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Covenant Child Care Center
110 N Mulberry St, Lancaster PA 17603 · License #CER-00254182 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (717) 393-1561
- Address
- 110 N Mulberry St, Lancaster PA 17603 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 110 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #10 may not work in a child care position at the facility until complete clearances are on file. The initial mandated reporter training on file for staff person #11 was not dated within 90 days of hire. The training was dated 92 days after the date of hire.
The DHS FBI clearance on file for staff person #1 expired on 6/18/25, but was not updated until 6/26/25. The staff person worked in a child care position during the time the clearance was expired. The PA Child Abuse clearance on file for staff person #5 expired on 11/9/25, but was not updated until 11/13/25. The staff person worked with children during the time the clearance was expired. The mandated reporter on file for staff person #5 expired 6/23/25, but an updated training was not on file until 7/1/25. The PA Child Abuse clearance on file for staff person #6 expired on 11/10/25, but was not updated until 11/17/25. The staff person worked in a child care position during the time the clearance was expired. The mandated reporter on file for staff person #9 expired 12/1/25, but an updated training was not on file until 12/3/25. Upon beginning work in the facility, the record for staff person #10 did not the applicable out of state clearances as required under the CPSL. The applicable out-of-state child abuse clearance was not on file at the time of inspection.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Staff evaluations were due in December of 2025 for staff persons #2, #3, #6, #7, and #8, but they were not completed until February and March of 2026.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
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3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
Windows in the preschool room were opened more than 6 inches.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
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3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
Multiple nap mats used by the pre-k room were torn, exposing the inner foam.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
The TB test results on file for staff person #10 were not dated in the 12 months prior to initial service in the child care setting. The TB test results on file were dated 17 days after the first day caring for children.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for the enrolled child with a chronic medical condition.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
- Violation
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.
More than 30 days lapsed between manual tests of the fire detection system that took place on 6/10/25 and subsequently 7/24/25, 12/17/25 and subsequently 1/17/26, and 1/17/26 and subsequently 2/18/26.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
- Violation
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff Person #1 was observed working with children and did not have documentation of a minimum of completion of 8th grade and 2 years (2,500 hours) of childcare experience on file to qualify as an Aide.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2026
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3270.133(6)/3270.133(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 an expired Epi-Pen emergency medication at the facility, however there was no Medication Log completed by the parent, giving instructions and permission to administer.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed and documentation is on file, Staff Person #1 must be supervised when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all pre-service trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Staff Person #1 has completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR training, however there was no certificate or documentation of the training completed through a PQAS approved curriculum with a PQAS-certified, approved trainer in Staff Person #1's file.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2025
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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.
There were 3 written references for Staff Person #2 on file. One of them checked that they were from a family member while the other 2 did not indicate if they were related or not.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
- Violation
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.
The fire drill log did not have documentation showing that the fire alarm system had been tested every 30 days or less as required. As of 7/14/25, the last documented testing date on the log was 6/10/25.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2025
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3270.21/3270.106(e) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Seasonal, appropriate covering, such as sheets or blankets, shall be provided as agreed between the child's parent and the operator.
The infant room was very warm during the inspections, with a digital temperature reading of 80 degrees (30% humidity) and the infants were observed sleeping in gliders, swings and bouncy seats with heavy, thick blankets on them.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2025
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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.
Infants were not placed in sleeping positions recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics as follows: On 7/14/25: Child #1 was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat Child #2 was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat then moved to a glider. Child #3 was observed sleeping in a swing. On 7/18/25: Child #3 was observed sleeping in a glider.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
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3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
Staff in both infant classrooms said that they use wipes on the infants' hands after diapering, in lieu of handwashing.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff Person #1 will have until 2/26/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Person #1 must be supervised when interaction with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise Staff Person #1, Staff Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Staff Person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date (see Code Sheet): Health and Safety training
Corrected by Jan 13, 2025
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3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for Facility Person #2 did not contain documentation of education.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
The lids on the metal trash cans in the boys' and girls' prekindergarten bathrooms were rusted.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
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3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
There was no lidded trash can in the older Toddler Room bathroom.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
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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.
There was an accumulation of dust around the vents and ceiling tiles near the vents, in the Preschool Room. Dust and cobwebs were observed in the corner and on ceiling divider track in the Prekindergarten Room.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
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3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
The thermometer in the refrigerator of the Preschool Room displayed a temperature of 50 degrees. At the end of the inspection, the refrigerator was checked again, and it was still showing 50 degrees.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
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3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. The facility director will develop and implement a written staff observation plan when staff person #1 is present with a group of children on the facility's premises. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the observation plan before it is implemented. Documentation of completed observations must be submitted on a weekly basis to the Central Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning for a period of 3-months. Documentation of completed observations must also be kept on file at the facility.
Complaint investigation revealed that staff person #1 did not implement daily activities that promoted the development of skills, social competence, and self-esteem. Staff Person #1 has been observed bickering with the lead teacher and other staff in the classroom and has become frustrated to the point of yelling at the children.
Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.
Complaint investigation revealed that staff person #1 did not implement daily activities that promoted the development of skills, social competence, and self-esteem. Staff Person #1 has been observed bickering with the lead teacher and other staff in the classroom and has become frustrated to the point of yelling at the children.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. The legal entity must arrange Staff Person #1 to complete the following training sessions on the Better Kid Care website: Dealing With Anger - The Children's and Yours (2 hours) and Interactions Matter: Positive Teacher/Child Interactions (2 hours). Documentation of completed training must be submitted to DHS and be kept on file at the facility. Training hours may not count toward the annual 12-hour regulatory training requirement.
Complaint investigation revealed that staff person #1 did not implement daily activities that promoted the development of skills, social competence, and self-esteem. Staff Person #1 has been observed bickering with the lead teacher and other staff in the classroom and has become frustrated to the point of yelling at the children.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Staff Person #1, has grabbed three different children by the arm and has picked up children by one arm.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(c) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.
Staff Person #1 targets Child #1, #2, and #3 and screams at them and has said "I can't wait until they (Child #1 and #3) move up (to the next class)." Staff Person #1 scolds Child#1, #2, and #3 and screams at them, making the children cry.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff Persons #1 and #3 will have until May 31, 2023 (15 days from POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #1 and #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #1 and #3, staff persons #1 and #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Staff Persons #1 and #3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Staff Person #1 did not complete the 2022 10-hr Health and Safety training Staff Person #3 did not complete pediatric first aid/CPR in an approved curriculum by an approved trainer
Corrected by Apr 29, 2023
- Violation
3270.75(a)/3270.124(c) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
The PreK group did not have emergency contact forms or first aid kit with them in Bethany Hall.
Corrected by May 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
The files for Children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 did not include completed Child Service Reports to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development, as required every 6 months.
Corrected by May 5, 2023
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3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
The file for Child #2 did not contain an updated health report every 6 months as required for a young toddler. The last health assessment was dated 10/12/22.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
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3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 did not contain health assessments that were conducted within 12 months prior to initial service at the facility. Staff Person #1's physical was dated 1/24/23 and Staff Person #2's physical was dated 3/14/23.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2023
- Violation
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first aid procedures by faculty staff.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
The files for Staff Members #1, #2, #3, #5, #7 and #8 did not include documentation of Health Assessments conducted within 12 months prior to their start date at the facility. They all had health assessments that were dated after their hire/start dates, with the exception of Staff Members #9 and #10, who did not have any documentation of a completed health assessment in their files.
Corrected by May 12, 2022
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3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
The files for Staff Members #4 and #11 did not include TB screening results prior to their start dates. They both had health assessments completed prior to hire, but the TB test results for Staff Member #4 was dated 7 months after their start date and there is no record of any TB screening results for Staff Member #11.
Corrected by May 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
The file for Staff Member #11 did not include verification of education (high school diploma or transcript), required to be employed as an Aide.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2022
- Violation
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
The file for Staff Member #6 contained only 1 written, nonfamily reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by May 12, 2022
- Violation
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.
The Director stated that mini-marshmallows had been given to toddlers (2 year olds). Mini-marshmallows are choking hazards for toddlers.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 1, 2026 inspection noted: “The DHS FBI clearance on file for staff person #1 expired on 6/18/25, but was not updated until 6/26/25. The staff person worked in a child care position durin…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 30, 2026 inspection noted: “Staff Person #1 was observed working with children and did not have documentation of a minimum of completion of 8th grade and 2 years (2,500 hours) of childcare…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 14, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff Person #1 has completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR training, however there was no certificate or documentation of the training completed through a PQAS a…” — what has changed since then?
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