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Veritas Preschool

500 E Roseville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 · Lancaster County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Veritas Preschool is a certified child care center in Lancaster, PA, with capacity for 65 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 42 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (18 of 42). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #62 of 73 centers in Lancaster and has more citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 84% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #62 of 73 centers in Lancaster
2 Core-safety citations
40 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
42 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 14 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 10, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 30, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Aug 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation Dec 29, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 18
Health & medication 8
Records & paperwork 8
Emergency preparedness 4
Training & qualifications 2
Background checks 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff persons #2 and #3's files did not contain the correct FBI clearance results. They contained Dept of Education clearance results. Staff person #4's FBI clearance results are dated 10/28/25, which was after this staff person #4 began working with children, without proof of being fingerprinted on record. (see code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Staff persons #2 and #3 redid their FBI clearance with the correct DHS code on 11/10/25. They received their results on 11/10/25 and the results for forwarded to the inspector. Staff person #4's FBI clearance results also contained the Dept. of Education results in their file at the time of…”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed, in Rm 3 (4 yr classroom), that two bottles of hand sanitizer were accessible to the children (corrected during inspection). In the storage room on the right (back wall), in the gross motor room, an unknown/unlabeled liquid was observed in a container accessible to children (had the smell of a cleaning liquid).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2026): “The hand sanitizer in Rm 3 was moved out of reach of children. The church has been notified about the unlocked storage room in the gym (gross motor area.) It has been locked and will remain locked and inaccessible to children.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
It was observed that the first aid kid in Rm 3 was missing tweezers (corrected during inspection)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “Tweezers were put in the first aid kit in Rm 3 at the time of inspection.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed, in the gross motor space (accessible storage room on back wall on right) that there were several tables stacked which could topple over onto the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2026): “This storage room in the gross motor space is not used by the preschool. The church has agreed to keep the storage room locked and inaccessible to children.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log/Amount to administer 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)/3270.133(7)(iv)
Child #2 (Rm 2) had a medication at the facility, with no medication log completed (non-prescription med).The medication log for child #4 (Rm 3) did not include the dosage amount for the medication to be administered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “A medication log has been completed for child #2 (Rm 2). The medication log for child #4 (Rm 3) has been updated to include dosage amount for the medication”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Date of administration 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(v)
The medication logs of child #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include the dates of administration.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “The medication logs of child #1, #2, #3 and #4 have been updated to include the dates of administration.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Staff person #4's initial health assessment was not dated, so it is not known if it was conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in the child care setting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2025): “Staff person #4 will reach out to the medical provider to provide documentation of the date of the health assessment on record.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
The testing of the fire detection system exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe between testing (1.8.25 was the only documented testing in last school year) (8/18/25, 10/2/25...was tested during inspection on 11/10/25)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “The fire system testing will not exceed the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #3 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. The trainer's name was not listed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Staff person #3 completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the digital certification card was not printed and included in staff person #3's file at the time of inspection. The digital certification card including the instructor's name including PQAS certification has since been printed…”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(2)
Staff person #1's record did not include proof of 30 credit hours in the human services field (contained 23 credits).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “Staff person #1 provided the inspector with transcripts indicating the necessary additional 7 credits. Transcripts and the inspector's confirmation are in staff person #1's file. Staff person #1's file now includes the required proof of 30 credit hours in the human services field.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Child #6 and #7's files did not include child service reports at least every 6 months (child #6's most current 10/30/24; child #7's most current 10/28/24).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Child #6's file now contains a progress report dated 3/21/25 and the most current child service report is dated 10/27/25. Child #7's now file contains a progress report dated 3/20/25 and the most recent child service report is dated 10/31/25”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact information of child #5 and #7 did not include the parents' work address, work phone number, and home telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “The emergency contact info for child #5 & #7 have been updated to include work address, work phone number, and home telephone number.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
There was no emergency transportation plan posted in the indoor gross motor space (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “An emergency transportation plan was posted in the indoor gross motor space at the time of inspection”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff person #2's record did not include verification of child care experience. Staff person #4's record did not contain verification of education (degree field not included).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2026): “Child care experience employment verification for staff person #2 has been obtained and will be forwarded to the inspector. Staff person #4 has provided verification of degree fields. All supporting documentation will be added to staff person #2 and staff person #4's files.”
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Core safety Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
It was observed, in Room 3, that staff were not able to supervise the children who were getting their snacks out of cubbies due to not being able to see them while supervising children in the bathroom. It was observed, in Room 2, that both staff persons were briefly in the bathroom with children, at the same time, while children were in the classroom and could not be supervised due to a lack of visibility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Staff has been reminded on the importance of proper supervision. Plans have been formulated to prevent unsupervised situations. Children will be properly supervised at all times.”
Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Staff person #3's time between emergency plan training exceeded the permitted annual timeframe (8/28/23, 9/20/24).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2025): “Staff persons will receive emergency plan training on an annual basis.”
Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
It was observed that there was a missing protective outlet cover in one outlet in hallway outside of children's bathroom which is located in the hall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “A protective cover has been placed on the outlet in the hallway, and more protective covers have been obtained for emergency bags when in portions of the church used by other organizations.”
Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed that a toxin was accessible to children in the Valve room in the Gym (Odoban odor absorber).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “The church has been notified of the toxin, and they will be moving the toxin to an area out of reach.”
Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed that the vinyl steps leading to the sink (in Rm 4 bathroom), were dirty. All of the grooves had brown debris in them. Also in Room 4, there was water in a water table which had been there for 6 days (water table corrected during inspection). It was observed that the trashcan outside of the bathroom in Room 1 was dirty/brown crust/debris on it. (trashcan was corrected during inspection). In Room 3, it was observed that there was a long electric cord in a top desk drawer (cord made inaccessible during inspection). It was observed that sharp metal sign holders were accessible to children in the Valve Room within the Gym. The outdoor playground has rubber mats/pads in place which are potential tripping hazards.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “The stepstools have been clean and added to the weekly list to remove grime. Staff has been reminded to clean the trashcans as spills happen and have been doing so. Staff has been reminded to keep all hazrds such as the cord and the water table clear of choking and drowning hazrds. Staff has also…”
Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
It was observed, in room 4, that there was peeling paint on the bottom of the black bookshelf.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “The shelf is being sanded and repainted over the Christmas break.”
Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.101(a)
It was observed in the 4 and 5 yr old room (Room 1) and in the 4 yr old room (room 4) that the books and several of the toys for the children were not developmentally appropriate for their ages. Some examples were board books, a small selection of books, large Legos, and puzzles for toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Books and puzzles have been replaced with material appropriate for children ages 4 and 5. There is also a sufficient amount of toys for the children.”
Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
The outdoor playground wooden mulch did not measure the required 9 inches. The surface at the bottom of the slide measured 2". The mulch depth near the tan climber was 5". The depth by the green metal stairs was 4.5".
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “More mulch has been installed to maintain the required depth of 9 inches on the outdoor playground”
Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Original container/Written instructions 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)/3270.133(2)
Child #1 and #3's medications at the facility were not in their original containers with prescriptions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “The families of these students (child #1 and #3) have provided the original containers for the medications.”
Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Date of administration 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(v)
Child #1 and #2's medication logs did not include the dates of administration.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “The families of these students (child #1 and #2) have been contacted to update the dates of administration on the medication log. Since both of these medications are now expired, the families have been asked to produce new medication when we return to school after the break. These medications will…”
Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.152
Staff person #1 did not wash own hands prior to opening children's snack packages.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Staff has been briefed on the importance of handwashing before handling any food for students. Staff will wash their hands prior handling any food for students.”
Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The time between emergency drills exceeded the permitted annual timeframe (12/6/22, 2/8/24).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “An emergency drill is planned for January 7, 2025 to remain within the 1 year time frame from the previous 2/8/24 date. The next drill will be completed before January 7, 2026.”
Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
The Director was not able to test the fire detection devices (alarms) during the inspection visit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2025): “A test has been scheduled for January 8, 2025. The church has been briefed on the importance of running the test during time of inspection, and a plan is in place for the next inspection.”
Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
The fire detection devices at the facility were not tested at least every 30 days (tested 10/15/24, as of 11/18/24 not yet tested).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “A church member is being trained on how to run the fire alarm test. He has the log and plans to run the testing every 30 days.”
Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Child #4's emergency contact information does not include the enrolling parent's home telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “The phone number blank has been completed by the parent and re-signed on Child #4's emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iii)
Staff person #2's record did not include verification of child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2025): “Staff person 2 has obtained college transcripts and education and proof of child care experience.”
Citation Nov 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
It was observed that the first-aid kid in Room 1 did not contain gloves. (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2023): “A pair of gloves was added to the first aid kit in Room 1.”
Citation Nov 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
It was observed in the bathroom that Room 4 utilizes, that the trashcan had no lid (in hall next to room).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “A lid was purchased for the trashcan in the restroom that Room 4 uses.”
Citation Nov 7, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Annual immunization reporting to DOH 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(4)
Child #4's most recent Influenza immunization record on file is dated 10/4/21. Child #5's most recent Influenza immunization record on file is dated 1/6/21. Both exceed the permitted annual timeframe between immunizations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “An exemption and updated records were obtained from the children's parents. (child #4 and #5)”
Citation Nov 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
The most current report of the testing of the fire detection system on record is dated 4/21/22., which exceeds the accepted annual timeframe.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “An inspection of the fire detection system was conducted on 11/9/23 and records were obtained.”
Citation Nov 7, 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, Dec 18, 2023): “Not appliclable was added to the agreement in the services section for children 1-4.”
Citation Nov 30, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures does not contain: lock-down emergency procedures; annual drills will be conducted; and evacuation on the premises emergency procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “A parent letter explaining the emergency procedures now contains lock-down emergency procedures, thatannual drills will be conducted; and evacuation on the premises emergency procedures.”
Citation Nov 30, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
It was observed that the first-aid kit in Room 4 (4 & 5 yo) did not contain soap (corrected during inspection).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2022): “First-aid kits now contain the following anti-bacterial soap along with an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.”
Citation Nov 30, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Annual immunization reporting to DOH 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(4)
Children #1 through #5 do not have a record of receiving a current Influenza immunization. Most recent immunizations: child #1 10/31/19; child #2 1/11/21; child #3 9/20/20; child #4 12/2/20; child #5 10/23/21
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2023): “Veritas Preschool will comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77. Children #1 through #5's files will have either current influenza immunization documentation or a parent exemption letter.”
Citation Nov 30, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The emergency plan does not include a statement that annual emergency drills will be conducted. No annual emergency drill was conducted in 2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “A lockdown drill for the current school year has been conducted and documented.”
Citation Nov 30, 2022 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, Dec 19, 2022): “The agreements now specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Citation Dec 29, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.76
On 3/16/22, it was observed that the looped, blind cords were dangling, posing a strangulation hazard in classroom 2. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2022): “Cord will remain taped to the wall until the bottom track can be replaced.”
Citation Dec 29, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On 3/16/22, it was observed that an outlet was uncovered in the gym. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2022): “Outlet cover was replaced in exposed outlet.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 65 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 14, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Apr 16, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Veritas Academy
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00249972
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Common questions

Has Veritas Preschool had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Nov 10, 2025 (background checks): “Staff persons #2 and #3's files did not contain the correct FBI clearance results. They contained Dept of Education clearance results. Staff person #4's FBI clearance results are dated 10/28/25, which was after this…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Veritas Preschool?

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

What is Veritas Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Apr 16, 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 Veritas Preschool compare with other daycares in Lancaster?

It is tied for #62 of 73 centers in Lancaster by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Veritas Preschool last inspected?

Nov 10, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Veritas Preschool?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Veritas Academy.

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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.

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