Village of Love Learning Academy
515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Creative Kidz Daycare has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
3280.66(c) Toxic plants not permitted
“An azalea was observed on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA
910 Hamilton Park Dr, Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA 17603 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lancaster, PA 17603 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lancaster, PA 17603 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lancaster, PA 17603 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lancaster, PA 17603 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lancaster, PA 17603 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lancaster, PA 17603 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Creative Kidz Daycare 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 May 19, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 380-1324 to ask.
(717) 380-1324.
Lancaster, PA 17603. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.