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Lancaster Rec Child Care at McCaskey HS

445 N Reservoir St, Lancaster, PA 17602
licensed capacity
114
open each week
5 days

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About Lancaster Rec Child Care at McCaskey HS

Lancaster Rec Child Care at McCaskey HS is a child care center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 114 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 64 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
114 children

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Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
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Inspection reports for Lancaster Rec Child Care at McCaskey HS

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Capacity
114 children
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Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 15 rules cited

Rules cited on 13 of 17 visits · 64 rules in all · 48 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 14
  • Records and paperwork 12
  • Health, medication and illness 12
  • Staff training and qualifications 9
  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Background checks 4

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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  1. Aug 11, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Visible dirt was observed around the edges of the diaper changing table in the Toddler room. Corrected on site by wiping away the dirt. Visible pieces of dirt were observed in two unused cribs in the Infant room. Corrected on site by cleaning each mattress.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “A visible layer of dust was observed on the vent above the door in the toddler room, the vent above the door in the infant room, the vent near the door in the Head Start Room, and the vent above the sink in the Pre-K room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “The hot water temperature in all sinks was observed to be 120 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Diaper wipes labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were observed to be accessible to children in the preschool and Head Start bathrooms. Corrected on site by making the wipes inaccessible.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Documentation showed that staff #2 had a staff evaluation dated 10/7/25, exceeding the requirement that staff receive an evaluation at least every 12 months (see LIS for date of hire). Documentation that staff #5 had received an evaluation in the first 12 months of employment was not available (see LIS for date of hire).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Documentation showed a signed disclosure statement dated 9/17/25 for staff #1, which was after the staff member's initial date of service. (See LIS for first day working with children.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “Documentation showed that staff #1 completed fire safety training on 7/1/24 and again on 10/19/25, exceeding the requirement that fire safety training be completed at least annually (every 12 months).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Documentation that the financial agreement for child #2 had been updated every 6 months was not available. Documentation that the emergency contact form for child #2 had been updated every 6 months was not available.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Documentation showed completed emergency plan training on 9/17/25, exceeding the requirement that emergency plan training be conducted within 12 months for staff #1 (previously completed 8/15/24), #2 (previously completed 7/16/24), and staff #3 (previously completed 8/15/24). Documentation showed staff #4 had a completed emergency plan training 9/17/25 - documentation of completion of emergency plan training within 90 days of hire was not available. (See LIS for date of hire for staff #4)”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Documentation of insurance company information for child #1 was not available. Corrected on site by adding the Insurance company to the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “At the time of inspection, the safe pick up and drop off procedures were not available as a posting. Corrected on site by posting the document in the lobby area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “Documentation of the date of the results of a TB test was not available for staff #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “A staff member in the infant room was observed disposing of a diaper into a lidded, hands-free trashcan, which they opened with their hand. The staff member was observed lifting the lid with her hand to dispose of wipes as well. The trash can was functioning correctly, and the staff member was prompted to use the foot pedal moving forward.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “Documentation of a Hepatitis A vaccine for child #1 was not available at the time of the inspection. See LIS for child's birthday.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “A layer of paving stones, many of which were of a diameter of less than 1 inch, was observed under a newly installed shed on the playground that is used by toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026

  2. Jul 20, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(c) No insects or rodents

      “Evidence of rodents has been identified at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026

  3. Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “During the visit, staff #1 was observed to serve children breakfast without having children wash their hands prior to the meal. CR prompted the teacher to wash the children's hands, at which time she placed the food back on the counter and took children to the sink to wash hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026

  4. Mar 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of inspection, a complete PA state police clearance was not available for Staff #1. The dissemination date was missing from the form. The staff #1 was unable to provide a complete copy of the file. At the time of inspection, a complete PA state police clearance was not available for Staff #2. The dissemination date was missing from the form. Staff #2 provided a complete copy of the file on the day of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

  5. Oct 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training [9.18.25], however the trainer had not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum at the time of the training completion.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection of documents on file, it was found that the facility emergency plan did not include specifics related to the specific emergency accommodations plan with respect to infants and toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “During the renewal inspection of the childcare spaces, it was found that a written plan of daily activities was missing from the one-year-old room. Provider immediately corrected the missing document during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

  6. Sep 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “The unused PreK Counts room showed evidence of damaged walls/drywall that also included damaged paint areas within the childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Upon inspection of the outdoor play space being used by young toddlers, it was observed that several [3] small objects less than 1 inch in diameter were on the ground around the play equipment in areas accessible to the children at play.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

  7. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 15, 2025Visit3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Provider had on file the previously used 10-hour health & safety training dated 8.10.20, but did not have the required 1-hour health & safety training 2022 updated on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Upon inspection of the facility fire safety records, it was found that the following test interval exceeded the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 1.2.24/1.2.25 [31d].”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “Upon inspection of the details of the incident, it was confirmed that Child #1 was left unsupervised by Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 on 4.29.25 at 0818. It was confirmed that Child #1 was unsupervised for 3 minutes and 15 seconds and further that Staff Person #2 was not aware of the fact that Child #1 was missing from her primary care group until the child was returned to the group. Finally, it was confirmed that the child was left alone on an exterior play space with open access to any person and the serious risk of the child being able to leave the space and enter a potentially busy parking area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025

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  1. May 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Provider had on file the previously used 10-hour health & safety training dated 8.10.20, but did not have the required 1-hour health & safety training 2022 updated on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Upon inspection of the facility fire safety records, it was found that the following test interval exceeded the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 1.2.24/1.2.25 [31d].”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “Upon inspection of the details of the incident, it was confirmed that Child #1 was left unsupervised by Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 on 4.29.25 at 0818. It was confirmed that Child #1 was unsupervised for 3 minutes and 15 seconds and further that Staff Person #2 was not aware of the fact that Child #1 was missing from her primary care group until the child was returned to the group. Finally, it was confirmed that the child was left alone on an exterior play space with open access to any person and the serious risk of the child being able to leave the space and enter a potentially busy parking area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025

  2. Feb 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(c) No insects or rodents

      “Upon investigation, rodent droppings were observed around the perimeter of the space used to store and/or prepare food. Both the facility director and the director of Early Childhood Education verbally confirmed that at least one mouse had been observed in the childcare facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

  3. Feb 10, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Upon reinspection of each childcare space within the facility to verify implementation of corrective plans, the following was found: chipped paint is still present near the changing table of the 2-year-old childcare space AND there is chipped paint on the rear wall of the Infant room near the cribs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “During a staff break transition, the coverage staff person left the childcare space while in ratio, which left the childcare space out of ratio for approximately one minute.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

  4. Feb 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Upon reinspection of each childcare space within the facility to verify implementation of corrective plans, the following was found: chipped paint is still present near the changing table of the 2-year-old childcare space AND there is chipped paint on the rear wall of the Infant room near the cribs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “During a staff break transition, the coverage staff person left the childcare space while in ratio, which left the childcare space out of ratio for approximately one minute.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

  5. Dec 5, 2024Inspection17 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Upon inspection of the facility's fire safety records, it was found that the following fire drill dates exceeded the maximum of 60-days between required fire drills: 9.24.24 - 11.26.24 [63d].”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(b)/3270.192(3) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Health assessment, TB test

      “Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that the health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was a partial print out of a discharge summary with no signature or professional title of the health professional completing the assessment [dated 5.29.24].”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “Upon the inspection of each childcare space within the facility, it was observed that during diaper changes in the 1-year-old childcare space, the staff person used a hand wipe only to wipe the children's [3 children] hands before returning them to the play area, instead of using soap and water handwashing.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “Upon inspection of children's records, it was found that the immunization report on record and submitted for inspection for Child #4 contained two DTAP vaccinations [3 required for age of child] AND contained two Pneumococcal vaccinations [3 required for age of the child].”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “Upon inspection of children's records, it was found that the health assessment on record and presented for inspection for Child #5 was dated 3.21.23 [expired on 3.21.24].”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “Upon inspection of children's records, it was found that the health assessment on record and presented for inspection for Child #4 was dated 3.13.24 [expired on 9.13.24].”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Upon inspection of children's records, it was found that for Child #1, the emergency contact information was last reviewed on 5.30.24 [expired on 11.30.24] and the parental agreement was last reviewed on 5.30.24 [expired on 11.30.24]. Further it was found that for Child #6, the emergency contact information was last reviewed on 5.20.24 [expired on 11.20.24] and the parental agreement was last reviewed on 5.20.24 [expired on 11.20.24].”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “Upon inspection of children's records, it was found that the date of the child's admission was missing from the most current record submitted for inspection for Child #1, #2, #4, #5 and #6.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “Upon inspection of children's records, it was found that the most current document submitted for inspection for Child #2, #4 and #5 was missing the signature of the facility operator.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “Upon the inspection of each childcare space within the facility, it was observed that during outdoor play, three staff persons were grouped together in the center of the space talking amongst themselves [Staff Person #1, #2 and #3]. During this time [minimum of 2 minutes of observation], these Staff Persons did not move from that position, nor conduct supervision of the children playing throughout the space.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “Upon the inspection of each childcare space within the facility, it was observed that during outdoor play, three staff persons were grouped together in the center of the space talking amongst themselves [Staff Person #1, #2 and #3]. During this time [minimum of 2 minutes of observation], these Staff Persons did not move from that position, nor conduct supervision of the children playing throughout the space.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “Upon the inspection of each childcare space within the facility, it was observed that during outdoor play, three staff persons were grouped together in the center of the space talking amongst themselves [Staff Person #1, #2 and #3]. During this time [minimum of 2 minutes of observation], these Staff Persons did not move from that position, nor conduct supervision of the children playing throughout the space.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Upon the inspection of each childcare space within the facility, the following was found: there is chipped paint near the restroom of the 2-year-old room AND there is chipped paint on the rear wall of the Infant room.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Upon the inspection of each childcare space within the facility, the following was found: one ceiling tile was loose in the 1-year-old room; one ceiling tile was damaged in the 2-year-old room AND two ceiling tiles were loose in the PreK Counts room.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file of facility person #1does not contain a completed NSOR verification. The file does contain copies of request for the clearances/verification which is dated 4.29.26. The file of facility person #4 does not contain a completed DHS required FBI clearance The file does not contain copies of the request for the clearances/verification required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Facility Person #4 was observed working with children unsupervised during the renewal inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 1. Health & Safety Training Topics and 2. Pediatric First Aid/CPR training from a PQUAS approved trainer [training from an unapproved trainer dated 1.31.24 was on file]. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 1. Health & Safety Training Topics [one hour update training dated 1.24.23 was on file] and 2. Pediatric First Aid/CPR training from a PQUAS approved trainer [training from an unapproved trainer dated 1.31.24 was on file].”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety Training Topics AND Pediatric First Aid/CPR training from an approved trainer.”
  6. Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 21, 2023Inspection18 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)/3270.133(7)(v) Medication log/Date of administration

      “In the Preschool room, one child's medication log (Child #1) had no end date listed for the dates of administration of the medication. In the Pre-K room, one child (child #2) had medication in the classroom, but the medication log was not completed by the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “There was no record of the operator sending last year's updated emergency plan to the local municipality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “Staff person #1's most current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR was not completed on or before the expiration of the most recent certification (4/10/21, 7/23/23).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.15(a) Building Codes

      “The facility does not have the Certificate Of Occupancy on record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff person #3's record did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person (contained only 1).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #2's FBI clearance is dated 12/4/23, which was after the accepted 45 days' provisional hire timeframe, and worked without this clearance on record for a period of time. SEE CODE SHEET”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed that the space where the rest mats are stored is accessible to children and contains many stacked boxes, which can create a climbing/falling hazard for them.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “It was observed, in the PreSchool room, that there was peeling paint (approx 3 inches) on the wall to the right of the craft/art supply room (approx 6 inches up from the floor) (corrected during inspection)”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “It was observed, in the Pre-K (double room) that the diaper changing pad had several tears with foam exposed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

      “Child #6's agreement does not specify the amount of the fee to be charged. Child #4's agreement does not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Child #3 and #5's emergency contact information and financial agreements were not updated at least once in a 6-month period. SEE CODE SHEET”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “The agreements of child #3, #4, #5, and #6 do not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “There is no proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system on record at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “Child #3's most recent health assessment on record is dated 2/3/22 (initial), which exceeds the acceptable one year timeframe between health assessments for a child of this age. SEE CODE SHEET.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e)(4) Annual immunization reporting to DOH

      “Child #3 has no record of having received the Hepatitis A immunization. SEE CODE SHEET”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Staff person #4's record does not include verification of child care experience and education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete

      “Child #3's health report does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease and a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “Written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. (corrected during inspection)”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2024

  8. Jun 22, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10-hour health and safety training course. Staff person #2 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Upon inspection of the facility fire safety logs, it was found that a gap from 2.16.23 through 4.28.23 existed in which no fire drill was logged. There was an emergency drill logged during that timeframe. Therefore, the minimum of 60 days between required fire drills was exceeded.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file of facility person #3 does not contain out of state clearances [Nebraska Criminal]. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the clearances/verification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023

  9. Mar 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 13, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Upon inspection of the one-year-old childcare space, it was found that multiple areas accessible to children had peeling paint, although no children were in care in the space at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “It was found that child #4 and #5 each did not have a record of an influenza vaccination and did not have an acceptable written exemption on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that an original copy of the parental agreement was on file for child #1, #2 and #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023

  11. May 18, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file of staff person #2 does not contain a DHS required FBI clearance. Further, it was found that the file for staff person #1 contained a mandated reporter training dated 4.27.17, which was expired on 4.27.22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Upon inspection of staff person files, it was found that staff person #1 had completed the health and safety basics course prior to 9.30.16 [2013] and was working unsupervised with children; And that staff persons #3, #4 and #5 [all employed greater than 90 days] had not completed pediatric first aid/CPR prior to working unsupervised with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “It was found during complaint investigation that staff person #1 was using loud, harsh and/or abusive language to address children on a frequent basis.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm

      “It was found during complaint investigation that staff person #1 was targeting specific children at various times with either harsh or demeaning treatment while in her care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022

  12. May 18, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file of staff person #2 does not contain a DHS required FBI clearance. Further, it was found that the file for staff person #1 contained a mandated reporter training dated 4.27.17, which was expired on 4.27.22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Upon inspection of staff person files, it was found that staff person #1 had completed the health and safety basics course prior to 9.30.16 [2013] and was working unsupervised with children; And that staff persons #3, #4 and #5 [all employed greater than 90 days] had not completed pediatric first aid/CPR prior to working unsupervised with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “It was found during complaint investigation that staff person #1 was using loud, harsh and/or abusive language to address children on a frequent basis.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm

      “It was found during complaint investigation that staff person #1 was targeting specific children at various times with either harsh or demeaning treatment while in her care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022

  13. Dec 14, 2021Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Upon inspection of staff person #1 - #5, it was found that verification of child care experience was not verified.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “Upon inspection of the child care spaces, it was found that medication was present for child #2, but was not accompanied with written consent for administration.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(2) Written instructions

      “Upon inspection of the child care spaces, it was found that the medication for child #1 was not accompanied with a prescription label.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended

      “Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. was not specified in the plan document.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Upon inspection of staff person files, it was found staff person #1 [hired on 7.28.21] did not have documentation for the completion of the professional health and safety training course.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “Upon inspection of each of the child care spaces, it was found that the kit in the pre-kindergarten room was missing nonporous gloves AND the kit in the preschool room was missing gauze pads.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Upon inspection of the child care spaces, it was found that there was paint and/or damaged plaster on the accessible walls within the one year old and the pre-kindergarten spaces.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Upon inspection of the exterior play space designated for use by infants and toddlers, it was found that there were multiple small objects less than one inch in diameter on the ground within the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “Upon inspection of the pre-kindergarten room, it was found that child emergency contact information was not present there while children were in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “Upon inspection of the child immunization records, it was found that child #3 and #4 did not have influenza vaccination records on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises

      “Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises was not specified in the provided plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Lancaster Rec Child Care at McCaskey HS licensed?

Yes. Lancaster Rec Child Care at McCaskey HS is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Lancaster Rec Child Care at McCaskey HS last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lancaster Rec Child Care at McCaskey HS had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 64 rules across 13 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 48 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 Lancaster Rec Child Care at McCaskey HS care for?

114, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Lancaster Rec Child Care at McCaskey HS accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Lancaster Rec Child Care at McCaskey HS's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lancaster Rec Child Care at McCaskey HS cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 391-8609 to ask.

What is Lancaster Rec Child Care at McCaskey HS's phone number?

(717) 391-8609.

Where is Lancaster Rec Child Care at McCaskey HS?

445 N Reservoir St, Lancaster, PA 17602. The nearest other daycare we list is Marias Daycare II, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).