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New School Of Lancaster
935 Columbia Ave, Lancaster PA 17603 · License #CER-00239560 · Child Care Center
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- (717) 397-7655
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- 935 Columbia Ave, Lancaster PA 17603 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 64 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
Staff person #1's initial health assessment and TB testing were conducted greater than 12 months prior to providing initial service at the center as evidenced by both dated 10/25/23. (See Code Sheet).
Corrected by Apr 6, 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 verification of child care experience and education.
Corrected by Apr 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The NSOR on file for staff person #2 expired on 11/21/2024, but was not updated until 3/4/25. The NSOR on file for staff person #5 expired on 11/5/24, but was not updated until 2/27/25. The child abuse clearance on file for staff person #5 expired on 5/8/24, but was not updated until 2/27/25. The mandated reporter training on file for staff person #5 expired on 8/1/24, but was not updated until 3/5/25. The NSOR on file for staff person #7 expired on 11/6/2024, but was not updated until 12/16/24. The record for staff person #8 did not contain a completed disclosure statement until at least a month after the employees first day working with children. The NSOR on file for staff person #9 expired on 1/27/25, but was not updated until 2/5/25.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
- 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.
Annual written evaluations for staff persons #5 and #6 were due in January of 2025, but were not completed until February of 2025.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
- Violation
Upon entering the infant room, staff persons #1 and #2 were observed with 10 children. The youngest children in the room were infants. Staff person #3 was in the infant nap room.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
English Ivy was observed to be growing on the preschool playground. A snake plant was observed in the hallway near the infant room. A snake plant and a pothos were observed in the infant room. Hand sanitizer was observed on the counter in the toddler room. (CORRECTED ON SITE) A peace lily and a snake plant were observed in room 117. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Disinfecting wipes were observed laying on the counter in room 117. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
- Violation
The surface temperature of the heater vent in the infant room measured at 120° F. The heater is in a location that is within reach of the infants.
Corrected by Mar 26, 2025
- Violation
Dusty vents were observed near the ceiling in rooms 115 and 117. A dangling cord connected to a humidifier (within reach of toddlers) was observed in room 117. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
- 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.
Child 1(young toddler) - Health assessment updates on file were dated in December of 2023, and subsequently more than 6 months later in October of 2024.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
- Violation
Two medications were on site for child #4, but the operator was unable to provide documentation that medication logs were on file.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.171(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 were not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
- Violation
The financial agreement on file for child #1 was signed and dated by a parent in February of 2024, and subsequently more than 6 months later in January of 2025. The financial agreement on file for child #2 was most recently updated/signed by a parent in August of 2024. The financial agreement on file for child #3 was most recently signed in January of 2024.
Corrected by May 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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 verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The record for staff person #4 (AGS) did not include verification of child care experience. The record for staff person #10 (AGS) did not include verification of child care experience. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
At the time of inspection, the operator was unable to provide documentation of an emergency drill that took place during the previous 12 months. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Mar 20, 2025
- Violation
31 days lapsed between manual tests of the fire detection system on 7/30/24 to 8/30/24, and then from 8/30/24 to 9/30/24.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Per documentation on file at the time of inspection, staff person #5 complete 10.5 clock hours of child care training during the previous training year.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
- Violation
30 younger and older toddlers were present on the toddler playground with five staff. 1st group - 17 younger and older toddlers with 3 staff. The staff person that was responsible for the younger toddlers had 6 children. 2nd group - 13 older toddlers with 2 staff.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
- Violation
At the time of the follow up visit on 5/31/24, continued non-compliance was observed. The plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.102c on SIN-00243571 had not been fully implemented. On 3/11/24, mulch was observed to have washed onto the toddler playground. (SIN-00240789). On 4/26/24, mulch was observed to have washed onto the toddler playground. Toddlers were also observed (while playing) entering onto the space where mulch is used on the preschool playground. (SIN-00243571) On 5/31/24, mulch was observed to have washed onto the toddler playground. Toddlers were observed to have access and were playing with mulch that was accessible to them at the edge of the toddler playground.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
- Violation
At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00243571 (unannounced monitoring from 4/26/24), it was observed that the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.113a1 had not been fully implemented. On 4/25/24, 24 toddlers were present on the toddler playground. Four staff that were assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children accounted for 21 of the children. When and additional staff person joined the playground with 2 additional children, the five staff were able to account for all 26 children. On 5/31/24, five older toddlers were present on the toddler playground, while the staff person assigned responsibility for their supervision was inside the building. The 5 staff persons present on the playground accounted for 25 of the 30 children present on the playground.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
- Violation
At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00243571 (unannounced monitoring from 4/26/24), it was observed that the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.113a1 had not been fully implemented. On 4/25/24, 24 toddlers were present on the toddler playground. Four staff that were assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children accounted for 21 of the children. When and additional staff person joined the playground with 2 additional children, the five staff were able to account for all 26 children. On 5/31/24, five older toddlers were present on the toddler playground, while the staff person assigned responsibility for their supervision was inside the building. The 5 staff persons present on the playground accounted for 25 of the 30 children present on the playground.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
- Violation
At the time of the renewal inspection follow up visit to verify corrections, the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.1023 on SIN-00240789 had not been fully implemented. On 4/26/24, mulch was observed to have washed onto the toddler playground. Toddlers were also observed (while playing) entering onto the space where mulch is used on the preschool playground.
Corrected by May 8, 2024
- Violation
24 toddlers were present on the toddler playground. Four staff that were assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children accounted for 21 of the children. When and additional staff person joined the playground with 2 additional children, the five staff were able to account for all 26 children.
Corrected by May 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, more than 12 months lapsed between fire safety training for staff person 3. The trainings were dated in November of 2022 and then subsequently in February of 2024.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, staff person #1 began working in a child care position at the facility with incomplete clearance paperwork on file. The staff person's record did not contain completed out of state clearance information required under the CPSL and did not contain a copy of request for the required out of state clearances required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
- Violation
The heater vents in the infant rooms measured at a surface temperature of 178° F (nap room) and 133° F to 144° F (awake room). The heaters are in areas accessible to the children.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
- Violation
Mulch was observed to have washed onto the toddler playground.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
The refrigerator located in room 115 did not contain a thermometer. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- 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 health assessments on file for child 1 (young toddler) were dated 2/23/23 and subsequently more than 6 months later on 1/3/24.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
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.
Epi-pens were on site for children 1 and 2. A medication log was not on file for either child's medication. The facility did not have written consent for administration of the epi-pen for child 2.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
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.
A staff person was observed changing a diaper and then did not wash the child's hands at the sink. The staff person stated that they use wipes to clean hands after diaper changes until the child is about 18 months old.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
Staff person 3 moved from an aide to an assistant group supervisor during the previous year and was observed working alone with children. The record did not include verification of childcare experience following the outset of service at the facility, which was needed to document the change to assistant group supervisor. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
The record for staff person 1 did not include clearances from a state the individual resided in during the past 5 years. The record for staff person 2 did not include a criminal history clearance from a state the individual resided in during the past 5 years. In addition, the NSOR on file for the staff person was not obtained within the 45 day provisional hire period (dated 63 days after start date). Staff person 3 was previously a volunteer at the facility and had volunteer clearances on file. Upon start date as a staff person, the facility did not have complete provisional hire paperwork on file. The record did not include the employment child abuse clearance at start date, either a completed employment PA state police clearance or the DHS FBI clearance, nor documentation that the requests had been submitted for the remaining clearances. -NSOR requested late (9 days after start date), and received 15 days after start date. -Employment child abuse clearance obtained 30 days after start date -Employment PA state police clearance obtained 20 days after start date -DHS FBI clearance obtained 15 days after start date. The record for staff person 6 included a volunteer child abuse clearance in-lieu of the required employment child abuse clearance.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2023
- Violation
Staff person 8 is serving as an aide at the facility. Staff person 8's record did not include the required documentation of education and experience to justify the role she is serving in. The staff person's record included documentation of 1 year of childcare experience and transcripts from an international technical school (unable to determine what the education is equivalent to in the United States).
Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
- Violation
Windows in the indoor playspace (4th floor) opened more than 6 inches.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2023
- Violation
The 3 staff persons in room 114 were not assigned the responsibility of supervision of specific children. There were 9 children in the space.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2023
- Violation
The facility was not using the Department's approved form (Child Service Report, or any of the approved alternatives) to provide information to the families about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2023
- Violation
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.
Children in room 117 did not wash hands before having their morning snack.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2023
- Violation
Initial health assessments on file for staff persons 2 and 3 were not dated within the 12 months prior to initial service at the facility. Staff person 2 - The health assessment was obtained 175 days after start date. Staff person 3 - The health assessment was obtained 27 days after start date. Health assessments updates for staff persons 4 and 5 were not obtained timely (within 24 months) during the previous year. Staff person 4's health assessments were dated 6/26/20 and subsequently 2/16/23. Staff person 5's health assessments were dated 8/21/20 and subsequently 3/6/23.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2023
- Violation
The record for staff person 1 did not include tuberculosis screening at initial employment. The results on file were from 2017.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The health assessment on file for staff person 7 did not include results of an examination for communicable diseases.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
Infant bottles were not labeled with the child's name in room 114.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2023
- Violation
The record for staff person 6 did not include documentation of education.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2023
- Violation
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.
Room 117- Children's hands were not being washed after diaper changes.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
Room 117 - Two of the shelves in the room were not anchored and tipped forward easily when they were pulled on.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2022
- Violation
Facility person 1 began employment on 9/13/21. The facility person's record did not include an NSOR at the time of initial employment as required by the CPSL. The NSOR on file staff person 1 was dated 2/22/22. Facility person 2 began employment on 9/13/21. The facility person's record did not include any of the four required clearances at the time of initial employment as required by the CPSL. The PA State police clearance was dated 9/24/21, the Child Abuse clearance was dated 9/19/21, the FBI clearance was dated 9/29/21, and the NSOR certificate was dated 10/5/21. Facility person 3 began employment on 10/20/21. The facility person's record did not include an NSOR at the time of initial employment as required by the CPSL. The NSOR on file staff person 1 was dated 12/13/21. Facility person 4 began employment on 1/6/22. The facility person's record did not include an NSOR at the time of initial employment as required by the CPSL. The NSOR on file staff person 1 was dated 3/7/22. Facility person 5 began employment on 11/1/21. The facility person's record did not include an NSOR, or the FBI clearance at the time of initial employment as required by the CPSL. The NSOR on file staff person 1 was dated 2/1/22, and the FBI clearance was dated 11/3/21. Facility person 5 also did not complete a mandated reporter training within the first 90 days of employment as required by the CPSL. The training on file was dated 2/28/22.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
Room 117 - A peace lily was present in the child care space.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
Room 117 - The edge of 2 carpets were rolled up, creating a tripping hazard.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2022
- Violation
The record for facility person 2 did not include a health assessment (complete with TB test results) at the time of initial service in the child care setting. The staff person was hired 9/13/21, but her initial health assessment was not obtained until 3/3/22. The record for facility person 4 did not include a health assessment (complete with TB test results) at the time of initial service in the child care setting. The staff person was hired 1/6/22, but her initial health assessment was not obtained until 1/14/22.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.161(d)/3270.161(e) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.Fresh fruits and vegetables that are not used on the day of purchase shall be refrigerated.
Room 117- Potentially hazardous foods (chicken nuggets, red meat crumbles or meat alternative) and fruits/veggies in children's lunchboxes were not being refrigerated.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2022
- Violation
The facility was unable to provide proof and date of purchase of their interconnected fire detection device. The manual tests of the fire detection system were not happening at least every 30 days during the previous year (Dates of testing - 9/24 to 10/26, 12/16 to 1/21, 1/21 - 2/22).
Corrected by Mar 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Multiple spots of peeling paint were observed throughout room 115.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 17, 2026 inspection noted: “Staff person #1's initial health assessment and TB testing were conducted greater than 12 months prior to providing initial service at the center as evidenced b…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 12, 2025 inspection noted: “The NSOR on file for staff person #2 expired on 11/21/2024, but was not updated until 3/4/25. The NSOR on file for staff person #5 expired on 11/5/24, but was…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 31, 2024 inspection noted: “30 younger and older toddlers were present on the toddler playground with five staff. 1st group - 17 younger and older toddlers with 3 staff. The staff perso…” — what has changed since then?
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