Village of Love Learning Academy
Village of Love Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Lancaster, PA, with capacity for 61 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 37 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (17 of 37). 15 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #33 of 73 centers in Lancaster and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for facility person #3 contained an NSOR clearance expired 5/27/25, and there is no current NSOR on file. The file for facility person # 4 contained an NSOR clearance dated 1.27.26 which was beyond the 45 days of the provisional hire timeframe. [158 d]. The file for facility person #5 included an NSOR clearance which was not updated within 60-month date of the previous clearance; the current NSOR on file was dated 05/15/2025 with the previous clearance dated 05/14/2020. The file for facility person #5 included Mandate Reporter Training which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance; the current Mandated Reporter training on file was dated 05/27/2025 with the previous clearance dated 04/07/2020.
Upon inspection of the required documents to be on file at the facility, it was found that a written emergency plan including a plan for the 'Continuity of Operations' was not available/created.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #5, and Child #6 file did not contain an updated health assessment. It was found that for Child # 7 the initial health assessment and subsequent health assessment was beyond 12 months. Child #5 initial health assessment is dated 12/17/24. Child #6 initial health assessment is dated 1/31/25. Child #7 initial health assessment is dated 6.11.24 with an update on 11.11.25.
Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that the time between facility person #1's health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe (2/23/23, 1/09/26). It was found that the time between facility person #2's health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe (8/4/23, 12/4/25). It was found that the time between facility person #3's health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe (5/17/23, 9/25/25).
The file facility person #3 contained an updated pediatric first aid and CPR certificate that lapsed between dates. The updated pediatric first aid and CPR certificate had a date of 10/6/25 and previously expired on 4/8/25.
Staff fire safety planning training was not conducted annually. The file for facility person #3 included documentation of fire safety training on 1.9.25 and no annual update.
According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, it was found that for Child #4 did not include a completed Child Service Report within 6 months of enrollment. According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, the child service reports had not been completed every six months during the previous year for child # 5, child #6 and child #7. The child service report on file for child#5 was dated 2.3.26. The child service report on file for child#6 and child #7 was dated 2.2.26
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #1, the agreement did not include information on extra services.
Upon inspection of children's files, It was found that for Child #2 the emergency contact form did not include the address and phone number of the child's physician. It was found that for Child #3 the emergency contact form did not include the address of the child's physician. It was found that for Child #4 the emergency contact form did not include the name, address and phone number of the child's physician.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #1, Child #2, Child #8, Child # 9 and Child #10 the emergency contact form did not include the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number. It was found that for Child #4 the emergency contact form did not include the enrolling parent's work phone number. It was found that for Child #5, the emergency contact form did not include the enrolling parent's work address, home phone number, and work phone number.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #6, Child #7, Child #8 and Child #9, contained original agreements.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #7, the emergency contact form did not include the address for the release person.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #6, were not reviewed every 6 months and contained an agreement reviewed on 1.8.26 and 1.24.25.
Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that facility person #4 had non-validated letters of reference that did not include a signature.
At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the posted certificate of compliance was an older version which expired on 5.12.2025.
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The file for staff person # 8 contained a NSOR verification that was dated 2.10.20 [expired on 2.10.25] and Child Abuse Clearance that was dated 2.3.20 [expired on 2.3.25. The facility had no record of an application for the updated clearance on file.
The facility emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
The facility emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
It was observed that the first aid kit in the toddler room did not contain non-porous gloves. It was also observed that the first aid kit in preschool room did not contain adhesive bandages. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
The health report on file for child 4 and child 5 did not contain an updated health assessment. Child 4 had an initial health assessment dated 8.7.23 and Child 5 had an initial health assessment dated 6.28.22.
The facility emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The operator did not have evidence of delivery the facility's emergency's plan to the local municipality.
Staff fire safety planning training was not conducted annually. The file for staff person #1 included documentation of fire safety training on 10.1.23 with an update on 1.9.25.
According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, child service reports had not been completed every six months during the previous year for child #5. The child service report on file for child #5 was dated 3.22.2024.
The Emergency Contact form on file for child #6 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for child 4 and child 5, the agreement and emergency contact forms were reviewed beyond 6 months. The emergency contact and agreement form on file for child 4 were dated 7.1.24 and 2.10.25. The emergency contact form and agreement form on file were dated 7.15.24 and 2.20.25.a
The emergency contact information for child #6 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.
Staff person #1, and staff person #8 did not complete 12 hours of childcare trainings.
The file for facility person #2 contained a child abuse clearance with date of 10.17.2023 which was after the first date of hire.
The file for child #6 contained an initial health assessment dated 5.24.23 and did not have an updated health assessment as required.
The files for child #3, child # 6, and child #7 did not contain child service reports.
The emergency contact record provided for Child # 6 did not have a parent signature consenting to emergency medical care.
The emergency contact forms on file for child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #6 did not contain parental updates and review at least every 6-month timeframe. The emergency contact form for child #1 had dates of 1.19.24 and 6.7.23; The emergency contact form for child #2 had dates of 1.19.24 and 6.15.23; The emergency contact form for child #3 had dates of 2.1.24 and 7.20.23; The emergency contact form for child #6 had dates of 12.15.23 and 5.24.23.
The agreement forms on file for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #6 and child #7 did not contain parental updates and review at least every 6-month timeframe. The agreement form for child #1 was dated 6.7.23; The agreement form for child #2 had dates of 1.31.24 and 6.15.23; The agreement form for child #3 had dates of 2.1.24 and 7.20.23; The agreement form for child #6 had dates of 12.15.23 and 5.24.23. The agreement form for child #7 had dates of 2.1.24 and 1.30.24.
The file for facility person #2 contained a pediatric first aid and CPR certificate dated 2.8.2024 which was completed after 90 days of hire.
The file for facility person #1 had 6 hours of 12 clock hours needed to meet annual training.
It was observed that fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days. The documented fire drills at the facility occurred on 2.2.23, 4.1.23, 6.1.23, 8.1.23, and 12.1.23.
“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) | $60.00 | $52.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $60.00 | $52.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $55.00 | $48.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $55.00 | $48.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.00 | $40.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Village of Love Learning Academy 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 Feb 27, 2026 (background checks): “The file for facility person #3 contained an NSOR clearance expired 5/27/25, and there is no current NSOR on file. The file for facility person # 4 contained an NSOR clearance dated 1.27.26 which was beyond the 45 days…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Village of Love Learning Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Village of Love Learning Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Village of Love Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 29, 2023. 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 Village of Love Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Lancaster?
It is #33 of 73 centers in Lancaster by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Village of Love Learning Academy last inspected?
Feb 27, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Village of Love Learning Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for newborn, $60.00 for infant, $55.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Village of Love Learning Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Village Of Love Early Learning 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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