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Village Of Love Learning Academy
515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster PA 17603 · License #CER-00254517 · Child Care Center
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- (717) 826-9800
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- Address
- 515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster PA 17603 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 61 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
Upon inspection of the required documents to be on file at the facility, it was found that a written emergency plan including a plan for the 'Continuity of Operations' was not available/created.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
- Violation
The file facility person #3 contained an updated pediatric first aid and CPR certificate that lapsed between dates. The updated pediatric first aid and CPR certificate had a date of 10/6/25 and previously expired on 4/8/25.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
- Violation
Staff fire safety planning training was not conducted annually. The file for facility person #3 included documentation of fire safety training on 1.9.25 and no annual update.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
- Violation
The file for facility person #3 contained an NSOR clearance expired 5/27/25, and there is no current NSOR on file. The file for facility person # 4 contained an NSOR clearance dated 1.27.26 which was beyond the 45 days of the provisional hire timeframe. [158 d]. The file for facility person #5 included an NSOR clearance which was not updated within 60-month date of the previous clearance; the current NSOR on file was dated 05/15/2025 with the previous clearance dated 05/14/2020. The file for facility person #5 included Mandate Reporter Training which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance; the current Mandated Reporter training on file was dated 05/27/2025 with the previous clearance dated 04/07/2020.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
- Violation
According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, it was found that for Child #4 did not include a completed Child Service Report within 6 months of enrollment. According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, the child service reports had not been completed every six months during the previous year for child # 5, child #6 and child #7. The child service report on file for child#5 was dated 2.3.26 . The child service report on file for child#6 and child #7 was dated 2.2.26
Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #1, the agreement did not include information on extra services.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
- 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.
Upon inspection of children's files, It was found that for Child #2 the emergency contact form did not include the address and phone number of the child's physician. It was found that for Child #3 the emergency contact form did not include the address of the child's physician. It was found that for Child #4 the emergency contact form did not include the name, address and phone number of the child's physician.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #1, Child #2, Child #8, Child # 9 and Child #10 the emergency contact form did not include the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number. It was found that for Child #4 the emergency contact form did not include the enrolling parent's work phone number. It was found that for Child #5, the emergency contact form did not include the enrolling parent's work address, home phone number, and work phone number.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
- Violation
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #6, Child #7, Child #8 and Child #9, contained original agreements.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
- Violation
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #7, the emergency contact form did not include the address for the release person.
Corrected by Mar 23, 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.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #5, and Child #6 file did not contain an updated health assessment. It was found that for Child # 7 the initial health assessment and subsequent health assessment was beyond 12 months. Child #5 initial health assessment is dated 12/17/24. Child #6 initial health assessment is dated 1/31/25. Child #7 initial health assessment is dated 6.11.24 with an update on 11.11.25.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
- Violation
Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that the time between facility person #1's health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe (2/23/23, 1/09/26). It was found that the time between facility person #2's health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe (8/4/23, 12/4/25). It was found that the time between facility person #3's health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe (5/17/23, 9/25/25).
Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
- Violation
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #6, were not reviewed every 6 months and contained an agreement reviewed on 1.8.26 and 1.24.25.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
- Violation
Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that facility person #4 had non-validated letters of reference that did not include a signature.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the posted certificate of compliance was an older version which expired on 5.12.2025.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
- Violation
The facility emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
- Violation
The facility emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
- Violation
Staff fire safety planning training was not conducted annually. The file for staff person #1 included documentation of fire safety training on 10.1.23 with an update on 1.9.25.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
- Violation
The file for staff person # 8 contained a NSOR verification that was dated 2.10.20 [expired on 2.10.25] and Child Abuse Clearance that was dated 2.3.20 [expired on 2.3.25. The facility had no record of an application for the updated clearance on file.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
- Violation
It was observed that the first aid kit in the toddler room did not contain non-porous gloves. It was also observed that the first aid kit in preschool room did not contain adhesive bandages. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
- Violation
According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, child service reports had not been completed every six months during the previous year for child #5. The child service report on file for child #5 was dated 3.22.2024.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The Emergency Contact form on file for child #6 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
- Violation
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for child 4 and child 5, the agreement and emergency contact forms were reviewed beyond 6 months. The emergency contact and agreement form on file for child 4 were dated 7.1.24 and 2.10.25. The emergency contact form and agreement form on file were dated 7.15.24 and 2.20.25.a
Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. 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 report on file for child 4 and child 5 did not contain an updated health assessment. Child 4 had an initial health assessment dated 8.7.23 and Child 5 had an initial health assessment dated 6.28.22.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2025
- Violation
The emergency contact information for child #6 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
- Violation
The facility emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
- Violation
The operator did not have evidence of delivery the facility's emergency's plan to the local municipality.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. 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 #1 ,and staff person #8 did not complete 12 hours of childcare trainings.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for facility person #2 contained a child abuse clearance with date of 10.17.2023 which was after the first date of hire.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
The files for child #3 , child # 6, and child #7 did not contain child service reports.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The emergency contact record provided for Child # 6 did not have a parent signature consenting to emergency medical care.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
The emergency contact forms on file for child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #6 did not contain parental updates and review at least every 6-month timeframe. The emergency contact form for child #1 had dates of 1.19.24 and 6.7.23; The emergency contact form for child #2 had dates of 1.19.24 and 6.15.23; The emergency contact form for child #3 had dates of 2.1.24 and 7.20.23; The emergency contact form for child #6 had dates of 12.15.23 and 5.24.23.
Corrected by Feb 29, 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 file for child #6 contained an initial health assessment dated 5.24.23 and did not have an updated health assessment as required.
Corrected by May 3, 2024
- Violation
The agreement forms on file for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #6 and child #7 did not contain parental updates and review at least every 6-month timeframe. The agreement form for child #1 was dated 6.7.23; The agreement form for child #2 had dates of 1.31.24 and 6.15.23; The agreement form for child #3 had dates of 2.1.24 and 7.20.23; The agreement form for child #6 had dates of 12.15.23 and 5.24.23. The agreement form for child #7 had dates of 2.1.24 and 1.30.24.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
The file for facility person #2 contained a pediatric first aid and CPR certificate dated 2.8.2024 which was completed after 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for facility person #1 had 6 hours of 12 clock hours needed to meet annual training.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
- Violation
It was observed that fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days. The documented fire drills at the facility occurred on 2.2.23, 4.1.23, 6.1.23, 8.1.23, and 12.1.23.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2024
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 27, 2026 inspection noted: “Upon inspection of the required documents to be on file at the facility, it was found that a written emergency plan including a plan for the 'Continuity of Oper…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 11, 2025 inspection noted: “The facility emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 5, 2024 inspection noted: “The file for facility person #2 contained a child abuse clearance with date of 10.17.2023 which was after the first date of hire.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error