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417 W Frederick St, Lancaster, PA
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Owl Hill Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 175
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Owl Hill Learning Center
Owl Hill Learning Center is a child care center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 175 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddler Through School Age
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 175 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddler Through School Age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K and preschool |
| Staff | Lead Teachers Hold PA Level 1 Early Childhood Certifications |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | Spanish |
| More | Founded 1984 |
| Licensed capacity | 175 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Owl Hill Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Owl Hill Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 175 children
- License number
- #CER-00247185
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 3, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 33 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 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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Nov 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff person #1 completed fire safety training in February of 2024 and then more than 12 months later in March of 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The health reports on file for child #1 were dated in July of 2024 and then more than 12 months later in August of 2025. The health reports on file for child #2 were dated in August of 2024 and then more than 12 months later in September of 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
Jul 9, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Lunches containing chicken nuggets and carrot sticks were not being stored in a refrigerator. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log
“Child #1 has 4 medications on site at the facility (glucose tablets, insulin, Baqsimi, and Diazepam). There are periods of time in which the facility staff may need to administer the medication. The facility does not have completed medication logs on file nor signed parental consent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“An uncovered outlet was observed in summer camp 2. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Hand sanitizer and containers of sunscreen were observed in areas accessible to children in summer camp 2. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
Jan 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff person 1 and 2 were present with a group of 12 children. Staff person 1 accounted for 7 of the children in their care group, and staff person #2 accounted for 4 of the children in their care group. 1 child in the room was unaccounted for in care groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
Nov 15, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #1 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer is not PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted
“A bamboo plant and an aloe plant were observed in PKC5. A ficus tree was observed in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) Locked or inaccessible/Original container
“PKC1 - Hand sanitizer was observed on the shelf by the doorway within reach of the children. A basket full of cleaner (including Clorox and Windex) was observed to be stored in an area accessible to the children. Another container of hand sanitizer was observed in the room in an area accessible to the children. A container and a large container of hand sanitizer were observed within reach of children in an unlocked closet. PKC2 - Two mops with attached cleaning solutions were observed stored in areas accessible to the children. The containers with cleaning solutions were not labeled. PKC4 - Hand sanitizer, and adult medications were observed in the backpack that was stored within reach of the children. PKC6 - A container of cleaning solution was observed in the bathroom. The container was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first aid kids in pkc3 and pkc4 were stored in areas accessible to the children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in pkc8 did not include gloves. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A fan was observed mounted on the wall, and the cord was dangling down within reach of the children. (CORRECTED ON SITE). Dusty vents were observed in PKC1, PKC4, PKC6, and PKC7. Sharp adult scissors were observed within reach of the children in PKC2. (CORRECTED ON SITE) PKC4 - The trash can and the wall behind the trash can were visibly soiled. PKC8 - An area of the metal baseboard was separating.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Areas of peeling paint were observed throughout the building (in the hallway, pkc2, pkc5, pkc6, and pkc8).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The hinges were broken on the large toy container located on the small playground. PKC6 - A section of the play couch was torn, exposing the inner foam and wooden structure.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact information on file for children #2 and #5 did not include a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care. The form on file for child #4 did not include the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information on file for child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information on file for child #3 did not include a complete address for one of the listed release persons. The emergency contact information on file for child #5 did not include a complete address for a listed release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record on file for child 1 was not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The 2nd Hepatitis A dose was missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2024
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“Some of the emergency contact forms present in PKC1, PKC3, and PKC4 were past due to be updated. The master files had been updated, but the updated forms were not in the sets with the groups. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Uncovered electrical outlets were observed throughout the building (in the hallway, pkc2, pkc3, and pkc6).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
Oct 9, 2024Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported the following incident: Staff persons #1 and #2 were taking a group of preschool aged children to the playground at approximately 2:05pm on 10/8/24. During the transition to the playground, child #1 was able to slip away from the group and was left behind in the building when the group went to the playground. Child #1 was found in the hallway by another staff person. The staff person returned the child to the group on the playground, and reported being back in the office by 2:10pm.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported the following incident: Staff persons #1 and #2 were taking a group of preschool aged children to the playground at approximately 2:05pm on 10/8/24. During the transition to the playground, child #1 was able to slip away from the group and was left behind in the building when the group went to the playground. Child #1 was found in the hallway by another staff person. The staff person returned the child to the group on the playground, and reported being back in the office by 2:10pm.”
Nov 17, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person 1 began work as a provisional hire, and the staff person resided out of the state in the past 5 years (Florida, Maryland, and Virginia). The staff person's record did not contain the required out of state clearances at start date, nor documentation that the clearances has been requested. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Staff person 2 worked for a period of time with expired clearance on file. The child abuse clearance expired 9/6/23, but was not updated until 10/16/23. The PA criminal history clearance expired 9/29/23, but was not updated until 10/17/23. The staff person was suspended from a childcare position on 10/15/23. Staff person 5 began working as a provisional hire without either a complete NSOR on file, nor documentation that the NSOR had been requested. In addition, the staff person worked beyond a 45 day provisional hire period without complete clearances on file. The NSOR was obtained 51 days after start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The health assessment and TB test results were on file for staff person 4 were not obtained within the 12 months prior to start date. The health assessment was dated 10/18/23. TB test results were more than a year old at start date (from 2019).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff persons 5 and 6 were serving as assistant group supervisors at the facility. Their records did not contain sufficient documentation of education/experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person 3 has been employed for more than 90 days and did not have an approved Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in room 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“More than 60 days lapsed between the fire drills conducted 4/4/23 and subsequently 8/2/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A handwashing sign was not posted near the sinks in the large bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A written plan of daily activities (for hours falling under DHS license) was not posted in rooms 1, 2, 5, and 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“An emergency contact form was not present in room 1 for one of the children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's policy relating to the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
- Sep 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The mandated reporter training on file for staff person 1 expired on 3/19/22, and the updated training was not completed until 4/12/22. Staff person 2 worked for a period of time with expired clearances on file. -State police clearance expired 1/30/22, updated clearance obtained 4/7/22 -Child abuse clearance expired 2/1/22, updated clearance obtained 4/7/22 -DHS FBI clearance expired 1/31/22, updated clearance obtained 4/11/22”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for staff person 3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The health assessment on file for staff person 4 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination, nor the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2022
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“Emergency contact information for some of the enrolled children had been updated in the master file, but not in the files in the childcare spaces. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
Sep 29, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff person 1 left two infants alone while eating lunch to enter a neighboring child care space. Staff estimated that the supervision lapse lasted less than 2 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Staff person 1 entered into a one year old room while yelling and using profane language.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A container of disinfectant was observed within reach of toddlers. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Plastic bags were observed within reach of toddlers (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“An infant was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have at least 2 feet of space around three sides. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Bottles were observed without name labels.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
Jun 21, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons 1, 2, and 3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff person # 1 had the six hour training on file dated 8/1/2018. Staff person 2 did not have the training on file. Staff person #3 had the six hour training on file dated prior to 9/30/16. The 6 hour training is only permitted if dated 9/30/16 - 6/30/18. 10 Hour Health and Safety training (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements. (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent. (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic. (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the [name] Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)). (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of biocontaminants. (9) Precautions when transporting children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 10 hour health and safety training The staff person had a six hour training on file dated 8/1/2018. The 6 hour training is only permitted if dated 9/30/16 - 6/30/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person # 2 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“An infant was observed sleeping in a swing. Staff person 1 was asked to move the infant to the crib. After visiting the remaining rooms, certification staff revisited the room and the infant was still sleeping in the swing. The child was moved after the second visit. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
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Jan 12, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On 12/6/2021, child 1 was injured while at the facility. The incident report was not given to a parent on the day of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2022
Oct 26, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization records on file for child 2 were not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Child 2's record did not include documentation of the 4th Dtap dose.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2021
3270.102(e)/3270.103 Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects
“Rubber mulch from the preschool playground was observed along the edge of the toddler playground. The pieces had a diameter of less than 1 inch.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2022
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The surfacing on the preschool playground did not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The rubber mulch measured at less than 6 inches of loose fill (approximately 3 inches) in areas immediately around the embedded play equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021
3270.75(c) Has all items
“A first aid kit in a room that is used for wrap-care for pre-k counts children did not include tape. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Owl Hill Learning Center
Is Owl Hill Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Owl Hill Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Owl Hill Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 3, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Owl Hill Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Owl Hill Learning Center care for?
175, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Owl Hill Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Owl Hill Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Owl Hill Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 396-9435 to ask.
What is Owl Hill Learning Center's phone number?
(717) 396-9435.
Where is Owl Hill Learning Center?
313 W Liberty St Suite 1, Lancaster, PA 17603. The nearest other daycare we list is Wharton Elementary After-School Center, 0.3 miles away.