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Hempfield Family Child Development Center LLC

143 Stony Battery Rd, Landisville, PA 17538 · Lancaster County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

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.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #52 of 144 centers in Lancaster County
5 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
9 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 27, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation Aug 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Apr 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 8
Health & medication 7
Training & qualifications 6
Building & playground safety 5
Emergency preparedness 4
Supervision 3
Background checks 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety May 27, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “Corrected on site. Teacher plugged in night lights for use during naptime.”
Core safety May 27, 2026 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
On 5/27/26, it was observed that staff person 1 had an incomplete disclosure statement on file that was not dated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “A dated disclosure statement was sent to DHS on 5/27/26.”
Core safety Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2025): “1. Staff have been retrained on proper supervision techniques and the use of supervision cards. Staff should use SHAD to ensure their supervision is active. 2. Staff person #1 has completed the above listed training on 10/8/2025.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Staff meeting on June 5th included emergency plan training for all staff. We will ensure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
It was observed in the seeds (infant) room, that the facility person did not wash their hands after a diaper change. (Corrected on Site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Retraining on proper handwashing completed at staff meeting on June 5th.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Child has up to date health record. Facility will require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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].
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Future tests conducted within compliance.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Employee #5 is up to date on FS training.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Employee #8 has since received evaluation.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Child #1 has graduated from our program. All health reports reviewed and returned for proper completion.”
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Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Child #1 graduated from program. Child #4 updated the enrolling parents work address and work phone number.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Child #1 graduated from program. Child #6 form updated to include policy number.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Child #1 Graduated from Program. Child # 4 updated emergency contact form.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Child #1 Graduated from program. Child #2 & #3 have updated agreements and emergency contact forms.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Provided with updated emergency contact form that includes this section for permissions. No wading or swimming is conducted at HFCDC.”
Core safety Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2025): “Facility person #1 was on a leave of absence during lapse and was updated prior to return. Facility person #2 has had updated clearances and works in the kitchen. Facility person #3 has been moved to administrative duty until clearances are properly stored.”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2025): “Updated clearer logs are attached. Assistant Director added to responsibility of keeping track upon return of leave of absence.”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2025): “Updated clearer logs are attached. Assistant Director added to responsibility of keeping track upon return of leave of absence.”
Core safety Apr 3, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “All staff completed the required trainings. Facility person #1 completed the required 1hr update Health and Safety training Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022. Facility persons #3 is no longer an employee. Facility person #4 completed Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR and Get…”
Citation Apr 3, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
Upon inspection of the facility, Infant cribs had less than two feet of space on 3 sides while in use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “Room arrangement was adjusted. Each crib has at least 2 feet of space on three sides while the equipment is in use.”
Citation Apr 3, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2024): “The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter will conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. A Full school fire drill was completed on 4.4.2024. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible…”
Citation Apr 3, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Upon inspection of the facility, the facility did not have evidence of testing the fire detection system every 30 days as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2024): “The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter will conduct fire detection system and ensure that tests are conducted at least once every 30 days. A fire detection test was completed on 4.4.2024 with the inspection. The Director or designated staff…”
Citation Apr 3, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “Staff persons will complete professional development within 90 days of hire - Pediatric first aid and CPR. Facility person s#1, #2, #4 and Facility person #7 completed pediatric first-aid/CPR training. All staff taken CPR training on 4/10/2024. Our facility will operate in conformity with…”
Citation Apr 3, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “Facility person #1 completed mandated reporter training on 4.6.24. The operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).”
Citation Aug 28, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2023): “On 8/29/2023 the Fire drill was conducted the following day.”
Citation Aug 28, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
It was observed that staff person #1 did not conduct smoke detector testing every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2023): “The Smoke detector and fire system was checked on 8/29/23.”
Citation Aug 28, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2023): “Facility person #2 will complete first aid/CPR as required by regulations. They will also complete the 10 hr required training. Until said trainings are completed, staff person #2 will be supervised at all times.”
Citation Jun 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
The health report for child #1 did not include a physician signature.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “Contacted parent to obtain a health report that will include the doctor's signature.”
Citation Jun 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Child's allergies 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(2)
The health report on file for child #1 did not include information regarding the child's allergies.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “Contacted parent to obtain a health report that will include children's allergies.”
Citation Jun 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “Contacted parent to obtain a health report that will include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Citation Jun 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 28, 2023): “Any new enrollments will be submitted and reviewed by director to ensure that they are completed within the 60 days of enrollment.”
Citation Jun 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 28, 2023): “Provider will ensure that subsequent health assessments are provided every 24 months.”
Citation Jun 28, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2023): “Staff person #3 will complete the mandated reporter training and will be supervised by an AGS until training is completed by July 7, 2013”
Citation Jun 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 28, 2023): “The Director will review all submitted emergency contact forms to ensure that all information is completed and signed.”
Citation Jun 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 28, 2023): “We will ask parents to review and sign updated agreements and emergency contact forms at least every 6 months.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 79 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 16, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Jun 4, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Hempfield Family Child Development Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 898-7836
State certificate # CER-00256640
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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