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New School Montessori At Manheim Twp
301 Saint Thomas Rd, Lancaster PA 17601 · License #CER-00252705 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (717) 397-7655
- Website
- www.newschool.net
- Address
- 301 Saint Thomas Rd, Lancaster PA 17601 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 21 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
Staff person #1 has been working in classrooms without the required out-of-state clearances on file. Staff person #2's current Child Abuse Clearance results were not on file during the inspection.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
- Violation
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 time between health assessments on record for child #3 exceeded the permitted every 6 months' timeframe required for a child of this age. (See Code Sheet) ( 6/23/25, 1/6/26)
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- Violation
The agreements of child #1 through #5 were not updated within the last 6 months. The most recent updates are dated: 8/2025, 6/17/25, 2/11/25, 2/11/25, and 2/12/25 respectively.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- Violation
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.
Staff person #1's record did not include acceptable verification of education. Staff person #1's education is from another country and there is no US equivalency and translation of the education documents.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #1's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #1's PA State Police Clearance on file was for the purpose of Volunteering, and this person is not a volunteer (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
- Violation
It was observed that the outdoor play area is located right by the facility parking lot. Toddlers could easily run into the parking lot.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
- Violation
It was observed, in the Toddler room, that small pom-poms and plastic hearts (less than 1 inch diameter) were accessible to children in a drawer to the left of the sink (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
It was observed, in the Infant room, that there was not two feet of space on three sides of cribs in use (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
- Violation
Child #1's Child Service Report (providing information to the family about the child's growth and development) was not completed on our department's form or a form approved by our department.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
- Violation
Child #1's initial health report was not signed by a physician, PA, or a CRNP.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
- Violation
The time between staff person #3's health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe (5/19/22, 8/8/24).
Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Staff person #2's file did not contain proof of obtaining 12 annual clock hours of child care training.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
- Violation
It is unknown if child #1's initial health report and immunizations were obtained by the facility within the child's first 60 days of attendance due to the health report not being dated. See Code Sheet
Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid and CPR (has completed only online portion)
Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #1 has State Police and Child Abuse clearances which are for Volunteer purpose rather than for Employment, as is required.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
It was observed, in the Infant room, that there was not two feet of space on three sides of a crib that was in use (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Violation
The initial health assessment of child #2 was not dated or signed by a medical professional.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
It was observed, in the Infant room, that child #1's bottles were not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Violation
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.
Staff person #1's record does not contain the proof of child care experience required to be an AGS (unsupervised).
Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
- Violation
The testing of the fire detection devices exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (9/25/23, 10/31/23).
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #2 completed the required one hour, PA Health and Safety Update 2022 on 2/20/23, which was after the permitted deadline of 12/30/22.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
- Violation
Staff persons #3 and #4 did not have Fire Safety training on record for 2022. Staff #3's previous training was 10/1/21. Staff #4's previous training was 10/8/21.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2023
- Violation
It was observed, in the Toddler classroom, that toxins were accessible to children on the counter beside the sink: Clean Smart Disinfectant spray and Disinfectant wipes (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Mar 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
It was observed, in the Toddler classroom, that there was peeling paint (approx 1 1/2" long) on the same wall the the classroom door is on (above guinea pig cage) (Corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Mar 14, 2023
- Violation
Child #1's most current Influenza immunization on record was dated 10/7/21. Child #2's record contained only two of the three required HIB immunizations for the child's age 5/13/22 and 7/14/22 (See code sheet).
Corrected by Apr 12, 2023
- Violation
It was observed, in the Infant classroom, that the surface under the diaper changing pad contained dirt/debris (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Mar 14, 2023
- Violation
Staff person #1's record does not contain a current health assessment (most current on record dated 7/14/20).
Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
- Violation
The facility's emergency plan does not contain a Continuity Of Operations plan. Staff person #1 has no record of Mandated Reporter training and Health and Safety training on file. Staff person #5's pediatric first-aid and CPR training expired on 9/12/22.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
- Violation
Staff person #1 has no record of emergency plan training on file.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- 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, #2, #4, #6, and #7 have current pediatric first aid/CPR training from an approved curriculum, but there is no documentation that the instructor is PQAS certified to provide this training (all taken prior to 4/29/22).
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- 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 person #4 did not have a current evaluation that was within the every 12 months permitted timeframe (most recent Feb 2021).
Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
- Violation
It was observed that 7 tubes of diaper cream were accessible to children on a shelf (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
It was observed that the water temperature of the Infant room sink measured 118.5 degrees F.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2022
- Violation
It was observed that the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephone in the office, which is the facility's telephone ( corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
The facility's first-aid kit has not been in the emergency bag when children are on the facility's outside play space.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
At the time of enrollment, parents did not receive in writing, the facility's supervision policy (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
It was observed that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the Infant and the Toddler rooms (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
It was observed, in the Toddler room, that a hands-free covered can is available for discarding soiled diapers, but staff person #1 used hand to open the trashcan, rather than the hands-free option, to dispose of soiled diapers.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
It was observed, in the Toddler room, that the children's lunch, brought from home, was not refrigerated (were in individual lunch bags with ice packs).
Corrected by Oct 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
It was observed, in the Infant room, that two of the four written statements (by parents) giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant, were not signed or dated.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
- Violation
Staff person #1's record does not contain acceptable verification of education.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
- Violation
Staff person #3's file contained only one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
- Violation
The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
The hypothetical locations of the fire, listed on the fire drill log, were not rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location was never the same for consecutive drills.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
- Violation
All facility persons in attendance and participating in the fire drill were not listed on the fire drill log.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
- Violation
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to contact the appropriate regional child care office (both corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
The facility did not have on record, the annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities including the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
- Violation
The record for facility person 1 did not include an NSOR certificate as required by the CPSL.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 9, 2026 inspection noted: “Staff person #1 has been working in classrooms without the required out-of-state clearances on file. Staff person #2's current Child Abuse Clearance results we…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 24, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #1's record did not include acceptable verification of education. Staff person #1's education is from another country and there is no US equivalen…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 18, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #1's PA State Police Clearance on file was for the purpose of Volunteering, and this person is not a volunteer (corrected during inspection).” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error