St. Paul Christian Early Learning Center
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Lititz Rec Center Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 198
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Lititz Rec Center Child Care
Lititz Rec Center Child Care is a child care center in Lititz, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 198 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:40 AM to 7:45 AM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 53 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 198 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:40 AM to 7:45 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:40 AM to 7:45 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:40 AM to 7:45 AM |
| Thursday | 6:40 AM to 7:45 AM |
| Friday | 6:40 AM to 7:45 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 198 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Lititz Rec Center Child Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 198 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252726
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 53 rules in all · 53 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 14
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Records and paperwork 9
- Safety and hazards 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 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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- Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The most recent health report on file for child #2 was more than 12 months old (dated in October of 2024).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in zone 3 did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The staff evaluations on file for staff person #3 were dated in November of 2024 and subsequently more than 12 months later in January of 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The record for facility person #5 did not include documentation of a completed mandated reporter training. The facility person has been employed for more than 90 days. At the time facility person #6 began work in the facility, the individual's record did not contain a completed DHS FBI clearance required under the CPSL and did not contain a copy of request for the DHS FBI clearance as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff person #1 completed 8.5 training hours during their previous training year. Staff person #2 completed 6 training hours during their previous training year.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact information on file for child #1 was most recently updated by the child's parent in July of 2025. The agreement on file for child #3 was signed/dated by the parent in March of 2025, and subsequently more than 6 months later in February of 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information on file for children #1 and #2 did not include complete information for listed release persons. Child #1 - A release persons address and telephone number were not included. Child #2 - Addresses were not listed for 3 release persons”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The record for facility person #4 did not include documentation that the staff person has been trained on the emergency plan in the past year. The most recent training was from more than 12 months old (dated 1/2025).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
Jan 6, 2026Visit3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the log on file at the time of inspection, more than 30 days had passed since the most recent manual test of the fire detection system. The most recently logged test took place on 11/6/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“According to the log on file at the time of inspection, fire drills were completed on 10/9/25 and then subsequently 62 days later on 12/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.21/3270.133(7) General Health and Safety/Medication log
“On 12/29/25, child #1 was inadvertently given a second dose of their medication. The medication had been brought in that morning by the child's parent, but facility staff did not require the parent to complete a medication log. Staff person #1 administered the first dose, and after a staff change a second dose was administered by staff person #2. Neither staff person #1 nor staff person #2 logged the administration of the medication. Facility staff did not notice the child was given an extra dose of the medication until it was brought to their attention by the child's parent at pickup. The child was taken to the emergency room for monitoring.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
Jan 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the log on file at the time of inspection, more than 30 days had passed since the most recent manual test of the fire detection system. The most recently logged test took place on 11/6/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“According to the log on file at the time of inspection, fire drills were completed on 10/9/25 and then subsequently 62 days later on 12/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.21/3270.133(7) General Health and Safety/Medication log
“On 12/29/25, child #1 was inadvertently given a second dose of their medication. The medication had been brought in that morning by the child's parent, but facility staff did not require the parent to complete a medication log. Staff person #1 administered the first dose, and after a staff change a second dose was administered by staff person #2. Neither staff person #1 nor staff person #2 logged the administration of the medication. Facility staff did not notice the child was given an extra dose of the medication until it was brought to their attention by the child's parent at pickup. The child was taken to the emergency room for monitoring.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
Jul 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact forms were not present with the preschool/kindergarten group. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Sunscreen was observed in areas accessible to the children (in backpacks). A child had a bottle of perfume in her backpack and was observed sharing it with other children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) Original container/Written instructions
“Child #3 - The child's inhaler was not in the original container and did not contain a prescription label (did not include written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.133(7) Medication log
“Child #1 - There was no medication log on file for the child's pain reliever medication. Child #2 - There was no medication log on file for the child's inhaler.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #5 has not completed pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the written log on file at the time of inspection, more than 30 days had lapsed since the most recent manual test of the fire detection system (1/6/25). (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The record for facility person #4 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: Feb 20, 2025
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“The emergency contact forms had been updated in the master files, but were not updated in the emergency contact folder in the school-age space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The most recent health assessment on file for facility person #3 was dated more than 24 months ago (May of 2022) and is past due to be updated. The record for facility person #4 did not include a health assessment (complete with results of a TB test). The individual has been working as a facility person that comes into contact with children since October of 2024. The health assessments on file for facility person #5 were dated in August of 2022 and subsequently more than 24 months later in January of 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for staff person #1 stated "yes" to the question that asked in the individual has a communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log
“An epi-pen was on site for child #1. The facility did not have a med log, nor written parental consent for administration of the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #5 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements. (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent. (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic. (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the [name] Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)). (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of biocontaminants. (9) Precautions when transporting children. The health and safety training was completed 120 days after the date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The most recent written evaluation on file for staff person #1 was dated more than 12 months ago in January of 2024. The written evaluations on file for staff person #2 were dated in September of 2023, and subsequently more than 12 months later in November of 2024. The written evaluations on file for staff person #3 were dated in July of 2023, and subsequently more than 12 months later in November of 2024. The written evaluations on file for staff person #6 were dated in January of 2024, and subsequently more than 12 months later in February of 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The most recent health report on file for child #3 was more than 12 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The bathroom off the Rec Zone was not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle. The trash can did not have a lid. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The depth of the rubber mulch surrounding the embedded equipment did not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission The mulch measured at 3-4 inches in depth near the tall slide. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) Signed /Admission date
“The agreements on file for children #2, #3, and #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission, and were not signed by the operator. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“The emergency contact forms on file for child #4 and child #5 were signed by the parents in February of 2024, and subsequently more than 6 months later in January of 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
Jul 9, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“The children's lunchboxes in the Bonfield room were not stored in a refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“A health report was in staff person 3's file, but the form did not include the name of the person who the health report was completed for.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2002
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The most recent written evaluation on file for staff person 2 was more than 12 months old (dated in June of 2022).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“The record for staff person 2 did not include the 1 hour Pennsylvania health and safety updated training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The first aid training on file for staff person 2 expired at the end of June 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent fire safety training on file for staff person 2 was more than 12 months old (dated 5/2023).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The record for staff person 3 did not include a completed disclosure statement. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 1924
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The record for staff person 2 included just one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The record for staff person 1 did not include documentation of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
Mar 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A container of hand sanitizer was observed hanging from a child's backpack in an area accessible to preschoolers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2024
Feb 15, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the log on file at the time of inspection, more than 30 days lapsed between the following manual tests of the fire detection system: 10/13/23 to 12/14/23 to 1/16/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person 5's record did not include verification of child care experience, and education prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the preschool room, nor in the "fun zone".”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include the work addresses and telephone number for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) Signed /Admission date
“The agreement on file for child 1 did not specify the date of the child's admission. The agreement was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the "fun zone".”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The toilet areas were not equipped with lidded trash cans.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Hand washing signs were not posted near multiple sinks throughout the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The backpack containing the first aid kit was placed on the floor in an area accessible to the children upon returning to the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The telephone number of the nearest hospital, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephones in the preschool room, nor the "fun zone".”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.61(f)/3270.113(a)(1) No business simultaneous use/Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff person 7 sent a preschooler unsupervised into a space that was being used for another purpose unrelated to the childcare being offered to use the other group's restroom (the space is used for "drop in care"). Staff person 6 was assigned the responsibility of the child at the time, and the staff person was unaware of the child's whereabouts.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff person 3's written evaluation was due in March of 2023, but was not completed until January of 2024. Staff person 4 did not have a written evaluation on file from the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The record for staff persons 1 did not include the Pennsylvania Health and Safety update training which was to be completed by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“An area of peeling paint was observed next to the soap dispenser in the bathroom across from zone 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
Jul 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The rubber mulch surfacing around the embedded equipment did not meet the depth recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (6 inches). The mulch measured at approximately 3 inches in multiple spots.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for facility person 1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination, nor the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
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Feb 9, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“According to the log on file at the time of inspection, more than 60 days lapsed between the following fire drills: 4/4/22 - 7/1/22 and 7/1/22-9/27/22”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The record for facility person 1 included just 1 written, nonfamily references from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023
3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated
“Multiple emergency contact forms present in the preschool room had not been updated in the past 6 months (most recent parent signatures were more than 6 months old).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record on file for child 1 (preschooler) was not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The record did not include documentation of an annual flu vaccine, nor an appropriate exemption note.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall was not displayed conspicuously in the school age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement on file for child 2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Uncovered outlets were observed in the hallway that is used by preschoolers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023
- Jul 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 25, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility person 1 has been employed by the facility since 1/18/2019. Her record did not include an NSOR certificate and the DHS FBI clearance on file had expired on 9/13/2019, and an updated FBI clearance was not obtained until 2/1/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The record for child 1 (preschooler) did not include documentation of an annual flu vaccine (as recommended by the ACIP guidelines). The record did not include any written exemptions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2022
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The depth of the rubber mulch on the playground did not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The depth measured at less than six inches in multiple spots near the embedded playground equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Hand sanitizer was observed in an area accessible to preschoolers (CORRECTED ON SITE). Hand sanitizer was observed mounted on the wall in the school-age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Lititz Rec Center Child Care
Is Lititz Rec Center Child Care licensed?
Yes. Lititz Rec Center Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Lititz Rec Center Child Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lititz Rec Center Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 53 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 53 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 Lititz Rec Center Child Care care for?
198, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Lititz Rec Center Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lititz Rec Center Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:40 AM to 7:45 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lititz Rec Center Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 626-5096 to ask.
What is Lititz Rec Center Child Care's phone number?
(717) 626-5096.
Where is Lititz Rec Center Child Care?
301 Maple St, Lititz, PA 17543. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Paul Christian Early Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.