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Manheim Central Doe Run Elementary School

281 Doe Run Rd, Manheim, PA 17545 · Lancaster County
Keystone STAR 1

Manheim Central Doe Run Elementary School is a certified child care center in Manheim, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 12 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 12). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #30 of 144 centers in Lancaster County and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 77% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
#30 of 144 centers in Lancaster County
2 Core-safety citations
10 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
12 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 17, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Jun 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 5
Health & medication 3
Background checks 2
Emergency preparedness 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Feb 17, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent/Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)
An epi-pen was on-site for child #1. Neither parent written consent nor a medication log was available at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “A medication log has been signed and implemented and will be maintained with the prescription.”
Core safety Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
A disclosure statement dated prior to the start of working with children was not available for Staff #1. The disclosure statement on file was dated after the start of work - noted as late.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “Provider will ensure all new staff members have all clearance information and paperwork complete prior to start of working with children.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
Emergency contact forms were not available in the child care space used by children. Corrected on site by placing emergency contact forms in the child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2025): “Corrected on site by placing emergency contact forms in the classroom.”
Core safety May 12, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection, the disclosure statement for Staff #1 was observed to be signed on 3/24/25, which is after the staff members first day working with children (see LIS for FDWC date). At the time of inspection, the disclosure statement for Staff #2 was observed to be signed on 3/24/25, which is after the staff member's first day working with children (see LIS for FDWC date).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Documents were on file but noted as late.”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)
At the time of inspection, original boxes for medication for child #1 (inhaler) and child #2 (epi-pen) were not available.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Medication was sent home until a box with current prescription label could be returned back to school.”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of inspection, documentation that an emergency drill had been conducted in 2024 was not available.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “The director and site lead will create a calendar for pre-planned emergency drills to make sure this sites maintains proper compliance for drills and that documentation of past drills is maintained on site.”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
At the time of the inspection, documentation that the emergency contact form for child # 4 had been updated within the last 6 months was not available. Documentation that financial agreements for children # 4, 5, 6 had been updated in the last 6 months was not available.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Children cited in this inspection summary are no longer enrolled at the program.”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of the inspection, only one letter of reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was available for Staff #2. Three letters of reference were provided but only one spoke to suitability.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Staff #2 is no longer employed at the location.”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)/3270.152
During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff and children did not wash hands prior to serving and receiving snack.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2024): “We will have one staff will be given the responsibility of distributing snacks for the children. Staff will wash their hands and will make sure each child washes their hands before sitting at the snack table.”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Documentation of the fire drill on file showed that fire drills were conducted on 2/6/24 and on 4/15/24 which is more than 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2024): “Select specific dates for fire drill and emergency drill for the year.”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1, child 2, child 3 and child 4 were updated more than 6 months from the original signature date. Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1, child 2 and child 3 were updated more than 6 months of the original signature date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2024): “We will have parents sign emergency contact forms within the 6 month required timeframe.”
Citation Apr 30, 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)
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2024): “Child 3 is no longer in care.”

“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 School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $53.20 $27.20
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $53.20 $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 —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 18, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Nov 9, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator Lititz Christian School
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 626-5828
State certificate # CER-00252985
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Common questions

Has Manheim Central Doe Run Elementary School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Sep 16, 2025 (background checks): “A disclosure statement dated prior to the start of working with children was not available for Staff #1. The disclosure statement on file was dated after the start of work - noted as late.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Manheim Central Doe Run Elementary School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Manheim Central Doe Run Elementary School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Manheim Central Doe Run Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Nov 9, 2023. 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 Manheim Central Doe Run Elementary School compare with other daycares in Lancaster County?

It is #30 of 144 centers in Lancaster County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Manheim Central Doe Run Elementary School last inspected?

Feb 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Manheim Central Doe Run Elementary School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $53.20 for young school-age, $53.20 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Manheim Central Doe Run Elementary School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lititz Christian School.

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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