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Lititz Rec Center Child Care
301 Maple St, Lititz PA 17543 · License #CER-00252726 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (717) 626-5096
- Website
- www.lititzreckids.com
- Address
- 301 Maple St, Lititz PA 17543 · 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 198 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 staff evaluations on file for staff person #3 were dated in November of 2024 and subsequently more than 12 months later in January of 2026.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
- Violation
The first aid kit in zone 3 did not contain soap.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
- Violation
The record for facility person #4 did not include documentation that the staff person has been trained on the emergency plan in the past year. The most recent training was from more than 12 months old (dated 1/2025).
Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The record for facility person #5 did not include documentation of a completed mandated reporter training. The facility person has been employed for more than 90 days. At the time facility person #6 began work in the facility, the individual's record did not contain a completed DHS FBI clearance required under the CPSL and did not contain a copy of request for the DHS FBI clearance as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
- Violation
The emergency contact information on file for children #1 and #2 did not include complete information for listed release persons. Child #1 - A release persons address and telephone number were not included. Child #2 - Addresses were not listed for 3 release persons
Corrected by Feb 10, 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 most recent health report on file for child #2 was more than 12 months old (dated in October of 2024).
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
The emergency contact information on file for child #1 was most recently updated by the child's parent in July of 2025. The agreement on file for child #3 was signed/dated by the parent in March of 2025, and subsequently more than 6 months later in February of 2026.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Staff person #1 completed 8.5 training hours during their previous training year. Staff person #2 completed 6 training hours during their previous training year.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
According to the log on file at the time of inspection, fire drills were completed on 10/9/25 and then subsequently 62 days later on 12/9/25.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
- Violation
According to the log on file at the time of inspection, more than 30 days had passed since the most recent manual test of the fire detection system. The most recently logged test took place on 11/6/25.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
- Violation
On 12/29/25, child #1 was inadvertently given a second dose of their medication. The medication had been brought in that morning by the child's parent, but facility staff did not require the parent to complete a medication log. Staff person #1 administered the first dose, and after a staff change a second dose was administered by staff person #2. Neither staff person #1 nor staff person #2 logged the administration of the medication. Facility staff did not notice the child was given an extra dose of the medication until it was brought to their attention by the child's parent at pickup. The child was taken to the emergency room for monitoring.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
- Violation
Sunscreen was observed in areas accessible to the children (in backpacks). A child had a bottle of perfume in her backpack and was observed sharing it with other children.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
- Violation
Emergency contact forms were not present with the preschool/kindergarten group. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
- Violation
Child #3 - The child's inhaler was not in the original container and did not contain a prescription label (did not include written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication).
Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
- Violation
Child #1 - There was no medication log on file for the child's pain reliever medication. Child #2 - There was no medication log on file for the child's inhaler.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-9.
Staff person #5 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (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. The health and safety training was completed 120 days after the date of hire.
Corrected by Jan 7, 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.
The most recent written evaluation on file for staff person #1 was dated more than 12 months ago in January of 2024. The written evaluations on file for staff person #2 were dated in September of 2023, and subsequently more than 12 months later in November of 2024. The written evaluations on file for staff person #3 were dated in July of 2023, and subsequently more than 12 months later in November of 2024. The written evaluations on file for staff person #6 were dated in January of 2024, and subsequently more than 12 months later in February of 2025.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
The bathroom off the Rec Zone was not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle. The trash can did not have a lid. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
- Violation
The depth of the rubber mulch surrounding the embedded equipment did not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission The mulch measured at 3-4 inches in depth near the tall slide. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreements on file for children #2, #3, and #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission, and were not signed by the operator. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
- Violation
The emergency contact forms on file for child #4 and child #5 were signed by the parents in February of 2024, and subsequently more than 6 months later in January of 2025.
Corrected by Feb 26, 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 most recent health report on file for child #3 was more than 12 months old.
Corrected by Feb 27, 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.
An epi-pen was on site for child #1. The facility did not have a med log, nor written parental consent for administration of the medication.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
The health assessment on file for staff person #1 stated "yes" to the question that asked in the individual has a communicable disease.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
- Violation
The most recent health assessment on file for facility person #3 was dated more than 24 months ago (May of 2022) and is past due to be updated. The record for facility person #4 did not include a health assessment (complete with results of a TB test). The individual has been working as a facility person that comes into contact with children since October of 2024. The health assessments on file for facility person #5 were dated in August of 2022 and subsequently more than 24 months later in January of 2025.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.181(e) · If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
The emergency contact forms had been updated in the master files, but were not updated in the emergency contact folder in the school-age space.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
- Violation
The record for facility person #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #5 has not completed pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Feb 25, 2025
- Violation
According to the written log on file at the time of inspection, more than 30 days had lapsed since the most recent manual test of the fire detection system (1/6/25). (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Feb 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The record for staff person 3 did not include a completed disclosure statement. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Aug 9, 1924
- Violation
3270.14 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.
The record for staff person 2 did not include the 1 hour Pennsylvania health and safety updated training.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2024
- Violation
The first aid training on file for staff person 2 expired at the end of June 2024.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
- Violation
The most recent fire safety training on file for staff person 2 was more than 12 months old (dated 5/2023).
Corrected by Jul 17, 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 most recent written evaluation on file for staff person 2 was more than 12 months old (dated in June of 2022).
Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
- Violation
A health report was in staff person 3's file, but the form did not include the name of the person who the health report was completed for.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2002
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
The children's lunchboxes in the Bonfield room were not stored in a refrigerator.
Corrected by Jul 10, 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.
The record for staff person 1 did not include documentation of education.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2024
- Violation
The record for staff person 2 included just one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
A container of hand sanitizer was observed hanging from a child's backpack in an area accessible to preschoolers.
Corrected by Mar 19, 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.
Staff person 3's written evaluation was due in March of 2023, but was not completed until January of 2024. Staff person 4 did not have a written evaluation on file from the previous 12 months.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreement on file for child 1 did not specify the date of the child's admission. The agreement was not signed by the operator.
Corrected by Feb 20, 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 1 did not include the work addresses and telephone number for the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
- Violation
A 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 the preschool room, nor in the "fun zone".
Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
- Violation
The record for staff persons 1 did not include the Pennsylvania Health and Safety update training which was to be completed by 12/30/2022.
Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
- Violation
Staff person 7 sent a preschooler unsupervised into a space that was being used for another purpose unrelated to the childcare being offered to use the other group's restroom (the space is used for "drop in care"). Staff person 6 was assigned the responsibility of the child at the time, and the staff person was unaware of the child's whereabouts.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2024
- Violation
The telephone number of the nearest hospital, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephones in the preschool room, nor the "fun zone".
Corrected by Feb 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
The backpack containing the first aid kit was placed on the floor in an area accessible to the children upon returning to the room.
Corrected by Feb 16, 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.
An area of peeling paint was observed next to the soap dispenser in the bathroom across from zone 2.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2024
- Violation
Hand washing signs were not posted near multiple sinks throughout the facility.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
- Violation
The toilet areas were not equipped with lidded trash cans.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2024
- 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 "fun zone".
Corrected by Feb 16, 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 5's record did not include verification of child care experience, and education prior to service at the facility.
Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
- Violation
According to the log on file at the time of inspection, more than 30 days lapsed between the following manual tests of the fire detection system: 10/13/23 to 12/14/23 to 1/16/24.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
- Violation
The rubber mulch surfacing around the embedded equipment did not meet the depth recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (6 inches). The mulch measured at approximately 3 inches in multiple spots.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2023
- 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 facility person 1 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 Jul 11, 2023
- Violation
Uncovered outlets were observed in the hallway that is used by preschoolers.
Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement on file for child 2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
- Violation
The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall was not displayed conspicuously in the school age room.
Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
- Violation
The immunization record on file for child 1 (preschooler) was not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The record did not include documentation of an annual flu vaccine, nor an appropriate exemption note.
Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
- Violation
Multiple emergency contact forms present in the preschool room had not been updated in the past 6 months (most recent parent signatures were more than 6 months old).
Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
- Violation
The record for facility person 1 included just 1 written, nonfamily references from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
- Violation
According to the log on file at the time of inspection, more than 60 days lapsed between the following fire drills: 4/4/22 - 7/1/22 and 7/1/22-9/27/22
Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
- Violation
Facility person 1 has been employed by the facility since 1/18/2019. Her record did not include an NSOR certificate and the DHS FBI clearance on file had expired on 9/13/2019, and an updated FBI clearance was not obtained until 2/1/22.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
- Violation
Hand sanitizer was observed in an area accessible to preschoolers (CORRECTED ON SITE). Hand sanitizer was observed mounted on the wall in the school-age room.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2022
- Violation
The depth of the rubber mulch on the playground did not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The depth measured at less than six inches in multiple spots near the embedded playground equipment.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2022
- Violation
The record for child 1 (preschooler) did not include documentation of an annual flu vaccine (as recommended by the ACIP guidelines). The record did not include any written exemptions.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2022
- Violation
Staff person 1 began employment on 7/1/21. Her record did not include documentation of submitting the application for the NSOR clearance prior to working with children. Her clearance request was submitted 7/21/21. The NSOR on file was dated 7/26/21. The facility did not meet the terms of the provisional hire waiver. Staff person 2 began employment on 7/7/21. Her record did not include an FBI clearance, nor documentation of submitting the application for the clearance prior to serving in a child care position.
Corrected by Aug 13, 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 1 and 2 were serving as an assistant group supervisors at the facility. Their records did not include documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of child care experience.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2021
- Violation
Staff person 2 began employment on 7/9/21. Her tb test results were more than 12 months old at hire, dated 6/24/20.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2021
- 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 2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The health assessment also did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2021
- Violation
The record for staff person 2 included just one written, nonfamily reference.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 6, 2026 inspection noted: “The staff evaluations on file for staff person #3 were dated in November of 2024 and subsequently more than 12 months later in January of 2026.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 6, 2026 inspection noted: “According to the log on file at the time of inspection, fire drills were completed on 10/9/25 and then subsequently 62 days later on 12/9/25.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 6, 2026 inspection noted: “On 12/29/25, child #1 was inadvertently given a second dose of their medication. The medication had been brought in that morning by the child's parent, but fa…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error