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Home › PA › Ephrata › Wiggles And Giggles Early Learning Center
200 Washington Ave, Ephrata PA 17522 · License #CER-00249504 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00286036 (from 4/9/26), it was observed that the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.103 had not been fully implemented. On 5/5/26, the mulch from the preschool playground was still accessible to the toddlers along the edge of the shared fencing.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00286036 (from 4/9/26), it was observed that the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.113a1 had not been fully implemented. On 5/5/26, staff persons #1 and #2 were present with a group of 14 children in the Tigers room. Staff only accounted for 13 of the 14 children when asked to identify their assigned groups.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
An uncovered outlet was observed in the Tigers room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
Magic Erasers were observed in areas accessible to the children in the Tiger room and in the Elephants room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
An aloe plant was observed in the Lions room. Two aloe plants and a tulip plant were observed in the Butterfly room.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
Hallway bathroom - The metal heater cover was separating from the heater.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
The depth of the surfacing on the preschool playground measured between 4.5 to 8 inches in various spots measured in fall zones of the climber.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Mulch was observed to have washed onto a playground used by toddlers. The mulch from the preschool playground is also accessible to the toddlers along the edge of the fencing.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
Staff persons #1 and #2 were present with a group of 11 children in the Tigers room. Staff only accounted for 9 of the 11 children when asked to identify their assigned groups.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
Six of the eight infants sleeping were observed to be on propped/elevated mattresses, as opposed to a flat surface.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
Disposable diapers were being discarded into trashcans with push down lids instead of hands-free trash cans.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.
According to the log on file at the time of inspection, the fire detection system was manually tested on 2/4/26 and subsequently more than 30 days later on 3/10/26.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
On 12/4/25, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate dated 9/2/25, which was after their start date. NSOR certificate must be on file before a staff person starts employment with children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
On 12/4/25, it was observed that cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the gross motor play space. Cleaning supplies were stored on the lower shelves in the storage room where the sink is located for handwashing. A child was observed washing their hands in this area after a diaper change.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
On 12/4/25, it was observed that staff person 3 only had 1 written, nonfamily reference on file. One additional reference is needed.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
On 12/4/25, it was observed that the facility fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. A fire system test was documented on 9/26/25 and the next test was not documented until 11/13/25, creating a lapse 0f 48 days.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)/3270.151(c)(4) · The health assessment must include the following specified in §3270.151(c)(1-5) An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
On 12/4/25, it was observed that the health assessment for staff person 2 did not address whether the staff person was cleared to work with children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
On 8/11/25, it was observed that surfaces were not clean and in good repair. It was observed that there was a hole in the closet door in the infant classroom (corrected on site) It was observed that there were water stains on 3 ceiling tiles in the 2/3 classroom (corrected on site)
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
On 8/11/25, it was observed that the exit doors in the gross motor playspace were blocked from opening with a bar.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
On 8/11/25, it was observed that there was not a hands free, lidded trash can in the bathrooms were diaper changes will occur. Corrected on site.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.