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1412 Holly Pike, Carlisle, PA
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Little Swans Day Care and Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Little Swans Day Care and Preschool
Little Swans Day Care and Preschool is a group home daycare in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 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 22 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Swans Day Care and Preschool has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Swans Day Care and Preschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00259440
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Transportation 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The written policy regarding the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment does not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“It was observed on 6/18/2026 evacuation routes are not posted in a conspicuous location on the third floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
Jun 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the young toddler classroom, shelves used to store toys had an accumulation of dust and dirt.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2025
3280.131(a) Health Information
“The individual file for child #1 does not include an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed on the doorways leading into the preschool classroom, young toddler classroom, and kitchen had peeling or damaged paint accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“It was observed in the bathroom used by children that the hot water temperature was 120° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
- Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
3280.20 General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 and #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and #2 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/28/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact form for child #1 and child #2 do not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3280.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact information for each child receiving care is not present in each child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include health coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency is not displayed in every child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3280.133(7) Medication log
“A medication log for child #3 has not been established by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3280.171(b)/3280.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted
“The operator has not established written notification of safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2024
3280.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“Emergency contact form for child #1 does not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“The operator could not provide proof that local traffic safety authorities have been notified of the facility's pedestrian and vehicular routes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2024
3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Facility does not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 9/14/23 - 10/31/23, 11/20/23 - 12/21/23 - 1/31/24, and 2/22/24 - 3/27/24 - 4/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Evacuation routes are not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3280.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“Telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center are not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3280.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“The facility's Parent Handbook does not include the facility's general daily schedule, clothing policy, dismissal policies, and supervision policies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
Aug 18, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility Person #1 was observed caring for children and did not have NSOR, Child Abuse, PSP or FBI clearance results at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3280.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“It was observed that Facility Person #1 was supervising Facility Person #2 in accordance to an approved safety plan from an outside agency. Facility Person #1 did not have a file at the facility to serve as a substitute staff person and therefore was not qualified to supervise Facility Person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Facility Person #1 was observed caring for children and did not have a Health Assessment and Tb test results on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2023
3280.191 Individual Records
“Facility Person #1 observed caring for children and supervising another Facility Person did not have a file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2023
Jun 28, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“It was observed that the primary staff person did not ensure that evacuation routes were posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2023
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed on the 1st floor that there was a room inside the entranced that was used for storage and stacked items that was unlocked posing a potential hazard. It was observed on the 2nd floor that there was a room used for storage and a bathroom containing hazardous items unlocked and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2023
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed that rest equipment used for the infants in care was not labeled fpr the use of a specific child and used only by that child. 4 pack n'plays were observed unlabeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2023
3280.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“It was in the upstairs infant childcare room that Facility Person #2 dispose of a soiled diaper into a trash can that was not plastic-lined or used as hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2023
3280.26(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan did not provide a plan for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers observed in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3280.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“It was observed that the upstairs kitchen was being used as childcare space and not previously measured.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2023
3280.14/3280.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents
“Facility person #1 and Facility Person #2 has not completed the required one hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3280.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“It was observed that the wooden staircase to a second floor balcony was accessible to children posing a fall hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2023
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“It was observed in the 2nd floor kitchen used as napping childcare space that there was an unlocked drawer with liquid nail, superglue, tools, nails and screws accessible to children. It was observed in the bathroom used by children in care that there was Desitin and Burts bees cream accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2023
3280.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“It was observed on the second-floor preschool classroom that all the windows, accessible to children, were able to open fully and were not limited to opening 6 or fewer inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2023
3280.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“It was observed in 2nd floor preschool classroom that the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the phone.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2023
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“It was observed that the facility did not have a written policy to address Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility operator did not conduct and document an emergency drill annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2023
- Jun 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Swans Day Care and Preschool
Is Little Swans Day Care and Preschool licensed?
Yes. Little Swans Day Care and Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Swans Day Care and Preschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Swans Day Care and Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Swans Day Care and Preschool care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Little Swans Day Care and Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Little Swans Day Care and Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Swans Day Care and Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 241-2235 to ask.
What is Little Swans Day Care and Preschool's phone number?
(717) 241-2235.
Where is Little Swans Day Care and Preschool?
Boiling Springs, PA 17007. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.