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Big Dreams Little People Inc

1348 Union St, Lancaster PA 17603 · License #CER-00251539 · Family Child Care Home

Granted; enrollment ACT
Capacity 6 childrenAges 0 mo – 15 yr1-Star programLast inspected Jun 1, 2026
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When they operate

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Ages served

Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 6 children
5
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
3
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.7
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Jun 1, 2026 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3290.95(b) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

    The time between the testing of the fire detection devices exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (12/10/25, 1/11/25) The most current documented testing of these devices was 4/11/26 (corrected during inspection).

    Corrected by Jun 1, 2026

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  • Violation

    3290.22(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location.

    The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

    Corrected by Jun 17, 2026

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Dec 12, 2025 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3290.133(6)/3290.133(7) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

    Child #1 had a prescribed Epi-pen at the facility for a food allergy. The parent had not given written permission to administer the medication as there was no Medication Log filled out and signed by the parent.

    Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

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Aug 11, 2025 — Initial review
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3290.117(c) · A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

    There was no certificate of current rabies immunization for the dog present at the facility. The rabies vaccination expired on 4/22/25.

    Corrected by Aug 21, 2025

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  • Violation

    3290.94(a)(5) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

    During the initial inspection, there were no evacuation routes posted on each floor of the facility.

    Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jun 1, 2026 inspection noted: “The time between the testing of the fire detection devices exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (12/10/25, 1/11/25) The most current documen…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Dec 12, 2025 inspection noted: “Child #1 had a prescribed Epi-pen at the facility for a food allergy. The parent had not given written permission to administer the medication as there was no M…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Aug 11, 2025 inspection noted: “There was no certificate of current rabies immunization for the dog present at the facility. The rabies vaccination expired on 4/22/25.” — what has changed since then?

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