Hempfield Family Child Development Center LLC
Hempfield Family Child Development Center LLC is a certified child care center in Landisville, PA, with capacity for 79 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 35 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 35). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #52 of 144 centers in Lancaster County and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 5/27/26, it was observed that the classroom was too dark in the blooms classroom, at naptime, to be able to see the children while they were sleeping. CORRECTED ON SITE.
On 5/27/26, it was observed that staff person 1 had an incomplete disclosure statement on file that was not dated.
Upon arrival at the facility, it was observed that staff person #1 was alone on the outside deck. There were three infants were left unattended in the infant classroom by staff person #1 during this time.
Staff emergency plan training was not updated annually. The file for staff person #1, Staff person # 2, staff person #3, staff person #5, staff person 6included documentation of emergency plan training on 5.2.24 without an annual review. The file for staff person #4 included documentation of emergency plan training on 5.4.24 without an annual review. The file for staff person #7 included documentation of emergency plan training on 5.13.24 without an annual review.
It was observed in the seeds (infant) room, that the facility person did not wash their hands after a diaper change. (Corrected on Site)
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #3, the health reports were not updated within a 12 month period as evidenced by reports dated 1.2.24 and 3.14.25.
Upon inspection of the facility fire safety records, it was found that the following smoke alarm test dates exceeded the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 3.7.25 / 4.7.25 [31d].
Staff fire safety planning training was not conducted annually. The file for staff person #5 included documentation of fire safety training on 10.23.23 with an update on 11.26.24.
Staff evaluations were not completed on a regular basis at a minimum annually. The file for staff person #8 included documentation of a written evaluation on 2.2.25.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the address for the physician / medical care facility was missing on the emergency contact form for child #1.
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Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number were missing on the emergency contact form for child #1 and child #4.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the health insurance coverage and policy number were missing on the emergency contact form for child #1 and child #6.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the release person's complete address was missing on the emergency contact form for child #1 and child #4.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #1, the agreement and emergency contact forms had both been last reviewed/signed on 9.9.24 AND for Child #2, the emergency contact form did not include a date of review. It was found that for Child #3, the agreement was last reviewed / signed on 8.08.24 and emergency contact form had been last reviewed/signed on 4.14.24 and again on 5.1.25, the agreement had last been reviewed/signed on 1.23.24.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that parent consent for swimming and wading were not listed or obtained on the emergency contact forms for Child#1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, and Child #6.
Clearances on file for facility person #1 and facility person #2 were not updated within the 60-month timeframe required under CPSL. The file for facility #3 contained a DHS FBI clearance dated 2/07/2025 was obtained beyond the 45-day timeframe (141 days) and the NSOR clearance was not on file. The file for facility person #1 contained State Police clearances dated 11/19/2019 with an update on 12/5/2024, and DHS- FBI Clearances dated 11/20/2019 with an update on 12/4/2024. The file for facility person #2 contained State Police clearances dated 9/23/2019 with an update on 10/30/2024; Child Abuse Clearances dated 9/16/2019 with an updated on 11/24/2024 and DHS -- FBI Clearances dated 9/21/2019 with an update on 1/30/2025.
Upon inspection of the facility fire drill logs, it was found that drills were conducted on 12/11/2024 and 2/10/2025 (61 days) were greater than 60 days between drills.
Upon inspection of the facility fire detection testing log, it was found that fire detection tests were conducted on 1/02/2025 and 2/10/2025 (39 days) were greater than 30 days between testing dates.
The file for facility person #1 did not contain the required Health and Safety training update as outlined in Announcement C-22-06. Facility persons #3 and #4 - have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR and Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022. Facility persons #3 and #4 - were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Facility person #7 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of February 2022. Facility person #7 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised.
Upon inspection of the facility, Infant cribs had less than two feet of space on 3 sides while in use.
Upon inspection of the facility fire drill logs, it was found that drills were conducted on 10.26.23 and 2.1.24, which demonstrates that greater than 60 days elapsed between fire drills.
Upon inspection of the facility, the facility did not have evidence of testing the fire detection system every 30 days as required.
Facility person #1, #2, #4 and #7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid & Pediatric CPR.
Facility person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file dated 3.21.19.
It was observed that fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days. The documented fire drills at the facility occurred 3.31.23, 5.12.23, and 6.20, 2023. The last documented fire drill at the facility occurred in 6.20.2023.
It was observed that staff person #1 did not conduct smoke detector testing every 30 days.
Facility person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Basic Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum and Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022.
The health report for child #1 did not include a physician signature.
The health report on file for child #1 did not include information regarding the child's allergies.
The health report on file for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The health report/immunization record on file for child #1 was received on 6.14.23 which was 60 days after the child's start date.
The file for staff person #2 included health assessments dated 8.6.2020 and 3.20.2023. The file for staff person #3 included health assessments dated 8.26.2020 and 4.6.2023. The file for staff person #4 included health assessments dated 8.3.2020 and 6.12.2023. Updated health assessments were not obtained within 24 months of the prior assessment.
Staff person #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/15/2018.
The Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not have a complete address for release persons. The address did not include a city and zip code.
It was observed that the financial agreements and emergency contact forms on file for child #4 and child #5 were reviewed and updated after the 6-month timeframe. The emergency contact and agreement forms for Child #4 had the date of 9.27.22 with an update on 6.8.23. The emergency contact and agreement forms for Child #5 had the date of 9.23.22 with an update on 6.8.23.
“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.) | $84.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $73.40 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $73.40 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $66.00 | $45.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $66.00 | $45.00 |
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.
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Common questions
Has Hempfield Family Child Development Center LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 May 27, 2026 (supervision): “On 5/27/26, it was observed that the classroom was too dark in the blooms classroom, at naptime, to be able to see the children while they were sleeping. CORRECTED ON SITE.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Hempfield Family Child Development Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Hempfield Family Child Development Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Hempfield Family Child Development Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jun 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 Hempfield Family Child Development Center LLC compare with other daycares in Lancaster County?
It is tied for #52 of 144 centers in Lancaster County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Hempfield Family Child Development Center LLC last inspected?
May 27, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Hempfield Family Child Development Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $84.00 for infant, $73.40 for young toddler, $73.40 for older toddler, $66.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Hempfield Family Child Development Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Hempfield Family Child Development Center LLC.
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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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