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Wee Little Lambs Early Learning Center

202 W Butler St, Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065 · Cumberland County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Wee Little Lambs Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Mount Holly Springs, PA, with capacity for 189 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 20 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (5 of 20). 8 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 #46 of 96 centers in Cumberland County 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
Tied for #46 of 96 centers in Cumberland County
3 Core-safety citations
17 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
20 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 8, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 6, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Sep 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Dec 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 5
Background checks 3
Building & playground safety 3
Health & medication 3
Records & paperwork 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 8, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for facility person # 2 does not contain a completed valid PSP criminal history clearance. A invalid copy [without a valid dissemination date] dated 9.16.24 was on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Correct clearance obtained during the inspection and placed in the staff member's file. The staff member applied for and received the required clearance and did not return to childcare duty without it on file.”
Citation Jul 8, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Upon inspection of fire safety records, it was found that the facility was not conducting mandatory tests of the fire/smoke detector alert systems.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “My goal is to take this issue to our church leadership meeting on 8/18/26 to see if someone in the church knows how to successfully set off the alarm. If they do not, then I will contact the install company for training to set off the alarms every 30 days for tracking. The fire alarm system will be…”
Citation Jul 8, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled · Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) dated [2.4.20] but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Staff member completed most current health and safety trainings on August 2, 2026. Certificates attached to email.”
Citation Dec 3, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
In the Fabulous Frog room, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of specific children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “All cots and rest equipment were labeled with each child's name and color coded for each classroom.”
Citation Dec 3, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)
In the Tiny Turtles room, the medication container did not identify the name of the child, child #1, for whom the medication was intended.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “Admin contacted the parent and medication was sent home 12/3/25.”
Citation Dec 3, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The facility did not provide documentation to verify that Emergency Drills are completed annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2025): “On December 17, 2025, the facility completed an Emergency Drill and by January 30, 2026, all staff members will have participated in Emergency Drill Trainings. Admin will follow up with teachers that they understand the logistics of the drills.”
Citation Dec 3, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
The facility did not provide documentation to verify that local traffic authorities were annually notified in writing of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “Director wrote and sent a letter to the local traffic authorities stating the details of our daily operations and traffic/pedestrian routes on the property of our center,”
Citation Dec 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
The file for Child #2 contained an Emergency Contact Form with a previous parental review date of 2/25/25 and a current parental review date of 9/12/25. More than 6 months elapsed in-between the parental reviews.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “Staff reviewed all emergency forms and made sure the forms that were out of compliance were reviewed and signed by parents.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Toilet brush and mop with mop bucket were observed in the childcare space next to child toilet. (Removed and corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2024): “Moved immediately and placed up on the shelves out of reach.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Facility did not have documentation of fire drills conducted at least once every 60 days. Documentation of fire drill on 7/18/24 and then on 10/23/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2024): “Write on our calendar when fire drills need to be conducted.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
Staff person #1 did not have documentation on file of an acceptable verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2024): “Require proof of education with initial paperwork”
Core safety Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff #1 did not have documentation on file of State Police clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Clearance of less than 60 months old. Last verification date for State Police Clearance was 2/8/2019, for Child Abuse Clearance was 2/13/2019, and FBI Clearance was 2/8/2019. Staff #8 and #9 did not have documentation on file of a completed State Police Clearance. The State Police Clearance listed "still pending". Staff #3 did not have documentation on file of a witness listed on the disclosure statement. Staff #7 did not have documentation on file of an NSOR background Clearance. Staff #6 did not have documentation on file of the correct Child Abuse clearance. The one on file was for a volunteer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2024): “All clearances have been applied for on 9/6/24 and all results have been received and emailed to DHS rep.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Peeling paint was observed on the wall by the changing table in the infant room. Four water marked tiles were observed in the downstairs preschool classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2024): “Sand and repaint the spot that was peeling. Submit maintenance request to church again for replacing tiles in the preschool room.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not have documentation on file of a health assessment that was conducted every 24 months that attests to them not having contracted communicable disease or developing a medical problem approving them to work with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2024): “All staff have been working diligently to get their physicals done. We are waiting for one more appt and that will be the last one we will need. Staff #4, #6 have both left us for various personal reasons.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff #10 did not have documentation on file of a completed health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2024): “I would stop scheduling the staff member until the training is fully completed, unfortunately this staff member got scared after the inspection happened and quit. So she is no longer employed with us.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff #10 did not have documentation on file that included verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2024): “I plan to correct this compliance by not scheduling the staff member that did not have their proof of education. Unfortunately, the staff member got scared/nervous after the inspection and quit on the spot.”
Core safety Dec 20, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff #2 did not have on file a DHS required FBI criminal clearance or a copy of a request for the DHS required FBI criminal clearance. Staff #3 Did not have a copy of the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Certificate on file or a copy of the request for the (NSOR) certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2024): “Staff #2 received the FBI clearance on 12/21/23 and staff #3 received their NSOR clearance on 12/21/23. Staff did not work with children.”
Citation Dec 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Staff #4 and #5 do not have on file documentation that pediatric first aid and CPR were completed. Staff #4 and Staff #5 have worked for the child care center for more than 90 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2024): “Staff #4 and staff #5 completed first aid and CPR training.”
Citation Dec 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not have on file documentation that mandated reporting was completed. Staff #4 and Staff #5 have worked for the child care center for more than 90 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2024): “Staff #4 and staff #5 completed mandated reporter training.”
Citation Dec 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Staff #1 had 8 hours of annual training on record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2024): “Staff #1 completed her training.”

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Sep 6, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

About this center

Capacity 189 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 24, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Nov 16, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Hilltop Community Church
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00249509
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Common questions

Has Wee Little Lambs Early Learning Center 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 Jul 8, 2026 (background checks): “The file for facility person # 2 does not contain a completed valid PSP criminal history clearance. A invalid copy [without a valid dissemination date] dated 9.16.24 was on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Wee Little Lambs Early Learning Center?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Wee Little Lambs Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Nov 16, 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 Wee Little Lambs Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Cumberland County?

It is tied for #46 of 96 centers in Cumberland County 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 Wee Little Lambs Early Learning Center last inspected?

Jul 8, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Wee Little Lambs Early Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Hilltop Community Church.

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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