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Little Lights Christian Academy

8 Whissell Dr, Coatesville, PA 193205.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
59
open each week
5 days

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About Little Lights Christian Academy

Little Lights Christian Academy is a child care center in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 59 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

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 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
59 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

ApproachFaith-based
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity59 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Lights Christian Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
59 children
License number
#CER-00255992
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “On 3/25/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have the address and telephone number & child #3 did not have the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “On 3/26/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1, the director, did not have evidence of the fire safety training in the individual staff records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “On 3/25/24, during the renewal inspection, child #2 did not have evidence of an initial health report in the individual child records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

  4. May 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “File Records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not include a renew of their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023

  5. Aug 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED ON 8/17/2022, HAND A PUMP BOTTLE OF HAND SANITIZER WAS ON THE SINK IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE ACCESSABLE TO CHILDREN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED ON 8/17/2022, BROKEN AND DISGARDED PINK CHAIR AND TRICYCLES ON THE PLAVED PATH OUTSIDE OF THE BACK EXIT DOOR OF THE BACK PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022

  6. May 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Little Lights Christian Academy

Is Little Lights Christian Academy licensed?

Yes. Little Lights Christian Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little Lights Christian Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Lights Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 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 Lights Christian Academy care for?

59, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Little Lights Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Little Lights Christian Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Lights Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 380-9900 to ask.

What is Little Lights Christian Academy's phone number?

(610) 380-9900.

Where is Little Lights Christian Academy?

8 Whissell Dr, Coatesville, PA 19320. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Flock Daycare, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).