Lititz Christian School Afterschool Baron
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
Staff #1's health assessment did not contain the date their TB test was read.
Child #1's financial agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
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.
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.
During the time of the initial inspection on 5/21/2024, the facility did not have liability insurance on file.
“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
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.
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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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