Patricia E Hodges
Lancaster, PA 17601 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Busy Bees Child Care Center is a child care center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 69 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:15 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 42 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:15 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:15 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Government aid and funding from Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRC) |
| Languages | English and Spanish |
| Licensed capacity | 69 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Busy Bees Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 42 rules in all · 42 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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3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“A label with the child's name was not available on a bottle found in the infant room refrigerator. Corrected on site by placing a label on the bottle.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation showed that the last fire system test was conducted on 6/23/26, exceeding the requirement that fire system tests be conducted at least every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“HVAC Ceiling vents in each classroom were observed to have a visible layer of dust on them.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Several plastic bags were observed to be accessible in an unlocked cabinet in the OT-2. Corrected on site by moving bags out of reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“A teacher in the YT-2 classroom was observed to rinse her their hands under water after diapering a child. Soap was not used to wash hands. Corrected on site after prompted to use soap.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“Staff #1 had a health assessment on file that stated they had a communicable disease. No further explanation was available.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The date of the TB test results for staff #2 was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“An infant bottle was observed to be unlabeled with a child's name. Corrected on site by labeling the bottle.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Documentation showed that the last fire drill was conducted 3/23/26, exceeding the requirement that a fire drill be conducted every 60 days by 5 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“Documentation that child #1 has received the Hepatitis A vaccination was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Insurance company and policy number were not available for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the OT-2 classroom was missing Scissors - Corrected on site by adding scissors to the kit.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Diaper cream and wipes were observed to be accessible to children in the YT2 classroom. Corrected on site by locking the diaper table cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The NSOR clearance for Staff #3 was not available in the staff file at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Documentation showed that staff #4 completed pediatric first aid and CPR training on 12/13/25, which was beyond 90 days from the staff's hire date. See LIS for date of hire. Documentation showed that staff #2 completed pediatric first aid and CPR training that was not an approved curriculum or a PQAS trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Documentation of hours of experience was not available for staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Documentation showed that a fire drill had been conducted on 2/2/26 and previously on 12/2/26, exceeding the requirement that fire drills be conducted at least every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Two written, nonfamily references were not available for staff #1 and staff #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Documentation of a health assessment at the time of initial service was not available for staff #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Documentation of hours of experience was not available for Staff #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“It was reported that a staff used a breakable drinking container in the classroom. The container broke and a child injured themselves on a piece of the broken container.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The NSOR clearance for Staff #3 was not available in the staff file at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Documentation showed that staff #4 completed pediatric first aid and CPR training on 12/13/25, which was beyond 90 days from the staff's hire date. See LIS for date of hire. Documentation showed that staff #2 completed pediatric first aid and CPR training that was not an approved curriculum or a PQAS trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Documentation of hours of experience was not available for staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Documentation showed that a fire drill had been conducted on 2/2/26 and previously on 12/2/26, exceeding the requirement that fire drills be conducted at least every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Two written, nonfamily references were not available for staff #1 and staff #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Documentation of a health assessment at the time of initial service was not available for staff #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Documentation of hours of experience was not available for Staff #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“It was reported that a staff used a breakable drinking container in the classroom. The container broke and a child injured themselves on a piece of the broken container.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.19(a) Required to report
“Staff persons #1 and #2 did not report to Childline that a firearm was found in a child #1's diaper bag until Certification Representative informed them to do so.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.21/3270.79 General Health and Safety/Firearms
“Staff person #3 found a firearm in child #1's diaper bag. The director did not immediately call law enforcement to come and assess the situation and take possession of the firearm.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1's record did not contain a completed PA State Police clearance. It stated that the results are still pending. Staff person #1 also had a rap sheet which was not received and reviewed by DHS. Staff person #2's PA State Police clearance on record was incomplete (results pending) Staff person #2's PA State Police clearance was corrected during the inspection. The time between Staff person #2's NSOR clearances exceed the permitted every 60 months' timeframe (1/21/20, 4/29/25).”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff person #4's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that the vehicle used for transporting children, (2007 Honda Odyssey) had interior leather tears (could peel away) on the two seats in the second row and the driver's armrest.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed in the 2 yr classroom (across from office) and the Infant classroom that there were two 1-2 inch spots of peeling paint on the back wall. (all corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff person #5's record did not include acceptable verification of education. Education on record is from another country and does not include the US equivalency and translation from an accepted agency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.176(a) Insured
“The 2007 Honda Odyssey's used for transporting children had an expired insurance policy (expired January 2025). Corrected during inspection”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Staff person #3's TB screening results are dated 7/18/25, which is a date in the future. Staff person #5's health assessment is dated 4/29/24, which is greater than 1 year prior to providing initial service in the child care facility. See Code Sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3270.19(a) Required to report
“Staff persons #1 and #2 did not report to Childline that a firearm was found in a child #1's diaper bag until Certification Representative informed them to do so.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.21/3270.79 General Health and Safety/Firearms
“Staff person #3 found a firearm in child #1's diaper bag. The director did not immediately call law enforcement to come and assess the situation and take possession of the firearm.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1's record did not contain a completed PA State Police clearance. It stated that the results are still pending. Staff person #1 also had a rap sheet which was not received and reviewed by DHS. Staff person #2's PA State Police clearance on record was incomplete (results pending) Staff person #2's PA State Police clearance was corrected during the inspection. The time between Staff person #2's NSOR clearances exceed the permitted every 60 months' timeframe (1/21/20, 4/29/25).”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff person #4's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that the vehicle used for transporting children, (2007 Honda Odyssey) had interior leather tears (could peel away) on the two seats in the second row and the driver's armrest.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed in the 2 yr classroom (across from office) and the Infant classroom that there were two 1-2 inch spots of peeling paint on the back wall. (all corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff person #5's record did not include acceptable verification of education. Education on record is from another country and does not include the US equivalency and translation from an accepted agency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.176(a) Insured
“The 2007 Honda Odyssey's used for transporting children had an expired insurance policy (expired January 2025). Corrected during inspection”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Staff person #3's TB screening results are dated 7/18/25, which is a date in the future. Staff person #5's health assessment is dated 4/29/24, which is greater than 1 year prior to providing initial service in the child care facility. See Code Sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1's record contained a PA Criminal Record check with a Pending result. Staff person #1 and #2 had rap sheets which were not provided to OCDEL/DHS office along with the 4 clearances before working at the facility. SEE CODE SHEET. Staff person #9's record contained a Volunteer PA Criminal Record Check clearance and is a staff person.(Staff person #9's citation was corrected during the inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Emergency drills on record exceeded the permitted annual timeframe between drills (1/20/23, 4/22/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.78/3270.113(a) Lighting/Supervised at all times
“It was observed, in the classroom in far hallway next to staff bathroom, that the room was too dark during naptime to properly supervise the children. Not enough light during naptime was also observed in the young toddler room (through back door of largest classroom), room on right (the young toddler classroom lighting was corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 have no verification of 2+ years of child care experience on file (in addition to HS), yet were acting as Assistant Group Supervisors (unsupervised).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“It was observed, in the largest classroom (toddlers require diaper changes) that there is no source of running water for handwashing present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed that there were small (less than 1 inch diameter) pompoms accessible to children in a black metal cabinet in the YT (room that is perpendicular to main hallway). Corrected during inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed, in the Infant room, that staff persons were in the other section of the room without that ability to see infants in cribs, behind the partial wall (corrected during inspection)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“It was observed, in the first room on left across from the office, that a staff person used a wipe on a child's hands after a diaper change rather than soap and water (child was between 2 and 3 years old). (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed, in the room perpendicular to main hallway, that there were two areas of peeling paint on the back wall (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the Older Toddler (1st room on left across from office), Younger Toddler (room at end of hall perp to main hall), Older Toddler (next to staff bathroom), and the YT room (through backdoor of largest room, room on right) that there were several dead bugs in various light covers in each room. It was observed in the largest room (adjoining kitchen) that sharp scissors were accessible to children in the black cabinet. (scissors corrected during inspection). Also in this room, it was observed that there were multiple chairs stacked on each other such that they could topple over onto the children, when children were on rest mats (stacked chairs corrected during inspection). It was observed, on the outdoor play space, that there was an approximate 2'X4" gap in between the foam square pads on the ground (far end of the playground upon entering) creating a possible tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“It was observed that the water temperature of the classroom sink, in room in far hallway next to staff bathroom, measured 120 degrees F (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed, largest child care room, that an Acetaminophen bottle was accessible to children in a staff person's backpack on a classroom shelf (corrected during inspection). It was observed, in the Infant room, that several tubes of diaper cream were accessible to children on the diaper changing table (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The most recent fire drill on record at the facility is dated 6/9/23, which is greater than the required at least once every 60 days (as of the date of this visit on 8/21/23).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed, in the Young Toddler classroom, that a child was standing on the seat of a feeding chair (low to the ground) and staff person #2 was not aware of this situation (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2023
3270.113(a)(2) Supervision on and facility premises
“It was observed in the young toddler classroom, that staff person #1 was not in the young toddler classroom for a few minutes, leaving staff person #2 alone with 9 young toddlers. (corrected during inspection)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Staff person #1 left the preschool/school-age classroom for a few minutes leaving one staff person in the room with 18 preschoolers, in violation of the staff:child ratio of 1:10 for this age group (corrected during inspection)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The most recent fire drill on record at the facility is dated 6/9/23, which is greater than the required at least once every 60 days (as of the date of this visit on 8/21/23).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed, in the Young Toddler classroom, that a child was standing on the seat of a feeding chair (low to the ground) and staff person #2 was not aware of this situation (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2023
3270.113(a)(2) Supervision on and facility premises
“It was observed in the young toddler classroom, that staff person #1 was not in the young toddler classroom for a few minutes, leaving staff person #2 alone with 9 young toddlers. (corrected during inspection)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Staff person #1 left the preschool/school-age classroom for a few minutes leaving one staff person in the room with 18 preschoolers, in violation of the staff:child ratio of 1:10 for this age group (corrected during inspection)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person #2's file did not contain proof of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“It was observed, in the Infant Room, that the diaper changing pad was not sanitized after a diaper change (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“It was observed that the staff persons at the facility have been placing dirty disposable diapers into a plastic bag before discarding it into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“It was observed, in the 2 & 3 yr classroom, that staff did not wash children's hand before eating lunch (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“It was observed that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not conspicuously displayed in the Young Toddler room (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child #1 and #2's records did not contain child service reports which were completed within the last 6 months. SEE CODE SHEET”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“It was observed that there was not two feet of space on three sides of the cribs, in the Infant room (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“It was observed, in the Infant Room, that a child was seated in a low seat (with a tray) to eat without the seatbelt being utilized (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed in the 2 yr old classroom (room across from office) that loose plastic bags were accessible to children in the cabinet under the diaper changing area (corrected during inspection). It was observed in the OT classroom, that there were loose plastic bags and craft items (buttons, googly eyes, foam shapes) less than 1" diameter in plastic bin drawers, accessible to children (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“It was observed, in the Infant classroom, that the first-aid kit did not contain scissors and tweezers (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed, in the young toddler room, that coconut oil hair conditioner (keep out of reach of children) was accessible to children in the grey cabinet (corrected during inspection). It was observed, in the Infant room, that sanitizing wipes (keep out of reach of children) were accessible to children in the cabinet under the changing table (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1's FBI clearance was not received within 45 days of first day working with children (provisional hire). It was received on 6/6/23 SEE CODE SHEET”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.61(c)/3270.61(e) 40 square feet wall-to-wall/Halls, etc. not included
“The kitchen space was not separated from the child care space by walls measuring greater than 50 percent of the distance between the floor and ceiling, making it part of the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Busy Bees 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 August 5, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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.
69, 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, 6:00 AM to 11:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 740-5066 to ask.
(717) 740-5066.
794 New Holland Ave Suite D, Lancaster, PA 17602. The nearest other daycare we list is Marias Daycare II, under 0.1 miles away.