Malave Child Care Center
1714 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA
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Little flowers daycare is a home daycare in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Little flowers daycare has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
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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3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A bench in the outdoor play area was observed to be unsturdy and weathered, causing the surface to be rough and a potential splinter hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Parent written verification from Doctor.
“Documentation showing that child #2 was up to date on the Hepatitis A vaccination was not available. See LIS for DOB.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Documentation showing that Emergency Contact information was reviewed/updated every 6 months was not available for child #2 (last updated June 2025) and child #3 (updated March 2025 and March 2026). Documentation showing that the financial agreement had been updated every 6 months was not available for child#1 (updated December 2024 and December 2025), child # 2 (last updated June 2025), and child #3 (updated March 2025 and March 2026).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3290.115(a)(2) Above-ground pool inaccessible
“The above ground pool was observed to be accessible by ladder and a closed but unlocked gate in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3290.64(c) Toxic plants not permitted
“English Ivy and Poison Ivy were observed to be growing around the tree where the children play outside.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Upon inspection of the physical site areas, it was observed that multiple mats [4+] used for rest equipment were torn at the corners and edges, exposing the internal foam material.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2025
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e) Immunization record/Immunization record
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that Child #1 and Child #2 were each missing one of four required pneumococcal vaccinations, as required by the ACIP for their ages.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2025
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Upon review of each personnel file, it was found that documentation for the initial and annual emergency plan trainings for Facility Person #1 and Facility Person #2 was missing/not completed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2025
3290.61/3290.102(e) Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“Upon inspection of the outdoor play space, it was found that the toddlers in care were now playing throughout the fenced area and significant areas of accessible pea gravel were present along the fence and house foundation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that essential specific details regarding continuity of operations were not included in the current plans.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan and letter to parents, it was found that the letter to the parents was lacking information on lockdowns, accommodations for children with special needs or assistance with walking and continuity of operations plans.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Parent written verification from Doctor.
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the health immunization record did not include a current influenza vaccination [or valid exemption] for child #1 and #2.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the emergency contact information did not include the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released for child #3 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the emergency contact information did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits for child #1 - #5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent for child #1 and #3.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care for child #1, #4 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
3290.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreement form did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra, if any, for children #1 - #5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Upon inspection of the facility documents on file, it was found that no policy/procedures for the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment was created.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022
3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Upon inspection of the children's records, it was found that an original copy of the signed agreement was on file for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022
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Lancaster, PA 17602 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lancaster, PA 17602 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lancaster, PA 17602 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lancaster, PA 17602 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lancaster, PA 17602 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Little flowers daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 875-8957 to ask.
(717) 875-8957.
Lancaster, PA 17602. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.