Budding Minds Learning Center
340 Lumber St Suite C, Littlestown, PA
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Childcare Unlimited is a child care center in Littlestown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 84 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 84 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Childcare Unlimited has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 19 rules in all · 16 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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3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“It was observed in the toddler classroom, a space heater was placed in the corner of the classroom. It was stated by staff that the space heater is used throughout the day to warm up the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“It was observed in the preschool 1, preschool 2, and pre-k classrooms spray bottles containing a bleach and water solution were not labeled specifying the contents. (This was corrected on site.)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the full renewal inspection, it was observed that 1] the primary facility kitchen door was open and one of the lower accessible kitchen cabinets was unlocked and contained toxic material; 2] In the PreK childcare space, a small container of 'Bingo stamp ink' was accessible and marked 'keep out of reach of children'.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the full renewal inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in the school-aged/PreK and the Preschool childcare spaces were missing sterile gauze pads.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“During the full renewal inspection, it was observed that spray bottles in each of the five inspected childcare spaces contained a bleach sanitizing solution without any labeling of contents on the bottles.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“During the full renewal inspection, it was observed that the lunch boxes for the school-aged/PreK children contained items of potentially hazardous food types and were left unrefrigerated upon child arrival until the serving of a morning snack time.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During the full renewal inspection, it was observed that the outdoor play space used for the young toddlers had multiple small pieces of mulch less than 1 inch in diameter present and child accessible on two inspection visits.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training [expired copy dated 1.13.20 on file]”
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2- has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff person #1 contains a FBI clearance dated 1.13.20 which is more than 60 months old AND an PA criminal clearance dated 1.10.20 which is more than 60 months old. There is no applications in the file for an updated FBI clearance or a PA criminal clearance.”
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“Upon inspection of the required documentation of the facility, it was found that the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility within the past year”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“Upon inspection of each of the childcare spaces, it was found that the child emergency contact information sheets for multiple children were out of date and did not match master file updated information in the following spaces: Young Toddler, Pre-K 1 and Pre-K 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Upon inspection of each of the childcare spaces in the facility, it was found 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 posted in any of the spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Upon inspection of the children's records, it was found that the developmental reports for Child #2 were dated 8.8.23/5.8.24 [9 months]; for Child #3 8.1.23/5.8.24 [9 months]; and for Child #4 8.1.23/5.8.24 [9 months].”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan and the required letter to parents, it was found that the letter to the parents was missing information related to lock-down procedures, methods of communication and any applicable accommodations.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“Upon inspection of each of the childcare spaces in the facility, it was found that a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play was not posted in the Preschool space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“Upon inspection of the outdoor playground equipment, it was determined that the mulch surrounding the large climbing equipment was 1"- 2" in depth.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Upon inspection of each of the childcare spaces in the facility, it was found that ceiling tiles were damaged in the following spaces: School aged [1 broken] and Pre- K 2 [water damaged].”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Upon inspection of each of the childcare spaces, it was found that 'Waterless Skin Cleanser by Tecnu' was accessible in a child cubby [for Child #1] outside the school-aged room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that the plan did not include details pertaining to continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11.9.15. Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11.10.15. Staff person #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11.6.15.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that child #1 had no influenza vaccination or exemption on file; child #4 had no influenza or Hepatitis A vaccination or exemption on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Upon inspection of staff personnel records, it was found that staff person #2 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon inspection of the facility fire safety logs, it was found that tests were conducted on the following dates, which exceeded the maximum of 30 days between tests: 2.11.22; 10.14.22; 2.28.23; 7.11.23;”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“Upon inspection of the facility records, it was found that the operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility within the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“Upon inspection of the facility fire testing logs, it was found that there was a lapse in the required 30 day minimum for testing on 12.2.21-1.3.22 AND 8.3.22-9.4.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Upon inspection of the physical childcare spaces, it was found that all packed lunches containing potentially perishable food items were being stored in unrefrigerated cubbies in the PreK and two Older Toddler childcare spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection of the facility logs for the previous year, it was found that the required emergency drill was not conducted in 2021 or to date in 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Upon inspection of the facility fire drill logs, lapses in the required 60 day minimum drill requirement were found on 11.8.21-1.10.22 AND 7.8.22-9.9.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 - #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 - #5 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Approved pediatric first aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Childcare Unlimited 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 March 12, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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.
84, 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 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 359-0153 to ask.
(717) 359-0153.
565 S Queen St, Littlestown, PA 17340. The nearest other daycare we list is Budding Minds Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.