Budding Minds Learning Center
340 Lumber St Suite C, Littlestown, PA
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Above and Beyond Christian Child Care Center is a child care center in Hanover, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 86 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 86 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Above and Beyond Christian Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all · 11 corrected
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The director could not provide proof of an emergency drill having been conducted annually. The last emergency drill on file to have been documented occurred 8/16/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“It was observed in the Red Bird and Green Bird classrooms that there is not a variety of play materials to promote the children's developmental needs and individual interests. There is also not enough play materials to prevent long waits for use.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed that there were no hand-washing signs posted at each toilet in the Blue Bird bathroom, Red Bird bathroom, and the Yellow Bird bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“It was observed in the Red Bird classroom that soiled diapers are disposed of into a non-hands-free trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed on the young toddler playground, small pebbles that are less than 1 inch in size within the outside play space, on the outdoor carpeting, along the edge of the building and along the fence line were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed on the preschool outside play space a wooden balance beam that is weathered and splintered that could potentially cause injury. It was observed on the young toddler outside play space, a plastic climber has cracks on the steps that could potentially cause injury. It was also observed on the young toddler outside play space multiple broken and/or cracked outdoor toys accessible to children that could potentially cause injury.”
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drills were documented to have lapsed 9/19/24-11/19/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information for children #1 and #4 do not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 9/19/24-10/21/24 and 11/19/24-12/20/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreements for children #1-#5 do not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“The facility does not provide parents with the general hours for which care is provided and supervision policies in writing upon enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2024
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“The emergency contact information for children #1 - #5 do not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
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FAQ
Yes. Above and Beyond Christian Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
86, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 634-3222 to ask.
(717) 634-3222.
701 Black Rock Rd, Hanover, PA 17331. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Bloomers Learning Center, 0.8 miles away.