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Lititz Christian Early Learning Center · 29 Green Acre Rd, Lititz

29 Green Acre Rd, Lititz, PA 17543 · Lancaster County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 3 (accredited)

Lititz Christian Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Lititz, PA, with capacity for 108 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 29 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 29). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. 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
5 Core-safety citations
24 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
29 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 12, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Dec 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 21, 2024 · 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 8
Health & medication 7
Records & paperwork 6
Background checks 3
Supervision 2
Food & feeding 1
Training & qualifications 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Aug 12, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On 8/19/26, it was observed that staff person 2 had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file dated 6/26/20 that was not updated until 2/26/26. CORRECTED ON SITE
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2026): “The outdated NSOR certificate was identified during the inspection. The required NSOR certificate was obtained and placed in the staff person's file. The staff file was reviewed to verify that the required documentation was current and available for inspection.”
Citation Aug 12, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 8/19/26, it was observed that sunscreen was accessible to children on a coat hook in the Preschool (108) classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2026): “The sunscreen was immediately removed from the coat hook and placed in a location inaccessible to children. Classroom staff were reminded that sunscreen and all other potentially toxic materials must be stored in a locked or otherwise inaccessible location when not in use.”
Citation Aug 12, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 8/19/26, it was observed that the vents in the Preschool (108) classroom had a visible layer of dust on them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2026): “The vents in Preschool Room 108 were cleaned following the inspection. The classroom was reviewed to ensure that the vents and other visible surfaces were clean and free from visible dust and debris.”
Citation Aug 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
On 8/19/26, it was observed that there was medication (epi-pen) on site for child 6 and no medication log was available.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2026): “A medication log was immediately established and made available for the EpiPen maintained on site for the child. The child's medication documentation was reviewed to verify that the required medication documentation and medication log were available.”
Citation Aug 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Date of administration 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(v)
On 8/19/26, it was observed that the medication log for child 6 (zyrtek) did not include dates for administration.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2026): “The medication log was reviewed and corrected to include the dates of administration. Staff responsible for medication administration were reminded that each medication administration must be documented completely and accurately, including the date of administration.”
Citation Aug 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
On 8/19/26, it was observed that the health assessment for staff person 1 expired on 9/28/23 and was not updated until 10/13/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2026): “The staff person's health assessment was updated on 10/13/2025 and the updated assessment was placed in the staff person's file. The staff file was reviewed to verify that the current health assessment was on file.”
Citation Aug 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
On 8/19/26, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 7 was not available in the classroom where they were observed in care. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2026): “The child's emergency contact information was immediately made available in the classroom where the child was receiving care. The emergency contact information for children present in the classroom was reviewed to verify that the required information was available.”
Core safety Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections, the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.113 on SIN-00278272 had not been fully implemented. On 1/6/26, staff persons #1 and #2 were present with a group of 16 children. When the staff identified their care groups, 2 children were not accounted for.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “Care group assignments were verified, updated, and posted in all applicable classrooms. Staff present were re-oriented immediately on their assigned care groups and supervision expectations.”
Core safety Dec 3, 2025 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
On April 30th, 2025 at 3:28pm, staff person #1 transitioned a group of preschoolers to the playground. When staff person #1 arrived to the playground, the staff person noticed a child was missing from the group. Staff person #2 found child #1 alone in the classroom reading a book at 3:34pm. On December 3, 2025, staff persons #3 and #4 were present with a group of 16 children. When the staff identified their care groups, 1 child in the room was not accounted for.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 6, 2026): “All children were immediately located and accounted for. Staff involved were debriefed the same day regarding the supervision lapse and transition procedures.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 3, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
An infant was observed sleeping in a crib that had less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the rest equipment. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “The crib was immediately repositioned to ensure a minimum of 24 inches of clearance on all required sides. This was completed before the inspection concluded.”
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Core safety Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #2 has completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire, however the mandated reporter training does not meet the minimum of three hours and is not intended for an appropriate target audience. Staff person #3 state police clearance expired 3/7/25, but was not updated until 4/30/25. Staff person #3's child abuse clearance 3/23/2025, but was not updated until 5/6/25. The staff person worked in a child care position during the time the clearances were expired. Staff person #5 did not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/2/25 and the updated training being dated 7/5/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2025): “Staff person #2 completed the required mandated reporter training on 8/10/2025.”
Citation Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
The diaper changing mat in the one year old room was torn, with the inner foam exposed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2025): “The changing had already been ordered but arrived on 8/7/2025.”
Citation Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
Bottles in both the infant room and the one-year-old room were not labeled with the child's name. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2025): “The bottles were labeled at the time of inspection.”
Citation Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The evaluations for staff persons #1, #4, and #5 were due to be completed in March of 2025, but were not completed until July of 2025. The evaluation for staff persons #6 was due to be completed in March of 2025, but was not completed until June of 2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “We have created a spread sheet for each staff member to ensure that staff members receive a 90-day evaluation and an additional evaluation at 12 months of hire. Current staff evaluation date will be added to the spreadsheet to ensure their next evaluation occurs prior to one year.”
Citation Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
The agreement on file for child #1 did not specify the child's date of admission. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2025): “The date was added to the form.”
Citation Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact information on file for children #2 and #4 each did not include a complete work address for the enrolling parent. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2025): “The missing information was obtained and added to the form.”
Citation Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)/3270.181(e)
Portions of the emergency contact forms present in rooms 107, 108, 101, 103, and 100 were not up to date. The most recent parent signatures were more than 6 months old. The forms had been updated in the master files. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2025): “The emergency contact forms in the classrooms were updated at the time of inspection.”
Citation Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The agreement on file for child #3 was signed/dated by the parent in August of 2024, and then more than 6 months later in May of 2025. The agreement on file for child #4 was signed/dated by the parent in September of 2024, and then more than 6 months later in June of 2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “We are communicating with the admin assistant that we will require financial agreements to be signed and updated by parents 3 times a year.”
Core safety Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The child abuse clearance on file for staff person 1 expired on 9/17/24, but an updated clearance was not obtained until 9/23/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “Front office will keep an ongoing record of when all staff files will need to be updated and make staff aware 45 days in advance of the update that is needed.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
The depth of the rubber mulch in the fall zones near the embedded equipment did not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The areas of low mulch measured between 1 and 2 inches and 3 to 4 inches of mulch.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “An additional 3 tons of mulch was ordered and placed in the preschool / prek playground.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
Rubber mulch (less than 1 inch in diameter) was observed to have washed onto the toddler playground from the neighboring preschool playground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2024): “The mulch was picked up from the toddler playground and thrown away. Concrete was poured into the small openings to prevent mulch from going into the toddler playground.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
Infants were observed resting in cribs that had less than 2 feet of space on three sides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “Cribs were moved together for non use time. When a child is sleeping the crib will be moved into the designated area in which is in compliance of 2ft on 3 sides of the cribs.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
The most recent health report on file for child 3 (young toddler) was more than 6 months old (dated in March of 2024).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “Parent provided updated health report on the child as needed.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “Staff person 2 returned to her doctor to have the doctor review the necessary information and check the box needed.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
More than 6 months lapsed between parent updates of emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, #4, #5, and #6. Child 1 - Signed 2/7/24 and subsequently 9/16/24 - start date 8/26/24 Child 2 - Signed 2/28/24 and subsequently 9/10/24 - start date 8/26/24 Child 4 - Signed 2/23/24 and subsequently 9/6/24 - start date 8/26/24 Child 5 - Signed 2/24/24 and subsequently 9/18/24 - start date 8/26/24 Child 6 - Signed 2/14/24 and subsequently 9/19/24 - start date 8/26/24
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “Parents had signed the forms prior to enrollment. Upon enrollment forms were signed and updated to be within compliance. Now all emergency forms are on the same schedule for signatures and updates.”
Citation Aug 21, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
The sink water temperature in the bathrooms in the hallway to the right was measuring at 112-113° F. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “We lowered the temperature at the water heater to ensure a water temperature below 110° F.”
Citation Aug 21, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
A restroom located in the hallway to the left was not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “The trash can was replaced with a proper regulatory trash can.”
Citation Aug 21, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
The depth of the rubber mulch on the preschool playground did not meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The mulch measured at 1-4 inches in areas of the fall zone around a spinning climber.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “We will rake the mulch to ensure at least 6 inches of loose fill rubber mulch in the fall zones.”
Citation Aug 21, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “Accommodations were added for infants and toddlers.”

“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

Violation found Dec 3, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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.

About this center

Capacity 108 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Nov 25, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3 (accredited)
since Dec 13, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Lititz Christian School
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00261076
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Common questions

Has Lititz Christian Early Learning Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Aug 12, 2026 (background checks): “On 8/19/26, it was observed that staff person 2 had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file dated 6/26/20 that was not updated until 2/26/26. CORRECTED ON SITE” 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 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. 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 3 (accredited), effective Dec 13, 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 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?

Aug 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Lititz Christian Early Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lititz Christian School.

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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