Little Dreams Dillsburg · 1185 Gettysburg Pike, Dillsburg
Little Dreams Dillsburg is a certified child care center in Dillsburg, PA, with capacity for 60 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 36 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 36). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 8 centers in Dillsburg and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Documentation of the state police clearance on file for staff member 1 was "pending". This was corrected on 6/06/26. Documentation of the FBI clearance was not on file for staff member 2. This was corrected on 6/05/26. Documentation of the NSOR clearance on file for staff member 2 expired on 3/3/25 and was updated on 3/5/25.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the cords for the blinds in the SACC classroom were hanging down posing a chocking hazard for children.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that paint was chipping under the elephant in room 112.
Documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR was not on file for staff member 1. This was corrected on 6/05/26.
Staff person # 1-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1-- has completed pediatric first aid/CPR however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. A staff member who has completed all pre-service trainings was moved to the infant classroom to supervise staff member 1 during the inspection.
During the time of inspection, 15 pre- school aged children were observed in the school age room but only 14 children were identified in the assigned primary care groups.
Staff person # 1--- has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that a child was climbing on a toy while staff member 1 was lying on the floor, on a cell phone. At the time of observation, staff member 1 was responsible for supervising four infants in care. In order for staff members to properly supervise children, they must be able to see, hear, direct and assess the activity of the children at all times.
During a correction verification visit, it was observed that staff member 1 was alone in a classroom while supervising 15 pre school aged children.
During a correction verification visit, it was observed that there were 26 children present with 2 staff members:18 school aged children and 8 pre school aged children until another staff member returned from their break. At a seperate time, it was observed that a staff member left the classroom to answer the door and walked a parent down the hallway leaving 2 staff members with 26 children: 18 school aged children and 8 pre school aged children.
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Continued non-compliance from SIN-00265483. During a correction verification visit, it was observed that liquid white out was accessible to children in the pre school classroom. The liquid white out was removed during the inspection.
During a correction verification visit, it was observed that the inspection summary SIN-00265483 was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents.
Documentation of two years' experience working with children was not on file for staff member 1.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff member 1 left the classroom to check the bathroom, leaving staff member 2 alone with 16 preschool aged children.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a magic eraser was in a drawer, accessible to children in the pre k classroom.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the trash in the preschool bathroom and classroom was not emptied from the previous day.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a screen in the school age classroom was ripped.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in the school age classroom was accessible to children.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the cord attached to a swing in the infant classroom was not secured to the floor/wall causing a choking hazard for children who are crawling. There was a water mark on a ceiling tile in classroom 118.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that paint was chipping inside the women's bathroom by the door.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the toilets in the women's bathroom were dirty.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a hand washing sign was not by the sink in the infant classroom.
During the time of inspection, staff in the infant classroom stated that the dirty water tank in the portable sink is not emptied daily.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that medication for child 1 was located in a first aid kit accessible to children in the school age classroom.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a medication log for child 1 was not on file at the facility for medication that was located in a first aid bag in the school age classroom.
Documentation of liability insurance was not on file at the facility.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in room 121.
While conducting an unannounced swimming monitoring visit, it was observed that the medication for child 1 and child 2 were in an unlocked book bag on the ground. This was corrected during the visit.
Documentation of the health assessment on file for the facilities lifeguard on file (staff member 1), did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the person's suitability to provide child care. This was corrected and on file on July 7, 2024.
Documentation of the emergency contact form on file for child 3, did not include signed parental consent for child 3 who was at the pool during the time of the unannounced swimming visit. Director contacted the child's parent during the visit to obtain verbal consent while certification representative was present.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that ceiling tiles had water marks on them in room 113 and room 118.
Documentation of the medication log on file for child 1 did not include the time the medication should be administered.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that ceiling tiles located rooms 113, 112, and 118 had significant water marks on them which indicated a leak. The wall in the back pf classroom 112 had water stains on it. The pastor noted that there was a leak many years ago and has since been repaired in that classroom but the wall wasn't repainted.
The medication log on file for child 4 did not include the date of administration of medication. The administration dates were added to the medication log by the parent during the inspection.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the booster seats that the facility was using expired December 7, 2023. The expired booster seats were discarded during the inspection and new booster seats were purchased the same day.
Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1 and child 2 did not include an admission date. The admission date was corrected during the inspection.
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 3, did not include the enrolling parents work address and work phone number.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $18.80 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $18.80 |
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 Little Dreams Dillsburg had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 May 1, 2026 (background checks): “Documentation of the state police clearance on file for staff member 1 was "pending". This was corrected on 6/06/26. Documentation of the FBI clearance was not on file for staff member 2. This was corrected on 6/05/26.…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Dreams Dillsburg?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Dreams Dillsburg since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Little Dreams Dillsburg’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 15, 2026. 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 Little Dreams Dillsburg compare with other daycares in Dillsburg?
It is #6 of 8 centers in Dillsburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Dreams Dillsburg last inspected?
Jul 23, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Little Dreams Dillsburg cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $71.40 for infant, $53.80 for preschool, $45.00 for young school-age, $45.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Dreams Dillsburg?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Gaap Little Hearts LLC.
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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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