Childcare Unlimited INC is a certified child care center in Littlestown, PA, with capacity for 84 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 30 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 30). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #10 of 17 centers in Adams County and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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It was observed in the preschool 1, preschool 2, and pre-k classrooms spray bottles containing a bleach and water solution were not labeled specifying the contents. (This was corrected on site.)
It was observed in the toddler classroom, a space heater was placed in the corner of the classroom. It was stated by staff that the space heater is used throughout the day to warm up the classroom.
During the full renewal inspection, it was observed that 1] the primary facility kitchen door was open and one of the lower accessible kitchen cabinets was unlocked and contained toxic material; 2] In the PreK childcare space, a small container of 'Bingo stamp ink' was accessible and marked 'keep out of reach of children'.
During the full renewal inspection, it was observed that spray bottles in each of the five inspected childcare spaces contained a bleach sanitizing solution without any labeling of contents on the bottles.
During the full renewal inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in the school-aged/PreK and the Preschool childcare spaces were missing sterile gauze pads.
During the full renewal inspection, it was observed that the outdoor play space used for the young toddlers had multiple small pieces of mulch less than 1 inch in diameter present and child accessible on two inspection visits.
During the full renewal inspection, it was observed that the lunch boxes for the school-aged/PreK children contained items of potentially hazardous food types and were left unrefrigerated upon child arrival until the serving of a morning snack time.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training [expired copy dated 1.13.20 on file]
The file of staff person #1 contains a FBI clearance dated 1.13.20 which is more than 60 months old AND an PA criminal clearance dated 1.10.20 which is more than 60 months old. There is no applications in the file for an updated FBI clearance or a PA criminal clearance.
Staff person #2- has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.
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Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan and the required letter to parents, it was found that the letter to the parents was missing information related to lock-down procedures, methods of communication and any applicable accommodations.
Upon inspection of each of the childcare spaces, it was found that 'Waterless Skin Cleanser by Tecnu' was accessible in a child cubby [for Child #1] outside the school-aged room.
Upon inspection of each of the childcare spaces in the facility, it was found that ceiling tiles were damaged in the following spaces: School aged [1 broken] and Pre- K 2 [water damaged].
Upon inspection of the outdoor playground equipment, it was determined that the mulch surrounding the large climbing equipment was 1"- 2" in depth.
Upon inspection of the required documentation of the facility, it was found that the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility within the past year
Upon inspection of each of the childcare spaces in the facility, it was found that a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play was not posted in the Preschool space.
Upon inspection of the children's records, it was found that the developmental reports for Child #2 were dated 8.8.23/5.8.24 [9 months]; for Child #3 8.1.23/5.8.24 [9 months]; and for Child #4 8.1.23/5.8.24 [9 months].
Upon inspection of each of the childcare spaces in the facility, it was found that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in any of the spaces.
Upon inspection of each of the childcare spaces, it was found that the child emergency contact information sheets for multiple children were out of date and did not match master file updated information in the following spaces: Young Toddler, Pre-K 1 and Pre-K 2.
Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that the plan did not include details pertaining to continuity of operations.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that child #1 had no influenza vaccination or exemption on file; child #4 had no influenza or Hepatitis A vaccination or exemption on file.
Upon inspection of the facility fire safety logs, it was found that tests were conducted on the following dates, which exceeded the maximum of 30 days between tests: 2.11.22; 10.14.22; 2.28.23; 7.11.23;
Upon inspection of the facility records, it was found that the operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility within the past year.
Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11.9.15. Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11.10.15. Staff person #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11.6.15.
Upon inspection of staff personnel records, it was found that staff person #2 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Upon inspection of the physical childcare spaces, it was found that all packed lunches containing potentially perishable food items were being stored in unrefrigerated cubbies in the PreK and two Older Toddler childcare spaces.
Upon inspection of the facility logs for the previous year, it was found that the required emergency drill was not conducted in 2021 or to date in 2022.
Upon inspection of the facility fire drill logs, lapses in the required 60 day minimum drill requirement were found on 11.8.21-1.10.22 AND 7.8.22-9.9.22.
Upon inspection of the facility fire testing logs, it was found that there was a lapse in the required 30 day minimum for testing on 12.2.21-1.3.22 AND 8.3.22-9.4.22.
Staff person #1 - #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 - #5 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Approved pediatric first aid/CPR.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $31.00 | $31.00 |
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 Childcare Unlimited INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 violations 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 Mar 13, 2025 (supervision): “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Childcare Unlimited INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Childcare Unlimited INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Childcare Unlimited INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 13, 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 Childcare Unlimited INC compare with other daycares in Adams County?
It is tied for #10 of 17 centers in Adams County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Childcare Unlimited INC last inspected?
Mar 12, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Childcare Unlimited INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $42.00 for young toddler, $42.00 for older toddler, $38.00 for preschool, $31.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Childcare Unlimited INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Childcare Unlimited INC.
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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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