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.
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Emergency drills were not conducted annually as evidenced by the most current documented emergency drill date of 1/23/24.
The parents of child #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreement. The originals were in the children's files.
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).
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.
Staff person #2's record did not include acceptable verification of education.
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
Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days (1/24/23, 3/27/23).
The hypothetical location of the fire drills were the same for consecutive drills (1/24/23, 3/27/23).
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.
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.
Child #1s emergency contact information did not include the telephone number of the child's physician.
Staff person 1 has a volunteer state police clearance on file in-lieu of the required employment clearance.
“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-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.
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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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