Wee Kare Child Center
508 N GRANT ST, WAYNESBORO, PA 17268Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Note: state records show 1 past adverse action on this facility's license. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 2. Structural quality reflects a 93% violation rate across 14 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected September 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 2 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 114
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Sep 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2025-09-253270.31(f)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-09-25 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-09-25 | 3270.121(b) | Given parents in writing; 2025-09-25 | 3270.94(a)(4) | Hypothetical locations; 2025-09-25 | 3270.94(a)(9) | Written record; 2025-09-25 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Sep 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Similar Age Level; 2025-09-093270.51
3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times
Aug 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Toxic Plants Not Permitted; 2025-08-253270.66(d)
3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-08-25 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Emergency info/; 2025-08-25 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Eme; 2025-08-25 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy
Jun 6, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times3270.113(a)
Dec 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Clean, Age Appropriate; 2024-12-033270.106(a)
3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2024-12-03 | 3270.161(d) | Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- 1
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