Lititz Christian Early Learning Center · 300 W Orange St, Lititz
300 W Orange St, Lititz, PA 17543 · Lancaster County
Keystone STAR 1
Lititz Christian Early Learning Center 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 6 times. The state cited 31 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 31). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #7 of 13 centers in Lititz and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 60% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #7 of 13 centers in Lititz
3
Core-safety citations
28
Other citations
6
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
31 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 31, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety
11
Records & paperwork
8
Health & medication
6
Background checks
3
Emergency preparedness
2
Training & qualifications
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The DHS FBI clearance on file for staff person #1 expired on 8/12/2024, and an updated DHS FBI clearance was not on file until 3/18/25. During the lapse, a PDE FBI clearance was on file in lieu of the required DHS FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Staff person #1 was unable to work until the FBI clearance was updated and received.”
Citation
Mar 10, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
A container of Clorox Disinfecting wipes were observed on a counter within reach of school-age children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “The container of wipes was removed from the area where children were playing.”
Citation
Mar 10, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)
The health assessment on file for staff person #2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Director had staff updated health assessment prior to inspection.”
Citation
Mar 10, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact information on file for children #1 and #2 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Emergency contact information was updated prior to inspection but not within the 6 month required time frame.”
Citation
Mar 10, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff person #3 has completed a first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2025): “Director scheduled a pediatric first aid and CPR training prior to inspection in which staff person #3 had updated her CPR.”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The PA State Police clearance on file for staff person 1 was for "volunteer" purposes. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “Clearance was obtained. Review staff document prior to start date in classroom.”
Citation
Jun 20, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer were observed sitting on the windowsill in room 112. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2024): “Teachers will keep any hazard cleaning products out of reach of children at all times.”
Citation
Jun 20, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Peeling paint was observed under the window in room 101.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “The wall was corrected and painted over to cover the peeling paint”
Citation
Jun 20, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
The operator did not have a medication log on file for a medication (Benadryl) that was on site for child 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2024): “Parent was contacted and submitted proper paperwork for child.”
Citation
Jun 20, 2024
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
According to the documentation on file at the time of inspection, more than 60 days lapsed between the fire drills that were completed on 2/14/24 and subsequently 4/30/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2024): “We will maintain proper timeframe required for fire drills and testing of the fire alarm.”
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Citation
Jun 20, 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)
More than 30 days lapsed between the following manual tests of the fire detection system: 8/3/23 and 9/5/23 3/10/24 and 4/30/24
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “We will maintain proper timeframe required for fire drills and testing of the fire alarm.”
Citation
Jun 20, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The initial health report on file for child 9 was dated 67 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The initial health report on file for child 10 was dated 88 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2024): “Health reports will be collected within 60 days of start date. If a child does not have a health report within 60 days they cannot attend until a proper health report is received.”
Citation
Jun 20, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in room 100.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “Proper emergency plan was displayed in room 100.”
Citation
Jun 20, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Emergency contact information and/or financial agreements were not updated timely during the previous year for children 2-5, and 8-10. The updates were obtained after a period of 6 months lapsed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “The updates have been obtained.”
Citation
Jun 20, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
The record for child 7 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child, nor for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The form included the word "yes" in place of the required signature.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “The signatures will be obtained prior to the child re-enrolling in the fall.”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The record for facility person 1 did not include a DHS FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2023): “The staff person 1 did not come back to work until updated FBI fingerprint for childcare was returned to the director.”
Citation
Jul 24, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The facility did not have documentation on file that staff person 2 has received an annual emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2023): “The director met with staff person 2 and went over the emergency plan training.”
Citation
Jul 24, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Room 107 - Sunscreen was observed in an area accessible to the children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2023): “Corrected on site by placing the sun screen in a high cabinet out of the children's reach.”
Citation
Jul 24, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
An Arrowhead plant was observed in room 102.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “The plant was taken out of the classroom and is no longer in the building.”
Citation
Jul 24, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children/Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)/3270.133(4)
Backpacks that contained first aid kits and medication were stored in areas accessible to the children in the cafeteria and in room 107.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2023): “The backpacks are now stored in a high area out of reach from the children in the cafeteria and all rooms.”
Citation
Jul 24, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items/On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)/3270.75(d)
The first aid kit for room 107 (excursion bag) did not contain tape or water.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2023): “Spoke to teacher and the first aid kit was restocked with proper items needed.”
Citation
Jul 24, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Peeling paint was observed in rooms 107 and 115 near the doorways.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2023): “All chipped paint areas were repaired with fresh paint.”
Citation
Jul 24, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
The boy's and girl's restrooms near the gym/cafeteria were not equipped with lidded waste receptacles.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2023): “Put proper required lidded trash cans in these restrooms.”
Citation
Jul 24, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
A toy truck located on the playground was broken/cracked. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2023): “The broken toy was thrown away on site.”
Citation
Jul 24, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
The agreements on file for children 1-8 did not list the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2023): “Went through financial agreements to add start date to the agreements that did not have them.”
Citation
Jul 24, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form on file for child 6 did not include complete addresses for the enrolling parent's work address, or for the listed release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2023): “The director had mom fill out the emergency contact form correctly and completely to be in compliance.”
Citation
Jul 24, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)/3270.181(d)
More than 6 months lapsed between updates of the emergency contact forms on file for children 2, 6, 7, and 8. The parent signatures/dates on the emergency contact forms were as follows: Child 2: 10/4/22 and subsequently 6/1/23 Child 6: 10/6/22 and subsequently 6/8/23 Child 7: 9/28/22 and subsequently 6/5/23 Child 8: 9/30/22 and subsequently 6/5/23
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2023): “The items cited were already updated just not within the required timeframe.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)
The epi-pen that was on site for child 3 was not in the original container.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 2, 2022): “Provider talked to mom and the original box for the Epi-Pen was put with the Epi-Pen in the backpack.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2022
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 1 were dated 8/20/2020, and subsequently more than 24 months later on 9/23/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 2, 2022): “The facility persons received a physical when the noted date of expiration was seen by the director.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact forms on file for children 1 and 2 did not include the work address and work telephone number for the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 2, 2022): “Review emergency contact with parents to make sure there is a work phone number and address as required to maintain compliance.”
Citation
Aug 18, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Peeling paint was observed on a shelf in the kindergarten room, and in a hallway bathroom near the sink. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2022): “The areas of peeling paint were repainted at the time of inspection.”
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $53.20 | $27.20 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $53.20 | $27.20 |
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
—
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Jun 2, 2027
Operator
Lititz Christian School
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(717) 626-5828
State certificate #
CER-00254046
Common questions
Has Lititz Christian Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Mar 10, 2025 (background checks): “The DHS FBI clearance on file for staff person #1 expired on 8/12/2024, and an updated DHS FBI clearance was not on file until 3/18/25. During the lapse, a PDE FBI clearance was on file in lieu of the required DHS FBI…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Lititz Christian Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Lititz Christian Early 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 Lititz Christian Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 26, 2024. 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 Lititz Christian Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Lititz?
It is tied for #7 of 13 centers in Lititz by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Lititz Christian Early Learning Center last inspected?
Mar 31, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Lititz Christian Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $53.20 for preschool, $53.20 for young school-age, $53.20 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Lititz Christian Early Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lititz Christian School.
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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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