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Lutz Preschool

680 E Market St, Danville, PA 17821
licensed capacity
67
open each week
5 days

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About Lutz Preschool

Lutz Preschool is a child care center in Danville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 67 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
67 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity67 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Lutz Preschool

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
Capacity
67 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00241695
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 26, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Background checks 6
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Jun 26, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff #8 did not have a NSOR clearance on file until 6/18/26 and was working in direct care with children since hire (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Staff #2 had a previous health assessment on file dated 8/31/22 and a current on file dated 10/9/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Facility person #5 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10/6/20 and the current being dated 10/8/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Staff #1 had a previous fire safety training dated 3/8/25 and a current dated 5/20/26. Staff #2 had a previous fire safety training dated 10/15/24 and a current dated 12/29/25. Staff #3 had a previous fire safety training dated 1/5/25 and a current dated 3/19/26.Staff #4 had a previous fire safety training dated 10/11/24 and a current dated 12/29/25. Staff #6 had a previous fire safety training dated 10/8/24 and a current dated 12/22/25. Staff #7 had a previous fire safety training dated 10/15/24 and a current dated 12/29/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

      “Child file #1 was missing address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “Evacuation routes were missing from the second floor of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

  2. Apr 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff #1 was observed being supervised by another staff and in direct care with children on 4/30/26. Staff #1 had a volunteer Pa State Police clearance on file since hire and not an employment clearance as is required (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

  3. Jun 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “While at the facility for the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed staff files and found that staff #1 had a previous Pa State Police clearance on file dated for 1/26/20 and did not update the clearance until 1/27/25. Staff #2 had a previous Pa State Police clearance on file dated for 3/27/20 and did not update the clearance until 5/23/25, a Pa Child Abuse Clearance dated initially for 4/01/20 and then not again 6/11/25 and had an FBI clearance on file that expired on 5/21/25. Staff #3 was hired with an outdated disclosure statement on file. As of 2/1/25 If staff are going to be hired under the 45-day provisional hire basis, the following conditions must be met; facility received the results of the applicant's PA Child Abuse History Clearance, NSOR Clearance, completed out-of-state clearances (if applicable), a signed disclosure statement, prior to employment and have received the result of the applicant's Pennsylvania State Police OR the FBI finger-print results prior to employment. Proof of submission must be on file for either the FBI or PA State Police Clearance. The employer, administrator, supervisor or other person responsible for employment decisions has no knowledge of information pertaining to the applicant which would disqualify him from employment based on CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “While at the facility for the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the ceiling in the vestibule area to have water marks and mold forming on it.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “While at the facility for the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed staff files and found that staff #2 had a initial Pa Mandated Reporter training dated 5/19/20 and not updated until 6/2/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025

  4. Jun 28, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 6/28/24 the inspector observed peeling paint in the older toddler room (near the doorway to exit the room) that was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 6/28/24 the inspector observed a ripped changing mat, exposing the foam below and rendering it unable to clean after each use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 6/28/24 the inspector reviewed the files for staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 and found that all staff did not complete fire safety annual fire safety training timely. Staff #1, #2, #4, #5 and #6 had previous fire safety training on 10/5/22 and did not obtain renewal training until 12/14/23, Staff #3 and #7 had previous fire safety training on 10/5/22 and did not obtain renewal training until 6/11/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

  5. Jan 29, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on 1/29/24. A physical site review was conducted. Staff #1 was observed diaper changing. Staff #1 did not clean the diaper changing area after each diaper change.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

      “A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on 1/29/24. A physical site review was conducted. Staff #1 was observed diaper changing. Staff #1 did not wash their hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

  6. Nov 2, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following drills lapsed occurring at least every 30 days: 7/1/23 - 8/1/23 8/1/23 - 9/1/23 10/1/23 - 11/1/12”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff # 2 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire per the CPSL. Staff # 2 was hired using a Department of Education (DOE) FBI clearance dated 8/3/23. The CPSL states a Department of Education FBI clearance cannot be used for employment for a staff person in a Department of Human Service (DHS). Staff # 2 did not receive the DHS FBI clearance until 11/10/23 and the NSOR until 11/6/23. Staff # 2 also did not obtain an NSOR clearance. The CPSL states a staff can only be hired provisionally for 45-days. Staff # 2 has worked without the appropriate clearances on file past the 45-day provisional hire period. Facility person # 4 has volunteered at the facility over 45-days and the file did not contain an NSOR clearance. Facility person # 4 was at the facility at the time of this inspection. Staff # 5 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire. Staff # 5 did not apply for the state police clearance and the DHS FBI clearance at the time of hire. The FBI clearance was not received until 8/29/23 and at the time of this inspection, a state police clearance was not on file. To be hired correctly as a provisional hire, this staff needed either the state police clearance back or the FBI clearance and waiting on the other to be hired correctly as a provisional hire. Staff # 5 was also working at the facility at the time of this inspection, past their 45-day provisional hire window.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff person # 5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Facility Person file # 4 was missing 1-letter of written reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023

  7. Jun 14, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 3 and # 4 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff # 3 completed this training on 3/11/23. Staff # 4 completed this training on 2/13/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducetd. Staff person # # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff # 3 completed this training on 5/10/23. Staff person # 3, # 4, # 8 and # 9 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics. Staff # 3 completed this training on 5/22/23. Staff # 4 completed this training on 3/9/23. Staff # 8 completed this training on 3/14/23. Staff # 9 completed this training on 3/16/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 1, # 2, # 5, # 6, # 7 and # 10 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. The following staff completed this training on: Staff # 1 - 3/11/23 Staff # 2 - 5/14/23 Staff # 5 - 3/13/23 Staff # 6 - 3/13/23 Staff # 7 - 3/16/23 Staff # 10 - not completed as of the date of this inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire on the following staff. Staff # 4 did not receive an FBI clearance until 3/15/23. Staff # 4 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire and worked past their 45 provisional hire period without having an FBI clearance on file. Staff # 6 did not receive an NSOR clearance until 3/14/23. Staff # 6 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire and worked past their 45 provisional hire period without having an NSOR clearance on file. Staff # 8 did not receive an FBI clearance until 3/21/23 or an NSOR clearance until 3/24/23. Staff # 8 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire and worked past their 45 provisional hire period without having an FBI or NSOR clearance on file. Staff # 9 did not receive an NSOR clearance until 2/27/23. Staff # 9 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire and worked past their 45 provisional hire period without having an NSOR clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

  8. Jun 6, 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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Is Lutz Preschool licensed?

Yes. Lutz Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Lutz Preschool last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 26, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lutz Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Lutz Preschool care for?

67, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Lutz Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lutz 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 Lutz Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 275-4164 to ask.

What is Lutz Preschool's phone number?

(570) 275-4164.

Where is Lutz Preschool?

680 E Market St, Danville, PA 17821. The nearest other daycare we list is St Joseph School, 0.6 miles away.

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