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K-Prep Learning Center

3943 Columbia Ave, Columbia, PA 17512 · Lancaster County
Keystone STAR 3

K-Prep Learning Center is a certified child care center in Columbia, PA, with capacity for 72 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 18 violations, none of them core-safety. 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #44 of 144 centers in Lancaster County and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#44 of 144 centers in Lancaster County
0 Core-safety citations
18 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
18 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 11, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 5
Records & paperwork 5
Emergency preparedness 4
Training & qualifications 3
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Documentation showed that staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have emergency plan training annually. They had it on 1/27/25 and 2/10/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “Emergency management training has already been completed.”
Citation Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed that the ground covering under the mulch on the preschool playground was sticking up through the mulch in various causing a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “The playground was cleared of any hazards. The ground covering was trimmed off and mulch was leveled.”
Citation Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Documentation showed that staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have fire safety training annually. They had it on 1/27/25 and 2/10/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “Fire safety training has already been completed.”
Citation Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Documentation showed the staff person #3 had a 21-day lapse in their mandated reporter training. 5/22/20- 6/12/25
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “The mandated reporter training has already been completed.”
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of inspection, a continuity of operations plan within the program's emergency plan was not available.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “A continuity of operations plan was added to the emergency management plan. The updated plan was then emailed to the Lancaster County EMS and West Hempfield Township EMA through email.”
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
At the time of the inspection, documentation of lockdown procedures in the emergency plan parent letter was not available.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “The lockdown procedure was added to the parent letter in the emergency plan. The updated emergency plan was then emailed to the Lancaster County EMA and West Hempfield Township EMA through email.”
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
1.) During the inspection, ceiling tiles in the facility kitchen above the sink area were observed to be missing or in disrepair. 2.) The edge of the surfacing of the outdoor toddler play space was observed to be at a height that constituted a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “The ceiling tiles in the kitchen were replaced. There are no signs of leaking above the tiles. The fence in the toddler play area has been moved so that there is no longer a gap between the edge of the surfacing and the fence.”
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of the inspection, documentation showing that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality was not available.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “An updated emergency plan was emailed to the Lancaster County EMA and West Hempfield Township EMA through the email addresses provided by the Lancaster County EMA.”
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR and First Aid, which was completed on 1/9/25. Staff #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR and First Aid, which was completed on 5/19/24. Staff #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR and First Aid, which was completed on 6/3/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Staff #1, 2, and 3 have completed the required training.”
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
At the time of the inspection, written consent for emergency medical care was not available for child #1-6. The custom form did not allow space for parents to indicate their written consent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “The emergency contact form was updated to include signature lines for emergency medical care, minor first aid procedures, transportation, walking excursions, swimming, and wading.”
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of inspection, documentation of a release person's phone number and address was not available for child #6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Director, Samantha Donley, spoke with Child #6's mom and emailed for an updated contact information. Mom emailed the complete address and phone number for the emergency contacts in question. The emergency contact form has been updated.”
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)/3270.182(6)
At the time of the inspection, written consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures, transportation, walking excursions, swimming, and wading was not available for child #1-6. The custom form did not allow space for parents to indicate their written consent for these items.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “The emergency contact form was updated to include signature lines for emergency medical care, minor first aid procedures, transportation, walking excursions, swimming, and wading.”
Citation Mar 20, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
Medication log for child #5 was missing the dates for administration.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2024): “confirmed administration dates for 2/2024-6/2024”
Citation Mar 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing the mother and father's work address. All information for the father's work was left blank.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2024): “Mother and Father work addresses added tot he EC form”
Citation Mar 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
Information on any disability or special needs was left blank on the emergency contact form for child #4
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2024): “"NA" noted in all areas”
Citation Mar 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
In the older toddler room, an unmarked bottle of blue cleaner was observed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “A label was placed on the bottle which reads, "soap and water".”
Citation Mar 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the older toddler room, a water spot was observed on the ceiling tile near the entrance to the bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “The ceiling tile was replaced. No water was noted to be leaking above the stained ceiling tile.”
Citation Mar 17, 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)
Fire detection testing was not completed within 30 days on multiple occasions. Testing was observed to be completed greater than 30 days on the following occasions: 5/12/22 to 6/14/22, 6/14/22 to 7/22/22, 7/22/22 to 8/25/22, 8/25/22 to 9/30/22, 9/30/22 to 10/31/22, and 12/20/22 to 1/31/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Dates of fire detection testing will be chosen ahead of time. The director will be sure to choose a date that is less than 30 days from the previous testing.”

“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) $59.80 $59.80
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $59.80 $59.80
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $57.80 $57.80
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $57.80 $57.80
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $49.20 $49.20

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 72 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 30, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Jan 20, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator K-Prep Learning Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 285-2711
State certificate # CER-00253108
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Common questions

Has K-Prep Learning Center had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 18 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about K-Prep Learning Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at K-Prep 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 K-Prep Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3, effective Jan 20, 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 K-Prep Learning Center compare with other daycares in Lancaster County?

It is #44 of 144 centers in Lancaster County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was K-Prep Learning Center last inspected?

Mar 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does K-Prep Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $59.80 for newborn, $59.80 for infant, $57.80 for young toddler, $57.80 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs K-Prep Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is K-Prep Learning 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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