Rohrerstown Elementary School
2200 Noll Dr, Lancaster, PA
Circle of Friends Academy
- licensed capacity
- 72
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Circle of Friends Academy
Circle of Friends Academy is a child care center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 72 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants through preschool, beginning at 6 weeks old
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 72 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants through preschool, beginning at 6 weeks old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | ELRC funding |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Lilio app) |
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Circle of Friends Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Circle of Friends Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 72 children
- License number
- #CER-00242855
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: 23 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Safety and hazards 7
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 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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Jun 30, 2026Inspection23 rules cited
3270.62(b) Play space - 65 square feet/child
“19 children were observed playing in the indoor gym. Based on measurements, the capacity of the space is 15. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Uncovered outlets were observed on a live power strip in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“The following toxic plants were observed on the preschool playground: Hydrangeas, peonies, clematis, boxwood, and bleeding hearts”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The depth of the mulch on the preschool playground near the large blue slide, the red rope climber, and rock wall measured at 6 to 7 inches. This does not meet the 9 inches of loose fill mulch recommendation of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the infant room did not contain a thermometer. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The most recent Ounce on file for child #4 was more than 6 months old (dated in August of 2025). The most recent Work Sampling on file for child #5 was more than 6 months old (dated in November of 2025).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreement on file for child #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 included the original agreements. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The record for facility persons #10 and #11 did not contain health assessments and TB test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6) Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information on file for child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number, and the child's health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated
“The emergency contact forms in the preschool room were past due to be updated, as the parent signatures were more than 6 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The most recent health assessment on file for child #5 (preschooler) was more than 12 months old (dated in January of 2025).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The diaper trash cans in the toddler and preschool classrooms were not hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The record for staff persons #3 and #5 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (CORRECTED ON SITE) The record for facility persons #10 and #11 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: Aug 31, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“According to the log on file at the time of inspection, fire drills were conducted on 6/12/25 and subsequently more than 60 days later on 9/16/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The written record of fire drills did not include the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“More than 30 days lapsed between the following manual tests of the fire detection system: 9/16/25 to 10/20/25, 11/6/25 to 12/17/25, 3/4/26 to 4/30/26, and 4/30/26 to 6/17/26. The proof and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device or system was not on file with the facility's fire drill logs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person #4's is serving as an assistant group supervisor at the facility. The staff person's record includes documentation of a high school diploma, but does not include documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of child care experience. Staff person #7's is serving as an assistant group supervisor at the facility. The staff person's record includes documentation of a high school diploma, but does not include documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) Locked cabinet/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“Child and facility/staff person files were not being stored in a locked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for staff person #8 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The health assessment also did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff persons #1, #2, #4, #6, and #9 competed fire safety in April of 2025 and subsequently more than 12 months later in June of 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Upon beginning work in the facility, the record for staff person #3 did not contain completed a completed DHS FBI clearance as required under the CPSL. The record also did not include documentation the facility person has requested the outstanding clearance as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The clearance was not on file at the time of inspection. The staff person was observed working with children at the time of inspection. Upon beginning work in the facility, the record for staff person #8 did not contain completed a completed DHS FBI clearance as required under the CPSL. The record also did not include documentation the facility person had requested the outstanding clearance as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The clearance was obtained 79 days after the employee began working with children. The record for facility person #10 did not contain a DHS FBI clearance as required under the CPSL. In addition, the facility person's criminal record was not submitted for review. The record for facility person #11 did not include a completed disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff persons #7 and #8 did not have documentation on file that they have been trained on the emergency plan. They have been employed for more than 90 days. Facility persons #10 and #11 did not have documentation on file that they have been trained on the emergency plan. They have been facility persons for more than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
May 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The operator is not in compliance with the CPSL as facility person #7 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not update their mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by mandated reporter training certificates dated 12/31/2019 and 2/21/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
Feb 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for facility person #1 contained a NSOR clearance that was dated 1/20/2019 and did not have an update within the 60-month timeframe required under CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
Jul 22, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not include specific accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan did not include a method to inform parents that an emergency has ended and instructions for how to safety be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement forms on file for children # 1, #3, #4, and #5 were missing the agreed arrival time and departure time for each child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The CSR on file for child # 4 and child #5 did not include a date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“It was observed that the emergency contact form and financial agreement forms for child #3, child #4, child # 5 and child #6 were updated by the parent beyond a 6-month period. This was evidenced for child #3 as dates on the financial agreement were 6/26/23 with an update on 1/11/24. This was evidenced for child #3 as dates on the Emergency Contact form were 6/26/23 with an update on 1/4/24. This was evidenced for child #4 as dates on the financial agreement were 6/27/23 with an update on 1/2/24. This was evidenced for child #4 as date on the Emergency Contact form was last updated on 2.5.23. This was evidenced for child #5 as dates on the financial agreement were 6/26/23 with an update on 1/2/24. This was evidenced for child #5 as dates on the Emergency Contact form were 1/23/23 with an update on 1/11/24. This was evidenced for child # 6 as dates on the financial agreements were 10/11/22 with an update on 6/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
Jun 6, 2023Inspection19 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“It was observed that the facility did not have a Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, Strategies for Coping with Crying, and Child Maltreatment policy at the time of inspection. Facility person #2 did not complete the required training update within the prescribed frame of December 30, 2022, as outlined in Announcement C-22-06.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“It was observed that the facility's Emergency Plan did not contain or address a Continuity Of Operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for facility person # 2 contained 5 hours of professional development training during the course of a year timeframe.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“There was no evidence on file indicating that the facility's emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and EMA.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the emergency plan on file did not include accommodations for infants, toddler, children with disabilities and children with chronic conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for facility person # 8 did not contain written non-family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for facility person #7 does not contain a child abuse clearance or FBI clearance prior to working in a childcare position. The file for facility person #8 contained a Mandated reporter training dated 6.5.2023 and was not completed within 90 days of hire. The file for facility person # 2 contained clearances with updates greater than the 60 months. The current FBI clearance is dated 1.19.23 and the previous one is dated 10.04.17. The current State Police clearance is dated 12.8.22 and the previous one is dated 9.27.17. The current Child abuse clearance is dated 1.26.23 and the previous one is dated 10.5.17. The current clearance is dated 1.26.23 and the previous one is dated 10.5.17.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for facility person # 10 contained evaluations dated 7.9.21 and 11.8.22 which were not completed annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The file for child #1 did not contain a health report that includes a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for facility person #1 included a health assessment dated 10.21.20 and did not contain an updated health assessment completed within 24 months of their prior assessment. The file for facility person #3 included a health assessment dated 11.16.20 and did not contain an updated health assessment completed within 24 months of their prior assessment. The file for facility person #2 included a health assessment dated 11.5.19 and an updated health assessment dated 7.6.22. The file for facility person #9 included a health assessment dated 11.16.20 and an updated health assessment dated 2.21.23. The file for facility person #10 included a health assessment dated 10.30.20 and an updated health assessment dated 12.1.22. Facility persons #2 , # 9 , and #10 did not have an updated health assessment completed within 24 months of their prior assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The files for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include an updated health report within the last 12 months. Child #1 had a health assessment dated 8.3.20, and Child #2 had a health assessment dated 2.29..22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3270.131(d)(1) Child's health history
“The file for child #1 did not a health report that includes a review of the child's health history.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3270.131(d)(2) Child's allergies
“Child #1's health report did not include information regarding the child's allergies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for child #1-#6 did not contain child service reports (CSR) within the 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 was last reviewed by an enrolling parent on 6.13.22. The emergency contact form for Child #2 was last reviewed by an enrolling parent on 6.7.22. The emergency contact form for Child #6 was last reviewed by an enrolling parent on 10.1.22. The emergency contact form for child #4 was reviewed on 6.8.22 and updated on 2.5.23 which was beyond a six-month period. The emergency contact form for child #5 was reviewed on 3.14.22 and updated on 1.23.23 which was beyond a six-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The financial agreement on file for child #1-#6 were not reviewed every 6 months are when changes occurred respectively Child #1 - 6.13.22 , Child #2 - 1.24.22, Child #3 - 6.17.22 , Child #4 6.8.22 , Child #5 - 6.8.22, and Child #6 - 9.15.22. The emergency contact form for Child #1 was last reviewed by an enrolling parent on 6.13.22. The emergency contact form for Child #2 was last reviewed by an enrolling parent on 6.7.22. The emergency contact form for Child #6 was last reviewed by an enrolling parent on 10.1.22. The emergency contact form for child #4 was reviewed on 6.8.22 and updated on 2.5.23 which was beyond a six-month period. The emergency contact form for child #5 was reviewed on 3.14.22 and updated on 1.23.23 which was beyond a six-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.131(d)(4) Acute or chronic health problem
“The file for child #1 health report did not include assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“It was observed that the Emergency contact forms on file for child #1, and #2, did not include a release person's complete address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form for child #6 did not contain Health Insurance information and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
Sep 6, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Cert rep observed cribs in the infant room had less than 2 feet of space on three sides of while the rest equipment was in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2022
Jun 24, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“It was observed that staff did not complete an annual minimum of 12 hours of professional development childcare training. The file for staff person #1 included 4 hours of training. The file for staff person #2 included 3 hours of training. The file for staff person #5 included 11 hours of training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the emergency plan on file did not include accommodations for infants, toddler, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #9, #11 and #12 did not contain verification of education and training prior to service at the facility in the form of a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the educational entity. The file for staff person #9, #10, #11, #12, and #13 did not contain verification of childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for facility person #9 included an initial adult health assessment with date 4/18/22 and did not include a Tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #13 did not include documentation of an initial adult health assessment prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. The file for staff person #3 included a health assessment dated 11/5/19 and did not contain an updated health assessment completed within 24 months of their prior assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child #5 included a health report dated 6/22/20 with an updated report dated 10/26/21. The file did not include an updated health report at least every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“It was observed that only 4 inches of mulch was present under the embedded outdoor preschool slide, swing, and twirler equipment. United States Consumer Product Safety Commission requires 9 inches of mulch under embedded equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that walls and bathroom areas in the preschool classrooms contained plaster in preparation to be repaired. Floor molding along the entire classroom was also removed. It was observed children were temporarily placed in a different facility space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person # 9 and #11 did not contain FBI clearance results within the 45 day provisional employment timeframe.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff fire safety training was not conducted annually. The file for staff person #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, and #8 did not include documentation of annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #8 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 12/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Circle of Friends Academy
Is Circle of Friends Academy licensed?
Yes. Circle of Friends Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Circle of Friends Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with 23 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Circle of Friends Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 Circle of Friends Academy care for?
72, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Circle of Friends Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Circle of Friends Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Circle of Friends Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 393-0425 to ask.
What is Circle of Friends Academy's phone number?
(717) 393-0425.
Where is Circle of Friends Academy?
625 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603. The nearest other daycare we list is Ducklings ELC, 0.5 miles away.