Little Flock Daycare LLC
Little Flock Daycare LLC is a certified child care center in Coatesville, PA, with capacity for 55 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 45 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 45). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 14 centers in Coatesville and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On April 15, 2026, several staff members witnessed Staff Person #1 grab a child by the neck to guide the child toward the line while at a local park. Prior to the incident, the child was visibly upset and crying because he did not want to leave the park.
On 12/8/25, during the renewal inspection, the toddler bathroom did not have handwashing signs that reflect for the facility and children to ensure their hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
On 12/8/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. was informed that the infants do not participate in outdoor activities at any time.
On 12/8/25, during the renewal inspection, children #2 and #3 did not have evidence of a signature by the operator on the agreement form in the individual children records. Child #1 did not have evidence of the agreement form signed by the parent in the individual children records.
On 12/8/25, during the renewal inspection, children #1 and #2 did not have evidence of the fee to be charged per day or per week on the agreement form in the individual children records.
On 12/8/25, during the renewal inspection, child #4 did not have the specific arrival and departure times on the agreement form.
On 12/8/25, during the renewal inspection, children # 1 and #3 did not have a specific date of the children's admission on the agreement form.
On 1/10/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed boxed of gloves stacked behind the changing table accessible to the young toddler children in care.
On 1/10/25, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of a thermometer in the infant room refrigerator.
On 1/10/25, during the renewal inspection, the director verified that the required annual emergency drill was not conducted.
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On 1/10/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have evidence of a health assessment in the child's individual records.
On 1/10/25, during the renewal inspection, the infant classroom did not have a posted daily activity schedule.
On 10/28/24, during the allocated unannounced inspection, staff person #1did not know the names of the children in their assigned group
On 10/28/24, during the complaint investigation, Certification rep. observed one child not eating. Certification rep asked staff person #1 about the communication to the enrolling parent regarding the meals. Staff person #1 stated "that child does not eat because his parents feed him candy all the way to school so that's all he eats ".
On 1/26/24, during the renewal inspection, the facility lobby had various turtle food and tank cleaning products and Benadryl. Infant classroom has various cleaning products (Lysol wipes and Lysol spray) and hand sanitizer on a shelf accessible to the children. Pre-school classroom had hand sanitizer, Herbalife tea and Vaseline. Older toddler/Younger toddler classroom had Lysol spray in the sink cabinet and hand sanitizer in the classroom.
On 1/26/24, during the renewal inspection, the following items showed visible hazards or in need of repair: The ceiling light was exposed in the indoor play space and did not have a light cover. Two ceiling tiles were damaged in the indoor play space Vents in the children bathroom showed visible signs of rust.
On 1/26/24, during the renewal inspection, the handwashing signs and postings at the hand washing sinks did not read after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
On 1/26/24, during the renewal inspection, the rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child for the toddler classroom.
On 1/26/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of an updated health report for child # 6 which is required at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
On 1/26/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of immunization records for child #1 in the individual childs file.
On 1/26/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have an updated fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional in the staff person individual record.
On 1/26/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1, did not have a child service report in the individual child records.
On 1/26/24, during the renewal inspection, child #2 and #3, did not have the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released in the individual child records.
On 1/26/24, during the renewal inspection, child #3 emergency contact did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation in the individual child records.
On 1/26/24, during the renewal inspection, child #4 and #5 emergency contact form, did not include the name, address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released in the individual child records.
On 1/26/24, during the renewal inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the pre-school classroom.
On 1/26/24, during the renewal inspection, child #5, did not have an agreement form in the child's individual record.
On 1/26/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have evidence of the completion of Health and safety training and the health and safety 1 hour updated training in the staff individual records.
During the renewal inspection on 03/17/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the file for child #2. The health report was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
During the renewal inspection on 03/17/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the files for child #2 and child #5 and found that the files did not contain verification of immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP.
During the renewal inspection on 03/17/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the files for child #2 and child #5 and found that the files did not contain a written statement of exemption from immunizations for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief signed and dated by the child's parent or guardian, or statement of exemption from immunization for reasons of medical need documented by the child's physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.
During the renewal inspection on 03/17/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff person #2 and staff person #3. The files for both staff persons did not include a complete health assessment as required.
During the renewal inspection on 03/17/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff person #3 and #4 did not have verification of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method as required.
During the renewal inspection on 03/17/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan, and it did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the renewal inspection on 03/17/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff person #3, and staff person #4. The files did not contain verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 03/17/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff person #1. The file did not contain verification of education.
During the renewal inspection on 03/17/2023, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff person #2. The files did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the renewal inspection on 03/17/2023, Certification Representative found that the files for staff person #1 and staff person #3 did not contain verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION STAFF PERSON # 2 WALKED OUT OF THE CLASSROOM INTO HALWAY TO THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE LEAVING THE CHILDREN UNATTENDED.
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON # 1 WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY ANY OF THE CHILDREN IN CARE IN THE OLDER TODDLER CLASSROOM.
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION IT WAS VERIFIED THAT STAFF PERSON # 1 WALKED AWAY FROM THE CHANGING TABLE LEAVING CHILD # 1 ON THE CHANGING TABLE UNSUPERVISED.
DIRING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION MISSING OUTLET COVERS OBSERVED FROM THE BACK WALL OUTLET IN THE OLDER TODDLER CHILD CARE SPACE CLASSROOM AND IN THE INDOOR PLAYSPACE BY THE LARGE WINDOW.
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION A HANGING CORD CONNECTED TO THE TELEVISION OBSERVED IN THE OLDER TODDLER CHILD CARE SPACE IN REACH OF CHILDREN. THE AIR CONDITIONER CORD OBSERVED HANGING FROM UNIT ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE INFANT ROOM BY THE WINDOW OBSERVED IN REACH OF CHILDREN. THE CORDS TO THE PRINTER, THE LAPTOP AND MODEM HANGING FROM THE DESK TO THE FLOOR ACCESSIBLE TO CHILD POSING A HAZARD.
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT WASH HANDS AFTER EACH DIAPER CHANGE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/3/2022, A CHLD'S ASTHMA PUMP WAS STORED IN THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM, AND A UNIDENTIFIED BOTTLE OF CHILDREN'S PAIN AND FEVER MEDICATION WAS IN THE FIRST AID BOX IN THE TODDLER CLASSROOM.
“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
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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $79.00 | $65.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $75.00 | $63.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $73.00 | $59.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $68.00 | $55.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $53.00 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $53.00 | $35.00 |
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 Flock Daycare LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 (caregiver conduct): “On April 15, 2026, several staff members witnessed Staff Person #1 grab a child by the neck to guide the child toward the line while at a local park. Prior to the incident, the child was visibly upset and crying because…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Flock Daycare LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations 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 Little Flock Daycare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 9, 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 Flock Daycare LLC compare with other daycares in Coatesville?
It is #13 of 14 centers in Coatesville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Flock Daycare LLC last inspected?
May 15, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Little Flock Daycare LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $79.00 for infant, $75.00 for young toddler, $73.00 for older toddler, $68.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Flock Daycare LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Flock Daycare 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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