DS Little Bees LLC is a certified child care center in York, PA, with capacity for 26 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 10 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (5 of 10). All 10 came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #10 of 43 centers in York and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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It was observed that the yellow door on the larger climber had a piece of plastic missing from the top of the door causing sharp corners on it.
It was observed that there were not written parent statements regarding a formula and feeding schedule for the infants.
It was observed that the bottles and cups in the infant room were not labeled with the children's names. (Corrected on site.)
It was observed that a written plan of activities and routines was not posted in the infant room.
It was observed that the emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the information for their health insurance plan.
It was observed that there was not a transportation plan posted in the child care spaces.
It was observed that the emergency contact form was not in the childcare space where child #1 was receiving care.
It was observed that staff persons #1 and #2 did not have evidence of emergency plan training on file.
It was observed that there were not hand-washing signs posted at each sink.
It was observed that the legal entity had a letter from their insurance company stating that they are working with the legal entity to acquire the comprehensive general liability insurance, but the insurance had not been acquired at the time of the inspection.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.00 | $40.00 |
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 DS Little Bees LLC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 10 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about DS Little Bees LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at DS Little Bees LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is DS Little Bees LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 10, 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 DS Little Bees LLC compare with other daycares in York?
It is tied for #10 of 43 centers in York by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was DS Little Bees LLC last inspected?
May 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does DS Little Bees LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $78.00 for infant, $76.00 for young toddler, $76.00 for older toddler, $74.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs DS Little Bees LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is DS Little Bees LLC.
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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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