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South Lebanon Child Care Center

1825 S 5th Ave, Lebanon, PA 17042 · Lebanon County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 3

South Lebanon Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Lebanon, PA, with capacity for 20 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 14 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (5 of 14). All 14 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 12 centers in Lebanon and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 73% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#2 of 12 centers in Lebanon
1 Core-safety citations
13 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
14 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 14 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 20, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Feb 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Mar 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Feb 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Feb 16, 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 5
Records & paperwork 4
Health & medication 2
Background checks 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Building & playground safety 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
There was no documentation on file for Staff Persons #1 and #4 having completed Mandated Reporter Training within the last 60 months. The previously documented Mandated Reporter Training for Staff Person #1 was dated 4/9/20 and Staff Person #4's training was dated 4/15/20. There was no file on-site for review of Staff Person #3 with the required completed CPSL clearances as required for a Provisional Hire: *Child Abuse Clearance *NSOR Clearance *DHS FBI Clearance OR State Police Clearance (and proof of submission of the one pending the result within 45 days of the hire date) *Disclosure Statement
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “Staff Persons #1 and #4 have current mandated reporter training documented in their staff files at the center. Staff Person #3 had all clearances and disclosure statement on file at the main administrative office, and the complete file was brought to the center. All staff who work at the center…”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
There was no documentation on file showing that Staff Persons #1 and #2 had completed annual training on the Emergency Plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “Staff Persons #1 and #2 have documentation of their annual emergency plan training, on file at the facility in their staff files.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
The hot water temperature at the handwashing sink in the classroom, was 132 degrees F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “The hot water was turned off in the classroom.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
The rest mats were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specific child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “The rest mats were numbered, and a chart was created to assign each mat to a specific child.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
There was no documentation of an updated health assessment within 24 months of the prior ones, for Staff Persons #2 (last one: 8/24/23) or #4 (last one: 12/14/23). Staff Person #3 did not have a file on-site to access whether there was an initial health assessment/TB conducted within 12 months prior to initial service in a childcare setting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “Staff Persons #2, #3 and #4 have current health assessments/TB in their staff files at the facility.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
There was no documentation on file to show that Staff Persons #1 and #4 had completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the previously documented Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on file expiring on 1/2026 for Staff Person #1 and 1/2025 for Staff Person #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “The updated copy of the Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificates for staff persons #1 and #4 were sent to the inspector for review and are filed in their staff files.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
There was no documentation on file showing that Staff Persons #2 and #4 had completed annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “Staff Persons #2 and #4 have documentation of annual fire safety training in their staff files at the center.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
There was no documentation of an annual, written evaluation having been completed by the Director for Staff Person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2026): “The copy of the written evaluation for Staff Person #1 was sent to the inspector and is in the staff file at the facility.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Employed and present 30 hrs/wk/45 or fewer children director/group sup 30hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)/3270.35(c)
There was no Director/Group Supervisor on-site during the inspection. There was a "Director Sign-In Sheet" that did not document a minimum of 30 hours per week by a qualified Director. Staff Person #4 is qualified as the Director but has not been working at the facility at least 30 hours per week. There were other staff people on the Director Sign-In Sheet, whose files were not reviewed or on-site at the facility. Staff Persons #1 and #2 are both qualified as Assistant Group Supervisors and Staff Person #3 did not have a file to review to determine Aide, AGS or GS qualifications.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “We are actively recruiting to hire a full-time Director-qualified Site Director. In the meantime, the SACC Director and another Director-qualified staff person are splitting time at the facility o equal 30 hours a week. This meets the requirement of having a GS and Director on-site for a minimum of…”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(a)
Child files were located in 2 binders that were located on the desk, not stored in a locked cabinet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “The child files were moved to a locked cabinet.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.191/3270.193(a)
There were no complete staff files on-site during the inspection. There were incomplete files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 that were not located in a locked cabinet. There were no staff files on-site for Staff Persons #3 and #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “Complete staff files for Staff Persons #1, #2, #3, #4 and any staff who work at the facility, are now on-site at the facility in a locked cabinet. Staff Person #3's last day working at the facility will be 5/1/26.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone/Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)
There was no staff file on-site for Staff Person #3 with the staff person's name, address and phone number along with verification of age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “Staff Person #3's file was added to the rest of the staff files at the center. The complete staff file includes name, address and phone number, as well as verification of age.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters/Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5)
There was no staff file on-site for Staff Person #3 with documentation of verification of education and experience to qualify them minimally as an Aide. There was no documentation of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability for Staff Person #3 to serve as a Staff Person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “Staff Person #3's file was added to the rest of the staff files at the center, which included documentation of education/childcare experience required to be a GS, as well as 2 written, non-family references.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
There was no documentation on file, showing that Staff Persons #2 and #4 had completed an annual minimum of 12 hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “Staff Persons #2 and #4 have completed their annual 12 hours of childcare training and the documentation of the training is in their staff file, located at the center.”

“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
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $51.00 $51.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $37.00 $34.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $37.00 $34.00

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 20 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 21, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Oct 19, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Lebanon Valley Family YMCA
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (223) 270-1270
State certificate # CER-00256236
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Common questions

Has South Lebanon Child Care Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Feb 20, 2026 (background checks): “There was no documentation on file for Staff Persons #1 and #4 having completed Mandated Reporter Training within the last 60 months. The previously documented Mandated Reporter Training for Staff Person #1 was dated…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about South Lebanon Child Care Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at South Lebanon Child Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is South Lebanon Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3, effective Oct 19, 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 South Lebanon Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Lebanon?

It is #2 of 12 centers in Lebanon by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was South Lebanon Child Care Center last inspected?

Feb 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does South Lebanon Child Care Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $51.00 for preschool, $37.00 for young school-age, $37.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs South Lebanon Child Care Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lebanon Valley Family YMCA.

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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