Malave Child Care Center
1714 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA
4.3· 40 reviews
Dorothy Rodriguez
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 7 days
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About Dorothy Rodriguez
Dorothy Rodriguez is a home daycare in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open every day, 12:00 AM to 11:45 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpen until 11:45 PM
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM |
| SundayToday | 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Dorothy Rodriguez
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00258854
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Mar 31, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation showed that Staff #1 had a current NSOR clearance dated 3/23/21, which was more than 60 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During the inspection, a test of the fire detection system was conducted. The interconnected smoke alarms did not sound an alarm. One of the devices was not operable or installed. A second, installed device appeared to be attempting to connect to other devices. The third device upstairs, did not sound when the test was conducted. Documentation showing that the fire system test had been tested every 30 days was not available. The last documented test of the fire system was 12/1/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2026
Jul 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3290.94(a)(1)/3290.95(b) Every 60 days/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“There is no documentation that fire drills have been conducted at least once every 60 days. There is no documentation that the fire detection system is being tested at least every 30 days. The last documented fire drill and testing of the fire system was dated. 4/4/25. (The fire detection system was tested during the inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
Mar 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed that the diaper changing pad had two tears with the foam exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Child #1's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3290.151(a)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff person #1's time between health assessments exceeded the permitted every 24 months' timeframe.(1/18/23, 2/10/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
Mar 13, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3290.166(4) Bottles labeled
“It was observed that an infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's name (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3290.113(f)(1) Supervision of children
“It was observed that the provider has no device or method to supervise the children in care for brief periods of time required to perform a specific task (ie staff restroom, or preparing a quick snack for children).”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2024
3290.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed that rocks which are smaller than 1 inch diameter are accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths in the enclosed front yard which children use for outdoor play/activities.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3290.31(f) Age and training
“Staff person #1 did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“The initial health assessment for child #2 was not received within the first 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Initial health assessment dated 2/27/24. SEE CODE SHEET”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3290.121(b) Given parents in writing
“At the time of enrollment, parents did not receive in writing, Clothing, Supervision, Dismissal, and Transportation and pick-up arrangements.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3290.123(b) Parent receives original
“The parents of children #1, #2, and #3 did not receive the original agreement of their child. Original agreements were in children's files.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3290.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The hypothetical location of the fire was the same for two consecutive fire drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
Mar 20, 2023Inspection22 rules cited
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“It was observed that there was no written plan conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3290.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“It was observed that the diaper changing pad had a cloth cover over it which was not being changed after each diaper change. A de-odorizing spray, rather than a sanitizing solution was being used on the cloth between diaper changes.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3290.166(1) Written statement
“It was observed that there was no written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for the infant, from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3290.123(b) Parent receives original
“The parents of child #1 through #4 did not receive the original agreement. The original agreements were in the children's files.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Child #4's agreement does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023
3290.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“Child #4's agreement does not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3290.121(b) Given parents in writing
“At the time of enrollment, parents did not receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, clothing policy, supervision policy, and transportation and pick-up arrangements.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3290.166(4) Bottles labeled
“It was observed that the infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's name (corrected during inspection)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“The operator did not send a copy of the facility's emergency plan to the local municipality when it was updated at the last renewal inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days (11/3/22, 2/15/23).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility (none on second floor or finished basement).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3290.95(b) Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Testing of the fire detection system exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days timeframe : last time tested 12/5/22 (tested during this inspection). The facility had no record of the proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detectors on main floor and second floor (Corrected during inspection with attestation form).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not contain accommodations for the evacuation of infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed that rest equipment (Pack N Play) was not labeled with the child's name (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed that, in the backyard/outdoor playspace, there was a metal container with peeling paint on its exterior.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2023
3290.74(a) Requirements
“It was observed in the backyard/outdoor play area, that there were 3 pieces of vinyl siding were leaning against the shed (tripping hazard), a metal planting tower with several metal spokes sticking out, and rust on the exterior of a metal container. It was observed that the children have access to the finished basement which contained a lighter.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2023
3290.70(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“It was observed that the bathroom on the second floor, used by children in care, has no adaptation limiting the opening to 6 or fewer inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“It was observed that children have access to the finished basement which contained a deodorant stick (keep out of reach of children).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1's file did not contain proof of Mandated Reporter training prior to 3/22/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not contain a Continuity of Operations plan. Staff person #1 completed the one-hour Health and Safety training update on 3/1/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Child #2 and #3's emergency contact information does not include the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
- Jun 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 26, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3290.95(a) System in compliance
“Upon inspection of the facility logs for the testing of the fire detection system, it was found that tests were conducted on 1.5.21, 3.5.21, 4.6.21, 5.7.21, 6.10.21, 7.6.21, 8.12.21, 9.9.21, 10.8.21, 11.9.21, 12.7.21, 1.5.22, 2.3.22, 3.25.22, 4.8.22. Therefore, it is apparent that greater than 30 days elapsed between multiple tests. Also, it was found that a receipt of purchase for the fire detection system was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care was missing for child #1 and #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2022
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions was not included in the plan.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff was missing for child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2022
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Upon inspection of the physical site, it was found that a gas stove was accessible to children in care that did not have protective covers on knobs. Upon inspection of the facility documents, it was found that a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment was not developed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“Upon inspection of the facility, it was found that there was a dog present in the exterior play space to which the provider did not have the required current rabies immunization documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3290.69 Heat Source
“Upon inspection of the physical site, it was found that the kitchen sink used for child handwashing had hot water accessible that exceeded 120 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Upon inspection of the fire drill log, it was found that no fire drills were conducted between August and December 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Dorothy Rodriguez
Is Dorothy Rodriguez licensed?
Yes. Dorothy Rodriguez is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Dorothy Rodriguez last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dorothy Rodriguez had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Dorothy Rodriguez care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Dorothy Rodriguez accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Dorothy Rodriguez's hours?
Every day, 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Dorothy Rodriguez cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 945-7154 to ask.
What is Dorothy Rodriguez's phone number?
(717) 945-7154.
Where is Dorothy Rodriguez?
Lancaster, PA 17602. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.