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Lutz Preschool INC

680 E Market St, Danville, PA 17821 · Montour County
Provisional Certificate of Compliance for Downgrade, September 2026 (COMPASS status: Pending Appeal) Provisional certificate 2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

Lutz Preschool INC is a certified child care center in Danville, PA, with capacity for 67 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 23 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (8 of 23). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 8 centers in Danville and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 61% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#5 of 8 centers in Danville
5 Core-safety citations
18 Other citations
7 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
23 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 26, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 8
Background checks 5
Building & playground safety 4
Health & medication 3
Records & paperwork 2
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 26, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff #8 did not have a NSOR clearance on file until 6/18/26 and was working in direct care with children since hire (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH).
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 15, 2026): “1. The Director made sure the NSOR of staff person #8 was in their file to correct the violation. The operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 at all times. Correction date 6/18/26. 2. The facility director and owner registered for and will attend Existing Provider Orientation at…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 26, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Staff #2 had a previous health assessment on file dated 8/31/22 and a current on file dated 10/9/24.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 15, 2026): “The Director mad sure that Staff #2 had a new health form completed and signed by a physician in their file to correct the violation.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 26, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
Evacuation routes were missing from the second floor of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 15, 2026): “The Director created a map and instructions on how to exit the second floor of the facility to correct the violation.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 26, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Staff #1 had a previous fire safety training dated 3/8/25 and a current dated 5/20/26. Staff #2 had a previous fire safety training dated 10/15/24 and a current dated 12/29/25. Staff #3 had a previous fire safety training dated 1/5/25 and a current dated 3/19/26.Staff #4 had a previous fire safety training dated 10/11/24 and a current dated 12/29/25. Staff #6 had a previous fire safety training dated 10/8/24 and a current dated 12/22/25. Staff #7 had a previous fire safety training dated 10/15/24 and a current dated 12/29/25.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 15, 2026): “The Director made sure the Staff persons #1,2,3,4,6.7 completed their fire safety training to correct the violation.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 26, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Facility person #5 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10/6/20 and the current being dated 10/8/25.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 15, 2026): “The Director made sure the facility person #5 completed the mandated reporter training to correct the violation.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6)
Child file #1 was missing address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 15, 2026): “The Director gave the paperwork back to the parent and had them refill out the Emergency contact form with the correct information and filled out completely in order to correct the violation. The file is now updated.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff #1 was observed being supervised by another staff and in direct care with children on 4/30/26. Staff #1 had a volunteer Pa State Police clearance on file since hire and not an employment clearance as is required (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “1. The director will comply with the CPSL. Staff #1 completed a employment State Police Clearance, and the results were sent by email to DHS on April,30 2026 as well as reviewed in person. Correction date 4/30/26 2. The director will ensure that all staff hired and as clearances are updated…”
Core safety Jun 27, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
While at the facility for the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed staff files and found that staff #1 had a previous Pa State Police clearance on file dated for 1/26/20 and did not update the clearance until 1/27/25. Staff #2 had a previous Pa State Police clearance on file dated for 3/27/20 and did not update the clearance until 5/23/25, a Pa Child Abuse Clearance dated initially for 4/01/20 and then not again 6/11/25 and had an FBI clearance on file that expired on 5/21/25. Staff #3 was hired with an outdated disclosure statement on file. As of 2/1/25 If staff are going to be hired under the 45-day provisional hire basis, the following conditions must be met; facility received the results of the applicant's PA Child Abuse History Clearance, NSOR Clearance, completed out-of-state clearances (if applicable), a signed disclosure statement, prior to employment and have received the result of the applicant's Pennsylvania State Police OR the FBI finger-print results prior to employment. Proof of submission must be on file for either the FBI or PA State Police Clearance. The employer, administrator, supervisor or other person responsible for employment decisions has…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2025): “Staff #2 will be suspended. The Director will have the employee sign a document stating when their clearance would expire and that they are responsible for submitting the clearance before the expiration date. If the employee does not comply with this document, they will be suspended until the new…”
Citation Jun 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
While at the facility for the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the ceiling in the vestibule area to have water marks and mold forming on it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2025): “The owner had the ceiling scrubbed and cleaned of all molds. The ceiling was then scrapped, and new material reapplied so it is free of all visible mold and water marks.”
Citation Jun 27, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
While at the facility for the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed staff files and found that staff #2 had a initial Pa Mandated Reporter training dated 5/19/20 and not updated until 6/2/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2025): “The Director will have the employee sign a document stating when their clearance would expire and that they are responsible for submitting the clearance before the expiration date. If the employee does not comply with this document, they will be suspended until the new clearance is in their file.”
Citation Jun 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 6/28/24 the inspector observed peeling paint in the older toddler room (near the doorway to exit the room) that was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2024): “The peeling paint in the older toddler room will be sanded down and repainted.”
Citation Jun 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 6/28/24 the inspector observed a ripped changing mat, exposing the foam below and rendering it unable to clean after each use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2024): “The changing table mat was replaced with a brand new one.”
Citation Jun 28, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 6/28/24 the inspector reviewed the files for staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 and found that all staff did not complete fire safety annual fire safety training timely. Staff #1, #2, #4, #5 and #6 had previous fire safety training on 10/5/22 and did not obtain renewal training until 12/14/23, Staff #3 and #7 had previous fire safety training on 10/5/22 and did not obtain renewal training until 6/11/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2024): “The staff have completed the fire safety training, and their certificates are in their staff files.”
Citation Jan 29, 2024 Complaint investigation Health & medication
Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)/3270.152
A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on 1/29/24. A physical site review was conducted. Staff #1 was observed diaper changing. Staff #1 did not wash their hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 14, 2024): “The legal entity/director will have Staff #1 schedule and participate in the training - Handwashing: Clean Hands = Better Health! Documentation of this training will be placed in the staff's file and provided to DHS once completed. The director will discuss with staff the importance of handwashing…”
Citation Jan 29, 2024 Complaint investigation Health & medication
Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b)
A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on 1/29/24. A physical site review was conducted. Staff #1 was observed diaper changing. Staff #1 did not clean the diaper changing area after each diaper change.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 14, 2024): “The director will discuss with staff the importance of cleaning the diaper changing area and the appropriate times cleaning of the diaper changing area must be done per regulation.”
Core safety Nov 2, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff # 2 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire per the CPSL. Staff # 2 was hired using a Department of Education (DOE) FBI clearance dated 8/3/23. The CPSL states a Department of Education FBI clearance cannot be used for employment for a staff person in a Department of Human Service (DHS). Staff # 2 did not receive the DHS FBI clearance until 11/10/23 and the NSOR until 11/6/23. Staff # 2 also did not obtain an NSOR clearance. The CPSL states a staff can only be hired provisionally for 45-days. Staff # 2 has worked without the appropriate clearances on file past the 45-day provisional hire period. Facility person # 4 has volunteered at the facility over 45-days and the file did not contain an NSOR clearance. Facility person # 4 was at the facility at the time of this inspection. Staff # 5 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire. Staff # 5 did not apply for the state police clearance and the DHS FBI clearance at the time of hire. The FBI clearance was not received until 8/29/23 and at the time of this inspection, a state police clearance…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2023): “Haley completed FBI clearance to Dept of Human Services Hayley has her NSOR - in her file Kyra's NSOR was completed on 8/24/23 - is in her file Keri's state police and FBI are in her file.”
Citation Nov 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following drills lapsed occurring at least every 30 days: 7/1/23 - 8/1/23 8/1/23 - 9/1/23 10/1/23 - 11/1/12
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2023): “Fire system will be tested every 28 days”
Citation Nov 2, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff person # 5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2023): “Keri completed training. Health and safety. it is in her file.”
Citation Nov 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Facility Person file # 4 was missing 1-letter of written reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2023): “Kyra has both references in her file”
Core safety Jun 14, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire on the following staff. Staff # 4 did not receive an FBI clearance until 3/15/23. Staff # 4 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire and worked past their 45 provisional hire period without having an FBI clearance on file. Staff # 6 did not receive an NSOR clearance until 3/14/23. Staff # 6 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire and worked past their 45 provisional hire period without having an NSOR clearance on file. Staff # 8 did not receive an FBI clearance until 3/21/23 or an NSOR clearance until 3/24/23. Staff # 8 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire and worked past their 45 provisional hire period without having an FBI or NSOR clearance on file. Staff # 9 did not receive an NSOR clearance until 2/27/23. Staff # 9 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire and worked past their 45 provisional hire period without having an NSOR clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2023): “In the future, staff will be hired as appropriate to the CPSL with all clearances and mandated reporter training. Staff will be suspended within 45 days of if all clearances are not received if hired provisionally.”
Citation Jun 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 1, # 2, # 5, # 6, # 7 and # 10 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. The following staff completed this training on: Staff # 1 - 3/11/23 Staff # 2 - 5/14/23 Staff # 5 - 3/13/23 Staff # 6 - 3/13/23 Staff # 7 - 3/16/23 Staff # 10 - not completed as of the date of this inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2023): “Staff # 10 will complete the health and safety training by 7/5/23.”
Citation Jun 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducetd. Staff person # # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff # 3 completed this training on 5/10/23. Staff person # 3, # 4, # 8 and # 9 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics. Staff # 3 completed this training on 5/22/23. Staff # 4 completed this training on 3/9/23. Staff # 8 completed this training on 3/14/23. Staff # 9 completed this training on 3/16/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2023): “In the future, new staff will complete health and safety training and pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of their hire date.”
Citation Jun 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 3 and # 4 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff # 3 completed this training on 3/11/23. Staff # 4 completed this training on 2/13/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2023): “In the future, new staff will complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of their hire date.”

“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

Violation found Jan 29, 2024 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

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.

Enforcement actions

Provisional Certificate of Compliance for Downgrade Sep 1, 2026
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $48.00 $38.40
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $48.00 $38.40
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $46.00 $36.80
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $45.00 $36.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $42.00 $20.00

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 67 children
Certificate status Provisional (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 15, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 6, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Lutz Preschool INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 275-4164
State certificate # CER-00260497
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Common questions

Has Lutz Preschool INC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Jun 26, 2026 (background checks): “Staff #8 did not have a NSOR clearance on file until 6/18/26 and was working in direct care with children since hire (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Lutz Preschool INC?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Lutz Preschool INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Aug 6, 2019. 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 Lutz Preschool INC compare with other daycares in Danville?

It is #5 of 8 centers in Danville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Lutz Preschool INC last inspected?

Jun 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Lutz Preschool INC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $48.00 for infant, $48.00 for young toddler, $46.00 for older toddler, $45.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Lutz Preschool INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lutz Preschool INC.

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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