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Lititz Elem School Ebkc & Ask

20 S Cedar St, Lititz, PA 17543 · Lancaster County
Keystone STAR 1

Lititz Elem School Ebkc & Ask 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 5 times. The state cited 34 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 34). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 13 centers in Lititz and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 68% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#10 of 13 centers in Lititz
5 Core-safety citations
29 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
34 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 9, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 13, 2022 · 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 12
Health & medication 6
Training & qualifications 6
Emergency preparedness 4
Supervision 3
Staff ratios 1
Background checks 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Oct 9, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
Staff person #1 was the sole staff person present in the cafeteria with 17 children when staff person #2 took children to the bathroom to wash their hands.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2025): “Both staff members were formally written up. One staff person will be responsible for their group of children with no more than 12 children to their group.”
Core safety Oct 9, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
Staff persons #1 and #2 were present with a group of 20 school-age children. The staff persons were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children (care groups had not been assigned).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2025): “Staff was given a formal written warning. Care cards have been divided, and each staff person will be responsible for the same group of children each day. If a child is absent that card will be removed for the day and replaced at the end of the shift. Staff will supervise and be responsible for the…”
Core safety Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The record for staff person #4 did not include a valid DHS FBI clearance. The most recent DHS FBI clearance on file was dated 7/29/2020 and therefore expired 7/29/2025. The staff person has worked in a child care position with an expired clearance on file. Staff person #4 has not completed an approved DHS mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/15/2020. Another training has since been completed, however the mandated reporter training is not intended for an appropriate target audience).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2025): “Staff person was suspended until the clearance and the training were obtained.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
Staff persons #1 and #2 were present with a group of 19 school-age children. When the staff were asked to identify their care groups, only 18 of the children were accounted for.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 9, 2025): “Staff will be assigned the same care group and be responsible for that care group. This way the sub can be familiar with that group.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Spray bottles filled with cleaning products were observed on a shelf within reach of the children receiving care in the space. The facility did not have a closed, plastic lined receptacle to dispose of trash that been contaminated by human secretions or excrements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2025): “A bucket/ container will be used for more ease in transporting the bottles to the kitchen.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The operator was unable to provide documentation that staff person #1 had been trained on the emergency plan in the past year. The previous training was dated more than 12 months ago, in August of 2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2025): “Staff member received the emergency plan training on 9/22/2025”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Written instructions/Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(2)/3270.133(6)
A medication was on site for child #1. Facility staff were unable to provide written instructions from the individual that prescribed the medication. The prescription label stated "please see attached for detailed directions") and there was no attachment included. In addition, the facility staff were unable to provide documentation that the parent provided written consent for the administration of the medication.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2025): “Doctor instructions were requested from the parent. The parent signature was obtained.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The most recent health assessment on file for staff person #4 was more than 24 months old (dated in June of 2023) and was past due to be updated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “Health form signed by the doctor was obtained”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The operator was unable to provide documentation that staff person #1 has completed fire safety training in the past year. The previous training was dated more than 12 months ago, in August of 2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2025): “A fire safety training was completed by a fire safety officer about fire drills and fire extinguisher use.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 12, 2025 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)
The emergency contact form for child #3 did not include signed written consent for emergency medical care and for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The parent wrote N/A and initials were typed into the box.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “Parent will sign where there were initials and a signature was needed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
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Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact information on file for child #2 did not include addresses for listed release persons. The emergency contact information on file for child #3 did not include a complete address for a listed release person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “Addresses for persons to be released to will include the address of that person.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The record for staff person #5 included just one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2025): “A second reference was obtained for this employee verified by staff of her appropriateness for working with children”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The record for staff person #3 included documentation of 4 annual training hours from the previous year (12/2023-12/2024). The remaining 8 hours have since been completed. The record for staff person #4 included documentation of 4 annual training hours from the previous training year (12/2023-12/2024). The record for staff person #6 included documentation of 10 annual training hours from the previous training year (8/2024-8/2025). The remaining 2 hours have since been completed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2025): “Staff completed the additional 8 hours of training.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff person #5 is serving as an assistant group supervisor at the facility. The staff person's file included documentation of an unrelated associate's degree, but did not include documentation of 2 years of child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2025): “This was verified through the staff person's recommendation and follow up by staff. She had well over the number of hours needed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
The staff did not have the children wash their hands before breakfast.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2024): “Staff swill immediately start a hand washing routine with the children before breakfast is served.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 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 in December of 2021, and subsequently more than 24 months later in May of 2024. The health assessments on file for staff person 2 were dated in June of 2022, and subsequently more than 24 months later in September of 2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2024): “Staff will be reminded several weeks before the health evaluation is due.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Fire drills took place on 10/27/23 and subsequently more than 60 days later on 1/3/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2024): “Fire drills will be conducted every 60 days.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
More than a year has passed since the operator last notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. The letter was last sent in June of 2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2024): “We will notify the proper safety agencies and traffic authorities annually concerning the pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare site.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The written staff evaluations on file for staff person 1 were dated in April of 2023, and subsequently more than 12 months later in August of 2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2024): “Evaluations will be done annually and kept current. Current one is dated 8/22/24.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 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 2 did not include complete addresses for the enrolling parent, nor for listed release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2024): “Resubmitted form to parent to complete the emergency contact information with addresses of the emergency contact persons”
Citation Sep 6, 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 emergency contact on file for child 1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. The child's record also did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2024): “The signatures were obtained. Careful evaluation upon submission that all forms are completed in full including all signature areas.”
Core safety Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
33 school age children were present at the facility with 3 staff. The staff persons were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2023): “Each staff person will be assigned to 12 children. Those children will stay with the same staff person each day each week. The staff person will be physically present with their group of children on facility excursions and off facility premises. Staff will use their picture cards to identify…”
Citation Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact information on file for children 1 and 2 did not include complete addresses for listed release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2023): “The emergency contact information for child 1 and 2 includes complete addresses for persons to whom the child may be released to.”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
A rescue inhaler was on site for child 6, but the facility staff were unable to provide a medication log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2022): “A completed medication log was obtained for child 6. For children who require medicines at ASK and EBKC, parent will be instructed to sign a medication log when staff receives the indicated medicine and immediately place the medication log in the emergency back pack with medication and doctor's…”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The facility was unable to provide documentation that an emergency drill was completed during the previous year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2022): “An emergency drill has been completed and documentation is on file.”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)
The facility was unable to provide fire drill logs for drills that were completed after 9/14/21 and prior to 4/26/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2022): “Completed fire drill logs will remain on bulletin board throughout the school year. Documents will be scanned a place on an electronic file at the childcare site.”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff person 1 has been serving as an AGS at the facility. Her record does not include documentation of 2 years of child care experience (2,500 hours).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2022): “The required documentation of experience has been obtained and is on file.”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the group space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2022): “Center staff will work together to complete and post a schedule that meets the needs of the children.”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact information on file for child 5 did not include a complete work address for the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2022): “The emergency contact information on file for child 5 has been updated with the complete work address for the enrolling parent. All emergency contact information will be reviewed with parents at time of departure within the first two weeks of care. Parents will make changes as needed and staff will…”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact information on file for child 4 did not include the child's health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2022): “The emergency contact information on file for child 4 now includes the child's health insurance policy number.”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include complete addresses for listed release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2022): “The emergency contact information on file for child 1 now includes a complete addresses for listed release persons. All emergency contact information will be reviewed with parents. Parents will be required to fill in missing information on the form.”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
Emergency contact information on site had not been updated in the previous six months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2022): “Emergency contact information will be updated within the first two weeks of care. Staff will update 5 students information daily.”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)/3270.181(d)
The emergency contact information and financial agreements on file for children 1, 2, 3, and 5 were most recently updated in late January / early February of 2022 (more than 6 months ago).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2022): “Agreements will be updated at the start of the EBKC and ASK program within the 1st two weeks of care. Staff will complete these with 5 parents daily.”
Citation Sep 13, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff person #1 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. In addition, the training was obtained 305 days after start date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2022): “The training is working on submitting her request to be a PQAs trainer.”

“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
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $47.40 $29.92
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $47.40 $29.92

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 Dec 21, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 1, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator LITITZ rec CENTER
Hours Monday–Friday 6:40 AM–7:45 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 626-5096
State certificate # CER-00246487
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Common questions

Has Lititz Elem School Ebkc & Ask 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 Oct 9, 2025 (staff ratios): “Staff person #1 was the sole staff person present in the cafeteria with 17 children when staff person #2 took children to the bathroom to wash their hands.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Lititz Elem School Ebkc & Ask?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Lititz Elem School Ebkc & Ask since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Lititz Elem School Ebkc & Ask’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Aug 1, 2019. 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 Elem School Ebkc & Ask compare with other daycares in Lititz?

It is #10 of 13 centers in Lititz by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Lititz Elem School Ebkc & Ask last inspected?

Oct 9, 2025 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Lititz Elem School Ebkc & Ask cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $47.40 for young school-age, $47.40 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Lititz Elem School Ebkc & Ask?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is LITITZ rec CENTER.

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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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