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Little Pasitos Bilingual Preschool Llc

2115 LYNN AVE, Lancaster PA 17601 · License #CER-00247649 · Child Care Center

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Capacity 65 childrenAges 0 mo – 5 yr1-Star programLast inspected Sep 3, 2025
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2115 LYNN AVE, Lancaster PA 17601 · Directions

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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)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 65 children
31
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
7.8
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Sep 3, 2025 — Renewal
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • Violation

    3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

    There was no current copy of the liability insurance policy on file at the facility.

    Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

    Cert Rep was not given entrance to the facility for 10-15 minutes after arriving. Cert Rep rang the doorbell and saw the staff and children in the facility, but nobody opened the door to allow entrance for this period of time.

    Corrected by Sep 3, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

    It was observed that there were 11 bottles of hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes accessible to children on the countertop, in the Preschool classroom (corrected during inspection).

    Corrected by Sep 3, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.73 · A facility shall have an operable telephone and a published telephone number.

    The Certification Representative was not able to get in touch, by phone, with anyone in the facility when she was not given entrance to the facility.

    Corrected by Sep 3, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

    It was observed, in the Toddler Room bathroom, that there was no lidded waste receptable (corrected during inspection).

    Corrected by Sep 3, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

    During naptime in the Toddler and Preschool rooms, obstructions (classroom furniture/shelves) were blocking children, interfering with proper supervision (corrected during inspection)

    Corrected by Sep 3, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

    The children in the Toddler classroom were being restrained in highchairs during circle time and during a water activity (corrected during inspection).

    Corrected by Sep 3, 2025

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  • 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 of child #1 through #5 did not contain child service reports providing information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. See Code Sheet

    Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.181(c) · 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.

    Child #5's emergency contact information and agreement were not updated at least once in a 6-month period. (emergency contact info 8/15/24, 4/14/25; agreement most recent update was 2/14/25).

    Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

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Mar 19, 2025 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Violation

    3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

    Staff person #1's file did not contain a completed Disclosure Statement (corrected during inspection).

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

    It was observed, in the Preschool 3 classroom, that there was one missing protective outlet cover (corrected during inspection).

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.78 · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

    It was observed, in the Infant room, that there was not sufficient lighting in the room where the children were napping (corrected during inspection).

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.192(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 file did not include acceptable verification of education from another country (no translation and US equivalency).

    Corrected by Aug 30, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.61/3270.76 · Measurement and use of inodoor child care space. 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, in the Preschool 3 classroom, that there was a trampoline, ramps, steps, and foam wedges for gross motor use, in the classroom (corrected during inspection).

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

    There was no documentation of conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days (conducted a drill during the inspection).

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

    The most recent documentation of testing the fire detection system was dated 9/24/24. The testing of the fire detection system exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe.

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

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Sep 24, 2024 — Renewal
11 violations cited · view state record
11 violations
  • 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 records of child #2 through child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

    There was no documentation of testing the fire detection system at least every 30 days (tested during inspection). The facility did not have proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system on record. (corrected during inspection with attestation).

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

    The facility did not have a written policy which addresses the recognition of signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies to cope with a crying, fussing child; and prevention and identification of child maltreatment. (corrected during inspection)

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

    Staff person #1 did not have a PA State Police clearance on file. This clearance on file stated that the results were pending (corrected during inspection).

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    It was observed that the refrigerator in the Infant classroom did not have an operating thermometer (corrected during inspection).

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

    It was observed that there was no written plan of daily activities posted in the Infant classroom. (Corrected during inspection)

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

    Child #5's agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

    Corrected by Dec 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.123(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 Dec 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.124(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.

    Child #2s emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. (corrected during inspection)

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.124(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.

    It was observed that there was no posted, written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency in all of the child care spaces (corrected during inspection).

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

    The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically. (corrected during inspection)

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

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Jun 18, 2024 — Initial review
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

    The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers and lock-down emergency procedures.

    Corrected by Jun 21, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

    Staff person #1's file did not contain a completed Disclosure Statement. (corrected during inspection)

    Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

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  • 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 include accommodations for toddlers.

    Corrected by Jun 21, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

    The facility's emergency plan did not address Continuity Of Operations.

    Corrected by Jun 21, 2024

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Sep 3, 2025 inspection noted: “There was no current copy of the liability insurance policy on file at the facility.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Mar 19, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #1's file did not contain a completed Disclosure Statement (corrected during inspection).” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Sep 24, 2024 inspection noted: “The records of child #2 through child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for admini…” — what has changed since then?

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