Creative Little Hands Preschool
Creative Little Hands Preschool is a certified child care center in Fairless Hills, PA, with capacity for 60 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 33 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 33). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 10 centers in Fairless Hills and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 5/8/26, at time of unannounced inspection, Facility Person #1 file did not contain results of NSOR and Child Abuse Clearances as required by CPSL.
On 5/8/26, at time of unannounced inspection, Facility Person #1 and #2 files did not contain initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing.
On 5/8/26, at time of unannounced inspection, Facility Person #1 and #2 files did not contain two letters of written references.
On 4/22/26, Facility person #1 file did not contain results of NSOR clearance required by CPSL.
On 4/21/26, at approximately 11:25am, Staff #2 was observed out of ratio with 16 preschool children in the PS/PK classroom.
On 4/21/26, at time of inspection, emergency contact information located in the childcare spaces where children were receiving care were not updated by the parents at least once in a 6-month period.
On 10/28/25, at time of renewal, Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
On 10/28/25, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain results of FBI clearance obtained by DHS as required by CPSL. (The FBI clearance on file was obtained by DOE) Facility persons #3 and #4 files did not contain Mandated Reporter Training as required by CPSL. Additionally, disclosure statements were not completed with witness signature as required by CPSL.
On 10/28/25, at time of renewal, facility persons #3 and #4 files did not contain evidence of being trained on the facility's emergency plan.
On 10/28/25, at time of renewal, Staff #1 did not ensure that children in the Young Toddler room washed their hands prior to eating lunch. Staff #5 was observed changing diapers in the young toddler bathroom. Staff #5 did not ensure children's hands were washed and did not was their own hands after diapering each child.
On 10/28/25, at time of renewal, facility persons #3 and #4 file did not contain initial health assessments, including results of tuberculosis testing. Additionally, Staff #1 and #2 files did not contain the date of tuberculosis testing at initial hire.
On 10/28/25, at time of renewal, facility persons #3 and #4 files did not contain two letters of written references.
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On 10/29/24, at time of inspection, hand sanitizer instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children in the Toddler Room and the hallway located on the second floor.
On 10/29/24, at time of inspection, emergency contact information located in the child care spaces where children were receiving care were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.
On 10/29/24, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. There was a total of 5 clock hours of child care training on file.
On 11/3/23, at time of renewal, a first aid kit was observed accessible to children in the PK classroom. Additionally, diaper cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children on a shelf under the diapering station.
On 11/3/23, at time of renewal, windows on the second floor of the facility were able to be opened more than 6 inches. No modifications or adaptations were observed to prevent the windows from opening.
On 11/3/23, at time of renewal, the waste receptacle located by the sink in the Toddler room did not contain a lid.
On 11/3/23, at time of renewal, Child #1 and Child #2 have been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. Child #1 and Child #2 immunization record did not include annual influenza vaccine as recommended by the ACIP.
On 11/3/23, at time of renewal, Staff #1, #2, #3 files did not contain updated health assessments.
On 11/3/23, at time of renewal, Staff #4 health assessment did not include the physician's assessment of communicable disease and of the staff person's suitability to provide childcare.
On 11/3/23, at time of renewal, record of testing the fire detection system at least once every 30 days was not on file at the facility as required by Panic and Fire Act 62 of 2020.
On 11/3/23, at time of renewal, emergency contact information was not observed in the childcare spaces where children were receiving care.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed plaster in the gym
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency drill log. Last emergency drill was conducted September 2021.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,2,3, and 4 had expired fee agreements
During renewal inspection, certification rep checked first aid kit. First aid kit in room 4 was missing scissors and gloves
During renewal inspection, certification rep observed missing handwashing signs above the toilets in the bathrooms on the second floor
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 physical was incomplete. It is missing Title, phone number address and TB result
During renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed child files. Child 3 was missing written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care
During renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1 was missing health insurance and policy number information. During renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed child files. Child 2 was missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed child files. Child 3 was missing parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing educationDuring renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 2 letters of reference
“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.) | $49.00 | $33.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $49.00 | $33.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $49.00 | $33.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $49.00 | $33.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $49.00 | $33.00 |
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 Creative Little Hands Preschool had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 May 8, 2026 (background checks): “On 5/8/26, at time of unannounced inspection, Facility Person #1 file did not contain results of NSOR and Child Abuse Clearances as required by CPSL.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Creative Little Hands Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Creative Little Hands Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Creative Little Hands Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jul 22, 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 Creative Little Hands Preschool compare with other daycares in Fairless Hills?
It is #4 of 10 centers in Fairless Hills by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Creative Little Hands Preschool last inspected?
May 8, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Creative Little Hands Preschool cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $49.00 for young toddler, $49.00 for older toddler, $49.00 for preschool, $49.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Creative Little Hands Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Florence Lanzillo.
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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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