Guiding Hands Learning Center is a certified child care center in Lansdowne, PA, with capacity for 40 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 6 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (3 of 6). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 13 centers in Lansdowne and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
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At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the refrigerator in the infant room did not have a thermometer to monitor the refrigerator temperature.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health report for staff #2 did not have the answers to the questions on the DHS health form included in their health report.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. Staff person #4 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training topics, Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address and of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written and posted plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
At the time of the unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 3 did not have verification of experience in childcare on file at the facility.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $68.00 | $50.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $68.00 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.62 | $47.28 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.41 | $44.57 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.31 | $42.19 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $48.48 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $48.48 | $35.00 |
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 Guiding Hands Learning Center had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 6 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Guiding Hands Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Guiding Hands Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Guiding Hands Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Aug 4, 2026. 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 Guiding Hands Learning Center compare with other daycares in Lansdowne?
It is #2 of 13 centers in Lansdowne by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Guiding Hands Learning Center last inspected?
Nov 20, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Guiding Hands Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for newborn, $68.00 for infant, $63.62 for young toddler, $60.41 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Guiding Hands Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Guiding Hands Learning Center.
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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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