Hambright School Age Program
3000 Charlestown Rd, Lancaster, PA
Kiddie Academy of Lancaster
- licensed capacity
- 162
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Kiddie Academy of Lancaster
Kiddie Academy of Lancaster is a child care center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 162 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 12 months (Infant) through 4-Year-Olds (Pre-Kindergarten)
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 162 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 12 months (Infant) through 4-Year-Olds (Pre-Kindergarten) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Staff | Educators must meet or exceed state requirements including background clearance, education qualifications, ongoing professional development |
| Safety | Secure entries, authorized pick-up procedures |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 162 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kiddie Academy of Lancaster has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Kiddie Academy of Lancaster
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
- Capacity
- 162 children
- License number
- #CER-00257983
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 12 visits · 47 rules in all · 47 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 13
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Safety and hazards 6
- Background checks 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Transportation 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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May 4, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 4/10/26, Staff Person #1 was observed (video footage) caring for children (5 young toddlers) alone on the playground from 10:18am - 10:34am and from 11:0am - 11:08am. Staff Person #2 was hired provisionally and did not have documentation showing that the DHS FBI Clearance had been submitted, as required to begin working with children provisionally, requiring that they be supervised at all times by a qualified staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 4/10/26, Staff Persons #1 and #2 were on the Playground with their class of young toddlers. Staff Person #2 took a few children inside to change their diapers. When Staff Person #1 later brought the rest of the children inside, one of the children (Child #1), was left alone on the playground. Staff Persons #3 and #4 were on an adjoining playground with prekdg children. Staff Person #3 noticed that Child #1 was left on the playground when the door shut and immediately went to bring Child #1 inside and to the child's classroom to rejoin the group. Child #1 was left unsupervised on the playground for 1 minute. Staff Person #1 was not physically present with the children in their primary care group and left a child unsupervised on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
May 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 4/10/26, Staff Person #1 was observed (video footage) caring for children (5 young toddlers) alone on the playground from 10:18am - 10:34am and from 11:0am - 11:08am. Staff Person #2 was hired provisionally and did not have documentation showing that the DHS FBI Clearance had been submitted, as required to begin working with children provisionally, requiring that they be supervised at all times by a qualified staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 4/10/26, Staff Persons #1 and #2 were on the Playground with their class of young toddlers. Staff Person #2 took a few children inside to change their diapers. When Staff Person #1 later brought the rest of the children inside, one of the children (Child #1), was left alone on the playground. Staff Persons #3 and #4 were on an adjoining playground with prekdg children. Staff Person #3 noticed that Child #1 was left on the playground when the door shut and immediately went to bring Child #1 inside and to the child's classroom to rejoin the group. Child #1 was left unsupervised on the playground for 1 minute. Staff Person #1 was not physically present with the children in their primary care group and left a child unsupervised on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
Apr 7, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff Person #1 was observed caring for children unsupervised, as an AGS (Assistant Group Supervisor) but did not have 2 years of childcare experience documented in their staff file as required (with a high school diploma/GED) to be qualified as an AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“Staff Person #1 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff Person #1 did not have the required childcare experience documented, to qualify as an AGS, therefore Staff Person #1 was qualified as an Aide and was not supervised by an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff Person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff Person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Staff Person #1 noticed that Child #1 had a different shirt on after taking the child to the bathroom. When coming out of the bathroom with the child, Staff Person #1 yelled at Staff Person #3 "Don't put that shirt on" Child #1! "You do that all the time!" Staff Person #3 said that it was the t-shirt the child was wearing under a sweater and that the sweater was taken off because the child was hot. Staff Person #1 walked over and grabbed the shirt off of Child #1 and Staff Persons #1 and #2 began arguing and calling one another disrespectful. This occurred in front of the other children, staff and a parent who was picking up their child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Staff Person #1 scolded a child and wagged their finger in Child #2's face when the child was playing at the sink and later told Staff Person #2, "I see where (the child) gets it from."”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
Apr 7, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff Person #1 was observed caring for children unsupervised, as an AGS (Assistant Group Supervisor) but did not have 2 years of childcare experience documented in their staff file as required (with a high school diploma/GED) to be qualified as an AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“Staff Person #1 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff Person #1 did not have the required childcare experience documented, to qualify as an AGS, therefore Staff Person #1 was qualified as an Aide and was not supervised by an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff Person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff Person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Staff Person #1 noticed that Child #1 had a different shirt on after taking the child to the bathroom. When coming out of the bathroom with the child, Staff Person #1 yelled at Staff Person #3 "Don't put that shirt on" Child #1! "You do that all the time!" Staff Person #3 said that it was the t-shirt the child was wearing under a sweater and that the sweater was taken off because the child was hot. Staff Person #1 walked over and grabbed the shirt off of Child #1 and Staff Persons #1 and #2 began arguing and calling one another disrespectful. This occurred in front of the other children, staff and a parent who was picking up their child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Staff Person #1 scolded a child and wagged their finger in Child #2's face when the child was playing at the sink and later told Staff Person #2, "I see where (the child) gets it from."”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
Mar 26, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for Facility Person #1 did not include documentation of initial training regarding the emergency plan, within 90 days of starting.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) Original container/Name on bottle
“Medications (inhalers) for Children #1 and #2, were not in the original container that identifies the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(d) Updated every 6 months/Dated signature affixed
“The Emergency Contact Forms for Children #3 and #4, did not have the enrolling parent's dated signature at the bottom, showing the date that the form was completed and reviewed. Without this, there is no way of knowing if it was on file (and in the children's classroom) when the children started attending and thereby indicating when the forms need to be updated in 6-months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #1 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: Mar 27, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The file for Facility Person #1 did not include an initial health assessment and TB test results, conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Diapers and wipes in plastic bags, were found to be accessible to children in a low, storage unit with drawers, in the 2's Rm. 1 bathroom (Corrected on-site).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A net tent in the cozy area of the 3's Rm. 2, was torn and had holes in the netting (Corrected on-site). The walkway that the 2-year-olds use to get to the playground, had 2 small sensory bins that were dirty, with standing water and debris.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Diaper creams/ointments were found to be accessible to children in the 2's Rm. 1, located in a plastic bin drawer unit in the bathroom (corrected on-site).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“Children #1 and #2 had medication that did not have written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
Mar 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #1 was observed working with children and did not have documentation of the required clearances to be hired provisionally. Staff Person #1 did not have completed out-of-state clearances or a completed NSOR clearance”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff Person #1 did not have an initial health assessment and TB test results completed within 12 months prior to working with children at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff Person #1 did not have documentation of education and experience prior to working.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff Person #1 did not have two, written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person, as required prior to working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
Mar 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.35(e)/3270.35(f) 46 or more children- additional group sups/Group sup present 30 hrs
“Based on the center's current enrollment (76 children), two Group Supervisors are required. There was only 1 Group Supervisor (Staff Person #2) employed at the facility and working 30+ hours per week, who had the required education (degree with transcript)/experience documented in their staff file. Staff Persons #3, #4 and #5 did not have transcripts that documented what their degree was in or the number of credits they have in approved human services/education to determine if they were qualified as a Group Supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #6 had clearances that included a criminal record that had not been sent to DHS Certification for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff Person #6 did not have documentation of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. There was just one reference on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
Nov 4, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff Persons #1 and #2 left Child #1 unattended on the playground for 10 minutes before realizing that the child was not with the group in the Play Room, after coming indoors from the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2026
Oct 16, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.21/3270.111(c) General Health and Safety/Promote development
“Staff Persons #1 and #2 admittedly drank alcohol on their lunch break, then returned to work, caring for children in the same classroom. It was reported that, on one occasion, Staff Person #1 came into a classroom talking very loudly and grabbed Staff Person #3 by the neck. This was in the presence of children during naptime. On another occasion, it was reported that Staff Person #1 came into a classroom during naptime, turned on the lights and seemed "more than tipsy" and was loud and giggly. Staff Person #1 told Staff Persons #3 and #5 that they drank on their lunch break. Staff Persons #4 and #5 were aware that Staff Person #1 appeared visibly intoxicated while caring for children at the facility and did not immediately take action to ensure the health and safety of children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
Aug 28, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility's Emergency Plan and Parent letter about the Emergency Plan, did not include a method for inform parents that the emergency has ended and instructions as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The facility emergency plan parent letter was not posted at a conspicuous location at the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a DHS FBI clearance result, beyond the 45-day provisional hire period. There was no documentation that the FBI fingerprinting had been submitted prior to working with children at the facility. The file for Staff Person #3 did not include documentation of Mandated Reporter training having been completed within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“The lock on the kitchen door was broken, so the kitchen was accessible to children (with the oven, knives and cleaning chemicals).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There were walls with peeling paint throughout the facility as follows: Two 1" spots of peeling paint on the wall under the window in the Toddler Rm 2 classroom (Corrected on-site). Four spots of peeling paint on the walls in the 3's Rm 2 classroom (Corrected on-site). Peeling paint on the wall to the right of the door in the Older Toddler 2's Rm. 1 classroom (Corrected on-site).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A loose, plastic trash bag that was hanging over the side of the trash can in the Toddler 1 room, was accessible to the toddlers in the room (Corrected On-Site).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The Emergency Contact Forms that the facility uses, does not have a place for the parent to indicate any special needs (including allergies) of the child. This was evidenced by the child files that were reviewed; Children #1 - 10.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.133(6) Written consent
“The medication log that the facility uses, did not include written parental consent to administer medication for Child #11 and Child #12.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
3270.133(7)(iii) Refrigeration required
“The medication logs that the facility uses, did not include indication of whether the medication needs to be refrigerated or not for Child #11 and Child #12.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for Staff Persons #1 and #5 did not include documentation of an initial health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to their start date at the facility as follows: Staff Person #1: Well visit was conducted on 8/21/25, after their start date, and all questions on the Staff Health Report form, were not addressed and documented by the physician on the visit summary documentation. Staff Person #5: The visit summary in the file was for a continued care/sick visit, and not for a physical exam.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“The Emergency Contact Forms that the facility uses, does not have a place for the parent to give signed parental consent for walking excursions or transportation. This was evidenced by the child files that were reviewed; Children #1 - 10.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. There was only one written reference in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for Staff Person #4 did not include documentation of Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training having been completed within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“The fire drill log with the dates that the fire system was tested, documented that it was more than 30 days from the testing on 6/19/25 and the testing on 7/31/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
3270.95(b)/3270.171(c) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance/Safe routes posted
“There was no written notification of pick up/drop off procedures posted at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The Emergency Contact forms for Child #4 and Child #8, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number. The Emergency Contact forms for Child #2, Child #5, and Child #10, did not include the policy number of the child's health insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
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Jun 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff Person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff Person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety updated training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Two staff were observed working with children without required clearances beyond the 45-day provisional hire period as follows: Staff Person #1 did not have a State Police Clearance on file. Staff Person #2 did not have an NSOR clearance (required prior to working with children) on file. Two staff were observed working alone with children, unsupervised, without required clearances beyond the 45-day provisional hire period as follows: Staff Person #3 did not have an FBI Clearance on file or an NSOR clearance (required prior to working with children) on file. Staff Person #4 did not have a current State Police Clearance on file (CORRECTED ON-SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
Apr 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff number 1 and 2 did not have documentation that they were trained on the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in Infant Room 1 was missing scissors. Corrected during inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.81 Glass
“Multiple glass doors in traffic areas throughout the facility were observed not to have any visual identification. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operation in the event the facility is unsuitable to provide to care. Corrected during inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Kiddie Academy of Lancaster
Is Kiddie Academy of Lancaster licensed?
Yes. Kiddie Academy of Lancaster is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kiddie Academy of Lancaster last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kiddie Academy of Lancaster had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 47 rules across 12 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 47 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 Kiddie Academy of Lancaster care for?
162, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Kiddie Academy of Lancaster accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kiddie Academy of Lancaster's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kiddie Academy of Lancaster cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 627-1333 to ask.
What is Kiddie Academy of Lancaster's phone number?
(717) 627-1333.
Where is Kiddie Academy of Lancaster?
251 S Centerville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603. The nearest other daycare we list is Jenkins School, 0.4 miles away.