonderlake Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $49.00 for infant, $49.00 for young toddler, $49.00 for older toddler, $45.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Wonderlake Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bullfrogs & Butterflies Child Care Center INC.
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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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