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Big Dreams Little People

Lancaster, PA 17603 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
open each week
5 days
Call (717) 696-2781

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About Big Dreams Little People

Big Dreams Little People is a home daycare in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Home daycare
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Hours today
6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
6 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Dreams Little People has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Big Dreams Little People

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
6 children
License number
#CER-00251539
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1

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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  1. Jun 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.95(b) Operator or designated staff responsibility

      “The time between the testing of the fire detection devices exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (12/10/25, 1/11/25) The most current documented testing of these devices was 4/11/26 (corrected during inspection).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026

  2. Dec 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.133(6)/3290.133(7) Written consent/Medication log

      “Child #1 had a prescribed Epi-pen at the facility for a food allergy. The parent had not given written permission to administer the medication as there was no Medication Log filled out and signed by the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025

  3. Aug 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “During the initial inspection, there were no evacuation routes posted on each floor of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required

      “There was no certificate of current rabies immunization for the dog present at the facility. The rabies vaccination expired on 4/22/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Big Dreams Little People

Is Big Dreams Little People licensed?

Yes. Big Dreams Little People is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Big Dreams Little People last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Big Dreams Little People had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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.

How many children can Big Dreams Little People care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Big Dreams Little People accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Big Dreams Little People's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Big Dreams Little People cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 696-2781 to ask.

What is Big Dreams Little People's phone number?

(717) 696-2781.

Where is Big Dreams Little People?

Lancaster, PA 17603. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).