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U-Gro Learning Centres
1641 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster PA 17602 · License #CER-00247314 · Child Care Center
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- (717) 399-3088
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- Address
- 1641 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster PA 17602 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 103 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 did not have the PA State Police clearance results on file and no proof of requesting this clearance on record, during the provisional hiring period (corrected during inspection). Staff person #2 was observed to be shadowing in a classroom during this visit without NSOR results on record (corrected during inspection) See Code Sheet
Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
- Violation
Continued Non-Compliance: On 8/18/25 a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #2 had not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid and CPR. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 9/5/25. On 10/8/25 an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #2 still has not completed the following required pre- service training: Pediatric first-aid and CPR
Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #5's file did not contain documentation of emergency plan training in 2024 (see Code Sheet).
Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #1 completed part 2 of the Health and Safety training on 8/4/25, which was greater than within 90 days of hire. See Code Sheet. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First-Aid and CPR, Mandated Reporter training, and Health and Safety training. (see code sheet). Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet): Mandated Reporter training and Health and Safety training.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #1's file did not contain the NSOR certificate (corrected same date of this visit, after Cert Rep had left facility).
Corrected by Sep 5, 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.
Staff person #5's file does not contain any written evaluations of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.(see Code Sheet)
Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
- Violation
It was observed, during naptime in the Preschool (Butterflies) classroom, that one child was off of his mat and walking around. This caused this classroom to not have the proper staff to child ratio during naptime. (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
- Violation
It was observed that the staff restroom (close to Director's office) contained toxins that were accessible to children: toilet bowl cleaner, perfume, Ibuprofen, Febreze spray (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
- Violation
It was observed, in the 2's classroom, that trash contaminated by human secretions was not contained in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
- Violation
It was observed, in the 2's classroom bathroom, that there was no lidded waste receptacle.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
- Violation
It was observed, in the 2's classroom, that a bin of pom-poms (less than 1 inch diameter) were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. (corrected during inspection)
Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
- Violation
It was observed that the refrigerator (used to store children's food items) in room 101E did not contain an operating thermometer.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
- Violation
It was observed, in Rooms 101H and 103C, that furniture/shelving was obstructing the view of a few children and proper supervision. (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · 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 parent's work address and home telephone number. Child #5's emergency contact information did not include the parent's work address and work telephone number.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
- Violation
It was observed that a staff person from the Butterflies classroom (103C) allowed a child to go into the adjoining classroom 101(H) during naptime to use the bathroom unsupervised. The staff person in Room 101H was supervising his/her own napping children. Staff stated that this has been the procedure because Room 103C does not have a bathroom of its own. During naptime, there is one staff person in each room, so the staff person in Room 103C cannot leave the classroom to supervise a child who needs the bathroom in the adjoining classroom, creating a supervision issue.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
- Violation
Child #1's most current child service report was dated 10/29/24, which exceeds the permitted every 6 months' timeframe. The time between child service reports for child #4 exceeded the permitted every 6 months' timeframe (9/6/24, 5/30/25). the time between child service reports for child #7 exceeded the permitted every 6 months' timeframe (12/6/23, 4/15/25).
Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
Child #1's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
The agreements of children #1, #2 #3, and #5 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The parents of children #4, #7, and #8 did not receive the original agreement.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
- Violation
Child #1 and #2's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
- Violation
child #2 and #3's emergency contact information did not include the release person's address.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #1 does not have an initial health assessment on file at the facility. Staff person #1's TB screening/results are dated 2/16/23, which is beyond the permitted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Staff person #4's TB screening/results are dated 1/19/23, which is beyond the permitted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. (See Code Sheet). Staff person #7's initial health assessment and TB results are dated 4/1/24, which is beyond the permitted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. (See Code Sheet).
Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
- Violation
Child #1, #2, #3, and #7's emergency contact information and financial agreements were not updated at least once in a 6-month period (7/14/25 only date for child #1), (7/21/24 only date for child #2); (6/10/24, 7/24/25 for child #3). (9/13/24, 7/21/25 for child #7) See Code Sheet Child #8's financial agreement was not updated at least once in a 6-month period (9/10/24, 7/16/25).
Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
- Violation
Child #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid by the staff, for the child
Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
- 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 #1, #5, #6, and #8 did not have the required verification of child care experience on record to be an AGS, however, have been functioning as an AGS.
Corrected by Sep 8, 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 Sep 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
There was no documentation of conducted annual emergency drills at the facility.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
- Violation
Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days (4/11/25, 6/30/25).
Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
- Violation
There was no documentation of the annual testing, from a fire safety professional, of the fire detection system (most current on record dated 6/24/24).
Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
- Violation
Child #7's initial health report was dated 8/7/24, which was greater than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. See Code Sheet
Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
- 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.
On 5/22/25, Staff person #1, #2, and #3's records did not contain the verification of child care experience required to be functioning as an AGS. Staff person #4's education is from another country, and the required US equivalency and translation (from an approved agency) is not on record. Staff person #2's proof of HS graduation has a different last name listed than the last name on all other documents, and there is no proof on record that staff person #2 had this last name. Staff person #3's record does not contain verification of HS graduation. CONTINUED DEFICIENCY: As of 8/18/25, staff person #3 does not have proof of child care experience required to be an Assistant Group Supervisor and verification of education on file. Staff person #4 does not have verification of education (US equivalency and translation) on file. Staff person #2 does not have proof of child care experience required to be an Assistant Group Supervisor on file.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #2's file did not contain the Child Abuse clearance. Staff person #4's file did not contain the Child Abuse clearance and the NSOR certificate. Staff persons #1 and #3's files did not contain a Disclosure Statement. Staff person #4's Disclosure Statement was not witnessed.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- 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, #2, and #3's records did not contain the verification of child care experience required to be functioning as an AGS. Staff person #4's education is from another country, and the required US equivalency and translation (from an approved agency) is not on record. Staff person #2's proof of HS graduation has a different last name listed than the last name on all other documents, and there is no proof on record that staff person #2 had this last name. Staff person #3's record does not contain verification of HS graduation.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #2's record does not include an initial health assessment including the results of an initial tuberculin skin test. Staff person #3's file did not include TB results.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #1 and #4's records did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #3 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 1/4/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #1 and #2's Disclosure Statements are not dated. Staff person #2's Child Abuse clearance is dated 12/6/24, which is after starting to work with children at the facility (See Code Sheet).
Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #1's file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #3 did not renew Pediatric first-aid and CPR training before the expiration of the most current certification. (9/22/21, 10/23/23).
Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #2 had lived in a state other than PA within the last 5 years, however, that state's NSOR clearance results were not on record (corrected during inspection). Staff person #4's NSOR clearance was submitted on 2/8/24, which was after the date of hire. Staff person #4's Disclosure Statement was completed after working at the facility (dated 4/24/24). See Code Sheet for Staff person #4.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
- 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.
The time between staff evaluations on record for staff person #5 exceeded the permitted timeframe of one evaluation every 12 months (7/20/23, 8/5/24).
Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
- Violation
It was observed in the Butterflies classroom (4 yrs old) that one protective outlet cover was missing (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
- Violation
It was observed that the sanitizing solution in the Ducks classroom was not in a container which specified the content.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
- Violation
It was observed that the first-aid kit in the Caterpillar classroom did not contain gauze (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
- Violation
It was observed, in the Butterflies classroom, that on the counter accessible to children were scissors, a stapler, and a staple remover (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
- Violation
It was observed that the rest equipment in the Butterflies and Bear classrooms were not labeled for the use of specified children. (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a)(2) · The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.
It was observed in the Butterflies classroom (4 yrs old) that they were not in compliance with the staff/child ratio regulations. There was one teacher for 12 children. (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #3's time between health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months between assessments (11/15/21, 2/23/24). Staff person #4's initial health assessment is dated 3/7/24, which is after the first day of working with children at the facility. See Code Sheet for Staff #4.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #6's record does not contain tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method results. Staff person #7's record has tuberculosis screening results dated after the first day caring for children at the facility (dated 4/4/24) See Code Sheet.
Corrected by Sep 27, 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 #2's record did not contain verification of child care experience. Staff person #4's record did not contain verification of education.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
- Violation
Child #1's record does not contain the required immunizations for this child's age, according to the recommendations of the ACIP.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2023
- Violation
Child #1 has been attending the child care facility without having the required immunizations, for the child's age, on record.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2023
- Violation
Staff person #9's file has no record of having completed the required one-hour Health And Safety Update training.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
The facility's liability insurance policy was not on file at the facility.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2023
- Violation
Staff persons #4 and #5's most recent emergency plan trainings on record are dated 7/20/22 and 2/17/22 (respectively), which exceeds the permitted timeframe of training on an annual basis.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2023
- Violation
Staff person #8's time between fire safety trainings exceeded the permitted at least annually timeframe (3/1/22, 7/27/23).
Corrected by Sep 9, 2023
- Violation
Staff person #11 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire : Pediatric First-Aid and CPR (see LIS code sheet)/
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
Staff person #4's time between Child Abuse clearances and Mandated Reporter trainings on record exceeded the permitted 60 months' timeframe. (11/27/17, 1/28/23) and (12/19/17, 3/20/23) respectively. Staff person #6 was working at the facility for greater than 45 days (provisionally) without an FBI clearance. FBI clearance for staff person #6 is dated 5/1/23. SEE CODE SHEET. Staff person #7's NSOR certificate is dated 3/28/23 (after first day at facility) and there is no documentation on record of applying for this clearance upon hire. SEE CODE SHEET Staff person #8's NSOR application on record is dated 2/27/23, which is after the first day of working with children (NSOR clearance results 3/6/23). SEE CODE SHEET Staff person #9 has no NSOR clearance on record. Staff person #10's State Police clearance indicates that this individual has a record, but no Rap sheet was attached.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2023
- Violation
It was observed that, in the staff bathroom in hall, there were toxins accessible to children: Lysol Spray and plug in air freshener. It was observed in the Preschool Room (101H) that 2 bottles of Disinfectant spray were accessible to children next to the sink in the classroom (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
It was observed in the Turtle Classroom (2 yr old) that there were objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch accessible to children: kinetic modeling sand, small beans, and small plastic insects in bins and containers (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Sep 9, 2023
- Violation
It was observed in the Turtle Room (101D) and Older Toddler Room (101E) that the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specified child (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Sep 9, 2023
- 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 classroom, that there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the cribs while they were in use.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2023
- Violation
At the time of enrollment, the parents did not receive, in writing, the facility's supervision policy.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2023
- Violation
Child #3's most recent Influenza immunization on record is dated 1/23/20. Child #6's record contains no record of having received the Influenza immunization. SEE CODE SHEET
Corrected by Sep 9, 2023
- Violation
Child #3's record does not contain information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. SEE CODE SHEET
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The parents of the enrolled children did not receive the original agreements. Originals were in children's files.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Child #2's emergency contact information does not include the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone numbers.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
Child #4's emergency contact information does not include the release person's address and telephone number.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2023
- Violation
Child #3 and #5's emergency contact information was not updated in writing (by the parent) once in a 6-month period.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
Child #6's most current health assessment (initial health assessment) is not signed by a medical professional and is not dated. SEE CODE SHEET
Corrected by Sep 9, 2023
- Violation
Staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #9's records do not contain verification of the experience required to be an AGS (which are their positions at the facility).
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
The facility does not have the Certificate of Occupancy on record.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
The facility does not have on record the most current documentation of annual testing of the first detection system.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2023
- Violation
Child #6 has no initial health assessment on record and has been in attendance at the facility for more than 60 days. SEE CODE SHEET
Corrected by Sep 9, 2023
- Violation
The current copy of the liability insurance policy presented at time of inspection does not specify the location of the facility as being covered. At the bottom of the document under the section "locations" are to be specified, it stated "see attached" and no other documents were included.
- Violation
The letter the operator provides to the parent of each enrolled child does not explain that lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions are included in the facility's emergency plan.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2022
- Violation
It was observed on 9/1/2022 in the Infant Room diaper ointments were being stored in a cabinet under the changing table that was accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Sep 1, 2022
- Violation
It was observed on 9/1/2022 in the Turtles classroom the lid was not on the waste receptacle that was being used to dispose of soiled diapers. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Sep 1, 2022
- Violation
It was observed on 9/1/2022 two plastic stepping stone pieces used by children were cracked and not in good repair. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Sep 1, 2022
- Violation
It was observed on 9/1/2022 in the Turtles (older toddler) classroom toys dinosaurs with a diameter of less than 1 inch were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. (CORRECTED ON SITE) It was observed on 9/1/2022 in the Ducks (young toddler) classroom numerous pieces of mulch were on the carpeted area and small pieces of crayons with a diameter of less than 1 inch were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Sep 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.
It was observed on 9/1/2022 Styrofoam bowls were being stored in numerous classroom cabinets.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2022
- 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 for Child #2 does not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2022
- Violation
Emergency contact information for Child #1 does not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2022
- Violation
It was observed on 9/1/2022 in the Ducks classroom emergency contact information for Child #3, 4, 5, and 6 was not present in the child care space they were receiving care.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2022
- Violation
It was observed on 9/1/2022 in the Caterpillar classroom an Epi-Pen for Child #7 was not in the original container.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
- Violation
It was observed on 9/1/2022 an Epi-Pen was present in the Caterpillar classroom for Child #7; however, the prescription medication did not contain a prescription label, nor were there written instructions provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
It was observed on 9/1/2022 in the Caterpillar classroom an Epi-Pen was present for Child #7, however the parent has not provided written consent for administration of the medication.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
- Violation
Upon review of the facility's fire drill log it was documented that fie drills were held on 1/13/2022 and not again until 4/20/2022, which is more than 60 days.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2022
- Violation
The operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2022
- Violation
The operator has not notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
- Violation
A can of shaving cream was accessible to children in an unlocked bottom cabinet. This was corrected on site.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2021
- 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 info for child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 13, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #1 did not have the PA State Police clearance results on file and no proof of requesting this clearance on record, during the provisional hiring pe…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 8, 2025 inspection noted: “Continued Non-Compliance: On 8/18/25 a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #2 had not completed the following required pre- service t…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 21, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #5's file did not contain documentation of emergency plan training in 2024 (see Code Sheet).” — what has changed since then?
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