Covenant Child Care Center
110 N Mulberry St, Lancaster, PA
Marias Daycare III
- licensed capacity
- 51
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Marias Daycare III
Marias Daycare III is a child care center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 51 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 51 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 51 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Marias Daycare III has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Marias Daycare III
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 51 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00244587
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 2
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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Jul 21, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Ointments (marked "keep out of reach of children") were accessible to children in a low, unlocked cabinet in the Pre-KDG room (Corrected on-site).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The emergency bag containing a first aid kit, was located on a cubby shelf, accessible to children, in the Older Toddler room (corrected on-site).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A low cabinet door in the Older Toddler room, was observed to be off the hinges and in poor repair (corrected on-site).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A low cabinet in the Older Toddler room was found to be unlocked and had a bin of plastic bags and a staff person's purse located inside, accessible to toddlers (corrected on-site).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) Signed /Admission date
“The updated Financial Agreement for Child #1 did not include the child's date of admission or the Operator's signature (corrected on-site).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Updated Emergency Contact Forms did not include the enrolling parent's work phone number for the following children: * Child #1 (corrected on-site) * Child #2”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The updated Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 did not include the address of one of the people listed to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
Oct 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“The facility's designated Director, Staff person #1, was not present at the facility during the previous renewal inspection on 7/24/25 or for this monitoring inspection on 10/31/25. Staff Person #2 was present for these inspections and was the primary contact for the follow-up regarding the facility's day-to-day staffing. Staff Person #1 was limiting their work hours and there was no qualified Director on-site a minimum of 30 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
Jul 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in the refrigerator in the Preschool 3 Room, showed a temperature of 50 degrees F. (corrected on-site).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A wooden, sensory bin lid that was peeling and in poor repair, was observed on the outdoor playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Several accessible electrical outlets were not covered with protective receptacle covers throughout the facility as follows: Preschool 2 Room: 6 outlets did not have covers (corrected on-site). Hallway: 1 outlet did not have a cover (corrected on-site). Preschool 3 Room: 4 outlets did not have covers (corrected on-site).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
Aug 5, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.111(a) Written plan
“There was no written plan of daily activities and routines posted in the Older Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in the refrigerator in the Young Toddler Room, was not working (corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The posted written 911 emergency plan did not identify the means of transporting a child to emergency care, along with the staffing provisions in the event of the emergency. This plan was not posted in all of the childcare spaces/classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A section of a red, vinyl climber had peeling vinyl (corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
3270.66(b) Original container
“The spray bottles in all of the classrooms that contained bleach and water for sanitizing, were not labeled with the ratio of bleach to water.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was no outlet cover on an outlet near the microwave in the Preschool Room (corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
Oct 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff Person 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff Person 1 had not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 2022 1-hr Health and Safety Update training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person 1 was observed working alone with children in the Older Toddler Room during the provisional hire period. The NSOR clearance results were not received and in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023
Jul 27, 2023Visit1 rule cited
3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“The incident report for Child #1 regarding the child's injury requiring emergency medical treatment that occurred at the facility, was not submitted to the regional office within 72 hours. The incident occurred on 6/19/23 and the report was not submitted to the regional office until 6/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
Jul 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“The incident report for Child #1 regarding the child's injury requiring emergency medical treatment that occurred at the facility, was not submitted to the regional office within 72 hours. The incident occurred on 6/19/23 and the report was not submitted to the regional office until 6/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
Mar 7, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff Person #1 does not have documentation of current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training evidenced by an expiration date of 2/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.241(a) Requirements specific to school-age programs
“Child #1 had been attending the preschool classroom during the school day, though the child was confirmed to be of compulsory age to attend school.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2023
Mar 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff Person #1 does not have documentation of current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training evidenced by an expiration date of 2/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.241(a) Requirements specific to school-age programs
“Child #1 had been attending the preschool classroom during the school day, though the child was confirmed to be of compulsory age to attend school.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2023
Jul 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Older Preschool classroom, 2 sagging, stained ceiling tiles were observed during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
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May 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have documentation of an emergency drill completed in the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Marias Daycare III
Is Marias Daycare III licensed?
Yes. Marias Daycare III is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Marias Daycare III last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Marias Daycare III had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Marias Daycare III care for?
51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Marias Daycare III accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Marias Daycare III's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Marias Daycare III cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 669-7072 to ask.
What is Marias Daycare III's phone number?
(717) 669-7072.
Where is Marias Daycare III?
244 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine Nursery Childcare Center 2, 0.2 miles away.