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Small Wonders Academy

3 Crosswinds Dr, Lititz, PA 175433.7· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
110
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5 days

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About Small Wonders Academy

Small Wonders Academy is a child care center in Lititz, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 110 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 46 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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School-age children
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Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 46 rules in all · 41 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Building, equipment and play areas 9
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Apr 1, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “On 4/23/26, it was observed that children's hands were not washed after diaper changes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “On 4/23/26, it was observed that the water temperature at the handwashing sink used by children measured at 120 degrees in the Koala classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 4/23/26, it was observed that the surfacing on the exterior of the building on the infant/toddler playground was cracked and peeling.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “On 4/23/26, it was observed that 3 bottles were not labeled in the Koala classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On 4/23/26, it was observed that the outlet near the back right corner in the Giraffe classroom was missing an outlet cover.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(b) Given parents in writing

      “On 4/23/26, it was observed that the parent handbook did not indicate the facility supervision policies. CORRECTED ON SITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “On 4/23/26, it was observed that the health assessment for child 1 did not include a physician signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

  2. Jan 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c) Promote development

      “1st room on right (young toddlers) - Staff persons were observed using a tablet for screen time during a together time with young toddlers. When asked, the staff reported using the tablet for screen time every day with the toddlers. In addition, they reported using flash cards on a regular basis during their together time with one-year olds.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “1st room on right - A sensory toy that is attached to the wall is broken. Ropes that were previously connected to the base were disconnected at one end, creating choking hazards.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

  3. Jul 17, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “Originals of incident reports were observed on the counter in the Ducklings room. 2 incident reports were from 7/11/25, 2 were from 7/15 and 1 was from 7/16.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

      “Lions - Staff person #1 was alone with 16 preschool aged children when staff person #2 left the room to answer the door. Duckings -Staff person #3 was observed to be the sole staff person with 8 young toddlers and 1 infant while staff person #4 was observed in the laundry room in the hallway. -Once staff person #4 returned to the room, staff persons #3 and #4 were caring for 9 children. The youngest child was an infant and in the care of staff person #4 who had 5 children in their group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c) Promote development

      “Staff person #1 lifted up child #1 (a 9 month old infant) by the arm.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

  4. Jul 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “Originals of incident reports were observed on the counter in the Ducklings room. 2 incident reports were from 7/11/25, 2 were from 7/15 and 1 was from 7/16.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

      “Lions - Staff person #1 was alone with 16 preschool aged children when staff person #2 left the room to answer the door. Duckings -Staff person #3 was observed to be the sole staff person with 8 young toddlers and 1 infant while staff person #4 was observed in the laundry room in the hallway. -Once staff person #4 returned to the room, staff persons #3 and #4 were caring for 9 children. The youngest child was an infant and in the care of staff person #4 who had 5 children in their group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c) Promote development

      “Staff person #1 lifted up child #1 (a 9 month old infant) by the arm.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

  5. Apr 28, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated

      “The emergency contact forms in the van and in the bus were past due to be updated. The most recent parent signatures were more than 6 months old.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Staff person #2 was observed changing diapers in the Ducklings room. The staff person did not wash a child's hands after changing their diaper, and the staff person did not was their own hands between changing the diaper of the first and second child.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “A staff person was observed changing diapers in the Ducklings room. The diaper changing surface was not cleaned between the first child's diaper change and the second child's diaper change.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

      “The health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Transportation

      3270.175(a) Age appropriate restraints

      “The Harmony and Cosco brand booster seats in the van and in the bus were past their expiration date.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the infant room did not contain gauze. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The thermometer in the refrigerator in the Lions room read at 52° F. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The emergency plan in place did not provide for accomodations for toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “The temperature of the water in the children's sink in the Giraffe's room measured at 115° F. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child #1 has been enrolled for more than 6 months. The facility has not completed a child service report for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

  6. Jan 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “At the time of the follow up visit on 1/3/25, continued non-compliance was observed. The plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.102c on SIN-00257618 had not been fully implemented. On 11/22/2024, areas of mulch surrounding the embedded equipment measured at 4 to 7 inches, short of the required 9 inches of loose fill mulch. On 12/18/24, areas of mulch surrounding the embedded equipment measured at 4 to 5 inches, short of the required 9 inches of loose fill mulch. On 1/3/2025, areas of mulch surrounding the embedded equipment measured at less than 6 inches, short of the required 9 inches of loose fill mulch.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “3rd room on left - Children were observed sleeping on cots that had less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025

  7. Dec 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00256159, it was observed that the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.102(c) on had not been fully implemented. On 12/18/24, areas of mulch surrounding the embedded equipment measured at 4 to 5 inches, short of the required 9 inches of loose fill mulch.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00256159, it was observed that the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.37(c) on had not been fully implemented. On 12/18/24, staff person 3 (aide) was alone with children at naptime. The assistant group supervisor was not in the room at the time certification staff arrived for the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024

  8. Nov 22, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “Staff person 3 is serving as an aide at the facility. Staff person 3 is alone with children during naptime, when the assistant group supervisor goes on lunch break.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “Areas of mulch surrounding the embedded equipment measured at 4 to 7 inches, short of the required 9 inches of loose fill mulch.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The record for staff person #1 included a volunteer state police clearance in-lieu of the required employment state police clearance. (CORRECTED ON SITE) The most recent NSOR on file for staff person #2 expired on 11/6/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “An exposed nail was observed on the wooden mulch barrier for the playground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024

  9. May 31, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “At the time of the visit to verify corrections for the renewal inspection, continued non-compliance was observed. On 4/19/24, the most recent fire safety training on file for staff person 4 was dated in February of 2022 (seasonal staff). Staff person 5 has been employed for 1 year and 11 months (seasonally) and has not completed fire safety training. On 5/31/24, the most recent fire safety training on file for staff person 4 was dated in February of 2022 (seasonal staff). Staff person 5 has been employed for 1 year and 11 months (seasonally) and has not completed fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “At the time of the visit to verify corrections for the renewal inspection, continued non-compliance was observed. On 4/19/24, the depth of the mulch near the embedded equipment on the preschool playground did not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The depth of the mulch measured at less than 9 inches of loose fill mulch. On 5/31/24, the depth of the mulch near the embedded equipment on the preschool playground did not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The depth of the mulch measured at less than 9 inches of loose fill mulch.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

  10. Apr 19, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.114 Outdoor Activity

      “Toddlers are not being taken outside daily (weather permitting).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “The lunches being send in from the children's homes were stored in lunchboxes (with icepacks) instead of being stored in a refrigerator. The lunchboxes contained potentially hazardous foods such as cheese, yogurts, sandwiches, etc.).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “The depth of the mulch near the embedded equipment on the preschool playground did not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The depth of the mulch measured at less than 9 inches of loose fill mulch.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Toy bins in the Lions and Giraffes rooms were dirty. Three toy bins in the Giraffes room were broken (CORRECTED ON SITE).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the 1st room on the right did not contain gauze. The first aid kit in the Giraffes room did not contain tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The record for staff person 5 (Seasonal staff) did not include the Pennsylvania Health and Safety update training which was to be completed by 12/30/2022. Staff person #6 cares for children unsupervised during naptime. Staff person #6 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid and CPR”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The most recent emergency plan training on file for staff person 4 was dated in February of 2022. The most recent emergency plan training on file for staff person 5 was dated in April of 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The most recent fire safety training on file for staff person 4 was dated in February of 2022 (seasonal staff). Staff person 5 has been employed for 1 year and 11 months (seasonally) and has not completed fire safety training.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “More than 60 days lapsed between the fire drills conducted on 7/7/23 and subsequently 9/7/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

      “A single staff person was present in a toddler room with 12 toddlers (1st room on left). Two staff persons were present with 11 mixed age toddlers. One of the staff persons had a young toddler in her group and was caring for 6 children. (1st room on right)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Staff person 7 is serving as an AGS at the facility. The staff person's record includes sufficient documentation of childcare experience but did not include appropriate documentation of a high school diploma (as outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education). The high school diploma was just signed by the parents, and not by the 12th grade evaluator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The most recent staff evaluation on file for staff person 4 was dated in February of 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The PA state policy and child abuse clearances were not updated timely for staff person 1. -State police clearance expired 9/25/2023, but was not updated until 10/3/23. -Child abuse clearance expired 10/1/2023, but was not updated until 10/4/23. The DHS FBI clearance was not updated timely for staff person 2. The clearance expired 1/18/2024, but was not updated until 4/13/24. Staff person 3 began employment without the applicable out-of-state clearances on file, nor the completed requests as required for provisional hiring. The clearances were obtained 8 months after start date. Staff person 6 is a provisional employee and stated that she is alone with children at naptime (the two staff in the room break each other).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

      “The adult health assessment on file for staff persons 2 and 4 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

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  1. May 30, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “During the corrections verification visit for SIN-00221727, it was observed that the plan of corrections submitted for the ratio non-compliance had not implemented by the provider: Upon arrival to the preschool playground, 28 children were observed with 2 staff (staff 1 and 2). Staff person 3 had been in the building and walked onto the playground with certification staff, and staff person 4 was observed walking out of the building and onto the playground a short time later.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Preschool aged children were observed playing around the side of the building, out of sight of the staff present on the playground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “During the corrections verification visit for SIN-00221727, it was observed that the plan of corrections submitted for the following non-compliance had not implemented by the provider: Plastic bags were stored in an area accessible to toddlers (hanging from cubbies).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

  2. Apr 10, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “At the time of inspection, staff in the Monkeys room reported that they take turns breaking each other during naptime. One of the two staff persons working in that room was an aide and cannot be alone with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log

      “A medication was on site in the Monkeys room for child 1. The facility was unable to provide a medication log, nor written parental consent for administration of the medication.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Spray side-walk chalk labeled "not intended for human consumption," "adult supervision required", and "ages 4+" was observed on the shelf in the Monkey room in an area accessible to the older toddlers. Giraffes room - A child safety latch was broken on a cabinet that stored Pine Sol, disinfectant, antiseptic, bleach water, and Febreeze. The items were within reach of the preschool and school age children that were receiving care in the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.55(a) Toddler and preschool children

      “15 children were observed in the Lions room at naptime with a single staff person. The youngest child in the room was an older toddler.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Staff person 2 is serving as one of the two group supervisors at the facility. Staff person 2 had an associate's degree in early childhood on file, but the record did not include documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours ) of child care experience as required per 3270.35b3. Staff person 3 is serving as an assistant group supervisor at the facility. Her record included documentation of a high school diploma, but did not include documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours ) of child care experience as required per 3270.36b5. Staff person 4 is serving as an aide at the facility. Her record included documentation of at least a 9th grade education, but did not include documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours ) of child care experience as required per 3270.27b3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “When the staff person 1 returned from a leave of absence, the staff person's record did not include a current FBI clearance (as the clearance had expired during the leave of absence). The current FBI clearance on file was dated 1 week after the staff person returned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The record for staff person 3 did not include an acceptable training for the following topics within 90 days of employment. (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: Apr 21, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. A policy has been developed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “The following items were observed in the Monkeys room in areas accessible to older toddlers: -Plastic bags hanging from cubbies -Broken crayons and broken chalk that had a diameter of less than 1 inch. -Plastic toys (ex. bears) that had a diameter of less than 1 inch. -The sensory bins included items that had a diameter of less than 1 inch (corn, rice, seeds, pebbles)”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(d) On excursions

      “The first aid kits in the vans (used to transport children) did not include bottles of water.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “According to the log on file at the time of inspection, manual tests of the fire detection system took place on 3/6/23 and subsequently 4/10/23. More than 30 days lapsed between the tests.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

      “Ratio non-compliance was observed in both the Monkeys room and the Lions room. Monkeys - 13 two year olds were observed with 2 staff. Lions - 16 children were observed in the Lions room with 2 staff. Each staff person had an older toddler in their group, making the required staff:child ratio 1:6.”
  3. Jul 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During the verification visit for the facility's initial inspection, the following continued non-compliance was observed: Children in the older toddler room, and the two preschool rooms were observed sleeping on rest equipment that had less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022

  4. Jun 17, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5)/3270.133(6) Original label/Written consent

      “A medication was on site for a child with a seizure disorder. The medication had expired in March of 2022, and the parent's written permission was dated only through March of 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “Food debris was observed at the bottom of the refrigerator in the penguin room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “Children were observed throughout the facility (all 5 rooms) sleeping on rest equipment that had less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the equipment.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “A leg of an infant swing (that was in use) was observed lifting up off the ground while on a high speed, making the equipment unstable. A screw may have been loose at the base.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “The top of a play shelf (with toys secured onto surface) in the Penguin room was dusty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “The toilet area used by the Monkeys and Lions had a strong urine odor, a pink film was observed in the toilet bowls, and feces were observed on the back of one of the toilet seats. One of the toilet lids was broken and covered with a black trash bag, and a second toilet was taped off to prohibit use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Spots of peeling paint were observed in the hallway near the car-seat storage area. An area of damaged plaster was observed near the mirror in the Penguin room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Cloudy / stagnant water was observed in a dishpan underneath the sink in the Giraffes room. An edge of the picnic table seat on the playground was cracked, creating a sharp edge.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “Fourteen children of mixed ages (school-age and preschool) were observed in the Lions room with a single staff person. Two of the children were not napping and were not on their rest equipment, therefore naptime ratios do not apply.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff person 1 has not been trained on the emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.37(b)(3) Each staff person meets quals/8th grade + 2 yrs

      “Staff person 2 is serving as an aide at the facility. The staff person's record includes documentation of at least an 8th grade education, but did not include documentation of 2 years of child care experience (2,500 hours). 2,400 hours of child care experience was on file at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Staff person 1 does not have a current fire safety training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet

      “Facility person records were observed in an unlocked cabinet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

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 Small Wonders Academy licensed?

Yes. Small Wonders Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Small Wonders Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small Wonders Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 46 rules across 10 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 41 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 Small Wonders Academy care for?

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

Does Small Wonders Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Small Wonders Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Small Wonders Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 626-9000 to ask.

What is Small Wonders Academy's phone number?

(717) 626-9000.

Where is Small Wonders Academy?

3 Crosswinds Dr, Lititz, PA 17543. The nearest other daycare we list is Kissel Hill After School Kids and Early Birds, 0.5 miles away.

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