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East Petersburg Elementary School Sac

5700 Lemon St, East Petersburg, PA 17520 · Lancaster County
Keystone STAR 1

East Petersburg Elementary School Sac is a certified child care center in East Petersburg, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 14 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (4 of 14). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #33 of 144 centers in Lancaster County and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 72% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #33 of 144 centers in Lancaster County
3 Core-safety citations
11 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
14 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 9, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 4
Records & paperwork 3
Background checks 2
Emergency preparedness 1
Other standards 1
Staff ratios 1
Training & qualifications 1
Building & playground safety 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Locked/Locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)/3270.183(a)
The filing box containing the child files and medications was not locked. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “The filing box containing files and medications was locked.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for the enrolled child with a disability.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “The emergency plan will be updated to include accommodations for enrolled child with a disability.”
Citation Jan 3, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
Medications were on site for children #2 and #3. The medications were not accompanied by medication logs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “Medication logs will be completed for child #2 and child #3.”
Citation Jan 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include a complete address for a listed release person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “Emergency contact information on file for Child 1 will include a complete address for a listed release person.”
Citation Jan 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
Facility staff stated that families are not being provided with incident reports, a copy is placed in a master file at the facility, and in a master file at the main office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2025): “Families will receive a copy of incident reports on the day of the incident.”
Citation Jan 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
The record for staff person #1 did not include sufficient documentation of experience and/or education to determine staff qualification level.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “Staff person #1 record will include sufficient documentation of experience and education to determine staff qualification level.”
Core safety Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person 1 began with incomplete provisional hire paperwork on file. The staff person's documentation of being fingerprinted for the FBI clearance was dated 8 days after the staff person's first day working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2024): “All onboarded staff must complete the checklist for provisional hire paperwork before their start date in order to stay compliant.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Other standards
30 or fewer hours a week, director or director/GS present at least 20% of operational hours. 55 Pa. Code §3270.241(c)(1)(i)
A director/group supervisor has not been present at the facility at least 20% of the program's operational hours.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2024): “A director shall be present for at least 20% of the time. The schedule is now created with the requirement that a director be on site.”
Follow-up Feb 17, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
At the time of the follow up visit for the renewal inspection, continued non-compliance was observed. On 1/6/23 - Two staff persons were present in the gym with 13 younger and older school age children. A staff person left the gym to answer the door, leaving the remaining staff person alone with the 13 mixed-age school age children. On 2/17/23 - A single staff person was alone with 17 mixed age school age children when the second staff member left the group to answer the door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2023): “A staff meeting was called to discuss the procedures and guidelines required of them while working with school-aged children. Among the items discussed: Under no circumstance should a group be left "out of ratio." If a staff person must leave the group for whatever reason, they must be sure that…”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
Two staff persons were present in the gym with 13 younger and older school age children. A staff person left the gym to answer the door, leaving the remaining staff person alone with the 13 mixed-age school age children.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Feb 17, 2023): “Both staff persons were spoken to about the requirement of maintaining ratios at all times, even when stepping away momentarily.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The most recent health assessment on file for staff person 1 is more than 24 months old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2023): “Staff person #1 has made an appointment to acquire an updated health assessment. It is understood that this must be in place in a timely manner in order to be in compliance.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2023): “Staff person #1 has set a time to acquire their first-aid/CPR training certificate.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jan 3, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person 2's FBI clearance expired on 12/21/2021. An updated FBI clearance was not on file at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2022): “Information concerning criminal history record, FBI clearance, and child abuse registry clearance has now been completed and placed in staff person 2's file. Staff person 2 was not able to work until clearances were updated.”
Citation Jan 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
The depth of the mulch on the playground did not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Less than 6 inches of rubber mulch was measured in multiple areas near the embedded equipment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2022): “Students and staff will no longer access that particular portion of the playground.”
Citation Jan 3, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
Staff person 1 began employment on 12/13/2021. The health assessment and TB test results for this staff were not dated within the 12 months prior to initial service in the child care setting. The health assessment and TB test results were obtained after start date, on 1/6/22 and 1/7/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2022): “Health assessment for staff person 1 is now updated, placed into staff file, and sent to inspector for review.”

“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 School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $30.60 $30.60
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $30.60 $30.60

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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 4, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 1, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Hempfield Area Recreation Commission
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–8:30 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 569-1211
State certificate # CER-00250688
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Common questions

Has East Petersburg Elementary School Sac 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 Jan 18, 2024 (background checks): “Staff person 1 began with incomplete provisional hire paperwork on file. The staff person's documentation of being fingerprinted for the FBI clearance was dated 8 days after the staff person's first day working with…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about East Petersburg Elementary School Sac?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at East Petersburg Elementary School Sac since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is East Petersburg Elementary School Sac’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Aug 1, 2019. 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 East Petersburg Elementary School Sac compare with other daycares in Lancaster County?

It is tied for #33 of 144 centers in Lancaster County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was East Petersburg Elementary School Sac last inspected?

Jan 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does East Petersburg Elementary School Sac cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $30.60 for young school-age, $30.60 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs East Petersburg Elementary School Sac?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Hempfield Area Recreation Commission.

Certified centers nearby

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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