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Little Hearts Day Care
196 Pitney Rd, Lancaster PA 17601 · License #CER-00248222 · Group Child Care Home
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- (717) 333-0688
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- 196 Pitney Rd, Lancaster PA 17601 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 12 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
Staff persons #1 and #2 did not obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. Both staff persons obtained 4.5 hours of annual training.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
- Violation
3280.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
Staff person #1 did not complete pediatric first aid and CPR training before the expiration date of the most current certification (4/29/23, 8/27/25).
Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
- Violation
3280.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
It was observed that there was dispersed peeling paint in the child care space to the left (upon entering the facility) on the wall straight ahead upon entering the room. There were approximately 20 spots of 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch peeling paint, under the window.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
- Violation
3280.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
Emergency contact information was not present in each child care space for children receiving care in the space.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
- Violation
3280.131(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.
Child #2's record did not contain the required updated health assessment based upon the child's age (only health assessment on file dated 9/12/24). Child #3's time between health assessments exceeded the permitted at least every 6 month's timeframe based upon the child's age (health assessment dated 6/14/24, 8/19/25. See Code Sheet
Corrected by Oct 12, 2025
- Violation
3280.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Child #1's current health assessment does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2025
- Violation
3280.151(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.
Staff person #1's time between health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 month's timeframe (4/29/23, 8/27/25)
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
3280.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff person #3's record contained education documents from another country without the required translation and US equivalency.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
- Violation
3280.171(a) · The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.
The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2025
- Violation
3280.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The parents of child #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreement.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
- Violation
3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Household member #3's PA Criminal Background clearance was dated after becoming a household member (dated 8/21/24). Household member #3's Disclosure Statement was dated after becoming a household member (dated 9/3/24) See Code Sheet
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- Violation
3280.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
It was observed that the shed in the outside playspace (backyard) was accessible and contained gasoline, torch fuel, and an open bag of Ice Melt.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
3280.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
It was observed that the first-aid kit in the front child care room did not contain tweezers (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- Violation
3280.105(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
It was observed that rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specified child (corrected during inspection)
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- Violation
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Child #2's agreement does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
- Violation
3280.131(a)(3)/3280.131(e) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. 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.
Child #4's initial health report and immunization record are not dated.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
3280.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
It was observed that an infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's name (corrected during inspection)
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- Violation
3280.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected by Oct 8, 2024
- Violation
3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The records of children #3, #4, and #5 do not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
- Violation
3280.192(2)(iv) · 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.
Staff person #1 and #2's records did not include verification of child care experience.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
3280.171(a) · The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.
The operator did notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.
Corrected by Oct 8, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.
Staff persons #1 has no record of emergency plan training on file and have been employed at the facility for more than 90 days. See code sheet
Corrected by Jul 9, 2024
- Violation
3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #1's Disclosure Statement on record is not dated.
Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
- Violation
3280.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
It was observed, in the bathroom used by children, that hand sanitizer was accessible to children on a bathroom shelf. (corrected during inspection)
Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
- Violation
3280.69(a) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
It was observed that the water temperature in the bathroom used by children was 118 degrees F (corrected during inspection: turned off hot water).
Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
- Violation
3280.76 · 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.
It was observed that a closet in the back room was accessible to children and contained stacked cots which could topple on children and loose hanging wires (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
- Violation
3280.151(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 TB screening on record for staff person #1 is dated more than 1 year prior to this staff person's first day working at the facility. It is dated 7/1/22. See Code Sheet
Corrected by Aug 20, 2024
- Violation
3280.192(2)(iv) · 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.
Staff person #1's record did not contain acceptable verification of education and experience to be a primary staff person (unsupervised), however, was unsupervised during this visit. Education on record is from the Dominican Republic without a US equivalency and translation. No proof of experience working with children is on file for staff person #1.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.
Staff person #1 and #3 have been working at the facility for more than 90 days and have not completed emergency plan training. Staff person #2 has no emergency plan training on record. SEE CODE SHEET
Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
- Violation
3280.26(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan, when it was updated last, to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2023
- Violation
3280.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
It was observed that the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted in the back room/child care space.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
3280.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The parents of child #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreement. Originals were in the children's files.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
3280.124(c) · 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 emergency contact information for the children was not in each child care space while they were receiving care.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
3280.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not conspicuously displayed in the back room/child care space of the facility.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
- Violation
3280.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
The diaper cream for child #1 did not contain the name of the child for whom it was intended.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
3280.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
There were no written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule, obtained from the parents, for 2 infants.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2023
- Violation
3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Child #1 through #5's files did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
- Violation
3280.26(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The operator did not have the emergency plan posted in the facility at a conspicuous location. (corrected during visit).
Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
- Violation
3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 was working with children without any clearances on record: no PA Criminal History, no FBI, no Child Abuse Clearance, no NSOR.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
- Violation
3280.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
It was observed that there was a bottle of hand sanitizer accessible to children on the shelf in the main hall entry area (corrected during visit).
Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
- Violation
3280.69(a) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
It was observed that the water temperature in the children's bathroom (in back room) measured 118.3 degrees F, exceeding the permitted 110 degrees F.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
- Violation
3280.135(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.
It was observed that the trash can used to dispose of disposable diapers was not hands-free.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2023
- Violation
3280.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
Staff person #1 had no file/record at the facility.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
- Violation
3280.95(b) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
The last documented testing of the fire detection system was 2/1/23, which exceeds the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (The system was testing during the visit today on 3/23/23).
Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
- Violation
3280.76 · 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.
It was observed that the children have access to the dryer, in the child care space where the children eat.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2022
- Violation
3280.103 · 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.
It was observed that the outside play equipment's protective surface on the ground was made of mulch pieces which were less than a diameter of 1 inch, and children who are still placing objects in their mouths utilize this play space. Styrofoam plates and cups are being used by the children in care at this facility.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The parents of child #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreements. Originals were in children's files.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- 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.
Evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility (not posted on 2nd or 3rd floor).
Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.
Corrected by Oct 8, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(a)(3) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
The facility's emergency plan does not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The facility's emergency plan does not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.
Staff person #1's file had no documentation of emergency plan training.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2022
- Violation
3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #1 had a timeframe between clearances obtained that is greater than the 60 months permitted. State Police clearances 4/25/16, 5/21/21. Child Abuse clearances 4/27/16, 5/28/21.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
- Violation
3290.64(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
It was observed that the sanitizing solution for the diaper changing pad was not in a container that specified the content (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Sep 20, 2022
- Violation
3290.64(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
It was observed that there was a bottle of hand sanitizer accessible to children on bathroom sink counter (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Sep 20, 2022
- Violation
3290.121(b) · At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
At the time of enrollment, parents did not receive, in writing, the facility's supervision policy.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Child #1's agreement did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Child #3's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number. Child #4's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work phone number.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- 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.
Child #3's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
3290.131(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
Child #3's file does not contain an updated health assessment.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
3290.131(e)(4) · The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.
Child #4's most recent Influenza immunization on record was 11/6/20. Child #5 has no record of receiving the Influenza and the Hepatitis A immunizations.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2022
- Violation
3290.192(4) · A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.
Staff person #1's file did not include previous records of Pediatric First-Aid and CPR training and the previous Mandated Reporter training.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations of infants and toddlers.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2022
- Violation
3290.95(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))
The facility's interconnected (non hard-wired) fire detection system did not contain sealed smoke detector units with lithium batteries.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
The facility's emergency plan does not include emergency lock-down procedures.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
No annual emergency drills had been conducted and documented in 2021.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2022
- Violation
3290.64(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
A prescription pill bottle was observed on the counter and accessible to children. This was corrected on site.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2021
- Violation
3290.123(a)(2)/3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Agreement for child #1 is missing date fee to be paid and persons to whom the child may be release. Agreement for child #2 is missing persons to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2021
- Violation
3290.131(e) · 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.
Record for child #1 who was enrolled on 8/23/21 does not include verification of immunizations.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 22, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff persons #1 and #2 did not obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. Both staff persons obtained 4.5 hours of annual training.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 5, 2024 inspection noted: “The parents of child #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreement.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 8, 2024 inspection noted: “Staff persons #1 has no record of emergency plan training on file and have been employed at the facility for more than 90 days. See code sheet” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error