LITTLE HEARTS DAY CARE

LANCASTER, PAGroup Child Care HomeLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$1,140/mo

Contact information

Address196 PITNEY RD, LANCASTER, PA, 17601

CityLANCASTER, PA 17601

CountyLancaster

Phone(717) 333-0688

Operating details

Capacity12

SubsidiesY

License dateDecember 20, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/22/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium10
  • Medium-Low6
  • Low0

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Location

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196 PITNEY RD, LANCASTER, PA, 17601, LANCASTER, PA 17601

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  4. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/22/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium risk9/22/2025

    Age and training (3280.31(e))

    Staff persons #1 and #2 did not obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. Both staff persons obtained 4.5 hours of annual training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Staff persons #1 and #2 will complete the additional child care training hours. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/6/2025
  2. Medium-High risk9/22/2025

    Age and training (3280.31(e)(4)(i))

    Staff person #1 did not complete pediatric first aid and CPR training before the expiration date of the most current certification (4/29/23, 8/27/25). Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Correction: Staff Pediatric first-aid and CPR training will be completed before the expiration date of the most current certification. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/30/2025
  3. Medium risk9/22/2025

    No peeling paint or plaster (3280.77(a))

    It was observed that there was dispersed peeling paint in the child care space to the left (upon entering the facility) on the wall straight ahead upon entering the room. There were approximately 20 spots of 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch peeling paint, under the window. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: There is no more peeling paint accessible to children in the child care space on the left. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/23/2025
  4. Medium-High risk9/22/2025

    Each child care space (3280.124(c))

    Emergency contact information was not present in each child care space for children receiving care in the space. Requirement: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Correction: The operator made copies of each child's emergency contact forms and are now in each child care space. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/23/2025
  5. Medium-Low risk9/22/2025

    Pick up and drop off points (3280.171(a))

    The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility. Requirement: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility. Correction: The operator notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/24/2025
  6. Medium risk9/22/2025

    Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3280.192(2)(ii))

    Staff person #3's record contained education documents from another country without the required translation and US equivalency. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Staff person #3 will have verification of education from another country that is translated and states the US education equivalency. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/10/2025
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 129/22/2025

    12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3280.151(a))

    Staff person #1's time between health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 month's timeframe (4/29/23, 8/27/25) Requirement: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. Correction: The operator will make sure the staff health assessments don't exceed 24 months between them. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/22/2025
  8. Medium risk9/22/2025

    Free from contagious/communicable disease (3280.131(d)(7))

    Child #1's current health assessment does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Requirement: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction: Child #1's parent will get a letter from the doctor stating that child #1 is free of communicable diseases and is able to participate in child care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/13/2025
  9. Medium risk9/22/2025

    Infant: updated health report every 6 months (3280.131(b)(1))

    Child #2's record did not contain the required updated health assessment based upon the child's age (only health assessment on file dated 9/12/24). Child #3's time between health assessments exceeded the permitted at least every 6 month's timeframe based upon the child's age (health assessment dated 6/14/24, 8/19/25. See Code Sheet Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. Correction: Child #2 will have a current health assessment on record. Health assessments for children will be on file in the appropriate timeframe. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/12/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,140/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: LANCASTER, Lancaster County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Group Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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