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Little Life Enrichment Center · 50 Expedition Trl, #CER-00258888, Gettysburg

50 Expedition Trl, Gettysburg, PA 17325 · Adams County
Keystone STAR 4

Little Life Enrichment Center is a certified child care center in Gettysburg, PA, with capacity for 176 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 18 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 18). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 9 centers in Gettysburg and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#4 of 9 centers in Gettysburg
1 Core-safety citations
17 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
18 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 1, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 1, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 30, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation Dec 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 7
Health & medication 5
Records & paperwork 4
Background checks 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed in Room 3, a personal purse hanging from a closet door and accessible to children containing a vape pen.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2026): “The purse was immediately removed from the classroom and placed in a location inaccessible to children. Staff were made aware that lockers are available for personal belongings including purses, medications, and all other hazardous items including vape products. They must be stored in lockers or…”
Citation Jun 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
It was observed in Room 3, the first-aid kit did not contain scissors. It was observed in Room 4, the first-aid kit did not contain scissors.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2026): “The missing scissors were replaced in both emergency aid kits. Regular scissors were being replaced with medical scissors at the time of inspection. Staff was reminded to not remove any items until new ones were on hand to replace.”
Citation Jun 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
It was observed that the facility does not provide parents with information on how to access the DHS regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. (This was corrected at the time of inspection.)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2026): “A copy of DHS regulations along with the contact information for the appropriate regional child care office has been posted on the parent board at the center to ensure it is readily accessible to all families.”
Citation Dec 29, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Upon inspection, it was observed that two bags of enriched potting soil [labeled 'Keep out of reach of children'] were on the ground and accessible to multiple children playing in that outdoor space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “Potting soil bags were removed”
Citation Dec 29, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Upon inspection of the facility fire drill and testing logs, it was observed that the audible alarm tests completed on the following dates exceeded the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 8.20.25/9.22.25 [33 days]; 11.21.25/12.23.25 [32 days].
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Scheduled January fire drill 28 days from December drill.”
Citation Sep 30, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child 55 Pa. Code §3270.20(a)(1)
On 9.30.25, Staff Person #1 contacted Certification Representative to report that Child #1 received an injury on 9.26.25 [AM] which resulted in the child being taken to the emergency room for evaluation and treatment on the same day. The telephone notice of the injury was received approximately 96 hours after the incident.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2025): “As a new Director, I was not aware that I needed to notify the Certification Representative when a parent independently took their child to the ER. Once I became aware of the requirement, I immediately contacted the representative to report the incident. I have since reviewed the regulation and…”
Citation Sep 30, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours 55 Pa. Code §3270.20(b)
On 9.30.25, Staff Person #1 contacted Certification Representative to report that Child #1 received an injury on 9.26.25 [AM] which resulted in the child being taken to the emergency room for evaluation and treatment on the same day. The written report [preliminary] of the injury was received approximately 96 hours after the incident.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2025): “As a new Director, I was not aware that a written report was required within 72 hours when a parent chose to take their child to the emergency room. Once I became aware, I submitted the report and contacted the Certification Representative to explain the situation.”
Core safety Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file of facility person #4 contains a NSOR dated 3.2.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 3.2.25]. There is an application in the file for an updated NSOR dated 7.8.25. This person is outside of the provisional hire time requirement. The file of facility person #7 contains a NSOR dated 3.9.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 3.9.25]. There is an application in the file for an updated NSOR dated 7.1.25. This person is outside of the provisional hire time requirement. The file of facility person #8 contains a NSOR dated 6.5.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 6.5.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated NSOR. This person is outside of the provisional hire time requirement. The file of facility person #9 contains a NSOR dated 5.26.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 5.26.25]. There is an application in the file for an updated NSOR dated 7.8.25. This person is outside of the provisional hire time requirement. The file of facility person #13 contains a NSOR dated 5.15.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 5.15.25]. There is an application in the file for an updated NSOR dated 7.8.25. This person is outside of the provisional…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2025): “With this Being only our 6th Day of ownership, it would seem that no one was 'minding the store' over the last 6 months. We applied for New NSOR's and Removed staff from Care Positions until the clearance was Received. As each clearance is received, it will be placed in the appropriate staff file.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
The outlet in the hallway next to the door to the playground did not have protective outlet covers. - corrected on site
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2025): “Outlet cover was placed into open socket on Day of inspection.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
1.] Playhouse w/blue roof- All corrected on site a Window next to the door had a hole big enough in which a finger could get stuck b Hole with cracks on the inside back wall c Broken emblem with jagged edges on the front of the house 2.] Trash can did not have a bag liner inside- corrected on site 3.] There was standing water in a container on the shelf- corrected on site 4.] Gate between the toddler playground and preschool playground had a hole in it- corrected on site 5.] The light covers in multiple rooms and hallway had evidence of dead bugs in them. 6.] It was observed that there were building supplies present in the multi-purpose space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2025): “Corrective actions will Be taken to fix the issues cited for Not Being in Good Repair and Free from visible Hazards. All were corrected the Day of inspection except Building supplies Present for an improvement Project in Two Days time [7-12]. Bugs will Be Removed from ceiling Lights.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The sinks in the Panda room were not observed to have a handwashing sign.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2025): “A Hand washing Sign will Be placed at the sinks.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
Upon inspection of children's files, it was observed that child #9 did not have an immunization record on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2025): “WIth this Being only our 6th Day and with No one seemingly maintaining files Before us, we were able to obtain the immunization record the same Day for this child.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Upon inspection of Staff Person Files, it was found that the health assessment on file for Staff Person #11 was dated 8.16.22 [expired 8.16.24].
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2025): “With us only having 6 Days of ownership and seemingly No one 'Minding the Store' Before us; we will obtain a New Physical for staff person #11.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
Upon inspection of children's files, it was observed that child #9 did not have an initial health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2025): “WIth this Being only our 6th Day and with No one seemingly maintaining files Before us, we were able to obtain a physical the same Day for this child.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 4.17.25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2025): “This was only our 6th Day of ownership, and it seems No one was 'minding the store' for the past 6 months. We will obtain approved pediatric first Aid & CPR training for staff person #1. Until she Does she will Be with another staff person who Does have the training.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(8)
Upon inspection of children's files, it was observed that child #9 did not have an agreement on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2025): “With this Being only our 6th Day of ownership we were Not able to obtain New agreements from all Parents By this time. A new agreement had Been made and was awaiting a parent signature. The new agreement for this child is now on file.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Upon inspection of Staff Person files, it was found that Staff Person #3, #6, #7, #9, #10, #12, #13 did not have of childcare experience, either prior to or after the outset of service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2025): “With this only Being our 6th Day of ownership we had not yet reviewed all staff positions. All staff person files have now been reviewed, and the prior experience/current experience has been verified in each staff file.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
Upon inspection of staff person files, the following items were found: 1} the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain acceptable verification of experience, education or training;
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2025): “WIth this Being only our 6th Day of ownership, and No one maintaining Files Before us, we will obtain accecpable proof of Education and childcare experience for Staff #1.”

“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 Toddler (13-24 mos.) $71.50 $35.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $68.12 $35.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $63.70 $30.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $58.24 $26.40
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $58.24 $26.40

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 176 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 6, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Nov 16, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Agape Services LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 334-7150
State certificate # CER-00258888
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Common questions

Has Little Life Enrichment Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Jul 10, 2025 (background checks): “The file of facility person #4 contains a NSOR dated 3.2.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 3.2.25]. There is an application in the file for an updated NSOR dated 7.8.25. This person is outside of the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Little Life Enrichment Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Life Enrichment Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Little Life Enrichment Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Nov 16, 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 Little Life Enrichment Center compare with other daycares in Gettysburg?

It is #4 of 9 centers in Gettysburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Little Life Enrichment Center last inspected?

Jun 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Little Life Enrichment Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $71.50 for young toddler, $68.12 for older toddler, $63.70 for preschool, $58.24 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Little Life Enrichment Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Agape Services LLC.

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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