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Little Bulldogs Academy
- licensed capacity
- 59
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Little Bulldogs Academy
Little Bulldogs Academy is a child care center in York, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 59 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 59 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Bulldogs Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 59 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00243665
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 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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Jan 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On 1/7/2026 child #1 (see LIS coded sheet) sustained an injury to their mouth area. An injury report was not given to the parent on the day of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
Aug 19, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed on 8/20/2025 in the upstairs bathroom by the Pre-K room, a hand washing sign is not posted at each toilet and sink. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“It was observed on 8/20/2025 in the 2's classroom, 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 child care space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“It was observed on 8/20/2025 in the 2's classroom, soiled diapers are not being discarded in a hands-free covered can. Staff indicated that they use their hand to open a cabinet door on the changing table to discard a soiled diaper. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The record for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) includes the results of a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method dated 2/23/2022, which is more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and therefore is not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“It was observed on 8/20/2025 in the Young Toddler room a written plan of daily activities is not posted in the group space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
Jun 11, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“It was observed on 6/11/2025 at approximately 7:30 am four (4) staff members were present in one classroom with a total of fourteen (14) children (4 infants, 5 toddlers, and 5 preschoolers). Staff members #1, #2, #3, and #4 were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.111(c) Promote development
“It was observed on 6/11/2025 at approximately 7:35am a total of four (4) infants were seated in a car seat, bouncer, or a low chair with a tray and sitting in front of a television screen with a movie playing. Ten other children of a mixed age group (5 toddler and 5 preschoolers) were also in the room watching the movie. This does not promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. The children were not provided a choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“It was observed on 6/11/2025 at approximately 7:35am a total of four (4) infants were seated in a car seat, bouncer, or a low chair with a tray and sitting in front of a television screen with a movie playing. Ten other children of a mixed age group (5 toddler and 5 preschoolers) were also in the room. The car seat was not being utilized for the intended purpose of protecting a child from injury or death while being transported in a vehicle.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
Jun 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“It was observed on 6/11/2025 at approximately 7:30 am four (4) staff members were present in one classroom with a total of fourteen (14) children (4 infants, 5 toddlers, and 5 preschoolers). Staff members #1, #2, #3, and #4 were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.111(c) Promote development
“It was observed on 6/11/2025 at approximately 7:35am a total of four (4) infants were seated in a car seat, bouncer, or a low chair with a tray and sitting in front of a television screen with a movie playing. Ten other children of a mixed age group (5 toddler and 5 preschoolers) were also in the room watching the movie. This does not promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. The children were not provided a choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“It was observed on 6/11/2025 at approximately 7:35am a total of four (4) infants were seated in a car seat, bouncer, or a low chair with a tray and sitting in front of a television screen with a movie playing. Ten other children of a mixed age group (5 toddler and 5 preschoolers) were also in the room. The car seat was not being utilized for the intended purpose of protecting a child from injury or death while being transported in a vehicle.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
Mar 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During an interview on 3/7/2025 Staff person #1 admitted to placing child #1 (DOB see LIS code sheet) in a toddler sized chair with a snap on tray to keep child #1 from kicking and hurting other children and staff members. Staff person #1 stated that child #1 was in the chair for several minutes until the child's parent arrived to pick up the child from the facility. The incident occurred on 2/26/2025. Staff person #1 also admitted to previously holding child #1 on their lap and placing their leg around the child in an attempt to get child #1 to calm down. Staff person #1 stated that while child #1 was being held on their lap, child #1 would "thrash around and try to head butt" staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2025
- Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 23, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During staff interviews conducted on 8/23/2024, Staff Person #3 and #4 stated that a parent reached out to Staff Person #4 via text message on 7/30/2024 regarding bruises on their child's arm. Staff Person #3 and #4 stated that Child #1 was under the supervision of Staff Person #1 and #2 when the bruises occurred, and Staff Person #1 and #2 failed to provide an accident report to the parent on the day of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During staff interviews conducted on 8/23/2024, Staff Person #3 stated that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 have been observed to be on their personal cell phones and not supervising the children in their group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“It was observed on 8/23/2024 there is an eye hook latch on the door in between the infant and toddler rooms which prohibits the door from being opened from the toddler room side, thus obstructing a means of egress that serves as an exit.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The record for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains one (1) written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The record for Staff Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not include two (2) written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The record for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains documentation the FBI clearance was submitted on 1/8/2024; however, the results are dated 8/15/2024, and the NSOR verification was submitted on 1/9/2024; however, the results are dated 8/21/2024. For both the FBI and NSOR verification, the results were received after the 45-day provisional hire period.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) Locked or inaccessible/Original container
“It was observed on 8/23/2024 in the 3's classroom bathroom a Magic Eraser was accessible to children and was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. It was observed on 8/23/2024 in the 4's classroom bathroom a Magic Eraser was accessible to children and was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. A spray bottle containing bleach solution was also accessible to children. (ALL CORRECTED ON -SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed on 8/23/2024 on the preschool playground a metal section of the Dino climber is rusty with pieces flaking off and two (2) steps on the climbing wall are broken. (CORRECTED ON-SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.133(4) Locked
“It was observed on 8/23/2024 in the preschool classroom an inhaler was being stored in the teacher's desk that is accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON-SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed on 8/23/2024, the back of the shed that is accessible to children on the preschool playground has several areas of peeling paint. (CORRECTED ON-SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
Aug 22, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“It was observed on 8/23/2023 in the Infant classroom several bottles were not labeled with the child's name. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The facility did not require the parent of Child #1 (DOB see LIS code sheet) to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to a preschool aged child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The last vaccination for influenza is dated 11/18/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed on 8/23/2023 in the 4 year old classroom several Bingo daubers labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children were on a shelf that was accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) It was observed on 8/23/2023 in the 4 year old classroom a bottle of White Out was on an open shelf of the teacher's desk that is accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The director has not completed a written evaluation of Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The record for Facility Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The record for Facility Person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) only includes one written, nonfamily reference from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
Apr 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon review of the facility's fire drill log on 4/6/2023 it was observed the Director of designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)) has exceeded the requirement that the facility's smoke detectors are manually tested at least every 30 days on several occasions: 9/6/22 - 10/11/22 (35 days), 11/2/22 - 12/9/22 (37 days), 12/9/22 - 1/12/23 (34 days), and 1/12/23 - 2/24/23 (43 days).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
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Aug 25, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The operator has not notified the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2022
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreement for Child # 1 does not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file for Staff Person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a homeschool diploma that is signed by the student's parents and not signed by the student's twelfth grade evaluator in confirmation of the student's suitability for graduation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #2 does not include the work address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance, which is not acceptable for the purpose of employment as per the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed on 8/26/2022 the Pack 'N Plays in the Nursery were not labeled for the use of a specific child. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The operator did not assure that Staff Person #1 has received training regrading the emergency plan on an annual basis as evidenced by the last documented date of 7/7/2021 as receiving such training. The operator did not assure that Staff Person #4 has received training regrading the emergency plan on an annual basis as evidenced by the last documented date of 7/1/2021 as receiving such training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2022
Oct 15, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“It was observed on 10/25/2021 none of the bottles in the Infant room were labeled with any of the infant's names.(CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“It was observed on 10/22/2021 written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Facility person #2 (hire date 8/16/2021) has a health assessment with TB test results dated 12/4/2019 on file which is more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and is therefore, no longer valid. Facility person #3 (hire date 10/25/2021) has TB test results dated 12/11/2020 but does not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2021
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility person #1 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor (hire date 8/5/2021) only has 1602 hours of past child care experience on file and not the required 2500 hours (2 years) experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2021
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Facility person #3 (hire date 10/25/2021) only contains 1 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2021
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed on 10/22/2021 the black tubing around the mulched area under the rock climbing wall/cave on the Preschool Playground had a broken section with rough edges. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Little Bulldogs Academy
Is Little Bulldogs Academy licensed?
Yes. Little Bulldogs Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Bulldogs Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Bulldogs Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Little Bulldogs Academy care for?
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Bulldogs Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Bulldogs Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Bulldogs Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 650-1714 to ask.
What is Little Bulldogs Academy's phone number?
(717) 650-1714.
Where is Little Bulldogs Academy?
2101 Carlisle Rd, York, PA 17408. The nearest other daycare we list is Educational Building Blocks, 0.1 miles away.