Ducklings ELC
Ducklings ELC is a certified child care center in Lancaster, PA, with capacity for 158 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 3 violations, none of them core-safety. All 3 came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #14 of 73 centers in Lancaster and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
It was observed that the bathroom trashcan, in the Honeybees classroom, was not plastic-lined (corrected during inspection).
It was observed that diapers are being discarded into a diaper-genie which is not hands-free, in the Infant, Caterpillar, and Ladybug classrooms.
The time between fire drills exceeded the permitted at least once every 60 days' timeframe (6/9/26 most current documented fire drill).
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $75.15 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $75.15 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $73.27 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.45 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $67.20 | — |
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 Ducklings ELC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 3 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Ducklings ELC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Ducklings ELC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
How does Ducklings ELC compare with other daycares in Lancaster?
It is tied for #14 of 73 centers in Lancaster by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Ducklings ELC last inspected?
Aug 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Ducklings ELC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $75.15 for newborn, $75.15 for infant, $73.27 for young toddler, $70.45 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Ducklings ELC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Ducks 30.
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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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