Carlisle Early Education Center
100 E Pomfret St, Carlisle, PA
3.7· 9 reviews
Little Lights Learning Center of Carlisle UMC
- licensed capacity
- 178
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Little Lights Learning Center of Carlisle UMC
Little Lights Learning Center of Carlisle UMC is a child care center in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 178 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageFaith-basedAccepts 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 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 178 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 | 178 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Lights Learning Center of Carlisle UMC
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 178 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254492
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 11 visits · 30 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 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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Sep 10, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“A copy of the emergency plan was not provided to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility's letter to parents does not address accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including an emergency lockdown.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.133 Child Medication and Special Diets
“The Under the Sea room did not have a medication log for child #1's Ibuprofen. The Penguins room did not have prescription labels on 2 inhalers or a box for the 2 inhalers with prescription labels.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's written emergency plan and letter to parents regarding emergencies does not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The parent letter did not provide a method to inform parents the emergency has ended and instructions for ho to be safety be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
Jul 28, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“On 7/22/26, the facility made the following report of noncompliance: On 7/16/26, staff person #1 "lightly restrained" child #1 since child was about to tip over a shelf onto another student. Staff person #1 sat behind child #1 and lightly wrapped their arms around the child, in a bear hug. Staff person #1 put one leg over the child's legs to prevent the child from kicking the shelf. On 7/17/26, child became upset and tried to push over the bookshelf. Child then ran to the door and appeared as if they were opening the door. Staff person #1 went to child, picked the child up like a baby, brought child to a chair where staff person #1 sat down. Staff person #1 had child standing in front of them, then wrapped their arms around child in a light bear hug.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
May 27, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Between 4/28/26 to 5/14/26, Staff #1 worked in the Hummingbirds room with 2 years old children. Staff #1 was witnessed to have sprayed the children in the face with a water bottle as a form of punishment. Staff #1 was rough with the children, roughly picking up a child and roughly put a child in a corner. Staff #1 witness staff #1 yank a child up, restrain a child at the table and threaten a child to spray the child in the face with the water bottle for not listening.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Between 4/28/26 to 5/14/26, staff #1 worked in the Hummingbirds room with 2-year-old children. Staff #1 would threaten to lock the children in a closet with a bear and threatened to spray the children with the water bottle as a form of punishment. Staff #1 was described as hostile, within the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
Mar 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“On 12/12/25, a citation was issued, as the facility had 60 children enrolled and did not have 2 Group Supervisors. (Continued non-compliance SIN-002796797) On 3/3/26, the facility continues to not employee 2 Group Supervisors for 60 children that are enrolled at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have documentation an emergency drill was completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The health assessment on file for staff person #1 exceeded 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“The walls to the right and the walls to the left of the Fun Room (Indoor plays pace) were observed to have areas of chipped paint. The paint on the windowsills in the Under the Sea and Butterflies Rooms were observed to be chipped.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A child's couch located in the Under the Sea room was observed to have worn and cracked areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“The facility has 60 children enrolled. The facility does not have the required 2 group supervisors. ***CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE: FACILITY CONTIUES TO NOT TO HAVE 2 GROUP SUPERVISORS EMPLOYED BY THE FACILITY.”
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“The facility does not have a director employed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff person #2 had on file 9 hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
Jul 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #-1 and staff person #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“A Screaming Katie plant was observed on the windowsill in the Penguin Room. Plant was identified as poisonus to humans.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
- May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The health assessment on file for staff #2 was dated 4/10/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff #1 applied for her Nation Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate on 11/11/24. As of 1/8/25, Staff #1 did not have the NSOR certificate on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The black tiles used as protective covering under and around the climbing apparatus was observed to be separated approximately 1 inch from each other, exposing the sand underneath the tiles.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“The fire detection test on file were observed were 45 days between 6/11/24 to 7/26/24, 31 days between 8/14/24-9/24/24 and 36 days between 9/24/24-10/29/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“The liability insurance on file for the facility expired on 1/1/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff #4 did not have on file documentation of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.21/3270.91(a) General Health and Safety/Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“In the Hummingbirds room, Certification Representative observed a cubby placed by staff in front of 1 of the 2 doors to enter and exit the room. ***Corrected upon cite***”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
May 2, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 2/26/24, at nap time, staff #2 allowed a female and a male child to use the bathroom in the Dolphin's room. Prior for leaving for break, staff #2 told staff #1 that both children were in the bathroom. Staff #1 was patting the back of a child for nap and did not supervise the children in the bathroom. After an unknown length of time, staff #1 went to the bathroom and found the children touching each other inappropriately.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.37(a) Aide responsibilities
“From Summer 2023 to December 2023, staff #1 would transport children. On 2/26/24, staff #1 was alone with children in the Dolphin room during naptime. Staff #1 was qualified as an aide and was not to be alone with children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
- Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Dec 28, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 did not have on file a copy of the DHS required FBI criminal clearance rap sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The facility did not provide an annual training for staff regarding the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) Locked or inaccessible/Original container
“A bottle of a solution was observed sitting on the changing table. The bottle was not labeled and had "bleach water" written in marker on the bottle.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
Jun 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
20.71(a)(5) Mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility
“Facility Person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
20.71(a)(5) Mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility
“Facility Person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse.”
Apr 11, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) Required to report/Child abuse reporting
“Staff member #1 reported maltreatment of a child to staff members #2 and #3. A report of maltreatment of a child was not made immediately as per the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff member #1 used physical punishment to discipline her own child at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
Apr 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) Required to report/Child abuse reporting
“Staff member #1 reported maltreatment of a child to staff members #2 and #3. A report of maltreatment of a child was not made immediately as per the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff member #1 used physical punishment to discipline her own child at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
Mar 24, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 3/16/23, at approx.1:45 pm, facility staff #1 roughly placed child #1 on a nap cot as child kept pushing his cot into the wall. At approx. 2:44pm, Facility staff #1 pushed child #1 out of a chair and dragged the child across the room then placed child in a chair across the room. At approx. 3:00 pm, child #1 ran across the room and began to throw pillows. Facility staff #1 picked up child #1 aggressively and carried child under one arm as staff #1 went for the phone. Facility staff than used her foot/leg to block child against the wall. As a result, child #1 received a bruise to the lower back that resembles an adult handprint.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023
Dec 2, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 12/9/22, it was observed that toxic materials were accessible to children. Lotion was observed exposed in a backpack hanging low in the Dolphin Classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE. An Epi pen and an inhaler were stored in low hanging child backpacks in the Rhino Classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“On 12/9/22, it was observed that staff persons 9 and 10 did not have pediatric first aid and CPR training conducted by an approved professional.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 12/9/22, it was observed that child 2, 4, 5, and 8 did not have addresses on file for their release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“On 12/9/22, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Tree Frog classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022
3270.133(7) Medication log
“On 12/9/22, it was observed that medication was on site for child 11 and 12 and no medication log was available.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“On 12/9/22, it was observed that staff and children did not wash hands after 3 consecutive diaper changes in the Rhino Classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE,”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“On 12/9/22, it was observed that staff health assessments were not updated every 24 months. Staff person 2 had a health assessment on file that expired on 8/20/21 that was not updated until 4/6/22. Staff person 3 had a health assessment on file that expired on 8/6/22 and no update was available. Staff person 5 had a health assessment on file that expired on 9/2/22 that was not updated until 12/6/22. Staff person 6 had a health assessment and TB test on file dated 2/8/22 that was after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
3270.176(f) Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans
“On 12/9/22, it was observed that the facility had a 15 passenger van in use that is not allowed for use in transporting children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 12/9/22, it was observed that staff persons 7 and 8 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“On 12/9/22, it was observed that staff person 1 had a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file dated 10/10/22, that was more than 90 days after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 12/9/22, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed: Staff person 1 had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file dated 10/28/22, which was more that 45 days after their start date. Staff person 1 lived out of state in the last 5 years and did not have clearances from that state on file. Staff person 1 may not work with children until out of state clearances are on file. Staff person 4 had a state police clearance on file that expired on 8/14/22 and an updated clearance was not on file. Staff person 4 may not work with children until a new state police clearance is on file. Clearances must be updated every 60 months. Staff person 5 had a FBI clearance on file that expired on 9/23/22 that was not updated until 12/6/22 and a child abuse clearance on file that expired on 9/2/22 that was not updated until 12/1/22. Clearances must be updated every 60 months. Staff person 6 was employed for longer than 90 days and did not have Mandated Reporter training on file. Staff must complete Mandated Reporter training in the first 90 days of starting with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“On 12/9/22, it was observed that the handwashing sign was missing from the sink in the Hippo Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 12/9/22, it was observed that there was a broken plastic block with sharp edges in the Hippo Classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
- Apr 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 7, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Facility staff #2 had one reference on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Facility staff member #2 did not have on file documentation of mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A Swifter Wet Jet mop with solution was observe in the bathroom, located in the Pandas room, The mop was accessible to children”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The cots located in the Hippos room, were not labeled for a specific child for use.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Lights Learning Center of Carlisle UMC
Is Little Lights Learning Center of Carlisle UMC licensed?
Yes. Little Lights Learning Center of Carlisle UMC is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Lights Learning Center of Carlisle UMC last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Lights Learning Center of Carlisle UMC had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 9 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 Learning Center of Carlisle UMC care for?
178, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Lights Learning Center of Carlisle UMC accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Lights Learning Center of Carlisle UMC's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Lights Learning Center of Carlisle UMC cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 249-5130 to ask.
What is Little Lights Learning Center of Carlisle UMC's phone number?
(717) 249-5130.
Where is Little Lights Learning Center of Carlisle UMC?
333 S Spring Garden St, Carlisle, PA 17013. The nearest other daycare we list is Carlisle Early Education Center, 0.6 miles away.