Kiddie Academy of Lancaster
251 S Centerville Rd, Lancaster, PA
4.3· 6 reviews
Jenkins School
- licensed capacity
- 28
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Jenkins School
Jenkins School is a child care center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 28 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 28 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp |
|---|---|
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Enrichment | Music and Art |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 28 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Jenkins School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Jenkins School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 28 children
- License number
- #CER-00257368
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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 2, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The agreement on file for child #2 were updated by the parent in February of 2025 and subsequently more than 6 months later in November of 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The record for staff person #1 included an expired NSOR certificate that had not been updated. The staff person was observed working with children at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information on file for child #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The health reports on file for child #1 (preschool aged) were dated in February of 2025 and subsequently more than 12 months later in March of 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
Nov 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Two staff were caring for a group of 21 mixed aged preschool and young school-age children. 11 of the children were preschoolers.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2025
Jun 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff person #1 did not complete 12 clock hours of child care training during the previous training period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
Jun 25, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed on the exterior windowsills and on a wooden area of the exterior wall in an area accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the previous year, the facility staff had not completed Child Service Reports (or another approved form) at least every six months for children 1 and 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff person 1 completed fire safety trainings March of 2023 and then more than 12 months later in May of 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person 1's pediatric first aid and CPR training expired in March of 2024, and was not updated until May of 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“More than 30 days lapsed between manual tests of the fire detection devices on the following dates: 7/5/23 to 8/10/23, and 12/1/23 to 1/4/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024
Jun 23, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include a complete address for a listed release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Two containers of hand-sanitizer were observed hanging from children's backpacks in an area accessible to the children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
May 24, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information on file for children 2, and 4 were incomplete at the time of inspection. Child 2- Missing addresses for listed release persons Child 4 - Missing parent's work address, and an address for a listed release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record on file for child 3 (preschooler) was not in accordance with the ACIP guidelines. The record included just 1 of 3 age-appropriate Hepatitis B doses.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The initial health report for staff person 3 was not obtained within the 12 months prior to initial service in the child care setting. The health assessments on file were dated more than 12 months prior to start date, and then 171 days after start date.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022
3270.131(e)(2)(ii) Exemption documentation from health professional
“An immunization exemption note was on file for child 4. The exemption was due to a medical reason, but was written by the child's parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.14/3270.31(f)(10) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person 3 has been employed for more than 90 days. The staff person has not completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person 1 began employment without the required NSOR on file. The NSOR was obtained 16 days after start date. Staff person 1 serves in a role that is not able to be hired under a provisional basis. Staff person 3 began serving in a child care position without complete CPSL paperwork on file, and did not complete the required mandated reporter training within 90 days. -An expired child abuse was on file at start date. An updated child abuse clearance was obtained 142 days after start date. -An NSOR was not on file until 135 days after start date. -The mandated reporter training on file was dated 153 days after start date. -A signed disclosure statement was not on file until 114 days after start date.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreement on file for child 1 did not specify the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility had not conducted an annual emergency drill during the previous year.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Jenkins School
Is Jenkins School licensed?
Yes. Jenkins School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Jenkins School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Jenkins School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Jenkins School care for?
28, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Jenkins School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Jenkins School'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 Jenkins School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 295-1548 to ask.
What is Jenkins School's phone number?
(717) 295-1548.
Where is Jenkins School?
3131 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Academy of Lancaster, 0.4 miles away.