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340 Lumber St Suite C, Littlestown, PA
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Nation of Faith Daycare is a child care center in Hanover, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 60 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Nation of Faith Daycare has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 47 rules in all · 47 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.
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3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the complaint investigation, 11 (eleven) 3-year-old children were observed with staff #1 in the 3-year-old childcare space. In the gross motor space, staff #3 and staff #4 were observed with 12 (twelve) 1-year-old children. Certification Representative was told that the facility is "not frequently" out of ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On 5/20/26, at approx. 11:20 am, Cert Rep observed 6 one-year olds (Young Toddlers) with staff person #1. At approx. 11:25 am, Cert Rep observed 6 infants with staff person #2. When asked where the additional staff were, each staff stated staff #3 and staff #4 were supposed to be in the rooms for ratio (The young toddler and infant rooms were connected), but staff person #3 was passing out lunch to the rooms and staff #4 had to leave to go pick up more hamburgers. When asked how long staff #4 was out of the building, staff persons #1 and #2 stated 30 minutes. It is unknown how long staff person #3 was out of the room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
3270.34(b) Director qualifications
“Staff person #4 is designated as the facility director. Staff person #4 has college credits but has not attained a degree required for a director.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 8/1/25-9/1/25, 10/1/25-11/1/25 and 12/1/25 with no testing documented for January 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #1 does not include an initial health assessment and results of a tuberculin skin test prior to providing care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“It was observed that the first-aid kit in the infant classroom is missing tweezers. It was observed that the first-aid kit in the young toddler classroom is missing scissors. It was observed that the first-aid kit in the older toddler classroom is missing tape, scissors, tweezers, and gloves. It was observed that the first-aid kit in the preschool classroom is missing scissors and tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The service agreements for children #1 and #2 do not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Individual files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 included the original Agreement forms in files.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, and #3 do not include the work address and telephone numbers for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact forms for child #1 does not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact forms for children #1, and #3 do not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact forms and service agreements for children #1, #3, #4, and #5 have not been updated at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.163(a)(3) Fruit/vegetable
“It was observed that the lunch provided to the children of toddler age or older did not include at least one fruit or vegetable.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.166(1) Written statement
“Written statements giving the formula and feeding schedules for the infants enrolled has not been obtained from the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed in the young toddler and infant classrooms, nap equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child. (this was corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“It was observed in the young toddler classroom; two young toddlers were confined into a Pack-N-Play to keep them away from the older toddlers who were completing an activity at the table.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“It was observed in the young toddler classroom, staff person #1 was caring for 4 young toddlers and 4 older toddlers. (corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the young toddler classroom, Clorox wipes placed on a low shelf accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 9/3/24-10/4/24, and 12/5/24-1/6/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have occurred 5/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Individual file for staff member #3 does not include verification of education and training prior to providing service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“The facility owner could not provide proof of completion of the emergency plan training for staff members #1 and #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10-hour Health and Safety and pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“It was observed in the front right classroom, an electrical outlet was missing a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the second left classroom, hand sanitizer was on a teacher desk accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the back infant classroom, the foam playmat on the floor that infants were laying on contained tears exposing the foam causing a potential choking hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“It was observed in the second left classroom, that there is not a variety of play materials to promote the children's developmental needs and individual interests.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed in the second left classroom, thumbtacks were used to hang artwork causing a potential choking hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed in the back infant classroom that cribs were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“It was observed in the back infant classroom that cribs being used by infants were not at least 2 feet apart on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the back infant classroom did not contain a thermometer to ensure the refrigerator is capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“Agreement for services form for child #5 does not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Agreement for service forms for children #2 and #3 do not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Individual file for staff member #3 does not include results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“Emergency contact form for child #4 does not reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact forms for children #1 and #4 do not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Emergency contact form for child #4 does not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact forms for children #1 and #4 do not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“It was observed in the second right classroom and the back infant classroom, emergency contact information was not present in the child care spaces for children receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“It was observed in the back infant classroom, the diaper changing surface was not cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“Emergency contact form for child #4 does not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“Emergency contact form for child #4 does not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Individual file for staff member #2 does not include a written report of initial health assessment, including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“Agreement for services form for child #5 does not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“The facility did not provide the parent of Child #1 with an injury report, did not retain a copy of an injury report at the facility in an accident file, and did not retain a copy of an injury report in the child's individual file pertaining to an injury that occurred at the facility on 8/8/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have occurred 5/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Individual file for staff member #3 does not include verification of education and training prior to providing service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“The facility owner could not provide proof of completion of the emergency plan training for staff members #1 and #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10-hour Health and Safety and pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“It was observed in the front right classroom, an electrical outlet was missing a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the second left classroom, hand sanitizer was on a teacher desk accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the back infant classroom, the foam playmat on the floor that infants were laying on contained tears exposing the foam causing a potential choking hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“It was observed in the second left classroom, that there is not a variety of play materials to promote the children's developmental needs and individual interests.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed in the second left classroom, thumbtacks were used to hang artwork causing a potential choking hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed in the back infant classroom that cribs were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“It was observed in the back infant classroom that cribs being used by infants were not at least 2 feet apart on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the back infant classroom did not contain a thermometer to ensure the refrigerator is capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“Agreement for services form for child #5 does not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Agreement for service forms for children #2 and #3 do not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Individual file for staff member #3 does not include results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“Emergency contact form for child #4 does not reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact forms for children #1 and #4 do not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Emergency contact form for child #4 does not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact forms for children #1 and #4 do not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“It was observed in the second right classroom and the back infant classroom, emergency contact information was not present in the child care spaces for children receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“It was observed in the back infant classroom, the diaper changing surface was not cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“Emergency contact form for child #4 does not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“Emergency contact form for child #4 does not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Individual file for staff member #2 does not include a written report of initial health assessment, including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“Agreement for services form for child #5 does not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“The facility did not provide the parent of Child #1 with an injury report, did not retain a copy of an injury report at the facility in an accident file, and did not retain a copy of an injury report in the child's individual file pertaining to an injury that occurred at the facility on 8/8/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Nation of Faith 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 June 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 47 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 47 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.
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 698-1679 to ask.
(717) 698-1679.
300 Frederick St Ste 9, Hanover, PA 17331. The nearest other daycare we list is New Beginnings Enhanced Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.