Little Pasitos Bilingual Preschool LLC
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.
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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.
During naptime in the Toddler and Preschool rooms, obstructions (classroom furniture/shelves) were blocking children, interfering with proper supervision (corrected during inspection)
The children in the Toddler classroom were being restrained in highchairs during circle time and during a water activity (corrected during inspection).
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).
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.
It was observed, in the Toddler Room bathroom, that there was no lidded waste receptable (corrected during inspection).
There was no current copy of the liability insurance policy on file at the facility.
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.
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
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).
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Staff person #1's file did not contain a completed Disclosure Statement (corrected during inspection).
It was observed, in the Preschool 3 classroom, that there was one missing protective outlet cover (corrected during inspection).
It was observed, in the Infant room, that there was not sufficient lighting in the room where the children were napping (corrected during inspection).
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).
There was no documentation of conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days (conducted a drill during the inspection).
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.
Staff person #1's file did not include acceptable verification of education from another country (no translation and US equivalency).
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).
It was observed that the refrigerator in the Infant classroom did not have an operating thermometer (corrected during inspection).
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).
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)
It was observed that there was no written plan of daily activities posted in the Infant classroom. (Corrected during inspection)
Child #5's agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The parents of child #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreement.
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)
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).
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.
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)
Staff person #1's file did not contain a completed Disclosure Statement. (corrected during inspection)
The facility's emergency plan did not address Continuity Of Operations.
The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers and lock-down emergency procedures.
The facility's emergency plan did not include 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
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.
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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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