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Envisions-Schaeffer

875 Pleasure Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 · Lancaster County
Keystone STAR 1

Envisions-Schaeffer 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 12 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #20 of 73 centers in Lancaster 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
#20 of 73 centers in Lancaster
2 Core-safety citations
10 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
12 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 19, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Mar 17, 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

Emergency preparedness 3
Records & paperwork 3
Training & qualifications 2
Supervision 1
Building & playground safety 1
Health & medication 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Emergency drills were not conducted annually as evidenced by the most current documented emergency drill date of 1/23/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “Emergency drills will be conducted and documented annually and logged in as proof drills were completed.”
Citation Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
The parents of child #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreement. The originals were in the children's files.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “The parents of child #1 through #5 will receive the original agreement. The copies will be placed in the children's files.”
Core safety Nov 14, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
Staff persons #1 and #2 had 10 children in care (combined), however, only identified 8 children between them the first time they were asked to identify their primary care groups (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2025): “Staff persons #1 and #2 identified the correct children in their primary care group when asked a second time during inspection. Each staff person are assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. Each staff person will know the names and whereabouts of the children in his…”
Citation Nov 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
It was observed that there were toxins accessible to children. There were two Spartan Sink and Surface sanitizing pump spray bottles accessible on a green wheeled cart under a table. There were also two spray disinfectant bottles and Lysol spray bottle accessible to children on a shelf in the storage closet. (both corrected during inspection). Staff person #2 did not complete the required one-hour Health and Safety Update training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “The cleaning products were moved to an area inaccessible to children during time of inspection. Staff person #2 was unable to complete the Health & Safety Update since it is no longer available. Staff person #2 completed the Health & Safety Training again, which is now the revised version.”
Citation Nov 14, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
Staff person #2's record did not include acceptable verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “Staff person #2's file contained his college transcript, and his high school diploma is now in his file as well.”
Citation Nov 9, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
Child #1 has been enrolled in the facility for greater than 60 days, yet there is no immunization documentation on record for this child. SEE CODE SHEET
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “Immunization record for child #1 was requested from parent and received on 11/14/2023.”
Citation Nov 9, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days (1/24/23, 3/27/23).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “Site-Directors are required to conduct fire drills monthly, so that each site completes them well before the state-mandate of once every 60 days. Site-Director will comply with conducting fire drills according to our policies and procedures as well as the state's requirement.”
Citation Nov 9, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
The hypothetical location of the fire drills were the same for consecutive drills (1/24/23, 3/27/23).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “Site-Director was reminded that hypothetical locations for each fire drill must vary, never the same for consecutive drills. Site-Director will comply with requirement.”
Citation Nov 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14
Staff person #1 completed the one-hour Health and Safety update training on 1/2/23, which was beyond the established deadline of 12/30/22. Staff person #2 completed the required 10 hour Health and Safety training on 5/9/23, which was beyond the permitted timeframe of within the first 90 days of working at the facility. SEE CODE SHEET.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “Staff will continue to be required to complete state-mandated trainings within required time frames.”
Citation Nov 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #2 completed Mandated Reporter training beyond the permitted within the first 90 days of working with children, on 5/9/23. SEE CODE SHEET.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “Staff will continue to be required to complete state-mandated trainings within required timelines.”
Citation Nov 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
Child #1s emergency contact information did not include the telephone number of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2022): “Secured the phone number on Emergency Consent Form of child #2.”
Core safety Mar 17, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person 1 has a volunteer state police clearance on file in-lieu of the required employment clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2022): “Staff person 1 submitted state police clearance for "employment" immediately.”

“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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Feb 25, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 1, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Envisions Enterprises
Hours Monday–Friday 6:45 AM–9:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 405-4607
State certificate # CER-00248794
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Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Envisions-Schaeffer had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Nov 14, 2024 (supervision): “Staff persons #1 and #2 had 10 children in care (combined), however, only identified 8 children between them the first time they were asked to identify their primary care groups (corrected during inspection).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Envisions-Schaeffer?

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

What is Envisions-Schaeffer’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-Schaeffer compare with other daycares in Lancaster?

It is #20 of 73 centers in Lancaster 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 Envisions-Schaeffer last inspected?

Nov 19, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Envisions-Schaeffer 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-Schaeffer?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Envisions Enterprises.

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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