Smoketown Elementary

2426 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602 · Lancaster County

Keystone STAR 4

Smoketown Elementary is a certified child care center in Lancaster, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 34 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (20 of 34). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #36 of 73 centers in Lancaster and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 62% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most

Tied for #36 of 73 centers in Lancaster

2 Core-safety citations

32 Other citations

5 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

34 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 20, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 20

Emergency preparedness 8

Background checks 2

Health & medication 2

Training & qualifications 1

Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)

The documented hypothetical locations of the fire during fire drills were the same five times in a row (Sept through Jan 2026) and again three times in a row (Feb, March, April 2026).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2026): “The hypothetical fire location will be moved every month when doing fire drills.”

Core safety May 8, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

Staff person #1's PA Criminal Record check did not provide the results. The results were still pending. (corrected during inspection).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2025): “Corrected on site - Staff person #1's file now contains the PA criminal record check results.”

Citation May 8, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

Staff person #2's time between health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe. (2/21/23, 3/29/25)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2025): “Staff person 2 has since gotten their health assessment. Staff will get health assessment every 24 months.”

Citation May 8, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

There was no documentation of emergency drills conducted on file at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2025): “Emergency drill has been conducted on 5/19/25.”

Citation May 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)

A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted/display in the Gymnasium which is used for gross motor activities for the children in care. (corrected during inspection).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2025): “Corrected on site - staff person 1 posted the emergency transportation plan posting in the gym.”

Core safety May 30, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

Staff person #1's time between FBI clearances exceeded the permitted 60 months' timeframe (1/10/19, 2/5/24).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “I have implemented a company wide calendar marking when all clearances, evaluations, and health assessments are due. This calendar will be checked by all admin staff every month. Time between all clearances will not exceed the permitted 60 months' timeframe.”

Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)

The documented fire drills did not include the names of the facility persons who participated in the drills. Only one staff person was listed and two staff persons participated.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “Documented fire drills will always include the names of the facility persons who participated in the drills.”

Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Staff person #1 and #2's time between fire safety training exceeded the permitted at least annually timeframe (5/3/22, 2/29/24), (11/5/22, 2/29/24) respectively.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “Going forward, staff will do fire safety training during our company in-service day. Time between fire safety training will not exceed the permitted at least annually timeframe.”

Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)

Child #3's agreement was not signed by the operator.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “Child 3's agreement form has been signed by the operator.”

Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)

Child #3's agreement does not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “Over the school year, there are no additional extra services. Form has been marked with "N/A" Child #3's agreement now specifies the services which are to be considered as extra.”

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Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)

The parents of child #1 through child #5 did not receive the original agreement. Originals were in the children's files.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “Parents of child #1 through #5 have received original agreement, a copy has been placed in the child's file.”

Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

Child #3 and #5's emergency contact information does not include the address of the release people.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “Child 3 & 5's parents have been notified they did not have these addresses. These addresses have been obtained and added to their emergency forms.”

Citation May 23, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)

The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not contain lock-down emergency procedures (corrected during inspection).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “During the onsite review, I corrected the emergency lockdown procedures by showing the proof of having it. The parent letter explaining emergency procedures contains lock-down emergency procedures.”

Citation May 23, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)

Child #2's initial health assessment was dated 8/1/22, which is greater than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. SEE CODE SHEET

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “Child number 2 now has a health report on file and it will be acceptable for the remainder of time enrolled in school age program. Children's initial health reports will be on file no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”

Citation May 23, 2023 Inspection Transportation

Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)

The operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility (corrected during inspection).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “During the onsite review, The police letter was given to the inspector and placed in the correct binder. The operator has 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 May 23, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)

Child #4's agreement was not signed by the operator.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “Director signed agreement form. Child #4's agreement is now signed by the operator.”

Citation May 23, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)

Child #4's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “Director added admission date of 8/21/2022 to child 4's agreement.”

Citation May 23, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)

The agreements of child #1 through #5 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “We do not provide extra services for an extra cost. All agreement forms were filled in with "N/A" The agreements of child #1 through #5 now specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”

Citation May 23, 2023 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. The originals were in the children's files.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “Parents of all children were given original copies and photocopies were made for the child file binder.”

Citation May 23, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)

Child #4's emergency contact information did not include the birth date of the child.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “The birthdate of child 4 was added to his emergency contact paperwork.”

Citation May 23, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iii)

Staff person #1's record does not contain verification of the education required to be an AGS.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “Staff 1 was missing her HS diploma. Director reached out to staff 1's high school to get transcripts. College credits are on file as well. Staff person #1's file now contain proof of HS graduation and college transcripts.”

Citation May 23, 2023 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, Jun 29, 2023): “Director provided the handbook to all families enrolled virtually on the website and a paper copy on site in the parent communication binder. Parents of each enrolled child have been provided with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically”

Citation Aug 22, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14

The emergency plan on file at the time of inspection did not include a Continuity of Operations plan.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2022): “Emergency Plans are being updated to include Continuity of Operations.”

Citation Aug 22, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

The operator was unable to provide documentation that an emergency drill was conducted during the previous year.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2022): “Previous Site Director was unable to specify where this documentation is. A drill has been completed and documented.”

Citation Aug 22, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)

The fire drill log on file at the time of inspection included fire drills up until 10/2021. A fire drill log was not available documenting drills from that time, through the end of the 2021/2022 school year.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2022): “Previous Site Director was unable to specify where this documentation is.”

Citation Aug 22, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

At the time of inspection, facility staff were unable to provide documentation that the emergency plan has been submitted to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2022): “Emergency Plans were all submitted to local emergency management agency.”