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Pennsylvania · Chambersburg · 17202

Learning Littles Child Care Center

225 Sollenberger Rd, Chambersburg, PA 17202 · Franklin County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Learning Littles Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Chambersburg, PA, with capacity for 50 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 33 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (14 of 33). 23 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #16 of 18 centers in Chambersburg and has more citations per inspection than 93% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 93% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #16 of 18 centers in Chambersburg
2 Core-safety citations
31 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
33 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 23 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 9, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 14
Records & paperwork 9
Health & medication 4
Background checks 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Food & feeding 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Observed staff file #1 contained a criminal background clearance (dated 12/10/20) and an FBI fingerprint clearance (dated 12/23/20) which are both dated more than 60 months ago and are no longer valid. Observed staff file #2 contained a CPSL required NSOR verification letter (dated 11/24/20) which is more than 60 months old and no longer valid. Observed staff file #4 contained a CPSL required NSOR verification letter (dated 3/31/20) which is more than 60 months old and no longer valid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Obtained an updated criminal background clearance and FBI clearance for staff #1 and placed in the file. Staff #2 and #4 requested and will obtain an updated NSOR verification letter prior to returning…”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Observed staff files #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of training in the emergency plan at the time the emergency plan was updated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Staff reviewed and signed the emergency plan signature sheet.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
Observed an electrical outlet which did not have protective receptacle covers, under a highchair in the back toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Outlet cover was placed in the electrical outlet.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed paints, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children in an unlocked storage room next to the back toddler room, due to the door not shutting completely.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “The door was secured and a sign was placed on the door to remind staff to keep the door closed at all times.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
Observed in the first room on the left room 101, there was a trash can which did not have a lid and contained used paper towels and tissues.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Trash can was replaced with a trash can which had a lid.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed in the old infant room, several spots of damaged and peeling paint under the first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Paint spots were covered with a protective layer.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Observed a white plastic shelf containing food was not securely anchored to the wall and could be pulled over by a young toddler in the room. Observed a broken clear toy bin located in the preschool eating/play area. Observed a damaged/broken plastic bowling ball pin in the room across from the old infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Shelf was removed from the room, and all damaged toys were thrown away.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
Observed child file #3 contained a most recent health assessment which is dated more than 12 months ago. Child #3 is overdue for an updated health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Parent was given a deadline of 1/22/26 to submit a new health assessment form for child #3.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
Observed the immunization record for child file #5 was not complete (updated) and the file for child #5 did not contain a letter of exemption from immunizations to document why the immunization record was not complete.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Parent was given a deadline for the parent to submit an updated vaccination record or letter of exemption.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
Observed child file #1, who has been in attendance for more than 60 days, did not contain an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “The parent was requested to provide an initial health assessment by the correction date, or the child will not return to care until a valid health assessment is obtained.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Review policies and procedures 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)
Observed the facility did not have a supervision policy during the transfer of care for the school-age children who are picked up and dropped off by the school bus.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Supervision policy for school age children will be given to the parents of all school age children and signed record of receipt will be kept.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(3)
Observed the agreement for child file #1 was not signed by the operator. Observed the agreement did not document the services to be provided by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Child #1 agreement was updated with the services provided by the operator and was signed by the operator.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Observed child files #2 and #3, who have both been in attendance for more than 6 months, did not contain a child service report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Child service reports were completed for child file #2 and #3 and were placed in the child file”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5)
Observed the emergency contact form for child file #1 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Emergency contact form for child #1 was completed by the parents.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)
Observed the emergency contact form for child file #4 did not contain the health insurance policy number or the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Parent will complete the required health insurance and release person information on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)/3270.181(d)
Observed child file #4 did not contain documentation of parental review of the emergency contact form and financial agreement form within the previous 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Parent will update all child records and document the update.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed Clorox wipes accessible to children on a low counter in the toddler eating area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “Clorox wipes were made inaccessible to the children. Staff were reminded that all toxic materials must be kept out of the reach of children.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed a peeling cover at the base of the white sink vanity in the preschool eating area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “Peeling cover was repaired.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
Observed a front hallway blocked with excess toys and equipment, a back exit door blocked with a broom, and another back exit blocked by a table and chairs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “All toys and equipment were removed from exit doors. Staff was retrained on the importance of keeping exits clear.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Observed a broken blue chair in the preschool eating area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “All chairs with cracks were removed from the childcare spaces.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Observed staff file #1 did not contain an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “Health assessment was added to the file.”
Citation Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
Observed cheese and danimals (yogurt) which were both labeled keep refrigerated, on a low counter in the toddler eating area and were not refrigerated as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “Staff was retrained on the procedure for refrigerating all potentially hazardous food.”
Citation Oct 21, 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)
Observed the fire alarm testing log revealed that the last documented fire alarm test was conducted on 6/27/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “Fire drill, lockdown drill, and fire alarm testing was conducted.”
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Core safety Jul 25, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Observed staff file #1 did not contain a copy of the NSOR verification letter or the CPSL required Mandated reporter training. Observed staff file #2 did not contain a copy of the child abuse clearance or the state police criminal background clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2025): “The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Copies of all required information and clearances will be obtained and placed in the staff file.”
Citation Jul 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed a trip hazard due to detached flooring in the doorway leading to the back diapering area. Observed the ceiling vents in the gross motor room which needed to be cleaned. Observed damaged plastic door trim in the gross motor room. Observed exposed electrical wires in an unlocked closet in the back room. Observed several spots of torn/frayed carpet creating a trip hazard in the back room. Observed in the preschool eating area particles on the floor from a damaged air hockey table.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2025): “The trip hazard was removed and the area repaired. Ceiling vents were cleaned by the landlord, plastic door trim was cut off, and Exposed electrical wires were covered by the landlord. All torn, frayed carpet was covered.”
Citation Jul 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
Observed in the infant room, the lidded waste receptacle was not in operable condition.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2025): “The lidded waste receptacle was repaired.”
Citation Jul 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
Observed a means of egress in the back room was blocked. Observed a means of egress to the side of the building was blocked with a stroller.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2025): “The stroller was removed from the hallway.”
Citation Jul 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Observed 2 blue chairs which had broken or damaged backs. Observed in the gross motor room a damaged black toy bin, a damaged red riding toy, and a damaged blue toy bin lid. Observed in the back bathroom, a torn diaper changing pad. Observed in the preschool eating area, a wooden shelf and several metal shelves which were not securely anchored to the wall. Observed in the infant room, a torn diaper changing pad and a wood shelf on wheels which was not stable. Observed 2 green mats with peeling covers and exposed foam in the preschool eating area. Observed a torn black plastic cover in room three (adjacent to the gross motor room).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2025): “The 2 blue chairs were discarded. Black and blue toy bins were repaired. The diaper changing pad was repaired. Shelves were anchored to the wall. Mats were removed and made inaccessible to children. The torn plastic cover was removed.”
Citation Jul 25, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
Observed a refrigerator in the far room next to the gross motor room, which did not have a thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2025): “A thermometer was placed in the refrigerator.”
Citation Jul 25, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
Observed the facility had an incomplete emergency plan and because it was incomplete the facility did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2025): “A complete emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and the County Emergency Management Agency.”
Citation Jul 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Observed the facility did not have a copy of the shaken baby, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment policy. Observed the facility did not have a continuity of operations section in the emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2025): “Policies for shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment will be created, and copies will be put in every classroom. Parents will be given a copy, and staff will be retrained on the policies.”
Citation Jul 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
Observed the facility did not have a copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2025): “The director will continue to try to find liability insurance coverage.”
Citation Jul 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Building Codes 55 Pa. Code §3270.15(a)
Observed the facility had applied for a new occupancy permit but did not have a copy of the occupancy permit on file at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2025): “The certificate of occupancy has been located and will be displayed in a visible location.”

“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) $40.00 $40.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $40.00 $40.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $39.00 $30.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $39.00 $30.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $37.00 $30.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $30.00 $23.60
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $30.00 $23.60

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 50 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 18, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Mar 2, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Learning Littles Child Care Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 552-2504
State certificate # CER-00251882
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Common questions

Has Learning Littles Child Care Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Jan 9, 2026 (background checks): “Observed staff file #1 contained a criminal background clearance (dated 12/10/20) and an FBI fingerprint clearance (dated 12/23/20) which are both dated more than 60 months ago and are no longer valid. Observed staff…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Learning Littles Child Care Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Learning Littles Child Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Learning Littles Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Mar 2, 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 Learning Littles Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Chambersburg?

It is tied for #16 of 18 centers in Chambersburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 93% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Learning Littles Child Care Center last inspected?

Jan 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Learning Littles Child Care Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for newborn, $40.00 for infant, $39.00 for young toddler, $39.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Learning Littles Child Care Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Learning Littles Child Care 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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