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Little Life Enrichment Center · New Oxford

125 Dogwood Ct, New Oxford, PA 17350 · Adams County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

Little Life Enrichment Center is a certified child care center in New Oxford, PA, with capacity for 236 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 5 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 5). All 5 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 17 centers in Adams County and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#5 of 17 centers in Adams County
1 Core-safety citations
4 Other citations
2 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
5 citations from 2 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 22, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 4
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety May 22, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for staff person #1 included a Child abuse Clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 3/11/25 and the previous was dated 2/28/20. The file for staff person #2 included a Child Abuse Clearance and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 6/23/25 and the previous was dated 6/12/20. The current FBI clearance is dated 1/7/26 and the previous was dated 11/21/20. The file for staff person #3 included a FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current FBI clearance is dated 03/10/26 and the previous was dated 3/6/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2026): “Staff person #1 was placed on suspension between the dates 2/28/25-3/11/25. The staff files for person #1, #2, and #3 contain updated clearances.”
Citation May 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
It was observed in Room 5 that a power strip located at the computers was missing a protective receptable cover. It was observed in Room 3 that a power strip located at the computers was missing a protective receptable cover.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2026): “Outlet covers for both room 5 and room 3 will be placed on all plugs needing them including extension cords and power strips.”
Citation May 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed in Room 2 that Full Cheeks Small Pet Freshening Spray labeled "keep out of reach of children" was placed in the unlocked cabinet under the pet cage and accessible to children. It was observed in Room 5, a wet mop containing a cleaning solution was accessible to children. (This was corrected at the time of inspection.) It was observed in Room 7, a bag of Miracle Grow Potting Soil labeled "keep out of reach of children" was sitting on the floor and accessible to children. (This was corrected at the time of inspection.)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2026): “All "keep out of reach of children" items will be placed in a secure and locked cabinet that is marked for toxins.”
Citation May 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
It was observed in Room 4, Room 5 and Room 6 Magic Erasers were not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. It was observed in Room 5 a wet mop containing a cleaning solution was not in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2026): “In room 4, 5, and 6 the Magic Erasers and wet mop were removed at the time of inspection. Admin created plastic Ziplock bags with labels for Magic Erasers that were distributed to staff for proper storage.”
Citation May 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 2/12/26-3/16/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2026): “The fire system was tested the day of inspection, 5/22/26.”

“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.) $57.20 $35.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $54.00 $35.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $49.20 $30.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $42.40 $27.20
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $42.40 $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

Capacity 236 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 15, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Mar 14, 2026 · 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) 624-1296
State certificate # CER-00258582
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

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 May 22, 2026 (background checks): “The file for staff person #1 included a Child abuse Clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 3/11/25 and the previous was dated 2/28/20. 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 Mar 14, 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 Life Enrichment Center compare with other daycares in Adams County?

It is #5 of 17 centers in Adams County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Little Life Enrichment Center last inspected?

May 22, 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 $57.20 for young toddler, $54.00 for older toddler, $49.20 for preschool, $42.40 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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