CREATIVE KIDS DAY CARE
DOVER, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address3150 GRENWAY RD, DOVER, PA, 17315
CityDOVER, PA 17315
CountyYork
Phone(717) 764-8008
Operating details
Capacity68
SubsidiesY
License dateMay 8, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High4
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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3150 GRENWAY RD, DOVER, PA, 17315, DOVER, PA 17315
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/16/2026
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- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk3/16/2026
Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse (20.71(b)(5))
Facility Person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in a founded/indicated report of child abuse. Requirement: A facility person who has been named as perpetrator in a founded/an indicated report of child abuse may not be present in the facility. Correction: Facility Person #1 will be relieved of their duties effective immediately. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/24/2026
2024
- Medium risk11/6/2024
Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))
On 10/22/24, child #1 climbed into the stalls and played in the toilet as staff #1 had 6 Older Toddlers next to her on the floor while she changed diapers. The changing table faces the wall, and staff #1 was unable to supervise (see, hear, assess, and direct) the children sitting next to the changing table or the child playing in the toilet. Staff #1 did not ask for assistance in the bathroom with supervision. During the complaint investigation on 11/6/24, 6 Older Toddlers were observed in the bathroom. Staff #1 had taken the children to the bathroom and did not request assistance with supervision. Staff #1 was facing the wall and changing children and was unable to supervise (see, hear, assess, and direct) all of the children in their group. Requirement: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training and TA regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Correction: More staff will be added during potty time to ensure all children are supervised at all times. 1 staff will supervise the children waiting to use the bathroom, 1 staff to supervise children using toilets and 1 staff to supervise and change diapers. If additional staff is not available, A changing table is placed by the sinks in the multi-age room and children will wait at a table until they are able to be taken to the bathroom or have their diaper changed. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/31/2025 - Medium-High risk11/6/2024
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR (3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10))
The file for staff #1 did not contain documentation of completed Health and Safety Training. Staff #1 has not completed pediatric First Aid and CPR. Staff #1 has exceeded the 90-day requirement where all Pre-service trainings are required to be completed. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction: Staff #1 completed her health and safety training and pediatric first aid and CPR. I will make sure all new hires have this completed in their 90-day time frame if not suspension will occur until it is complete. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 11/25/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,021/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: DOVER, York County
- Capacity: 68
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
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