The Jenkins School
The Jenkins School is a certified child care center in Lancaster, PA, with capacity for 28 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 21 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 21). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #25 of 73 centers in Lancaster and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The record for staff person #1 included an expired NSOR certificate that had not been updated. The staff person was observed working with children at the time of inspection.
The health reports on file for child #1 (preschool aged) were dated in February of 2025 and subsequently more than 12 months later in March of 2026.
The emergency contact information on file for child #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work address.
The agreement on file for child #2 were updated by the parent in February of 2025 and subsequently more than 6 months later in November of 2025.
Two staff were caring for a group of 21 mixed aged preschool and young school-age children. 11 of the children were preschoolers.
Staff person #1 did not complete 12 clock hours of child care training during the previous training period.
Peeling paint was observed on the exterior windowsills and on a wooden area of the exterior wall in an area accessible to the children.
More than 30 days lapsed between manual tests of the fire detection devices on the following dates: 7/5/23 to 8/10/23, and 12/1/23 to 1/4/24.
Staff person 1's pediatric first aid and CPR training expired in March of 2024, and was not updated until May of 2024.
Staff person 1 completed fire safety trainings March of 2023 and then more than 12 months later in May of 2024.
During the previous year, the facility staff had not completed Child Service Reports (or another approved form) at least every six months for children 1 and 2.
Two containers of hand-sanitizer were observed hanging from children's backpacks in an area accessible to the children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
The emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include a complete address for a listed release person.
Staff person 1 began employment without the required NSOR on file. The NSOR was obtained 16 days after start date. Staff person 1 serves in a role that is not able to be hired under a provisional basis. Staff person 3 began serving in a child care position without complete CPSL paperwork on file, and did not complete the required mandated reporter training within 90 days. -An expired child abuse was on file at start date. An updated child abuse clearance was obtained 142 days after start date. -An NSOR was not on file until 135 days after start date. -The mandated reporter training on file was dated 153 days after start date. -A signed disclosure statement was not on file until 114 days after start date.
The immunization record on file for child 3 (preschooler) was not in accordance with the ACIP guidelines. The record included just 1 of 3 age-appropriate Hepatitis B doses.
An immunization exemption note was on file for child 4. The exemption was due to a medical reason, but was written by the child's parent.
The initial health report for staff person 3 was not obtained within the 12 months prior to initial service in the child care setting. The health assessments on file were dated more than 12 months prior to start date, and then 171 days after start date.
The facility had not conducted an annual emergency drill during the previous year.
Staff person 3 has been employed for more than 90 days. The staff person has not completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
The agreement on file for child 1 did not specify the child's date of admission.
The emergency contact information on file for children 2, and 4 were incomplete at the time of inspection. Child 2- Missing addresses for listed release persons Child 4 - Missing parent's work address, and an address for a listed release person.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $46.75 | $23.38 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $46.75 | $23.38 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.75 | $23.38 |
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
Common questions
Has The Jenkins School 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 Jun 2, 2026 (background checks): “The record for staff person #1 included an expired NSOR certificate that had not been updated. The staff person was observed working with children at the time of inspection.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Jenkins School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Jenkins School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Jenkins School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 9, 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 The Jenkins School compare with other daycares in Lancaster?
It is #25 of 73 centers in Lancaster 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 The Jenkins School last inspected?
Jun 2, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Jenkins School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $46.75 for older toddler, $46.75 for preschool, $46.75 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Jenkins School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Jenkins Early Childhood Center INC.
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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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