Alloway Creek Elementary School Age Program
Alloway Creek Elementary School Age Program is a certified child care center in Littlestown, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 7 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (3 of 7). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1 of 17 centers in Adams County and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Upon completion of the annual renewal inspection, the three following areas were observed to be out of compliance: A. A written policy that addresses 1. the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of abusive head trauma; 2. the strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child; 3. the prevention and identification of child maltreatment was missing. B. An inspection of the Facility Emergency Plans found that they did not include specific plans that addressed the continuity of operations. C. An onsite inspection found that disinfecting wipes and hand lotion [both marked 'Keep out of reach of children'] were accessible to children in care on a mobile cart.
A inspection of the children's files, found that the agreement used by the facility did not contain specifics regarding what services are to be considered extra for Child #1 - Child #7.
Upon inspection of the clearances on file for Staff Person #1, it was found that the CPSL clearances and associated records were not submitted to DHS Certification Representative for review as required.
It was observed at the time of inspection the facility's emergency plan explaining the emergency procedures did not contain information that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 completed the Health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL on 1-29-23 after the prescribed timeframe December 30, 2022
Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that no accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions had been developed.
Upon inspection of the fire drill logs maintained by the facility, it was found that a drill was conducted on 3.12.21, but no follow-up drill was conducted within the next 60 days prior to the end of the school year.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $47.00 | $47.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Alloway Creek Elementary School Age Program had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Sep 25, 2024 (background checks): “Upon inspection of the clearances on file for Staff Person #1, it was found that the CPSL clearances and associated records were not submitted to DHS Certification Representative for review as required.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Alloway Creek Elementary School Age Program?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Alloway Creek Elementary School Age Program since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Alloway Creek Elementary School Age Program’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jan 25, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Alloway Creek Elementary School Age Program compare with other daycares in Adams County?
It is tied for #1 of 17 centers in Adams County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Alloway Creek Elementary School Age Program last inspected?
Dec 3, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Alloway Creek Elementary School Age Program cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $47.00 for preschool, $47.00 for young school-age, $47.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Alloway Creek Elementary School Age Program?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Hanover Area YMCA.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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