Fulton Elementary School 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 3 times. The state cited 4 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (3 of 4). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #9 of 73 centers in Lancaster and has fewer citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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There was no Operator signature on the Financial Agreements for the child files that were reviewed: Children #1 - #5.
There were no parent signatures with dates, on the Emergency Contact Forms or Financial Agreements of the children whose files were reviewed (Children #1 - #5), to indicate that the forms were reviewed and updated within 6 months. The financial agreement for Child #1 was last updated, as evidenced by the last parent signature, on 6/12/25. The forms (the Emergency Contact form and Financial Agreement) for Children #2, #3, #4, and #5 were last updated as follows: * Child #2: 7/11/25 * Child #3: 10/22/25 * Child #4: 8/4/25 * Child #5: 8/6/25
A full mop bucket (with cleaning solution) was observed in the child care space in an area accessible to the children in care. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
The emergency contact information on file for children #1 and #2 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $51.00 | $29.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $48.00 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $48.00 | $30.00 |
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 Fulton Elementary School had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 4 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Fulton Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Fulton Elementary School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Fulton Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 3, 2025. 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 Fulton Elementary School compare with other daycares in Lancaster?
It is tied for #9 of 73 centers in Lancaster by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Fulton Elementary School last inspected?
Apr 30, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Fulton Elementary School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $61.00 for infant, $58.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler, $51.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Fulton Elementary School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lancaster Recreation Commission.
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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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