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Owl Hill Learning Center
313 W LIBERTY ST SUITE 1, Lancaster PA 17603 · License #CER-00247185 · Child Care Center
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- (717) 396-9435
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- 313 W LIBERTY ST SUITE 1, Lancaster PA 17603 · Directions
Hours
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When they operate
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- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 175 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 completed fire safety training in February of 2024 and then more than 12 months later in March of 2025.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The health reports on file for child #1 were dated in July of 2024 and then more than 12 months later in August of 2025. The health reports on file for child #2 were dated in August of 2024 and then more than 12 months later in September of 2025.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- Violation
An uncovered outlet was observed in summer camp 2. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Jul 9, 2025
- Violation
Hand sanitizer and containers of sunscreen were observed in areas accessible to children in summer camp 2. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Jul 9, 2025
- 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.
Child #1 has 4 medications on site at the facility (glucose tablets, insulin, Baqsimi, and Diazepam). There are periods of time in which the facility staff may need to administer the medication. The facility does not have completed medication logs on file nor signed parental consent.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
Lunches containing chicken nuggets and carrot sticks were not being stored in a refrigerator. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Jul 10, 2025
- Violation
Staff person 1 and 2 were present with a group of 12 children. Staff person 1 accounted for 7 of the children in their care group, and staff person #2 accounted for 4 of the children in their care group. 1 child in the room was unaccounted for in care groups.
Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
The first aid kids in pkc3 and pkc4 were stored in areas accessible to the children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Nov 15, 2024
- Violation
The first aid kit in pkc8 did not include gloves. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Nov 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
A bamboo plant and an aloe plant were observed in PKC5. A ficus tree was observed in the hallway.
Corrected by Nov 26, 2024
- Violation
Uncovered electrical outlets were observed throughout the building (in the hallway, pkc2, pkc3, and pkc6).
Corrected by Nov 25, 2024
- Violation
PKC1 - Hand sanitizer was observed on the shelf by the doorway within reach of the children. A basket full of cleaner (including Clorox and Windex) was observed to be stored in an area accessible to the children. Another container of hand sanitizer was observed in the room in an area accessible to the children. A container and a large container of hand sanitizer were observed within reach of children in an unlocked closet. PKC2 - Two mops with attached cleaning solutions were observed stored in areas accessible to the children. The containers with cleaning solutions were not labeled. PKC4 - Hand sanitizer, and adult medications were observed in the backpack that was stored within reach of the children. PKC6 - A container of cleaning solution was observed in the bathroom. The container was not labeled.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
- Violation
A fan was observed mounted on the wall, and the cord was dangling down within reach of the children. (CORRECTED ON SITE). Dusty vents were observed in PKC1, PKC4, PKC6, and PKC7. Sharp adult scissors were observed within reach of the children in PKC2. (CORRECTED ON SITE) PKC4 - The trash can and the wall behind the trash can were visibly soiled. PKC8 - An area of the metal baseboard was separating.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Areas of peeling paint were observed throughout the building (in the hallway, pkc2, pkc5, pkc6, and pkc8).
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Violation
The hinges were broken on the large toy container located on the small playground. PKC6 - A section of the play couch was torn, exposing the inner foam and wooden structure.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact information on file for children #2 and #5 did not include a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care. The form on file for child #4 did not include the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Nov 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact information on file for child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
- Violation
The emergency contact information on file for child #3 did not include a complete address for one of the listed release persons. The emergency contact information on file for child #5 did not include a complete address for a listed release person.
Corrected by Nov 26, 2024
- Violation
The immunization record on file for child 1 was not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The 2nd Hepatitis A dose was missing.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.181(e) · If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
Some of the emergency contact forms present in PKC1, PKC3, and PKC4 were past due to be updated. The master files had been updated, but the updated forms were not in the sets with the groups. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Nov 15, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #1 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer is not PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2024
- Violation
Facility self-reported the following incident: Staff persons #1 and #2 were taking a group of preschool aged children to the playground at approximately 2:05pm on 10/8/24. During the transition to the playground, child #1 was able to slip away from the group and was left behind in the building when the group went to the playground. Child #1 was found in the hallway by another staff person. The staff person returned the child to the group on the playground, and reported being back in the office by 2:10pm.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- Violation
Facility self-reported the following incident: Staff persons #1 and #2 were taking a group of preschool aged children to the playground at approximately 2:05pm on 10/8/24. During the transition to the playground, child #1 was able to slip away from the group and was left behind in the building when the group went to the playground. Child #1 was found in the hallway by another staff person. The staff person returned the child to the group on the playground, and reported being back in the office by 2:10pm.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2025
- Violation
The facility's policy relating to the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2023
- Violation
Staff person 1 began work as a provisional hire, and the staff person resided out of the state in the past 5 years (Florida, Maryland, and Virginia). The staff person's record did not contain the required out of state clearances at start date, nor documentation that the clearances has been requested. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Staff person 2 worked for a period of time with expired clearance on file. The child abuse clearance expired 9/6/23, but was not updated until 10/16/23. The PA criminal history clearance expired 9/29/23, but was not updated until 10/17/23. The staff person was suspended from a childcare position on 10/15/23. Staff person 5 began working as a provisional hire without either a complete NSOR on file, nor documentation that the NSOR had been requested. In addition, the staff person worked beyond a 45 day provisional hire period without complete clearances on file. The NSOR was obtained 51 days after start date.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
A handwashing sign was not posted near the sinks in the large bathroom.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
A written plan of daily activities (for hours falling under DHS license) was not posted in rooms 1, 2, 5, and 6.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2023
- Violation
An emergency contact form was not present in room 1 for one of the children receiving care in the space.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in room 6.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
- Violation
The health assessment and TB test results were on file for staff person 4 were not obtained within the 12 months prior to start date. The health assessment was dated 10/18/23. TB test results were more than a year old at start date (from 2019).
Corrected by Dec 5, 2023
- 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 persons 5 and 6 were serving as assistant group supervisors at the facility. Their records did not contain sufficient documentation of education/experience.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2024
- Violation
Staff person 3 has been employed for more than 90 days and did not have an approved Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file.
Corrected by Nov 29, 2023
- Violation
More than 60 days lapsed between the fire drills conducted 4/4/23 and subsequently 8/2/23.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The mandated reporter training on file for staff person 1 expired on 3/19/22, and the updated training was not completed until 4/12/22. Staff person 2 worked for a period of time with expired clearances on file. -State police clearance expired 1/30/22, updated clearance obtained 4/7/22 -Child abuse clearance expired 2/1/22, updated clearance obtained 4/7/22 -DHS FBI clearance expired 1/31/22, updated clearance obtained 4/11/22
Corrected by Apr 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The health assessment on file for staff person 3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The health assessment on file for staff person 4 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination, nor the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.181(e) · If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
Emergency contact information for some of the enrolled children had been updated in the master file, but not in the files in the childcare spaces. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
Staff person 1 entered into a one year old room while yelling and using profane language.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
Bottles were observed without name labels.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2022
- Violation
A container of disinfectant was observed within reach of toddlers. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Sep 29, 2022
- Violation
Plastic bags were observed within reach of toddlers (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Sep 29, 2022
- 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.
An infant was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have at least 2 feet of space around three sides. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Sep 29, 2022
- Violation
Staff person 1 left two infants alone while eating lunch to enter a neighboring child care space. Staff estimated that the supervision lapse lasted less than 2 minutes.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2022
- Violation
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 10 hour health and safety training The staff person had a six hour training on file dated 8/1/2018. The 6 hour training is only permitted if dated 9/30/16 - 6/30/18.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2022
- Violation
Staff persons 1, 2, and 3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff person # 1 had the six hour training on file dated 8/1/2018. Staff person 2 did not have the training on file. Staff person #3 had the six hour training on file dated prior to 9/30/16. The 6 hour training is only permitted if dated 9/30/16 - 6/30/18. 10 Hour Health and Safety training (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements. (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent. (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic. (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)). (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of biocontaminants. (9) Precautions when transporting children.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2022
- Violation
Staff person # 2 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Jun 23, 2022
- Violation
An infant was observed sleeping in a swing. Staff person 1 was asked to move the infant to the crib. After visiting the remaining rooms, certification staff revisited the room and the infant was still sleeping in the swing. The child was moved after the second visit. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Jun 21, 2022
- Violation
On 12/6/2021, child 1 was injured while at the facility. The incident report was not given to a parent on the day of the incident.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2022
- Violation
A first aid kit in a room that is used for wrap-care for pre-k counts children did not include tape. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Nov 23, 2021
- Violation
The surfacing on the preschool playground did not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The rubber mulch measured at less than 6 inches of loose fill (approximately 3 inches) in areas immediately around the embedded play equipment.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2021
- Violation
Rubber mulch from the preschool playground was observed along the edge of the toddler playground. The pieces had a diameter of less than 1 inch.
Corrected by Jan 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the infant room.
Corrected by Nov 23, 2021
- Violation
The immunization records on file for child 2 were not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Child 2's record did not include documentation of the 4th Dtap dose.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact forms on file for children 1 and 2 were incomplete. The emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include the child's health insurance policy number, nor the enrolling parent's work phone number. The emergency contact information on file for child 2 did not include the child's health insurance coverage / policy number.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2021
- Violation
The initial TB test on file for staff person 1 was more than 12 months old at hire. The TB test on file was from March of 2018, and the staff person began employment in 2021.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2021
- Violation
Child 1's date of enrollment was listed as 4/5/21. The enrolled child's record did not include an initial health assessment, nor an immunization record.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2021
- Violation
Rubber mulch was observed to have washed into the toddler play space from the preschool playground and was within reach of the toddlers using the space.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2021
- Violation
Two staff were present on the preschool playground. When asked to identify the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned groups, one staff person identified 7 of the children, and the other staff person identified 8 of the children. There were 20 children present on the playground, leaving 5 unaccounted for in care groups.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2021
- Violation
The facility self-reported the following incident that occurred on 7/9/2021: Child #1 (5 years old) was left behind in the childcare space when staff persons #1 and #2 left to take the remaining 10 children to the playground. The staff realized the child was not in their care at their first hallway checkpoint. Child #1 was without supervision of a staff person for approximately 1 minute.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2021
- Violation
The facility self-reported the following incident that occurred on 7/9/2021: Child #1 (5 years old) was left behind in the childcare space when staff persons #1 and #2 left to take the remaining 10 children to the playground. The staff realized the child was not in their care at their first hallway checkpoint. Child #1 was without supervision of a staff person for approximately 1 minute.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2021
- Violation
The facility self-reported the following incident that occurred on 7/9/2021: Child #1 (5 years old) was left behind in the childcare space when staff persons #1 and #2 left to take the remaining 10 children to the playground. The staff realized the child was not in their care at their first hallway checkpoint. Child #1 was without supervision of a staff person for approximately 1 minute.
Corrected by Oct 26, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 3, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #1 completed fire safety training in February of 2024 and then more than 12 months later in March of 2025.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 9, 2025 inspection noted: “An uncovered outlet was observed in summer camp 2. (CORRECTED ON SITE)” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 28, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person 1 and 2 were present with a group of 12 children. Staff person 1 accounted for 7 of the children in their care group, and staff person #2 accounte…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error