U-Gro Learning Centres · Lititz
3017 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 · Lancaster County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)
U-Gro Learning Centres is a certified child care center in Lititz, PA, with capacity for 91 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 28 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 28). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 13 centers in Lititz and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 51% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#5 of 13 centers in Lititz
3
Core-safety citations
25
Other citations
6
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
28 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 14 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
8
Building & playground safety
5
Health & medication
5
Training & qualifications
4
Food & feeding
2
Background checks
2
Supervision
1
Emergency preparedness
1
Citations, newest first
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 5/20/26 it was observed that there were supervision lapses in the Early Preschool/Caterpillar classroom. Staff person 1 was observed to be caring for 7 preschool aged children. Staff person 1 entered the bathroom and was unable to 6 six of the children in their care group on several occasions. Children in care required assistance with toileting and staff was unable to see all children while assisting in the bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2026): “Staff were retrained on maintaining constant supervision. Classroom practices no include group toileting and positioning children during bathroom times so all children can be seen, heard, assisted and directed.”
Citation
May 20, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.76
On 5/20/26, it was observed that looped blind cords were dangling at a height that allowed for a child to put their head through it, posing an entrapment hazard in the Early Preschool/Caterpillar classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “The looped blind cords in the Early Preschool/Caterpillar Classroom were immediately secured and raised out of children's reach to eliminate the entrapment hazard. The classroom was inspected to ensure no other blind cords or similar hazards were accessible to children.”
Citation
May 20, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 5/20/26, it was observed that toxics were accessible to children. Sunscreen was observed in the child cubbies in the Preschool 1/Butterfly classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE. Sunscreen was observed in the bathroom in a low, unlocked drawer in the Early Preschool/Caterpillar classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “All sunscreen containers that were accessible to children were immediately removed from the child accessible areas and placed in a secure location inaccessible to children. Classrooms and bathrooms were inspected to ensure all toxic materials were properly stored in accordance with regulations.”
Citation
May 20, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 5/20/26, it was observed that physical surfaces were not clean and in good repair. A water-stained ceiling tile was observed in the Infant/Bunny classroom. Several water-stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Preschool 1/Butterfly classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2026): “The water stained ceiling tiles in the Infant/ Bunny and Preschool 1/ Butterfly Classrooms were replaced and/or painted as appropriate. The affected areas were inspected to ensure the tiles were dry, in good repair, and free from visible hazards. All identified areas were addressed to restore the…”
Citation
May 20, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
On 5/20/26, it was observed that the nap cots in the Pre K/Monkey classroom were not labeled for individual use. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “All nap cots in the PreK/Monkey classroom were labeled with each child's name on 05/20/26.”
Citation
May 20, 2026
Inspection
Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
On 5/20/26, it was observed that the refrigerator in the Toddler 1/Bunny 2 classroom did not contain a thermometer. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “An operating thermometer was immediately placed in the refrigerator located in the Toddler 1/Bear Classroom.”
Citation
May 20, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
On 5/20/26, it was observed that the health assessment for child 2 did not address the child's ability to participate in child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2026): “The child's health report will be updated by the child's physician.”
Citation
May 20, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
On 5/20/26, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 3 did not contain the address and phone number for the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2026): “The child's file was updated to include the physician's address and phone number.”
Citation
May 20, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
On 5/20/26, it was observed that the Emergency Contact information for child 2 did not contain the work address and phone number for an enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2026): “The child's file was updated to include the work address and phone number for the enrolling parent.”
Citation
May 20, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On 5/20/26, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 2 did not contain information regarding the child's health insurance and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2026): “The child's file was updated to include the child's health insurance and policy number.”
Citation
May 20, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 5/20/26, it was observed that the emergency contact information for children 3 and 7 did not contain an address for their release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2026): “The children's files were updated to include the addresses of the release persons.”
Citation
May 20, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
On 5/20/26, it was observed that the emergency contact information and agreement form for child 3 was not updated within 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2026): “It was determined that the updated form had been completed but was not filed in the child's record.”
Citation
May 20, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
On 5/20/26, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2026): “The child's emergency contact information was updated to reflect signed consent for emergency care and minor first aid.”
Citation
Nov 7, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
It was observed that the wall near the imagination station in the Preschool room (center of the room) had one area of visible peeling paint (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2025): “Corrected on 11/08/2025. Classroom wall was painted.”
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Citation
Apr 21, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Upon review of staff files, it was found that emergency plan training dated 12.17.24 for staff person # 14 was not completed at the time of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Staff person #14p completed training on 12-17-2024.”
Citation
Apr 21, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
In the Ducks room, children's rest equipment did not include labels specific to each child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Rest equipment labels were replaced on 5-23-2025.”
Citation
Apr 21, 2025
Inspection
Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
It was observed that there was not an operating thermometer in the Kitchen refrigerator. It was observed that the inside front base of the refrigerator had dried up spills and caked in unknown substances which needed disinfection and cleaning. (CORRECTED ON-SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Thermometer was replaced at time of inspection. Spill was cleaned and disinfected at time of inspection.”
Citation
Apr 21, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
Upon inspection of children files, it was found that child # 6 did not contain an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Updated health report is on file. As a provider we will require that parents provide initial health reports no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. We will ensure that children's records contain initial and subsequent health reports.”
Citation
Apr 21, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Upon review of staff files, it was found that staff fire safety planning training were not conducted annually. The file for staff person #1 included documentation of fire safety training on 2.13.24 with an update on 3.28.25, Staff person # 5 included training on 2.15.24 and 4.16.25, Staff person # 10 including training on 2.13.24 and 4.13.25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Staff person # 1 completed training on 3-28-2025. Staff person # 5 completed training on 4-16-2025. Staff person #10 completed training on 4-13-2025.”
Citation
Apr 21, 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. The file for Staff person # 5 did not include an evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2025): “Center director completed staff evaluation for staff person # 5 on 7-31-25.”
Citation
Apr 21, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that extra services in the agreement were not specified and left blank for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #9 and #10
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Center Director and Assistant Director will include additional services in space provided on contract. If no additional services are in place, contract will reflect N/A in provided space.”
Citation
Apr 21, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #2 and Child #4, and child #10 the agreement was reviewed by parent after 6 months. The agreement form for child#2 was reviewed 8.22.24 and 3.8.25, Child #4 agreement was dated 8.26.24 and 3.14.25, and child #10 agreement was dated 7.30.24 and 2.7.25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Updated agreements are on file. We will ensure that parents review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”
Citation
Apr 21, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Upon review of staff files, it was found that pediatric first aid and cpr training were not conducted within 90 days of pre-service training. The file for staff person #2 included documentation of pediatric first aid and CPR training on 8/14/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Staff person #2 completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on 8-14-2024.”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #15 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10.27.18. The file for staff person # 6 contained a state police clearance dated 5.17.18 did and not contain an update. This clearance is no longer valid. Staff person #10 had a timeframe between clearances obtained is greater than the 60 months. The current state police clearance is dated 4.30.24 and the previous dated 7.16.18.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 8, 2024): “Staff #15 completed mandated reporting on 06/10/2024. Staff #6 will submit updated state police clearance and will not work in a childcare facility until the clearance is up to date. Staff #10 will compile with CPL”
Citation
May 21, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE BUTTERFLIES ROOM WITH MISSING BANDAIDS AND IN THE MONKEYS ROOM THE FIRST KIT WAS MISSING GLOVES. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 8, 2024): “First aid kits were correct at time of inspection. All first aids kits will contain required items.”
Citation
May 21, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for staff person # 15 had a physical dated 9.9.21 without an update within 24 months of their prior assessment. The file for staff person # 17 had a physical dated 11.13.21 with an update on 4.27.24 which was after 24 months of their prior assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 8, 2024): “Staff person #15 submitted an updated physical with the date of 6.12.24. The center director will use the excel sheet to ensure that updated health assessments are compliant with the 24-month timeframe.”
Citation
May 21, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff person #2 and staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2024): “Staff person #2 and # 3 will complete Pediatric first aid and CPR on 08/14/2024”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for staff person #7 does not contain an approved child abuse clearance prior to working in a childcare position. The file for staff person #7 contained a volunteer Child Abuse clearance dated 3.3.22 and is not valid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2023): “The childcare facility removed staff person #7 from care. The facility will ensure that when a new hire is onboarding that the child abuse clearance that is being handed in is stated for employment and does not list Volunteer on the clearance.”
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $71.40 | $50.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $71.40 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $71.40 | $50.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $71.40 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $62.20 | $43.60 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $56.80 | $39.80 |
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
91 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Aug 18, 2027
Operator
Everbrook Academy LLC
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(717) 581-4291
State certificate #
CER-00258110
Common questions
Has U-Gro Learning Centres 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 May 20, 2026 (supervision): “On 5/20/26 it was observed that there were supervision lapses in the Early Preschool/Caterpillar classroom. Staff person 1 was observed to be caring for 7 preschool aged children. Staff person 1 entered the bathroom and…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about U-Gro Learning Centres?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at U-Gro Learning Centres since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is U-Gro Learning Centres’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Sep 10, 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 U-Gro Learning Centres compare with other daycares in Lititz?
It is #5 of 13 centers in Lititz by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was U-Gro Learning Centres last inspected?
May 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does U-Gro Learning Centres cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $71.40 for newborn, $71.40 for infant, $71.40 for young toddler, $71.40 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs U-Gro Learning Centres?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Everbrook Academy LLC.
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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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