Kindercare Learning Center 073022
218 Willow Valley Lakes Dr, Willow Street, PA
4.4· 39 reviews
Kids Express Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 81
- open each week
- 4 days
- daily, posted tuition
- $13.50
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About Kids Express Preschool
Kids Express Preschool is a child care center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 81 children.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It lists daily tuition of $13.50.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 42 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 2-year-old through Pre-K
- Hours today
- 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
- Licensed capacity
- 81 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 2-year-old through Pre-K |
|---|---|
| Programs | Part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Grace Church Willow Valley) |
| Curriculum | Heggarty Phonemic Awareness, Wee Learn Curriculum, Essentials Curriculum, Scholastic Curriculum |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 81 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids Express Preschool lists daily tuition of $13.50.
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Lunch Bunch | $13.50 |
| registration fee per additional child when applying online between January and April 1 | $50 |
| registration fee per child when applying online between January and April 1 | $75 |
| non-refundable registration fee due with registration form after April 1, 2026 | $125 |
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Kids Express Preschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 81 children
- License number
- #CER-00257764
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 42 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Records and paperwork 10
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Safety and hazards 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
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 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 3, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The time between staff person #1's and #2's health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe (1/18/23, 4/14/25) and (12/20/23, 2/17/25) respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“It was observed in the Toddler classroom that the hands-free covered trashcan to disposed of diapers was not functioning.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information in the classrooms did not contain the children's health policy numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Child #2's emergency contact information did not include the parent's work address and work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“It was observed that the refrigerator (miniature) in the Toddler classroom did not contain an operable thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed, in the Toddler classroom, that craft "googly eyes", less than 1" diameter are being used by the children for certain art projects. A staff person confirmed that this is the case.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed, in the Toddler classroom, that there was a staple remover (sharp object) accessible to the children on the counter. (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1's file did not contain a current FBI clearance as evidenced by the most current FBI clearance on file dated 11/16/20. Staff person #2's file did not contain a current Child Abuse clearance as evidenced by the most current Child Abuse clearance on file dated 7/17/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The facility's current staff fire safety training did not include proof of the fire safety professional's name and qualifications.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #1's emergency contact information did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures for the child, by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The testing of the fire detection system was not conducted at least every 30 days as evidenced by the 10/12/25, 11/16/25 documented testing of the system.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The evacuation time and the number of children who participated in the fire drill were not included in the 3/18/25 documented fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Documented emergency drills exceeded the permitted annual timeframe between drills (10/2024, 11/24/25). The documented emergency drills did not include special accommodations required and problems encountered during the drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
Dec 12, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2's file did not contain proof of completing the one-hour Health and Safety Update training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed, in the Extended Day classroom, that the stacks of chairs were too high, creating a potential toppling hazard (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“It was observed that the portable sink (used for diaper changes) in the 2-year-old classroom was not functioning.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Children younger than 3 years old have been using the playground which contains mulch and a sandbox filled with rocks with a diameter or less than 1 inch.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“Child #1's file did not contain an agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6) Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“Child #1's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's home address and telephone number. It also did not include the policy number for the health insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #1's emergency contact information did not include the release person's telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“It was observed, in the 2-year-old classroom, that children's lunch bags, with perishable items were not refrigerated. (Corrected during inspection)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person #2's record does not contain verification of education. Staff person #3's record does not contain proof of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility did not have documentation of testing the fire detection devices at least every 30 days (1/31/24, 12/9/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #3's file did not contain the NSOR clearance certificate. Staff person #3's Disclosure Statement was not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
Dec 5, 2023Inspection18 rules cited
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The operability of the fire detection system from an outside company was not assessed in the accepted annual timeframe (4/26/22, 12/1/23).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days (1/11/23, 3/27/23).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact information and financial agreement of child #4 and #5 were not updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3's emergency contact information was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“in Room 106, staff persons clean their hands with wipes or hand sanitizer rather than soap and water after diapering a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“In Room 106 (2 year olds), children's hands are cleaned with wipes rather than soap and water after being diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact information of child #1 and #2 did not include the child's health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Child #1 and #2's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The parents of child #3 did not receive the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreements of child #1 through #5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“It was observed, in Room 106, that one of the classroom doors (exit) was blocked by toys and classroom equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“It was observed, in Room 106, that there is no source of running water for handwashing in the diapering area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed in the Women's bathroom (in lobby), that there were no handwashing signs posted at sink and at each toilet. (this bathroom is used by staff and children)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3270.78/3270.113(a) Lighting/Supervised at all times
“It was observed in Room 107 (Extended Day room) that there was not sufficient light to properly supervise the children during naptime.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed, in Room 106, that 6 containers of Lysol wipes were accessible to children (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“It was observed, in the Gym (gross motor space)) that there were 6 missing protective outlet covers (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person #2 and #3's records do not contain proof of 2 years' experience working with children, which will allow them to work unsupervised with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff person #1's time between staff evaluations exceeded the permitted timeframe every 12 months (11/16/21, 1/20/23).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #1 and #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
Dec 7, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
3270.131(e)(4) Annual immunization reporting to DOH
“Child #2 and #5's records do not contain proof of current Influenza immunization (Child #2's last on record 10/13/21), (Child #5's last on record 9/27/21).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“It was observed that emergency contact information was not present in the Extended Day Room for children receiving care in the space (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff person #1's initial health assessment was dated after the first day working with children (dated 10/3/22).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan does not include a statement that annual emergency drills will be conducted (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The parents of child #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreement. The original agreements were in the children's files.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The names of the staff people who participated in the fire drill have not been listed on the fire drill log.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Child #1, #2, and #4's agreements did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not include a plan for evacuation of children from the facility building on the premises (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not contain, the plan for evacuation from the building (on the premises) and that annual drills will be conducted (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1's Child Abuse clearance is dated after the first day working with children (9/28/22). Staff person #2's file does not include a NSOR certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed, in Room 104, that in the cabinet about the toilet, the following toxins were accessible to children: Awesome Degreaser spray bottle; Glass Cleaner with ammonia; Disinfectant spray bottle. It was observed in Room 106, that a container of Sanidry Disinfectant wipes (keep out of reach of children) were accessible to children on a shelf on the changing table (all corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“At the time of enrollment, parents did not receive, in writing, the facility's supervision policy (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreements of child #1 through #4 were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
- Nov 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 29, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) Emergency plan/Letter to parents
“The emergency plan and parent letter explaining the emergency procedures, did not include accommodations for toddlers or children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 did not include parental signed consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There were 2 exposed, hanging wires on the outdoor music wall where chimes had come off.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“There was no written plan of daily activities posted in the Elevate Rm. 107.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“There was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in every child care space, or in the backpacks that accompany the staff when taking walks, or when on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“There was no documentation of annual emergency plan training for Staff Persons #2, #3, #4 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022
3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted
“There was no documentation of the information that had been sent to notify local traffic safety authorities annually of the location of the facility and the use of pedestrian and vehicular routes/safe routes, nor was this info posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for Child #2 did not include documentation of a completed initial health report within 60 days of enrollment and the child was still enrolled at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There was no documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional in lieu of documentation of testing every 30 days. In addition, there was no proof of purchase of the interconnected fire system.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The files for Children #1, #2 and #3 did not include documentation of the influenza vaccine this year, in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for Child #1 also did not include documentation of the HEP A vaccine, in accordance with the recommended schedule by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The file for Staff Person #2 did not include documentation of a completed health assessment and TB test results that was conducted within 12 months prior to their start date at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Express Preschool
Is Kids Express Preschool licensed?
Yes. Kids Express Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kids Express Preschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Express Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 Kids Express Preschool care for?
81, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Kids Express Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids Express Preschool's hours?
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids Express Preschool cost?
Daily tuition of $13.50, as it lists it.
What is Kids Express Preschool's phone number?
(717) 464-1439.
Where is Kids Express Preschool?
300 Willow Valley Sq, Lancaster, PA 17602. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center 073022, 0.7 miles away.