Kindercare Learning Center 301628
335 Cumberland Pkwy, Mechanicsburg, PA
3.7· 27 reviews
Little Dreams Dillsburg
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Little Dreams Dillsburg
Little Dreams Dillsburg is a child care center in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 60 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM |
| 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 | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Dreams Dillsburg
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257770
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 11 visits · 37 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Safety and hazards 6
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Transportation 2
- 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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- Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the cords for the blinds in the SACC classroom were hanging down posing a chocking hazard for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that paint was chipping under the elephant in room 112.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR was not on file for staff member 1. This was corrected on 6/05/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation of the state police clearance on file for staff member 1 was "pending". This was corrected on 6/06/26. Documentation of the FBI clearance was not on file for staff member 2. This was corrected on 6/05/26. Documentation of the NSOR clearance on file for staff member 2 expired on 3/3/25 and was updated on 3/5/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
Jan 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person # 1-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1-- has completed pediatric first aid/CPR however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. A staff member who has completed all pre-service trainings was moved to the infant classroom to supervise staff member 1 during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the time of inspection, 15 pre- school aged children were observed in the school age room but only 14 children were identified in the assigned primary care groups.”
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person # 1--- has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
Sep 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that a child was climbing on a toy while staff member 1 was lying on the floor , on a cell phone. At the time of observation, staff member 1 was responsible for supervising four infants in care. In order for staff members to properly supervise children, they must be able to see, hear, direct and assess the activity of the children at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
Aug 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During a correction verification visit, it was observed that staff member 1 was alone in a classroom while supervising 15 pre school aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
- Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Continued non-compliance from SIN-00265483. During a correction verification visit, it was observed that liquid white out was accessible to children in the pre school classroom. The liquid white out was removed during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary
“During a correction verification visit, it was observed that the inspection summary SIN-00265483 was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Documentation of two years' experience working with children was not on file for staff member 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During a correction verification visit, it was observed that there were 26 children present with 2 staff members:18 school aged children and 8 pre school aged children until another staff member returned from their break. At a seperate time, it was observed that a staff member left the classroom to answer the door and walked a parent down the hallway leaving 2 staff members with 26 children: 18 school aged children and 8 pre school aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
May 1, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“Documentation of liability insurance was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff member 1 left the classroom to check the bathroom, leaving staff member 2 alone with 16 preschool aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a magic eraser was in a drawer, accessible to children in the pre k classroom.”
3270.67(a) Trash removed once a day
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the trash in the preschool bathroom and classroom was not emptied from the previous day.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in the school age classroom was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the cord attached to a swing in the infant classroom was not secured to the floor/wall causing a choking hazard for children who are crawling. There was a water mark on a ceiling tile in classroom 118.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that paint was chipping inside the women's bathroom by the door.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the toilets in the women's bathroom were dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a hand washing sign was not by the sink in the infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“During the time of inspection, staff in the infant classroom stated that the dirty water tank in the portable sink is not emptied daily.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in room 121.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.133(4) Locked
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that medication for child 1 was located in a first aid kit accessible to children in the school age classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a medication log for child 1 was not on file at the facility for medication that was located in a first aid bag in the school age classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.72(c) Good repair
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a screen in the school age classroom was ripped.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
Jul 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.133(4) Locked
“While conducting an unannounced swimming monitoring visit, it was observed that the medication for child 1 and child 2 were in an unlocked book bag on the ground. This was corrected during the visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for the facilities lifeguard on file (staff member 1), did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the person's suitability to provide child care. This was corrected and on file on July 7, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“Documentation of the emergency contact form on file for child 3, did not include signed parental consent for child 3 who was at the pool during the time of the unannounced swimming visit. Director contacted the child's parent during the visit to obtain verbal consent while certification representative was present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
May 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that ceiling tiles had water marks on them in room 113 and room 118.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.133(7)(vi) Time of administration
“Documentation of the medication log on file for child 1 did not include the time the medication should be administered.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.175(a) Age appropriate restraints
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the booster seats that the facility was using expired December 7, 2023. The expired booster seats were discarded during the inspection and new booster seats were purchased the same day.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.133(7)(v) Date of administration
“The medication log on file for child 4 did not include the date of administration of medication. The administration dates were added to the medication log by the parent during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1 and child 2 did not include an admission date. The admission date was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 3, did not include the enrolling parents work address and work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that ceiling tiles located rooms 113, 112, and 118 had significant water marks on them which indicated a leak. The wall in the back pf classroom 112 had water stains on it. The pastor noted that there was a leak many years ago and has since been repaired in that classroom but the wall wasn't repainted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Little Dreams Dillsburg
Is Little Dreams Dillsburg licensed?
Yes. Little Dreams Dillsburg is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Dreams Dillsburg last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Dreams Dillsburg had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 9 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 Dreams Dillsburg care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Dreams Dillsburg accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Dreams Dillsburg's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Dreams Dillsburg cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 432-0250 to ask.
What is Little Dreams Dillsburg's phone number?
(717) 432-0250.
Where is Little Dreams Dillsburg?
1185 Gettysburg Pike, Dillsburg, PA 17019. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Center at Filey's, 1.6 miles away.