Healthy Kids at Park Elementary School
Healthy Kids at Park Elementary School is a certified child care center in Columbia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 35 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 35). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #88 of 144 centers in Lancaster County and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the inspection, documentation that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency was not available.
At the time of inspection, documentation that staff #1 completed fire safety training within the first year of employment was not available. Documentation that staff #2 had completed fire safety training within 12 months was not available.
Written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care was not available for child #2.
At the time of inspection, the address for an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released was not available for child #1.
Signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff was not available for child #2.
At the time of inspection that the letter to parents explaining emergency procedures did not contain a plan for lockdown, a plan for notifying parents of an emergency, when an emergency had ended and how to reunify with their children, and a plan for accommodating children with special needs and chronic medical conditions during emergencies. CORRECTED ON SITE.
At the time of inspection, documentation of addresses for individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released was not available on the emergency contact form for child #1.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff person #2's record did not contain verification of completion of certification of pediatric first-aid and CPR as part of their required pre-service training. Staff person #2 was observed caring for children unsupervised.
It was observed at the time of inspection the emergency plan at facility was not the complete plan and only contained sections of the plan.
It was observed at the time of inspection the letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures did not contain a plan for lockdown, a plan for notifying parents of an emergency, notifying parents when the emergency ended and how they may be safely reunited with their children, a plan on how the facility will make accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
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It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's health assessment did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
It was observed at the time of inspection, on 12/17/24. the last fire drill documented was dated 10/11/2024 more than 60 days than the required date of 12/10/2024.
It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's emergency contact information did not contain the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
It was observed at the time of inspection a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
It was observed at the time of inspection the child #1's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff person #2's record did not contain verification of completion of certification of pediatric first-aid and CPR.
It was observed at the time of inspection a trash can used for refuse with human secretions in the cafeteria did not have a lid. It was observed, by staff admission, that staff #1 and #2 have been working unsupervised with children at the facility without completing the preservice training requirement of pediatric first-aid and CPR certification.
It was observed at the time of inspection the facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
It was observed at the time of inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
It was observed at the time of inspection the operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
It was observed at the time of inspection letter to the parents of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures did not explain lockdown procedures, how the plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children and how the plan will accommodate children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
It was observed at the time of inspection child #2's record did not contain a medication log or signed parental consent for administration of their albuterol inhaler
It was observed at the time of inspection written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
It was observed at the time of inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
It was observed at the time of inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).
It was observed at the time of inspection child #3's record contained a record of their immunizations but not a health assessment
It was observed that child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not have a financial agreement in their record that contained the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week, the date on which the fee is to be paid, the child's arrival and departure times, the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released, the date of the child's admission and the services which are to be considered as extra
It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's emergency contact information did not contain the name of their physician's name.
It was observed at the time of inspection child #2's emergency contact information did not contain a work address or work phone number of the enrolling parent Child #3's emergency contact information did not contain a home phone number of the enrolling parent.
It was observed at the time of inspection child #2 and #5's emergency contact information did not contain an address for a release person named on their form.
It was observed at the time of inspection a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
It was observed at the time of inspection child #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission
It was observed at the time of inspection a copy of incident reports were not being placed in the children's file.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
It was observed, by staff admission, that staff #1 and staff #2 were both working at the facility and neither staff were certified in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $97.91 | $74.19 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $97.91 | $74.19 |
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 Healthy Kids at Park Elementary School 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 Dec 17, 2024 (supervision): “It was observed at the time of inspection staff person #2's record did not contain verification of completion of certification of pediatric first-aid and CPR as part of their required pre-service training. Staff person…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Healthy Kids at Park Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Healthy Kids at Park 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 Healthy Kids at Park Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 24, 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 Healthy Kids at Park Elementary School compare with other daycares in Lancaster County?
It is tied for #88 of 144 centers in Lancaster County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Healthy Kids at Park Elementary School last inspected?
Oct 29, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Healthy Kids at Park Elementary School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $97.91 for young school-age, $97.91 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Healthy Kids at Park Elementary School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Healthy Kids Extended Day Program INC.
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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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