Envisions Brecht
Envisions Brecht is a certified child care center in Lancaster, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 6 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (2 of 6). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #11 of 73 centers in Lancaster and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Staff person #1 named and identified only four children in their primary care group when there were actually 5 children in the group. Staff reported that nine children were in care, when there were only eight children.(corrected during inspection)
It was observed that there was Borax cleaner and aloe body lotion (keep out of reach of children) accessible to children in a cabinet in an unlocked closet. (corrected during inspection).
Child #1's health report did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Child #2's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work address.
Child #2's emergency contact information did not include any release person information (name, address, phone number).
Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days (11/14/23, 1/31/24).
“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.) | $41.00 | $24.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $41.00 | $24.00 |
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 Envisions Brecht had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Feb 19, 2026 (supervision): “Staff person #1 named and identified only four children in their primary care group when there were actually 5 children in the group. Staff reported that nine children were in care, when there were only eight…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Envisions Brecht?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Envisions Brecht since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Envisions Brecht’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 Envisions Brecht compare with other daycares in Lancaster?
It is tied for #11 of 73 centers in Lancaster by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Envisions Brecht last inspected?
Feb 19, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Envisions Brecht cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $41.00 for young school-age, $41.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Envisions Brecht?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Envisions Enterprises.
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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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