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Kissel Hill After School Kids and Early Birds

215 Landis Valley Rd, Lititz, PA 17543 · Lancaster County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Kissel Hill After School Kids and Early Birds is a certified child care center in Lititz, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 42 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (13 of 42). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 13 centers in Lititz and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#6 of 13 centers in Lititz
6 Core-safety citations
36 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
42 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 6, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 13
Training & qualifications 11
Health & medication 6
Background checks 3
Building & playground safety 3
Supervision 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Other standards 1
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Feb 6, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Upon beginning work in the facility, the record for staff person #1 did not contain completed a completed DHS FBI clearance as required under the CPSL. The record also did not include documentation the facility person had requested the outstanding clearance as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The record included a PDE FBI clearance in-lieu of the required DHS FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “Staff person #1 obtained current FBI clearance. Clearance obtained 2/9 and submitted to the childcare office.”
Citation Feb 6, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log/Name of child receiving medication 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)/3270.133(7)(ii)
A single medication log was on file for child #1. The medication log listed 3 separate medications with no way to differentiate which medication was to be use, or which had been administered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “Parent was notified to complete a medication log for each medication with complete dosing information and instructions from the doctor.”
Citation Feb 6, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The most recent health assessments on file for staff person #2 were dated in August of 2023 and subsequently more than 12 months later in January of 2026.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2026): “All staff will have their bi-yearly health assessments completed within the two-year compliance period. Staff person #2 completed it on 1/29/26.”
Citation Feb 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The most recent staff evaluations on file for staff person #2 were dated in April of 2024 and subsequently more than 12 months later in January of 2026.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2026): “Staff members will have a compliant staff evaluation completed within a year.”
Citation Feb 6, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(a)
Contents of child records were stored in an unlocked backpack. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2026): “The child files will be kept in the locked compartment of the backpack.”
Citation Feb 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Staff person #2 completed 6 annual training hours during their previous training year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “Staff person #2 shall obtain 6 more training hours and will continue to get 12 more hours in the 25/26 cycle.”
Core safety Nov 21, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Upon beginning work in the facility, the record for staff person #1 did not contain completed a completed DHS FBI clearance as required under the CPSL. The record also did not include documentation the facility person had requested the outstanding clearance as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The staff person was observed working unsupervised with children. The record included a PDE FBI clearance in-lieu of the required DHS FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Staff person is not scheduled to work and will not return to a child care position until the complete clearance is on file. She has an appointment scheduled with Identigo on December 9, 2025.”
Citation Nov 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
A full mop bucket containing cleaning solution, spray bottles with sanitizing cleaning solution, and mops with attached cleaning solution were observed in the cafeteria in an area accessible to the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “The cleaning supplies will be removed from the childcare space to the kitchen area.”
Citation Nov 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
The depth of the mulch measured at less than 9 inches in multiple spots near the fire pole and between the slides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “The school district has been notified about meeting DHS compliance for mulch on playground. We have been told that playgrounds are being upgraded.”
Citation Nov 21, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff person #1 did not complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. The documentation of the completed training on file was dated 138 days after the date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “The staff person has completed the training. Pediatric first aid and CPR training will be scheduled and completed within the proper 90-day window of hiring.”
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Core safety Feb 12, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
Staff persons #1 and #2 were present at the facility with 20 children when certification staff arrived for the inspection. 18 of the 20 children were accounted for in care groups when staff were asked to identify which specific children they were each responsible for.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “Each staff person will be assigned the same children each day. They will do face to care card to know what children there that day and adjust as needed as children leave.”
Citation Feb 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
Child #1 had an epi-pen and Benadryl on site for emergency use. The paperwork the facility had on file did not include written parental consent for the administration of the medications.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “Parent signed the med log to have at the site. A current med log was in the child's file at the main facility.”
Citation Feb 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(3)
The health assessment on file for staff person #2 stated "yes" to the question that asked in the individual has a communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “Staff member has an appointment scheduled on 2/26/25 to have the form re=-signed and corrected by a doctor”
Citation Feb 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The most recent health assessment on file for staff person #3 was more than 24 months old (dated in January 2023). The most recent health assessment on file for staff person #4 was more than 24 months old (dated in May of 2022).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “Staff have appointment scheduled to obtain updated health assessments.”
Citation Feb 12, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
The hypothetical location for all fire drills so far this school year was the cafeteria.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “Hypothetical situation was explained to staff at site. They misunderstood that the situation needed to change. They will correct on their next fire drill.”
Citation Feb 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). A completed training was not on file at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “Staff #1 completed training 2/21/25”
Citation Feb 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The staff evaluations on file for staff person #2 were dated in February of 2023, and subsequently more than 12 months later in October of 2024. The staff evaluations on file for staff person #5 were dated in March of 2023, and subsequently more than 12 months later in February of 2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “Staff evaluations are complete”
Citation Feb 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Emergency contact forms on file for children 2 and 3 were not updated timely during the previous year. Child 2 - Reviews completed in February of 2024, and subsequently more than 6 months later in January of 2025. Child 3 - Reviews completed in March of 2024, and subsequently more than 6 months later in January of 2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “Parent only signed the fee agreement at the 6 month update.”
Citation Feb 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
The record for staff person #1 did not include verification of the individual's high school diploma.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “Obtained a copy of diploma.”
Citation Feb 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The record for staff person #1 contained just one written, nonfamily reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “Staff has gotten a second reference from past experience with children.”
Citation Feb 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Staff person #1 has not completed pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and CPR. A completed training was not on file at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “A Pediatric first aid and CPR class was held in-house in-person.”
Citation Feb 23, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)
A written record of fire drills for the time period prior to 12/11/23 was not on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2024): “A new log was provided. Drills will be completed on a 30-60 drill schedule.”
Citation Feb 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
A current copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance policy was not on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “Insurance cert given to staff and attached to required paperwork board.”
Citation Feb 23, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The record for staff person 1 did not include a written evaluation from the previous year. The staff evaluation was due in May of 2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2024): “Evaluation performed.”
Citation Feb 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
Originals of agreements were on file for children 1, 3, and 4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2024): “Returned original copies to parents.”
Citation Feb 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact information on file for child 2 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2024): “Address of physician added immediately.”
Citation Feb 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
The emergency contact forms on file for children 1 and 3 were not updated timely during the previous year. Child 1 - Emergency contact form updates - dated in March of 2023 and more than 6 months later in October of 2023. Child 3 - Emergency contact form updates - dated in February of 2023 and more than 6 months later in December of 2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2024): “All contact information has been updated by parent.”
Citation Feb 23, 2024 Inspection Other standards
30 or fewer hours a week, director or director/GS present at least 20% of operational hours. 55 Pa. Code §3270.241(c)(1)(i)
A director or director/group supervisor has not been present at a facility at least 20% of the program's operational hours. The facility operates 30 or fewer hours a week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “Directors are splitting the time one morning and one afternoon. Sign in and out sheet signed by site staff.”
Core safety Mar 13, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
Staff person 2 was the sole staff person present in the gym with 16 school-age children. Staff person 1 had left the gym and walked down the hallway to get balls for the children to play with.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2023): “Young school children have a 1:12 staff ratio to ensure children are safe at all times. Staff person 1 will remain in the gym with 12 children, and staff person 2 will take the remainder of the children (12 or less depending on attendance) with them to retrieve the gross motor equipment to stay in…”
Core safety Mar 13, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
The sole staff person (staff #2) that was present with the group left the room to answer the door, leaving 16 children unsupervised in the gym.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2023): “Children shall be supervised at all times. Staff members will send one child (child will open door for own parents) to the door to let a parent in the building. A staff member will position themselves in the doorway of the gym to monitor the child getting the door and the children with the large…”
Core safety Feb 10, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The record for staff person 1 included a Department of Education FBI clearance in-lieu of the required DHS FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2023): “Staff person was removed from the schedule and facility until a DHS FBI clearance is on file.”
Citation Feb 10, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
The protective surfacing surrounding the embedded playground equipment did not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (9 inches of loose fill mulch). Multiple spots were measured in the fall zones under/near the equipment and the depth of the mulch varied from 3 inches to 6 inches.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2023): “Children will not use the outdoor play equipment until the mulch level meets the requirements of 9 inches of loose fill.”
Citation Feb 10, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The health assessments on file for staff person 2 were dated 12/30/19 and subsequently 10/27/2022. More than 24 months lapsed before an updated health assessment was obtained and on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2023): “Staff are required to have a health assessment every 2 years. Director will obtain health assessments within required time frame to ensure the health and safety of the staff and the children.”
Citation Feb 10, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The most recent staff evaluation on file for staff person 2 was more than 12 months old (dated 12/29/2019).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2023): “Written evaluation was obtained for staff person and is on file.”
Citation Feb 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
The agreement on file for child 3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2023): “The arrival and departure times for child 3 have been obtained. All arrival and departure times will be reviewed before the start of the program with the parent and will be reviewed with parents during periodic reviews.”
Citation Feb 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
The agreement on file for child 4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2023): “The agreement for child 4 now includes the child's date of admission.”
Citation Feb 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact information on file for child 3 did not include the telephone of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2023): “The emergency contact sheet now includes the physician's telephone number for child 3.”
Citation Feb 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include the enrolling parent's work address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2023): “The emergency contact information on child 1 includes a parents work address.”
Citation Feb 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact information on file for children 1 and 2 did not include addresses for listed release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2023): “Emergency Contact information for child 1 & 2 now includes addresses for persons to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Feb 10, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The record for staff person 3 included 11 clock hours of child care training from the previous year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2023): “The required one hour of training has been obtained and is on file.”
Citation Jan 25, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The record for staff person 1 did not include an annual staff evaluation. She has been employed since 1/14/2019.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2022): “Director completed a staff evaluation for staff person 1. Staff person 1 was invited to come in to review evaluation by 2/28/22.”
Citation Jan 25, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The records for staff persons 1 and 2 did not include documentation of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2022): “Staff have been given until 3/17/22 to meet the 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff who do not complete training by this date will be removed from schedule until training is completed.”

“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.) $47.40 $29.92
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $47.40 $29.92

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 —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 13, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 1, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator LITITZ rec CENTER
Hours Monday–Friday 6:40 AM–7:45 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 626-5096
State certificate # CER-00251806
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Common questions

Has Kissel Hill After School Kids and Early Birds had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Feb 6, 2026 (background checks): “Upon beginning work in the facility, the record for staff person #1 did not contain completed a completed DHS FBI clearance as required under the CPSL. The record also did not include documentation the facility person…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kissel Hill After School Kids and Early Birds?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kissel Hill After School Kids and Early Birds since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Kissel Hill After School Kids and Early Birds’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Aug 1, 2019. 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 Kissel Hill After School Kids and Early Birds compare with other daycares in Lititz?

It is #6 of 13 centers in Lititz by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kissel Hill After School Kids and Early Birds last inspected?

Feb 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Kissel Hill After School Kids and Early Birds cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $47.40 for young school-age, $47.40 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kissel Hill After School Kids and Early Birds?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is LITITZ rec CENTER.

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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