Pequea School Age Program
802 Millwood Rd, Willow Street, PA 17584 · Lancaster County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 2
Pequea School Age Program is a certified child care center in Willow Street, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 31 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (10 of 31). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #86 of 144 centers in Lancaster County and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 67% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #86 of 144 centers in Lancaster County
3
Core-safety citations
28
Other citations
5
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
31 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 3, 2025
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Emergency preparedness
10
Records & paperwork
7
Training & qualifications
5
Health & medication
3
Building & playground safety
2
Background checks
2
Supervision
1
Transportation
1
Citations, newest first
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
It was observed that in the bathroom near the gym entrance used by children had 2 bottles of spray disinfectant and 'Spiral Q' cleaner which were accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE). The trash can in the bathroom did not have a lid that contained paper waste. Facility person #1 and facility person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Facility person #1 and facility person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety training. Facility person # 1 and facility person #2 did not have emergency plan training at the time of initial hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “Director will ensure that facility persons receive and complete the Health and Safety training prior to caring for children unsupervised. Director will ensure that facility persons receive emergency plan training at time of initial hire. Facility person #1 completed Get Started with Center-Based…”
Citation
Dec 3, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Facility person # 1 and Facility person #4 did not have fire safety trainings on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “Staff will have annual fire safety training. Director will schedule training and keep certificate of completion in their HR file. Facility person #1 and Facility person #4 attended Fire Safety training on 1-16-26. Staff are currently waiting on certificates from the Fire Department, but have a…”
Citation
Dec 3, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Staff evaluations were not completed on a regular basis at a minimum annually. Facility person # 1 and facility person #4 did not have an evaluation on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2026): “Director will have a written evaluation of staff person on a regular basis, a minimum of every 12 months. Staff evaluations were completed for facility person #1 and facility person #4 on 1/23/26.”
Citation
Dec 3, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for facility person # 2 contained only one (1) non-family reference letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “A facility person's record will include two written, nonfamily references from individuals. Director will ensure that a facility person has a two written reference letters on file.”
Citation
Dec 3, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Assistant Group Supervisor responsibilities 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(a)
The file for facility person #2 did not include education level information and evidence of working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “Director will ensure that an assistant group supervisor have a minimum of proof of education level and evidence working with children in their file. Facility person #2 has high school diploma and hour verification totaling 3290.80 hours working with children.”
Citation
Nov 22, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
It was observed upon entry of the childcare space that a cleaning disinfectant bottle labeled as Alpha A was located on a student desk and accessible to children. It was observed that a large plastic trash bin filled with paper waste in the boy's bathroom located to the left on the childcare space was not lidded.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “The Pequea School Age facility will be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Conditions at the facility will not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. All disinfectant supplies will be kept out of reach of children. A lid will be added to…”
Citation
Nov 22, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
It was observed that the first aid kit on site did not include sterile gauze pads.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. The missing item, gauze will be added to the current first-aid kit.”
Citation
Nov 22, 2024
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
It was observed that the facility did not have an emergency drill documented at least annually. The last emergency drill documented on file was conducted on-site 9.25.2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “Emergency drills will be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills will be documented and on file at the facility.”
Citation
Nov 22, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
It was observed that the facility did not have a written transportation plan displayed in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency will be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. The emergency plan will be…”
Citation
Nov 22, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
It was observed that parents did not receive information on how to access childcare regulations and instructions for contacting the central region child care office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “The facility's current certificate of compliance will be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator will provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the…”
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Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for Staff person #1 had a timeframe between clearances obtained is greater than the 60 months. The current FBI clearance dated 11.18.2023 and the previous one dated 1.03.2018.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “YWCA Lancaster will comply with CPSL and Chapter 3490 clearance requirements. Staff will update their clearances within the 60 month time frame.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The file for staff person #1 included documentation of staff emergency plan training on 11/30/2022 without an annual training. The file for staff person #2 including documentation of staff emergency plan training on 10.3.2023 several months after the initial date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2024): “Staff #1 reviewed the emergency plan training and documentation is on file. YWCA Lancaster will assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. YWCA Lancaster shall document…”
Citation
Oct 24, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Staff person #2 contained a health assessment with date 4.11.2023 which was completed after the initial day of caring for children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “All facility persons providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid…”
Citation
Oct 24, 2023
Inspection
Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
It was observed the annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of location of facility & program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around facility was last dated 8/18/22 Conestoga Twp. Police.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “The operator notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The file for child #5 contained an agreement form that did not include an admission date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “The agreement form for child #5 was updated and includes the child's admission date. All enrolled children's records shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The file for child #4 contained an emergency contact form that did not include required health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “The emergency contact form for child #4 was updated and includes health insurance policy information. All emergency contact information will include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
Staff person # 1 had a health assessment completed on 8/21/2018 with an update on 6/1/2023 which was more than 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “Staff person 1's record does include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for staff person #2 did not contain a NSOR clearance report within 45 days of hire. The file for staff person #1 did not contain mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. The file for staff person #1 did not include a signed disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Director went back to previous file and located original mandated report and disclosure statement and placed in the staff file.”
Citation
Dec 12, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The file for staff persons #1, #2, and #3 did not include annual emergency plan training as last indicated on 10/11/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2023): “Staff persons #1, #2 and #3 had emergency plan training for the revised plan for the site.”
Citation
Dec 12, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for staff persons #1 and #3 did not include a current health assessment. The physical observed for staff person # 1 was last updated on 6.2.2020. The physical observed for staff person #3 was last updated on 2.19.2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “The director went back and found the previous health assessment for staff person # 1 dated 10/22/21. Staff person #3 was removed from working with children until the health assessment was as of 12/13/22,whichc staff person returned to work on 1/10/23.”
Citation
Dec 12, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
It was observed that the operator did not have documentation to support that an emergency drill was conducted annually. The last documented emergency drill was dated 3.25.2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “The director or designed staff completed an emergency drill on 1/5/2023.”
Citation
Dec 12, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
It was observed that fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days. The documented fire drills at the facility occurred on 1.11.22, 2.28.22, 3.24.22, 9.28.22, 10.25.22, and 11.7.22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2023): “The director and designated staff completed a fire drill on 1/5/2023.”
Citation
Dec 12, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
The operator did not include evidence of sending copies of the emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “The director has provided evidence in the occurrence with outside resources of other locations needing a revised plan.”
Citation
Dec 12, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The child health report for child #2 was not available at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “On 1/10/23, child #2 health assessment was emailed to the facility.”
Citation
Dec 12, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The files for staff persons #1, #2, and #3 did not contain annual staff evaluations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Staff evaluations were completed for staff person 1, 2, and 3 on 1/9/2023 and 7/09/2022.”
Citation
Dec 12, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
The agreement forms in the file for child #1-#5 contained originals signed agreements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “The administrative assistant made a copy of the originals and gave the signed originals back to families.”
Citation
Dec 16, 2021
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)
Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises was not developed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2022): “Primary means of communication - commercial telephone. Back up communication - cell phones Staff will take emergency bag containing emergency contact information to relocation site if necessary.”
Citation
Dec 16, 2021
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children was not developed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2022): “Develop a plan based on damage survey to clean up the Center and make it safe for reoccupation. Parents notified via cell phone if relocation of children was required by lead teacher. Parents alerted on safe reunification process.”
Citation
Dec 16, 2021
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that specific accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions was not developed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2022): “Children with Autism-assistant teacher in that classroom will be with that child 1 on 1 for their safety, ensuring of eloping and comfort from loud disruptive noises.”
Citation
Dec 16, 2021
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Upon inspection of the fire drill logs, it was found that drills were conducted on 11.11.20, 9.29.21 and 10.13.21 and therefore exceeding the 60 day compliance standard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2022): “Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.”
Citation
Dec 16, 2021
Inspection
Training & qualifications
General requirements for facility persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(d)
Upon inspection of the 3 staff person files from the facility, it was found that none of them had record of being trained in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2022): “One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility.”
“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.) | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $38.00 | $38.00 |
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
—
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Feb 23, 2027
Operator
YWCA Lancaster
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–9:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(717) 393-1735
State certificate #
CER-00251356
Common questions
Has Pequea School Age Program had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Dec 3, 2025 (supervision): “It was observed that in the bathroom near the gym entrance used by children had 2 bottles of spray disinfectant and 'Spiral Q' cleaner which were accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE). The trash can in the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Pequea School Age Program?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Pequea School Age Program since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Pequea School Age Program’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Feb 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 Pequea School Age Program compare with other daycares in Lancaster County?
It is tied for #86 of 144 centers in Lancaster County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Pequea School Age Program last inspected?
Dec 3, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Pequea School Age Program cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $38.00 for young school-age, $38.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Pequea School Age Program?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YWCA Lancaster.
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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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