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The Jenkins School
3131 Columbia Ave, Lancaster PA 17603 · License #CER-00241011 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (717) 295-1548
- Website
- www.thejenkinsschool.com
- Address
- 3131 Columbia Ave, Lancaster PA 17603 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 28 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The record for staff person #1 included an expired NSOR certificate that had not been updated. The staff person was observed working with children at the time of inspection.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
- 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 #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work address.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- 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 (preschool aged) were dated in February of 2025 and subsequently more than 12 months later in March of 2026.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2026
- Violation
The agreement on file for child #2 were updated by the parent in February of 2025 and subsequently more than 6 months later in November of 2025.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2026
- Violation
Two staff were caring for a group of 21 mixed aged preschool and young school-age children. 11 of the children were preschoolers.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Staff person #1 did not complete 12 clock hours of child care training during the previous training period.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
- Violation
Staff person 1's pediatric first aid and CPR training expired in March of 2024, and was not updated until May of 2024.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
Staff person 1 completed fire safety trainings March of 2023 and then more than 12 months later in May of 2024.
Corrected by May 30, 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.
Peeling paint was observed on the exterior windowsills and on a wooden area of the exterior wall in an area accessible to the children.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
- Violation
During the previous year, the facility staff had not completed Child Service Reports (or another approved form) at least every six months for children 1 and 2.
Corrected by Jul 5, 2024
- Violation
More than 30 days lapsed between manual tests of the fire detection devices on the following dates: 7/5/23 to 8/10/23, and 12/1/23 to 1/4/24.
Corrected by Jul 5, 2024
- Violation
Two containers of hand-sanitizer were observed hanging from children's backpacks in an area accessible to the children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Jun 23, 2023
- Violation
The emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include a complete address for a listed release person.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2023
- Violation
Staff person 3 has been employed for more than 90 days. The staff person has not completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person 1 began employment without the required NSOR on file. The NSOR was obtained 16 days after start date. Staff person 1 serves in a role that is not able to be hired under a provisional basis. Staff person 3 began serving in a child care position without complete CPSL paperwork on file, and did not complete the required mandated reporter training within 90 days. -An expired child abuse was on file at start date. An updated child abuse clearance was obtained 142 days after start date. -An NSOR was not on file until 135 days after start date. -The mandated reporter training on file was dated 153 days after start date. -A signed disclosure statement was not on file until 114 days after start date.
Corrected by May 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreement on file for child 1 did not specify the child's date of admission.
Corrected by May 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.
The emergency contact information on file for children 2, and 4 were incomplete at the time of inspection. Child 2- Missing addresses for listed release persons Child 4 - Missing parent's work address, and an address for a listed release person.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2022
- Violation
The immunization record on file for child 3 (preschooler) was not in accordance with the ACIP guidelines. The record included just 1 of 3 age-appropriate Hepatitis B doses.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2022
- Violation
An immunization exemption note was on file for child 4. The exemption was due to a medical reason, but was written by the child's parent.
Corrected by May 31, 2022
- Violation
The initial health report for staff person 3 was not obtained within the 12 months prior to initial service in the child care setting. The health assessments on file were dated more than 12 months prior to start date, and then 171 days after start date.
Corrected by May 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility had not conducted an annual emergency drill during the previous year.
Corrected by May 31, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 2, 2026 inspection noted: “The record for staff person #1 included an expired NSOR certificate that had not been updated. The staff person was observed working with children at the time…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 20, 2025 inspection noted: “Two staff were caring for a group of 21 mixed aged preschool and young school-age children. 11 of the children were preschoolers.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 24, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #1 did not complete 12 clock hours of child care training during the previous training period.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error