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Creative Kidz Daycare

Lancaster, PA 17603 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Creative Kidz Daycare

Creative Kidz Daycare is a group home daycare in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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Creative Kidz Daycare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Creative Kidz Daycare

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00258228
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 11 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 11
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. May 19, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(a) Health Information

      “The initial health report on file for child #2 was dated 72 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(5) Two written references

      “The record for facility person #2 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 22, 2026

    • Background checks

      3280.192(4) CPSL information

      “The record for facility person #2 did not contain a completed disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “The health assessments on file for staff person #1 were dated in January of 2024 and subsequently more than 24 months later in April of 2026. The record for facility person #2 did not include a health assessment. The record also did not include results of a TB test.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(e) Letter to parents

      “The emergency plan parent letter did not address accommodations for infants and toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact information on file for child #2 did not include a complete address for the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.115(a)(3) Above-ground pool inaccessible

      “The above ground pool barrier does not meet the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Multiple areas of the fencing and at gates measure less than 48 inches in height from the foothold to the top of the barrier.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Small rocks (with a diameter of less than 1 inch) were observed on the playground space that is used by toddlers. The rocks were along the edge of the pool and at the base of the steps at the back of the pool.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “The agreement on file for children #1 and #3 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact information on file for children #1 and #3 each did not include complete addresses for listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.66(c) Toxic plants not permitted

      “An azalea was observed on the playground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2026

  2. May 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “It was observed that the fencing below the pool area deck had wooden planks and metal materials accessible to children causing a potential hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025

  3. Mar 10, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child # 7 and Child #9, the agreement forms did not include services which are to be considered as extra.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #2 and Child #7, the emergency contact forms did not include information on health insurance coverage and health insurance policy numbers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #7 and child #8, the emergency contact forms did not include release person's address/phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #1 the agreement and emergency contact forms had both been last reviewed/signed on 7.28.24 AND for Child #2, the agreement and emergency contact form had last been reviewed/signed on 5.11.24, for Child # 3, , the agreement and emergency contact form had last been reviewed/signed on 2.11.23, and for Child #6 , the emergency contact was last reviewed/signed on 1.8.24, and for Child #7 the emergency contact form was last reviewed /signed on 5.6.24, and for child #8 the emergency contact form was last reviewed/signed on 5.3.24, and for child #9 the agreement form was last reviewed/signed on 5.4.24; and for child # 11 , the emergency contact and agreement forms were last reviewed/signed on 3.5.2024; and for child # 12 the emergency contact and agreement forms were last reviewed/signed on 2.14.2024; and for child #13 the emergency contact and agreement forms were last reviewed/signed on 3.5.2024, and for child #14, the emergency contact and agreement forms were last reviewed/signed on 5.3.2024..”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child # 2 the agreement form did not include designated release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #9, the agreement form did not include a fee amount charged for childcare services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a) Signed

      “Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #5 and Child # 8 and Child #10, an agreement was not on file. It was found that for Child #9, the agreement form did not include the operator's signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #1 and Child # 4 and Child # 7 and Child #9 the agreement form did not include the child's admission date..”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

  4. Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “It was observed that the emergency contact form and agreement forms for child #1 was updated by the parent beyond a 6-month period evidenced with dates of 8/26/23 with an update on 3/5/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

  6. May 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Facility person # 1 had a timeframe between clearances obtained is greater than 60 months. The current PA criminal clearance is dated 4.30.2023 and the previous one is dated 7.31.2017. The current Child Abuse clearance is dated 5.4.2023 and the previous one is dated 8.7.2017. The current FBI criminal clearance is dated 5.1.2023 and the previous one is dated 8.7.2017.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023

  7. Jul 15, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.64 Outside Walkways

      “Certification representative observed gravel and pieces of brick/mortar laying on the driveway below the exterior window by the entrance of the childcare facility. Staff #3 stated the damage was caused to the building when an inexperienced driver hit the exterior wall with a motor vehicle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.185 Record Retention for One Year

      “During complaint investigation, certification representative requested the record for Child #1. Staff #3 stated the record for Child #1 was disposed of after the child dis-enrolled (around October 2021).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “Certification representative observed cracks and damage to the exterior of the building by the driveway and to the interior wall. There was a hole in the interior wall that extended approximately 4 to 6 feet in height and 1 inch in diameter. The damaged sheet rock was protruding 4-6 inches and insultation was exposed. There was a temporary barrier in the childcare space to keep children away from the damaged wall. Staff #3 stated the damage was caused to the building when an inexperienced driver hit the exterior wall with a motor vehicle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022

  8. May 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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Is Creative Kidz Daycare licensed?

Yes. Creative Kidz Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Creative Kidz Daycare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Kidz Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Creative Kidz Daycare care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Creative Kidz Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Creative Kidz Daycare's hours?

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

How much does Creative Kidz Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 380-1324 to ask.

What is Creative Kidz Daycare's phone number?

(717) 380-1324.

Where is Creative Kidz Daycare?

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).