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U-Gro Learning Centres
760 Indian Springs Dr, Lancaster PA 17601 · License #CER-00243523 · Child Care Center
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- 760 Indian Springs Dr, Lancaster PA 17601 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 152 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 #3 and #4's time between emergency plan trainings exceeded the permitted annual timeframe (last emergency plan training dated 3/2024). Staff person #5's emergency plan training exceeded the annual timeframe (most recent dated 3/2024. Staff person #6 has completed the Get Started with Center Based Car: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hour) dated 12/7/18, but had not completed the required health and safety update course titled PA Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 Hour) training.
Corrected by Jul 2, 2025
- Violation
It was observed that toxins were accessible to children, in the Jaguars classroom space, in the storage area behind the classroom; bottle of Isopropyl alcohol. A storage closet (last room on right) was accessible to children and contained several toxins: 5 cans of paint, 5 Rustoleum cans (all corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
- Violation
It was observed on the outdoor playground, that two areas of the rubber framing which surround the poured playground surface, have sunk down below the surface. This has created a tripping hazard.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
- 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 that there were two areas of peeling paint (approximately 3" diameters) on the right classroom wall, to the left of the mounted television. (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
There was no written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #2.
Corrected by Jul 8, 2025
- Violation
In the Toddler 2 classroom, the rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.(corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
It was observed that daily activities were not posted in the Jaguars classroom space (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
- Violation
Staff persons #1 and #2 did not have the ability to see child #1 (2 yrs) during outside water play. The teachers and class were on one end of the play area, while child #1 was on the other end of the playground, behind a shelf. (corrected during inspection). It was observed in the PS1, PK1, Toddler 1, Turtles, and Ladybug classrooms that there were obstructions blocking the view of some children during naptime (all corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
- Violation
Child #4 and #5 did not have a child service report completed within the last 6 months (most recent dated 11/8/24).
Corrected by Jul 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Child #3's emergency contact information did not include the child's physician and the enrolling parent's work telephone number (both corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
- Violation
Staff persons #1 and #2 did not wash their own hands or the child's hands after diapering a child (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
- Violation
Child #6 has been in attendance at the facility for more than 60 days, and there was no initial health assessment on file. (See Code Sheet). Child #6's was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
- Violation
Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 did not know the names of all of the children in their assigned groups. .
Corrected by Aug 5, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #4's initial health assessment (and TB results) have no date on them, so it is unknown if it was conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in the child care setting. See Code Sheet
Corrected by Aug 5, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #1 left child #1 unsupervised/unattended on the playground when this staff person and remainder of class returned to the classroom (5-7 minutes).
Corrected by Jul 23, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #1 does not properly position herself so that she is able to supervise the children in the classroom and outside on the playground.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Staff person #1 pats children on the back hard during nap time. Staff person #1 holds children's arms roughly and sits them down hard onto chairs or the floor.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #6 and #7 do not have a record of completing the required one-hour Health and Safety Training Update.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #3's file did not contain a completed Disclosure Statement (corrected during inspection). Staff person #4's file contained two clearances which exceeded the permitted 60 months' timeframe between clearances (Child Abuse 10/2017, 2/14/23) (FBI 10/2017, 2/14/23). Staff person #5 , #6, and #9's time between Mandated Reporter trainings exceeded the permitted 60 month's timeframe (10/2017, 5/30/23) and (5/13/15, 7/2/20) , (2/5/17, 7/14/22) respectively. Staff person #6 had a rap sheet on file, yet the clearances were not sent to DHS for a criminal background check.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
- Violation
It was observed, on the outdoor Toddler playground, that there is a tripping hazard caused by the black rubber tile (leading to the red tunnel) being too high off of the ground.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2024
- Violation
It was observed that the bathroom shared between the Turtles and Ladybug classrooms was not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
It was observed in the Infant (Bunnies) room that the refrigerator temperature was greater than 45 degrees F (48 degrees). It was observed in the Ladybug classroom that the refrigerator did not contain an operating thermometer. (both corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
Child #13's agreement was not signed by the operator.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The agreements of child #1, #2, #3, #4, #8, and #12 do not include the child's arrival and departure times. The agreement of child #9 does not include the child's departure time. The agreements of child #'s 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,11, and 12 do not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
Child #6's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2024
- 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 #13 did not receive the original agreement. The originals were in the children's files.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact information of child #4, #7, and #12 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent (child #12's was corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
Child #12's emergency contact information did not include the child's health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2024
- Violation
The parents of children #1, #3, #9, #10, and #13 did not update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2024
- Violation
It was observed in the Butterflies classroom that all of the children were using one cloth towel to dry hands, after washing them, in the bathroom (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #4 and #5's timeframe between health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months (4/30/20, 6/30/22 and 9/29/21, 11/2023 respectively).
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #1's health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. It also did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Corrected by Aug 5, 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 persons #2 and #4 had been utilized as an Assistant Group Supervisor (unsupervised) without proof of the required experience working with children on file. (#4's was corrected during inspection). Staff person #8's file contained education documents from another country without the required US equivalency and translation on record.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #7's file does not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
Child#11 and #12's initial health assessments and written verification of immunizations were not on record no later than 60 days following their first day of attendance at the facility. (2/1/24 and 4/15/22 respectively) See Code Sheet
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
- Violation
At the time of enrollment, parents did not receive in writing, the facility's supervision policy.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
Child #5's agreement was not signed by the operator.
Corrected by Jun 8, 2023
- Violation
Staff person #2's file has no record of completing the required one-hour Health and Safety training update. Staff person #2's file has no record of completing Emergency Plan training in 2022. SEE CODE SHEET
Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
It was observed that the emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Jun 8, 2023
- Violation
The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures does not include lock-down emergency procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
- Violation
Staff person #2 has no record of completing Fire Safety training in 2022. SEE CODE SHEET
Corrected by Jun 5, 2023
- 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 #10 did not receive the original agreement. The original agreements were in the children's files.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- Violation
Staff person #3 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Staff personS #4 and #5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety training: Building Blocks for Quality . SEE CODE SHEET
Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
- 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 persons #2 and #5 have been working at the facility for more than 12 months and the staff record does not contain a staff evaluation. SEE CODE SHEET
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- Violation
It was observed in the Butterfiles room, that toxins were accessible to children to the right of the sink on the counter: 2 bottles of sanitizer spray (keep out of reach of children). Antimicrobial foaming hand soap bottle (keep out of reach of children) was accessible to children in the Men's bathroom (end of hall on right). (All corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Jun 8, 2023
- Violation
It was observed that the storage closet at the end of the hall was accessible to children and contained a large number of batteries in an open container and fluorescent bulbs in an open box.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- Violation
It was observed that the depth of the mulch used as the playground's protective surface covering for embedded equipment on the playground for 3 yrs and older did not measure at least 9 inches, therefore, it did not meet the recommendations of the USCPSC.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- Violation
It was observed, in the Caterpillar classroom, that rest equipment was not labeled for the use of specified children.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- 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.
Child #1's emergency contact information does not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Child #1, #4, and #9's emergency contact information does not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number. Child #9's emergency contact information does not include the enrolling parent's home telephone number and work address.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- Violation
Child #9 and #10's emergency contact information does not include information on the child's special needs (section left blank).
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- Violation
Child #5's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- Violation
It was observed in the Caterpillar room that there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- Violation
Child #2's most recent Influenza immunization is dated 1/24/22. Child #7's most recent Influenza immunization is dated 9/7/19. Child #10's most recent Influenza immunization is dated 9/29/21. Child #9 has no record of having received the Hepatitis A immunization. SEE CODE SHEET
Corrected by Jul 13, 2023
- Violation
Staff person #3's time between health assessments on record exceeded the permitted every 24 months' timeframe (2/20/20, 7/7/22).
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- 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 by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Jun 8, 2023
- Violation
Child #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #10's financial agreements were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #5 and #8's emergency contact information were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- Violation
Child #9's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- Violation
Child #2 and #9's records did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Staff person #5 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Completed on 10/4/22. SEE CODE SHEET
Corrected by Jun 8, 2023
- Violation
Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days (7/20/22, 10/19/22).
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- Violation
The testing of the fire detection devices exceeded the at least every 30 days' timeframe (7/22/22, 10/19/22), (11/29/22,1/20/23), (3/16/23, 5/3/23). There was no proof of purchase of the fire detection system on record (corrected during inspection with attestation form).
Corrected by Jun 8, 2023
- Violation
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 Jun 8, 2023
- Violation
The facility's emergency plan does not include lock-down emergency procedures.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- Violation
The operator did not send a copy of the updated emergency plan to the local municipality in 2022.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- 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 obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in 2022. SEE CODE SHEET
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- Violation
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 and staff #4 did not have documented training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #3's mandated reporter training was completed on 2-5-17 and then again on 7-14-22, more than 60months as required by the CPSL.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
- Violation
It was observed at the time of inspection the railroad ties that outline the todddler swing set are split, there is a one inch between the pour and play and are a trip hazard.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
- Violation
It was observed at the time of inspection the drop ceiling light in the Jack and Jill bathroom between the Ladybug and Turtle's classrooms had dead bugs.
Corrected by Aug 3, 2022
- Violation
It was observed at the time of inspection the embedded equipment in the outdoor play area did not have the required loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
- Violation
It was observed at the time of inspection the refrigerator in the Butterfly's classroom did not have a thermometer.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
- Violation
It was observed at the time of inspection the Jaguar classroom and the Caterpillar classroom did not have A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. Corrected on site.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
It was observed at the time of the inspection that child #1 and #2's financial agreement did not include the date of admission.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
- Violation
It was observed at the time of inspection that child #3's emergency contact information did not contain information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Corrected by Aug 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff#2 had not completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
- Violation
It was observed at the time of inspection that the facility did not test the fire detection system every 30 days as required by t standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
- Violation
Upon inspection of facility person files during a complaint investigation, it was found that Facility person #1 and #5 had completed the Health & Safety Basics course prior to 9.30.16. Further, it was found that Facility persons #2, #3 and #4 did not have current "Pediatric First Aid/CPR' training document on file.
Corrected by May 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #4 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business on 5.10.22.
The file of facility person #4, who is currently providing care to children, does not contain a current child abuse [expired 2.15.22], a current DHS required FBI clearance [expired 2.10.22], or a current PA criminal clearance [expired 2.6.22].
Corrected by May 15, 2022
- Violation
Upon full investigation of a complaint that facility person #7 cut the hair of child #1, it was found that this did in fact occur without specific agreement from the parent of the child under the services that would be provided by the facility.
Corrected by May 15, 2022
- Violation
Staff person #1 and #2 do not have documentation of emergency plan training at time of initial employment in their files.
Corrected by Jul 27, 2021
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff person #2 does not have documentation of 2 years experience working with children in their record.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2021
- Violation
It was observed during the inspection that a power strip in the preschool room did not have protective covers.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2021
- Violation
It was observed in the preschool room that spray bottles with cleaning solution was assessible to children; cleaning products in the kitchen were also accessible to children.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2021
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
First-aid kits in the pre-school room, 3 year older room, and outside toddler play area were accessible to children.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2021
- Violation
It was observed during the inspection that the stage area near the TV in the preschool room was missing part of the trim around the base and the carpet is frayed. It was observed during the inspection that the cord for the sound machine in the infant room was dangling. It was observed during the inspection that the kitchen, which contained cling wrap with sharp cutting edge, was assessible to children.
Corrected by Jul 27, 2021
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
One of the toilets in the Caterpillar bathroom was out of order and not able to be utilized.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2021
- Violation
It was observed during the inspection that the refrigerator in the kitchen did not have a thermometer. This was corrected on site.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2021
- Violation
It was observed during the inspection that an infant sleeping in a crib was only partially visible to staff through the use of mirrors.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2021
- Violation
Medication log for child #1 is missing prescriber's name, telephone number, dosage amount, and dates for administration. Medication log for child #2 is missing medication type (prescription/non-prescription), prescriber's telephone number, and dates for administration. Child #2's medication leg for second medication is missing time to administer. Child #2's medication log for third medication is missing dates of administration and prescriber's telephone number. Child #3 is missing medication log and only has a note from the doctor. Child #4's medication log does not indicate if medication needs refrigeration, time to administer, or dates for administration.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2021
- Violation
Staff person #2 does not have a signed disclosure statement in their file.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2021
- Violation
Both emergency plan and parent letter do not contain accommodations regarding infants and toddlers, nor do they contain information regarding annual emergency drills. The parent letter also does not include information regarding accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Aug 3, 2021
- Violation
The emergency plan has not be sent to the local municipality.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 10, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #3 and #4's time between emergency plan trainings exceeded the permitted annual timeframe (last emergency plan training dated 3/2024). Staff person…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 22, 2024 inspection noted: “Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 did not know the names of all of the children in their assigned groups. .” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 22, 2024 inspection noted: “Staff person #1 left child #1 unsupervised/unattended on the playground when this staff person and remainder of class returned to the classroom (5-7 minutes).” — what has changed since then?
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