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WHALES SNAILS AND PUPPY DOG TAILS CCC
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On record in Pennsylvania.
2125 YORK HAVEN RD, ETTERS, PA 17319
- Hours
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Licensed for
- 104 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Amenities and accessibility
Service options
- Onsite services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning by WHALES SNAILS AND PUPPY DOG TAILS CCC and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Programs on record
- School-age care
The public record
- License number
- 100275669-0001
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Licensed capacity
- 104 children
- Address
- 2125 YORK HAVEN RD, ETTERS, PA 17319
- County
- York County
- Phone
- +17179389978
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- July 1, 2026
- License expires
- July 1, 2027
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From Google
Recent parent reviews
The 6 most recent of 33 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
Bill and Judy Whale are the most unprofessional business owner I have ever encountered. Things that could be addressed in one simple sentence are escalated into a Bill Whale tirade. The facility itself is decent enough (the food, the cleanliness) but the owners aren’t pleasant to deal with, especially Bill. They dont have cameras and will often leave doors open which is pretty significant safety breach. (Something I am sure the board of licensing would like to know). What is ironic is that one of the Bill Whale tirades (where he literally chased me out to my car) was him getting irate that my daughter walked up a set of stairs by herself. She wanted to feel like a big girl and do it by herself as she saw multiple other children doing so. In part of his rant he told me my child will get ran over by a car and die if i didn't physically walk her to a teacher and say “here is my child”. This is an example of something that could’ve been addressed in one sentence but he became irate and literally leaned on my car so i couldn’t leave to yell at me. The breaking point was them taking my child on odd field trips without my knowledge. Trips to Sam’s club and walmart??? What if she had a medical emergency and I have no idea my child is at a walmart. It is a big no-no for me. Between the safety breach of the door and the trips without my knowledge are what ultimately broke the camels back in us leaving. By the looks of other reviews i am not the only parent that has had issues with their behavior as owners.
A GJun 15, 2026My child and I are absolutely loving Whales, Snails and Puppy Dog Tails. They are keeping my son active but he's also learning so much. The field trips are our favorite that I even take off work and go with! Bill and Judy have been so welcoming and his teachers and assistants are amazing! Thank you both for everything! 12/10 recommend!!
Janelle FreyOct 2, 2025My 4 yr old daughter currently attends Whales Snails and Puppy dog tails and I couldn't be more happy with the child care center. The staff and owners are simply the best. My 4 year old has raved about her teachers, as well as Judy and Bill since the day she started. The love, care, attention they give each child is remarkable. Not only does my daughter love going everyday, she can't wait to see her teachers and tell me everyday what she learned and how much fun she had. As a new mom, it has been a blessing to have found such an amazing group of people to take care of and teach my child each day. It's awesome seeing Mr Bill ride scooters with the kids on there park trips and I have worked with the staff when my child misbehaved. They handled the situation perfectly and it gave me the chance to speak to my child about what she did wrong and the importance of following instructions at school. It was a wonderful learning and growth experience and I thank the staff for being apart of that. Nothing but great things to say about this amazing child care center.
Lerin MerrySep 12, 2025I absolutely LOVE this daycare center! We have been sending our kids here for 5 years, since my oldest was just 4 months old! The staff members are always super nice and the owners are honestly the best. My oldest just started kindergarten this year and is advanced in her class due to everything she learned at the daycare center. My kids always talk about how much fun they have there and I feel good knowing they are being well taken care of throughout the day.
Alicia SellersOct 8, 2024We just started going here and my kids love going here. They’ve grown so much and they are learning to be more respectful. They love all the teachers, my oldest gets to go on field trips and he loves it. They also make yummy homemade food for the kids. We get a card every day when pick up to let us know how they r doing an I love seeing how they do and love hearing how there day went.
Keith SweitzerSep 21, 2024This daycare has been there for my son's since my eldest was 2 yrs old. One owner bakes fresh bread and baked goods for the kids frequently, and they are always doing fun thoughtful activities with the kids. I LOVE their summer program where the older kids get to rotate to different parks and playgrounds, and they get a visit from a local ice cream truck once a week! It's great. The only reason that they aren't getting the full 5 stars from me is that I simply wish that they didn't rely on candy as much as they do to promote good behavior with the kids...but I get why they do it, it can be difficult to find ways to help promote good behavior that most parents will approve of, this is the way that works for WSPT, and honestly...it does work.
Kelly FreySep 20, 2024
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
How the reviews split
The 3.5 average comes from 33 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star19
- 4 star2
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star12
Questions parents ask about WHALES SNAILS AND PUPPY DOG TAILS CCC
Is WHALES SNAILS AND PUPPY DOG TAILS CCC a licensed child care provider in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. WHALES SNAILS AND PUPPY DOG TAILS CCC holds Pennsylvania certificate 100275669-0001, listed as "LICENSED" by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning in York County. The current certificate runs to July 1, 2027. Confirm current standing at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch before enrolling.
What is WHALES SNAILS AND PUPPY DOG TAILS CCC's Keystone STARS rating?
- Pennsylvania rates WHALES SNAILS AND PUPPY DOG TAILS CCC STAR 1, on a scale of one to four where four is highest. That tier took effect on July 8, 2024. Keystone STARS measures programme standards such as staff qualifications and learning environment, not inspection outcomes.
Does Pennsylvania record a negative sanction against WHALES SNAILS AND PUPPY DOG TAILS CCC?
- No. The state's provider dataset records no negative sanction against WHALES SNAILS AND PUPPY DOG TAILS CCC at the time the record was published. That is a single field in a snapshot, not a full compliance history, and it is not the same as a clean inspection record. The licensing inspection detail is at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch.
Does WHALES SNAILS AND PUPPY DOG TAILS CCC accept child care subsidy?
- Yes. WHALES SNAILS AND PUPPY DOG TAILS CCC holds a subsidy agreement with the state. The agreement covers these age groups: Infant and toddler, Preschool, School-age. An agreement means the provider can bill the subsidy programme, not that a funded place is free today. Eligibility is decided by your Early Learning Resource Center, Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10.
Does this page show inspection results for WHALES SNAILS AND PUPPY DOG TAILS CCC?
- No. Pennsylvania completes at least one unannounced inspection a year at every licensed provider, and publishes the results through the provider search at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch. Those results are not included here, and there is no open dataset of them, so nothing on this page reflects WHALES SNAILS AND PUPPY DOG TAILS CCC's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the licensing inspection record.
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