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Little Flowers Daycare

1709 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster PA 17602 · License #CER-00239994 · Family Child Care Home

Awaiting Renewal; enrollment ACT
Capacity 6 childrenAges 0 mo – 5 yr1-Star programLast inspected May 26, 2026
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1709 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster PA 17602 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

WeekdaysDrop-In CareFlexible Schedule

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)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 6 children
11
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.8
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
May 26, 2026 — Renewal
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    3290.64(c) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

    English Ivy and Poison Ivy were observed to be growing around the tree where the children play outside.

    Corrected by Jun 23, 2026

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  • Violation

    3290.102(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.

    A bench in the outdoor play area was observed to be unsturdy and weathered, causing the surface to be rough and a potential splinter hazard.

    Corrected by Jun 23, 2026

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  • Violation

    3290.115(a)(2) · An aboveground swimming pool which is not in use must be made inaccessible to children in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

    The above ground pool was observed to be accessible by ladder and a closed but unlocked gate in the outdoor play space.

    Corrected by Jun 23, 2026

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  • Violation

    3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

    Documentation showing that Emergency Contact information was reviewed/updated every 6 months was not available for child #2 (last updated June 2025) and child #3 (updated March 2025 and March 2026). Documentation showing that the financial agreement had been updated every 6 months was not available for child#1 (updated December 2024 and December 2025), child # 2 (last updated June 2025), and child #3 (updated March 2025 and March 2026).

    Corrected by Jun 12, 2026

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  • Violation

    3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

    Documentation showing that child #2 was up to date on the Hepatitis A vaccination was not available. See LIS for DOB.

    Corrected by Jun 12, 2026

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May 7, 2025 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

    Upon review of each personnel file, it was found that documentation for the initial and annual emergency plan trainings for Facility Person #1 and Facility Person #2 was missing/not completed.

    Corrected by May 26, 2025

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  • Violation

    3290.102(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.

    Upon inspection of the physical site areas, it was observed that multiple mats [4+] used for rest equipment were torn at the corners and edges, exposing the internal foam material.

    Corrected by May 26, 2025

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  • Violation

    3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

    Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that Child #1 and Child #2 were each missing one of four required pneumococcal vaccinations, as required by the ACIP for their ages.

    Corrected by May 26, 2025

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Sep 19, 2024 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 3, 2024 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

    Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that essential specific details regarding continuity of operations were not included in the current plans.

    Corrected by May 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    3290.61/3290.102(e) · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

    Upon inspection of the outdoor play space, it was found that the toddlers in care were now playing throughout the fenced area and significant areas of accessible pea gravel were present along the fence and house foundation.

    Corrected by May 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    3290.24(f) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

    Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan and letter to parents, it was found that the letter to the parents was lacking information on lockdowns, accommodations for children with special needs or assistance with walking and continuity of operations plans.

    Corrected by May 17, 2024

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May 8, 2023 — Renewal
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

    3290.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

    Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreement form did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra, if any, for children #1 - #5.

    Corrected by May 16, 2023

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  • Violation

    3290.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

    Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care for child #1, #4 and #5.

    Corrected by May 16, 2023

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  • Violation

    3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

    Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent for child #1 and #3.

    Corrected by May 16, 2023

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  • Violation

    3290.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

    Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the emergency contact information did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits for child #1 - #5.

    Corrected by May 16, 2023

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  • Violation

    3290.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

    Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the emergency contact information did not include the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released for child #3 and #5.

    Corrected by May 16, 2023

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  • Violation

    3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

    Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the health immunization record did not include a current influenza vaccination [or valid exemption] for child #1 and #2.

    Corrected by May 16, 2023

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May 17, 2022 — Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

    Upon inspection of the facility documents on file, it was found that no policy/procedures for the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment was created.

    Corrected by Jun 1, 2022

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  • Violation

    3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

    Upon inspection of the children's records, it was found that an original copy of the signed agreement was on file for child #1.

    Corrected by Jun 1, 2022

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Feb 2, 2022 — Initial review
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The May 26, 2026 inspection noted: “English Ivy and Poison Ivy were observed to be growing around the tree where the children play outside.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The May 7, 2025 inspection noted: “Upon review of each personnel file, it was found that documentation for the initial and annual emergency plan trainings for Facility Person #1 and Facility Pers…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The May 3, 2024 inspection noted: “Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that essential specific details regarding continuity of operations were not included in the curren…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error