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Little Pasitos Bilingual Preschool LLC

1203 Park City Ctr, Lancaster, PA 17601 · Lancaster County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Little Pasitos Bilingual Preschool LLC is a certified child care center in Lancaster, PA, with capacity for 65 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 32 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (13 of 32). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #46 of 73 centers in Lancaster and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 70% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#46 of 73 centers in Lancaster
6 Core-safety citations
26 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
32 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 20, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 18, 2024 · 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 13
Building & playground safety 8
Background checks 4
Emergency preparedness 4
Supervision 1
Caregiver conduct 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for facility person # 1 does not contain a completed New Jersey Child Abuse, New Jersey Criminal or a New Jersey Sexual Offender Clearance, despite the fact that the facility person currently holds a valid driver's license from that state. No documentation was observed on file at the site showing that these clearances were/had been applied for.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2026): “The file for facility person # 1 does contain a completed New Jersey Child Abuse, New Jersey Criminal and a New Jersey Sexual Offender Clearance. In addition to the PA Clearances that were already included on file.”
Core safety Sep 3, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During naptime in the Toddler and Preschool rooms, obstructions (classroom furniture/shelves) were blocking children, interfering with proper supervision (corrected during inspection)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises will be supervised by a staff person at all times. The obstructions in the Toddler and Preschool rooms, interfering with proper supervision, were removed during the inspection.”
Core safety Sep 3, 2025 Inspection Caregiver conduct
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
The children in the Toddler classroom were being restrained in highchairs during circle time and during a water activity (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “A facility person will not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room.”
Citation Sep 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed that there were 11 bottles of hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes accessible to children on the countertop, in the Preschool classroom (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2025): “Cleaning materials and other toxic materials were made inaccessible to children during the inspection.”
Citation Sep 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Telephone 55 Pa. Code §3270.73
The Certification Representative was not able to get in touch, by phone, with anyone in the facility when she was not given entrance to the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “The Cert Rep will be able to get in touch, by phone, with a representative of the facility when needed.”
Citation Sep 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
It was observed, in the Toddler Room bathroom, that there was no lidded waste receptable (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2025): “A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area will be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. The Toddler bathroom now has a lidded waste receptacle.”
Citation Sep 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
There was no current copy of the liability insurance policy on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2025): “The legal entity will have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy will be on file at the facility.”
Citation Sep 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Immediate access 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(a)
Cert Rep was not given entrance to the facility for 10-15 minutes after arriving. Cert Rep rang the doorbell and saw the staff and children in the facility, but nobody opened the door to allow entrance for this period of time.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “A staff person will provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.”
Citation Sep 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The files of child #1 through #5 did not contain child service reports providing information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. See Code Sheet
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2025): “The files of child #1 through #5 will contain child service reports providing information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”
Citation Sep 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Child #5's emergency contact information and agreement were not updated at least once in a 6-month period. (emergency contact info 8/15/24, 4/14/25; agreement most recent update was 2/14/25).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2025): “Child #5's emergency contact information and agreement is updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #5's agreement has been updated since 2/14/25.”
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Core safety Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #1's file did not contain a completed Disclosure Statement (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2025): “Staff person #1's file now contains a completed Disclosure Statement.”
Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
It was observed, in the Preschool 3 classroom, that there was one missing protective outlet cover (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2025): “In the Preschool 3 classroom, there is no missing protective outlet cover (corrected during inspection) 3/19/25”
Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78
It was observed, in the Infant room, that there was not sufficient lighting in the room where the children were napping (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2025): “In the Infant room, there is sufficient lighting in the room where the children were napping (corrected during inspection).”
Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Measurement and use of indoor child care space/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.61/3270.76
It was observed, in the Preschool 3 classroom, that there was a trampoline, ramps, steps, and foam wedges for gross motor use, in the classroom (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2025): “In the Preschool 3 classroom, there are no longer any trampoline, ramps, steps, and foam wedges for gross motor use, in the classroom (corrected during inspection) 3/19/25”
Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
There was no documentation of conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days (conducted a drill during the inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2025): “A fire drill was conducted during the visit on 3/19/25.”
Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
The most recent documentation of testing the fire detection system was dated 9/24/24. The testing of the fire detection system exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2025): “The most recent documentation of testing the fire detection system is dated 3/19/24. The testing of the fire detection system is up to date.”
Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
Staff person #1's file did not include acceptable verification of education from another country (no translation and US equivalency).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2025): “Staff person #1's file will include acceptable verification of education from another country (with translation and US equivalency)”
Core safety Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #1 did not have a PA State Police clearance on file. This clearance on file stated that the results were pending (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2024): “Staff person #1 does have a PA State Police clearance on file. This clearance on file stated that the results were pending (corrected during inspection) Staff person got her results during inspection.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
It was observed that the refrigerator in the Infant classroom did not have an operating thermometer (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 29, 2024): “The refrigerator in the Infant classroom does have an operating thermometer (corrected during inspection).”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
There was no documentation of testing the fire detection system at least every 30 days (tested during inspection). The facility did not have proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system on record. (corrected during inspection with attestation).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 29, 2024): “There is documentation of testing the fire detection system at least every 30 days (tested during inspection). The facility does have proof/attestation of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system on record. (corrected during inspection with attestation).”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility did not have a written policy which addresses the recognition of signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies to cope with a crying, fussing child; and prevention and identification of child maltreatment. (corrected during inspection)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 29, 2024): “The facility does have a written policy which addresses the recognition of signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies to cope with a crying, fussing child; and prevention and identification of child maltreatment. (corrected during inspection)”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
It was observed that there was no written plan of daily activities posted in the Infant classroom. (Corrected during inspection)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2024): “There is a written plan of daily activities posted in the Infant classroom.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
Child #5's agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2024): “Child #5's agreement does specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
The parents of child #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2024): “The parents of child #1 through #5 will receive the original agreement”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Child #2s emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. (corrected during inspection)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2024): “Child #2's emergency contact information does include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
It was observed that there was no posted, written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency in all of the child care spaces (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2024): “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency in all of the child care spaces is posted (corrected during inspection)”
Citation Sep 24, 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 records of child #2 through child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2024): “The records of child #2 through child #5 do contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically. (corrected during inspection)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2024): “The operator is providing the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically. (corrected during inspection)”
Core safety Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #1's file did not contain a completed Disclosure Statement. (corrected during inspection)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2024): “Staff person #1's file now contains a completed Disclosure Statement.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility's emergency plan did not address Continuity Of Operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2024): “The facility's emergency plan now addresses Continuity Of Operations.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers and lock-down emergency procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2024): “The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures now includes accommodations for infants and toddlers and lock-down emergency procedures.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2024): “The facility's emergency plan now includes accommodations for toddlers.”

“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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $81.00 —
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $81.00 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $79.00 —
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $79.00 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $77.00 —

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

Capacity 65 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 4, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jan 11, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Little Pasitos Bilingual Preschool LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (223) 271-4968
State certificate # CER-00247649
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Common questions

Has Little Pasitos Bilingual Preschool 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 Jul 20, 2026 (background checks): “The file for facility person # 1 does not contain a completed New Jersey Child Abuse, New Jersey Criminal or a New Jersey Sexual Offender Clearance, despite the fact that the facility person currently holds a valid…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Little Pasitos Bilingual Preschool LLC?

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

What is Little Pasitos Bilingual Preschool LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jan 11, 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 Pasitos Bilingual Preschool LLC compare with other daycares in Lancaster?

It is #46 of 73 centers in Lancaster by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Little Pasitos Bilingual Preschool LLC last inspected?

Jul 20, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Little Pasitos Bilingual Preschool LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $81.00 for newborn, $81.00 for infant, $79.00 for young toddler, $79.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Little Pasitos Bilingual Preschool LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Pasitos Bilingual Preschool 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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