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Lititz Christian School Afterschool Baron

123 E Gramby St, Manheim, PA 17545 · Lancaster County
Keystone STAR 1

Lititz Christian School Afterschool Baron is a certified child care center in Manheim, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 11 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (4 of 11). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #38 of 144 centers in Lancaster County and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 70% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #38 of 144 centers in Lancaster County
0 Core-safety citations
11 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
11 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 28, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 7, 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

Records & paperwork 4
Building & playground safety 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Health & medication 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Oct 28, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
A statement regarding the accommodations made for children with special needs and chronic medical conditions was not available in the emergency plan letter to families.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Provided added a section to parent emergency letter on accommodations for special needs and chronic medical conditions. Updated letter was shared with families and a physical copy was sent to Baron.”
Citation Oct 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Over the counter anti-nausea medication was observed to be stored in a go-bag pocket, which was accessible to children. Corrected on site by moving the medication to the locked pocket with the first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 29, 2025): “Corrected on site by moving the medication to locked pocket.”
Citation Oct 28, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Documentation showed that a fire drill was held on 1/2/25 and again on 3/4/25, which exceeds the requirement that fire drills are conducted at least every 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2025): “Fire drills will be conducted at minimum once every 60 days.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
It was observed at the time of inspection the door to the custodial closet was open and cleaning products were accessible to children. The closet housing the custodian's office was open and cleaning products were accessible to children. The closet in the cafeteria, being utilized by the school age program was open and it contained cleaning products that were accessible to children. The custodian was in the cafeteria being used by the children with a mop bucket containing cleaning fluid. The custodian walked away from the mop bucket leaving the bucket full of cleaning fluid accessible to children. The lidded trashcan outside of the bathrooms being used for human secretions was not lined with a plastic bag. (corrected at inspection)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2025): “The trashcan was corrected on site with a liner that was placed in it. The closets both the custodian and our storage area were locked during the inspection. A key to the program closet was given to all staff on site as of Jan 2, 2025, so it can remain locked. The mop bucket will be monitored by…”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
It was observed at the time of inspection "Sanotex" sanitizing wipes provided by the school were accessible to children. The custodial closet in the cafeteria was propped open and toxic cleaning products were accessible to children. The door to the program supply closet was open and sanitizing solution used to clean the tables after snack was accessible to children. The custodian was observed using a mop bucket with cleaning solution in the kitchen adjacent to the cafeteria that was accessible to children. Napkins containing human secretions were being placed in a trashcan that did not have a lid.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Dec 10, 2024): “Site lead and assistant will remove the sanitizing wipes each day upon arrival prior to the children arriving in their care.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
Child #2's health report did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2024): “Child is unenrolled as of Nov. 8, 2024”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
Staff #1's health assessment did not contain the date their TB test was read.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2024): “Staff logged onto the medical portal and printed the documentation with the date on it.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
Child #1's financial agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2024): “Each financial agreement will be reviewed by the appointed trained staff with the parent to make sure all information is filled in appropriately.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Child #1's emergency contact form did not contain include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2024): “Provider updated emergency contact with parent providing required information for compliance.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
Child #2's record did not contain 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, Nov 25, 2024): “Child #2 unenrolled at the afterschool program on 11/8/2024”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the time of the initial inspection on 5/21/2024, the facility did not have liability insurance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2024): “Liability insurance coverage will begin when our program and the contract for building use starts as of August 1, 2024. At that time I will submit an updated Liability insurance coverage that states Baron Elementary is covered for this program.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $62.20 $42.80
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $62.20 $40.80
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $57.20 $37.20
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $53.20 $37.20
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 (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 13, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jan 24, 2025 · what STARS means
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-00248158
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Common questions

Has Lititz Christian School Afterschool Baron had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 11 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Lititz Christian School Afterschool Baron?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Lititz Christian School Afterschool Baron 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 School Afterschool Baron’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jan 24, 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 School Afterschool Baron compare with other daycares in Lancaster County?

It is tied for #38 of 144 centers in Lancaster County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Lititz Christian School Afterschool Baron last inspected?

Oct 28, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Lititz Christian School Afterschool Baron cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $62.20 for infant, $62.20 for young toddler, $57.20 for older toddler, $53.20 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Lititz Christian School Afterschool Baron?

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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