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The Jenkins School

3131 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 · Lancaster County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 61% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#25 of 73 centers in Lancaster
3 Core-safety citations
18 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 2, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 24, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 6
Health & medication 4
Training & qualifications 4
Building & playground safety 3
Background checks 2
Staff ratios 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2026): “Staff with expired clearances shall not be permitted to work until such clearances are updated. Staff person #1 was not permitted to work until the renewed clearance arrived.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2026): “Parents will be reminded, prior to the 1 year (12 month) due date, about the deadline for an updated health report. The next health report shall not be dated past March 2027.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact information on file for child #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2026): “At drop off on the first day of camp, director will have parent provide work address on emergency contact form.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2026): “Signatures were updated at the beginning of camp in June to make sure any summer signature gaps are covered. Signatures on financial agreements and emergency contact forms will be reviewed and updated within 6 months or as soon as information changes.”
Core safety Nov 20, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
Two staff were caring for a group of 21 mixed aged preschool and young school-age children. 11 of the children were preschoolers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “When transitioning from our school day program to after school childcare, there will be 3 staff members during the transition, and the third staff member shall remain until classroom numbers drop below 20.”
Citation Jun 24, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Staff person #1 did not complete 12 clock hours of child care training during the previous training period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2025): “Annual hours have been completed.”
Citation Jun 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Peeling paint was observed on the exterior windowsills and on a wooden area of the exterior wall in an area accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “Director has notified landlord that the areas of peeling paint are required to be sanded down and repainted in order for school to maintain our operating license. Director gave landlord a deadline of the end of July to complete the work in order to expedite the work. All wooden areas with white…”
Citation Jun 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Fire detection device was tested within 30 days of previous test. 5/20/24 to 6/12/24, 6/12/24 to 7/5/24.”
Citation Jun 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Staff person 1's pediatric first aid and CPR training expired in March of 2024, and was not updated until May of 2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Staff person 1 has completed their first aid and CPR training as of 5/31/24. This training shall be renewed by 5/22026 which is when the training certificate expires.”
Citation Jun 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Staff person 1 completed fire safety trainings March of 2023 and then more than 12 months later in May of 2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Fire safety training was completed by staff person 1 on 5/30/24, bringing this training up to date.”
Citation Jun 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Service reports were completed for students 1 and 2.”
Citation Jun 23, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Two containers of hand-sanitizer were observed hanging from children's backpacks in an area accessible to the children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2023): “Hand sanitizer was removed from the children's backpacks on site and stored in an upper, locked cabinet until they went home. The hand sanitizer was returned to the parents at pick up. Director made parents aware of the rule regarding hand sanitizer in child care settings and requested that the…”
Citation Jun 23, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include a complete address for a listed release person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “The Emergency Contact release person was missing the city and zip code with their address on the child's Emergency Contact Form. The Director approached the child's parent at pick up to ask for the city and zip code of the Emergency Contact release person. The city and zip code were recorded on the…”
Core safety May 24, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2022): “Staff person 1 now has a current NSOR on file. Staff person 3 now has a current Child Abuse Clearance, NSOR, Mandated Reporter Training, and Signed Disclosure Agreement on file.”
Citation May 24, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2022): “Child 3 is scheduled for his second Hepatitis B dose on Monday June 6, 2022. At that appointment, they will schedule his third Hepatitis B dose. The complete Hepatitis B series should be completed by the end of June.”
Citation May 24, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from health professional 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2022): “Child 4 now has a written statement from her doctor providing exemption from immunization for medical reasons. The medical exemption note is signed and dated by the child's physician and is kept in her file.”
Citation May 24, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2022): “Staff person 3 now has a current Health Assessment on file.”
Citation May 24, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The facility had not conducted an annual emergency drill during the previous year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2022): “Staff and students conducted a Lock-Down Emergency Drill on May 31, 2022.”
Citation May 24, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.31(f)(10)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2022): “Staff person 3 is scheduled for Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Professional Development on June 6, 2022. Until this training is completed, staff person 3 will be supervised by staff persons 1 and 2.”
Citation May 24, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
The agreement on file for child 1 did not specify the child's date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2022): “The Admission date for child 1 has been added to the child's agreement on file.”
Citation May 24, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2022): “Addresses for Release Persons are now included on Emergency Contact Information Forms for child 2. Parent's work addresses and addresses for listed Release Persons are now included on Emergency Contact Information Form for child 4.”

“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

Capacity 28 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 30, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 9, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator The Jenkins Early Childhood Center INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 295-1548
State certificate # CER-00257368
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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.

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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