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Little Hands Nursery School
- licensed capacity
- 52
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Little Hands Nursery School
Little Hands Nursery School is a child care center in Etters, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 52 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 52 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 52 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Hands Nursery School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 52 children
- License number
- #CER-00247050
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The record for staff person #1 contained clearances and mandated reporter training that have not been renewed every 60 months. This is evidenced by the PSP clearance dated 6/3/2020, Child Abuse clearance dated 5/19/2020, DHS FBI clearance dated 4/22/2020 , the NSOR verification dated 5/6/2020 and mandated reporter dated 5/22/2020. Staff person #1 was observed to be in direct contact and having routine interaction with children on 10/6/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure the requirements under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)) are met. This is evidenced by manual testing of the fire detection system being conducted on March 11, 2025 and not again until April 28, 2025 (48 days), which exceeds the requirement that manual testing occurs at least every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
Oct 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The adult health assessment for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
Oct 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff Person #1 contains documentation of mandated reporter training dated 7/26/2018, which is more than 60 months and is no longer valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
Oct 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.66(b) Original container
“It was observed on 10/24/2022 a spray bottle containing Lysol cleaner that was being stored in the cabinet in the 5 year old room/Kindergarten room did not specify the contents. (CORRECTED ON SITE) It was observed on 10/24/2022 a spray bottle containing Lysol cleaner that was being stored in the cabinet in the 3/4 's room did not specify the contents. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
Oct 12, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“The provider does not have proof of purchase of the interconnected smoke detectors that are installed at the facility and therefore is not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact information for Child #1 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Little Hands Nursery School
Is Little Hands Nursery School licensed?
Yes. Little Hands Nursery School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Hands Nursery School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Hands Nursery School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Hands Nursery School care for?
52, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Little Hands Nursery School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Hands Nursery School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Hands Nursery School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 932-2397 to ask.
What is Little Hands Nursery School's phone number?
(717) 932-2397.
Where is Little Hands Nursery School?
Yocumtown Church Of God 160 Red Mill Road, Etters, PA 17319. The nearest other daycare we list is Munchkin Meadow Preschool, 0.5 miles away.