Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneer Early Childhood Center
Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneer Early Childhood Center is a certified child care center in Lancaster, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 10 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 10). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 73 centers in Lancaster and has fewer citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff person #1 stated and named 6 children in their primary care group, when there were actually 8 children. All 8 children were identified after three attempts.
Staff person #2's initial TB screening results were not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service as evidenced by the date on record of 4/22/21 (see Code Sheet).
Child #1's initial health assessment is dated 11/1/25, which is greater than 60 days following the first day of attendance (see code sheet).
Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety training (parts 1 and 2) (see code sheet)
Upon re-inspection of the required documents to be on file with the facility, it was found that a valid copy of a certificate of occupancy was not present. The facility recently received a copy of a Temporary Certificate of Use & Occupancy document which expired on 5.30.25, which was submitted for the record.
Child #1 injury report was received indicating that the child did receive medical attention at an Emergency Room. The written report of injury was received as required, but the Regional Office was not notified by telephone of the incident within 24 hours.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreement on file for Child #1 - #5 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and child.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreement on file for Child #1 - #5 did not include a date for the child's admission into the program.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreement on file for Child #1 - #5 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Upon inspection of the required documents to be on file with the facility, it was found that a valid copy of a certificate of occupancy was not present. The facility still retains a copy of a Temporary Certificate of Use & Occupancy document which expired on 12.30.2024.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $26.25 | $26.25 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $26.25 | $26.25 |
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 Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneer Early Childhood Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Apr 1, 2026 (supervision): “Staff person #1 stated and named 6 children in their primary care group, when there were actually 8 children. All 8 children were identified after three attempts.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneer Early Childhood Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneer Early Childhood Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneer Early Childhood Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 5, 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 Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneer Early Childhood Center compare with other daycares in Lancaster?
It is #13 of 73 centers in Lancaster by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneer Early Childhood Center last inspected?
Apr 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneer Early Childhood Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $26.25 for young school-age, $26.25 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneer Early Childhood Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lampeter-Strasburg SCHL District.
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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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