Village of Love Learning Academy
515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim itAbout
My Second Home Daycare is a group home daycare in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 10 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 4:00 AM to 5:00 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 26 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 4:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
My Second Home Daycare has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
3280.121(b) Given parents in writing
“Information about the following topics is not being given to parents in writing at the time of enrollment: general daily schedule, meals, clothing, supervision policies, dismissal policies, and pick up arrangements”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3280.131(e)(1)/3280.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy
“The immunization records on file for child #1 were not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The record did not include documentation of the 2nd age appropriate Hepatitis A dose. The child was in care at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Uncovered electrical outlets were observed in the children's bathroom and in the hallway outside of the children's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Toxic materials were observed underneath the sink in an unlocked cabinet in the children's bathroom. The cabinet included hand sanitizer, hydrogen peroxide, bug spray, and pet shampoo (labeled to keep out of the reach of children). Hand sanitizer was observed on a shelf in an area accessible to the children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3280.71 Heat Source
“The baseboard heater in the child care space measure up to 127° F. The heater in the children's bathroom measured up to 130° F. Both of the heaters were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #1 and Child #4, the emergency contact form did not include the enrolling parent's home address.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child#7, the agreement form was an original rather than a copy..”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child # 6, the agreement form did not include a date of admission..”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3280.94(a)(1)/3280.95(b) Every 60 days/Staff responsibility
“It was observed that the facility tested smoke detectors on 11/01/24 and then again on 12/02/24, (31 days lapsed) and 12/02/24 and 1/03/2025 (32days Lapsed) which is greater than the allowable 30 days between testing dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for household person #3 contained a NSOR verification that was dated 3.3.20 [expired on 3.3.2025]. The facility had no record of an application for the updated clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #5 and Child #7, the agreement form did not include the names of release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #6, the agreement form did not include arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3280.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #8, the agreement form did not include a fee amount for services.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3280.123(a) Signed
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child#7, the agreement form did not include the operator's signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3280.105(f) 2 feet apart
“Upon inspection, it was observed that rest equipment used in the facility had less than 2 feet on 3 sides while in use during nap time.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Upon inspection of the facility, it was observed that 1 infant child and 3 younger toddlers were in swings and not using proper rest equipment. The rest equipment used in the facility were not labeled for the use of specific children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Upon inspection, it was observed that protective electrical covers were not placed in the by one electrical socket. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3280.52(a)(1)/3280.52(c) Primary staff person present/Mixed age levels
“Upon inspection of the facility, it was observed that there were 9 children napping with one staff person present. There were 2 infants, 4 young toddlers, 1 older toddler, and 2 preschool children with 1 staff person. The operator was not present in the facility at the initial time of the renewal inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3280.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #5, the latest health report was dated 7.16.24 did not include an update. ( within 6 months).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #1 and Child #2, the emergency contact form did not include the release person's complete address.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #6, the emergency contact form did not include Medical Insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3280.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Upon inspection, it was observed that staff person #2 did not wash the hands of an infant child after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for facility person #1 contained clearances that were not updated within the 60-month timeframe required under CPSL. The file contained State Police clearances dated 12/18/2018 with an update on 2/26/2024, Child Abuse Clearances dated 11/20/2018 with an update on 2/26/2024, and FBI clearances dated 11/28/2018 with an update on 2/28/2024. The file for facility person #2 contained clearances that were not updated within the 60-month timeframe required under CPSL. The file contained State Police clearances dated 1.23.19 with update on 2.26.24, Child Abuse Clearances dated 1.23.19 with an update on 2.26.24 and FBI clearances dated 1.30.19 with an update on 2.28.24. The file for facility person #3 contained clearances that were not updated within the 60-month timeframe required under CPSL. The file contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 12.14.2018 with an update on 3.14.2024, and FBI clearances dated 4.26.2018 with an update on 3.04.2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3280.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The fee agreement forms for both Child #4 and Child#5 did not include a fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
3280.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for both Child #4 and Child #5 with start dates of 8.29.2023 contained an initial health report /immunizations report with a date of 2.15.2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3280.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“The emergency contact form for child #1 was incomplete. The emergency contact form was missing a written response for transportation, walking excursions, swimming, and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3280.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #1 health assessment did not contain the influenza vaccination on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023
3280.95(b) Staff responsibility
“The operator did not ensure the smoke detectors were tested at least once every 30 days. The documented testing of the smoke detectors every 30 days included: 3/2/2021 and 4/8/2021 ( 38 Days elapsed ); 6/1/21 and 7/6/2021 (36 days elapsed); 7/6/21 and 8/18/21 (44 days elapsed); 10/5/21 and 11/9/21 (36 days elapsed); 11/9/21 to 12/10/21 (32 days elapsed); 12/10/22 to 1/12/22 (34 days elapsed); 2/11/22 to 3/22/222 (40 days elapsed).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3280.118(c) Vet's certificate required
“It was observed that the Rabies vaccination record for the family canine "Diva" had an expiration date of 6/4/2020. The pet was housed in a gated area separate from childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2022
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the operator did not have documentation to support that an emergency drill was conducted annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“It was observed that the bathroom had multiple toxics including non-prescription medication Tylenol, crème ointments and hair products in 2 drawers which were accessible to children. The provider removed all cremes and products from drawer and corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022
3280.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“It was observed that the agreement in the file for child #3 did not include a date on which the fee is to paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
Reviews
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA
910 Hamilton Park Dr, Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA 17603 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lancaster, PA 17603 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lancaster, PA 17603 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lancaster, PA 17603 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lancaster, PA 17603 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lancaster, PA 17603 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lancaster, PA 17603 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. My Second Home Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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.
10, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 4:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (787) 615-8401 to ask.
(787) 615-8401.
Lancaster, PA 17603. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.