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Little People Day Care School of Columbia
- licensed capacity
- 103
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Little People Day Care School of Columbia
Little People Day Care School of Columbia is a child care center in Columbia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 103 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 103 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Birth to twelve years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k and summer camp |
| Staff | Certified teachers, one each for the three-year-old and four-year-old programs |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (ProCare) |
| Licensed capacity | 103 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little People Day Care School of Columbia has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little People Day Care School of Columbia
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 103 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00244337
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Aug 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 was observed working with children and did not have evidence of their child abuse and NSOR clearances on file. (There was evidence that they had been requested.) Staff person #2 was observed working with children and did not have evidence of required out-of-state clearances on file. (There was evidence that they had been requested.) The file of staff person #3 showed evidence that they began working with children before their NSOR was on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026
Aug 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.131(e)(2)(ii) Exemption documentation from health professional
“A letter of exemption was not available for Child #1 who is on a modified immunization plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“A large number of bees were observed entering and exiting the left side of the metal awning above the entrance to the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“A rocking chair was positioned in front of the door to the playground in the Blossoming minds classroom, partially blocking the exit. Corrected on site by moving the chair to a different area of the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Dust and a few small dead bugs were observed on windowsills in the Older Toddler and Pre-K 2 classrooms. Corrected on site by wiping down the windowsills. Dirt was observed in the side seam of the changing table pad in the Young Toddler room. Corrected on site by wiping the seam of the pad on all 4 sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
Sep 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained a TB test result that was dated 7/5/24, which was after the staff person started working at the facility (see code sheet). The TB test was not done and documented within 12 months prior to providing initial service in the childcare center.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.63/3270.102(a) Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Clean and good repair
“A sensory table on the School Age Playground, was observed to have a lid that was peeling. The table had sand that was full of mold, which was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
Jul 31, 2024Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Complaint investigation revealed on 7/2/2024, staff person #1 used raid bug spray to saturate ants on a cracker and Child #1 then picked up the cracker from the floor and ate it. Facility staff did not call Poison Control to obtain information on treatment. Staff stated the child's mouth and lips were washed with lots of water.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Complaint investigation revealed on 7/2/2024, staff person #1 used raid bug spray to saturate ants on a cracker and Child #1 then picked up the cracker from the floor and ate it. A report of the incident was not provided to the child's parent on the day of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Complaint investigation revealed on 7/2/2024, staff person #1 used raid bug spray to saturate ants on a cracker and Child #1 then picked up the cracker from the floor and ate it. Facility staff did not call Poison Control to obtain information on treatment. Staff stated the child's mouth and lips were washed with lots of water.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.113(a) Locked or inaccessible/Supervised at all times
“Complaint investigation revealed on 7/2/2024, staff person #1 used raid bug spray to saturate ants on a cracker and Child #1 then picked up the cracker from the floor and ate it.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.113(a) Locked or inaccessible/Supervised at all times
“Complaint investigation revealed on 7/2/2024, staff person #1 used raid bug spray to saturate ants on a cracker and Child #1 then picked up the cracker from the floor and ate it.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.113(a) Locked or inaccessible/Supervised at all times
“Complaint investigation revealed on 7/2/2024, staff person #1 used raid bug spray to saturate ants on a cracker and Child #1 then picked up the cracker from the floor and ate it.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
Jul 31, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Complaint investigation revealed on 7/2/2024, staff person #1 used raid bug spray to saturate ants on a cracker and Child #1 then picked up the cracker from the floor and ate it. Facility staff did not call Poison Control to obtain information on treatment. Staff stated the child's mouth and lips were washed with lots of water.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Complaint investigation revealed on 7/2/2024, staff person #1 used raid bug spray to saturate ants on a cracker and Child #1 then picked up the cracker from the floor and ate it. A report of the incident was not provided to the child's parent on the day of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Complaint investigation revealed on 7/2/2024, staff person #1 used raid bug spray to saturate ants on a cracker and Child #1 then picked up the cracker from the floor and ate it. Facility staff did not call Poison Control to obtain information on treatment. Staff stated the child's mouth and lips were washed with lots of water.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.113(a) Locked or inaccessible/Supervised at all times
“Complaint investigation revealed on 7/2/2024, staff person #1 used raid bug spray to saturate ants on a cracker and Child #1 then picked up the cracker from the floor and ate it.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.113(a) Locked or inaccessible/Supervised at all times
“Complaint investigation revealed on 7/2/2024, staff person #1 used raid bug spray to saturate ants on a cracker and Child #1 then picked up the cracker from the floor and ate it.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.113(a) Locked or inaccessible/Supervised at all times
“Complaint investigation revealed on 7/2/2024, staff person #1 used raid bug spray to saturate ants on a cracker and Child #1 then picked up the cracker from the floor and ate it.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
Apr 5, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Staff #1 was observed to be on their phone and looking down writing. When a certification representative entered the room staff #1 identified a primary care group of 6 children. Upon the certification representative leaving, staff #1 returned to writing and looking at their phone.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
Feb 7, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 did not have an NSOR on file. Application for NSOR was on file but there was no completed clearance. Staff #1 may not work in a childcare position until the clearance is obtained and on file. Staff #2 was observed to need out of state clearances for MAryland. Maryland clearances were not observed to be on file for staff #2. Staff #2 may not work in a childcare position until clearances are obtained.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Staff #1 was spending time on their phone while caring for children and not properly supervising children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
Feb 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 did not have an NSOR on file. Application for NSOR was on file but there was no completed clearance. Staff #1 may not work in a childcare position until the clearance is obtained and on file. Staff #2 was observed to need out of state clearances for MAryland. Maryland clearances were not observed to be on file for staff #2. Staff #2 may not work in a childcare position until clearances are obtained.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Staff #1 was spending time on their phone while caring for children and not properly supervising children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
Aug 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Young Toddler Room, carboard building blocks were observed to be in disrepair. Corrected on site by removing the blocks.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“In the school aged room, one of the stools was observed to have loose screws in the leg, causing the stool to wobble and be unsafe for children to sit on.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
Jul 24, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the infant room, a sewage pipe burst, contaminating the floor in the closet. The floor was observed to be covered with plastic bags and was observed to be damp underneath with an odor coming from the closet. Staff confirmed that sewage was tracked through the infant room on the carpet. Carpet was cleaned by the director but was not professionally cleaned. Carpet that was cleaned is a space where infants crawl on the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
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Feb 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“In the toddler room, 1 staff was observed to be caring for 5 children ranging from an infant to older toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
Feb 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 and #2 were observed to be working as provisional hires with all necessary documents in place to qualify them as provisional hires. However, staff #1 and staff #2 were observed to be working in the same classroom unsupervised with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
Jan 6, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“In video footage of the incident, staff number 1 was observed looking at her phone while caring for children. During this time, a child had climbed on a table and the staff did not see it. Later, the child climbed on the table again and the child fell off, resulting in a fracture to the child's arm.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“In video footage of the incident, staff number 1 was observed looking at her phone while caring for children. During this time, a child had climbed on a table and the staff did not see it. Later, the child climbed on the table again and the child fell off, resulting in a fracture to the child's arm.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“In video footage of the incident, staff number 1 was observed looking at her phone while caring for children. During this time, a child had climbed on a table and the staff did not see it. Later, the child climbed on the table again and the child fell off, resulting in a fracture to the child's arm.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
Sep 28, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1 was left unsupervised on the playground for about 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
- Aug 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little People Day Care School of Columbia
Is Little People Day Care School of Columbia licensed?
Yes. Little People Day Care School of Columbia is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little People Day Care School of Columbia last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little People Day Care School of Columbia had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 People Day Care School of Columbia care for?
103, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little People Day Care School of Columbia accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little People Day Care School of Columbia's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little People Day Care School of Columbia cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 684-4451 to ask.
What is Little People Day Care School of Columbia's phone number?
(717) 684-4451.
Where is Little People Day Care School of Columbia?
780 Chickies Hill Rd, Columbia, PA 17512. The nearest other daycare we list is St John Neumann School for Children and Families, 1 miles away.