Circle of Friends Academy
625 Community Way, Lancaster, PA
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U-Gro Learning Centres is a child care center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 167 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 74 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 167 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
U-Gro Learning Centres has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 74 rules in all · 65 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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3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The seat on a blue chair on the preschool playground was cracked.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“According to the log on file at the time of inspection, manual system tests of the fire detection system were conducted on 6/9/26 and subsequently more than 30 days later on 7/10/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“The disclosure statements on file for staff persons #3 and #5 were not signed by a witness. The disclosure statement on file for staff person #4 was signed by the "witness" at a later date. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The health assessment on file for staff person #2 was altered with white-out and did not include a date of the exam.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Staff person #1 was the sole staff person present on the playground with a group of 20 preschoolers when staff person #2 left the playground and went into the caterpillar room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Sharp/prickly creeping thistle plants were observed growing on the preschool playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Uncovered outlets were observed in areas accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the Butterfly, Monkey, and Jaguar rooms. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“Multiple staff members reported that following diaper changes by staff person #1 after a child had a bowel movement, residual fecal matter was subsequently observed in the child's diaper area during the next diaper change later in the day. The residual fecal matter appears to be from the child's previous bowel movement, indicating that the child had not been adequately cleaning during the initial diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
3270.111(c)/3270.113(a) Promote development/Supervised at all times
“Multiple staff persons shared concerns regarding staff person #1's supervision and care of the toddlers in care. Staff reported observing staff person #1 nodding off and/or falling asleep while responsible for supervising children on multiple occasions during naptime. On 8/6/26 staff person #1 was the sole staff person responsible for supervising a group of toddlers. During this time, child #1 sustained an injury that resulted in a significant red mark on her face that appeared consistent with either a bite mark or fingerprints. While staff person #1 did not see what happened, the family was initially provided an incident report stating that another child had fallen into child #1. However, the director reported that subsequent review of the video footage determined that another child had grabbed child #1 by the face. Staff interviewed also expressed concern about staff person #1 being "careless" and not being responsive to the toddlers in the classroom. Examples provided included failure to intervene when children are running in the room (leading to falls), sitting in the room and failing to get up and respond when a child was climbing on a table, often not providing activities for the children, and not effectively responding to children that are crying (ex. Saying "are you ok" to a crying one year old instead of getting up and providing care).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The record for staff person #1 did not include verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, when facility person #1 began working with children at the facility the staff record did not contain the applicable out-of-state clearances as required under the CPSL. The individual was working with children at the time of inspection. The record for facility person #1 did not contain a complete disclosure statement. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated
“At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00287998 (from 5/5/26) it was observed that the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.181(e) had not been fully implemented. On 6/3/26, emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were past due to be updated in both the master files and as the emergency contact forms present in the child care spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The record for staff person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00284298 (from 3/20/26 and 3/26/26), it was observed that the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.181(e) had not been fully implemented. On 5/5/26, emergency contact forms in the master files had been updated and signed/dated by the parent. Emergency contact forms in rooms throughout the center were past due to be updated (signatures were more than six months old).”
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00284298 (from 3/20/26 and 3/26/26), it was observed that the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.95a had not been fully implemented. On 5/5/26, the proof and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device or system still was not on file with the facility's fire drill logs.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00284298 (from 3/20/26 and 3/26/26), it was observed that the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.192.5 had not been fully implemented. On 5/5/26, the record for staff person #13 still included just one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The record for staff person #20 did not include documentation of education.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) Locked cabinet/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00284298 (from 3/20/26 and 3/26/26), it was observed that the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) had not been fully implemented. On 5/5/26, the cabinets that the child records and facility persons' records were stored in were not locked. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #20 was observed working alone with children. The staff person's FBI clearance did not include the rap sheet. In addition, the staff person's record has not been submitted to OCDEL for review. At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00284298 (from 3/20/26 and 3/26/26), it was observed that the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.32a had not been fully implemented. On 5/5/26, staff person #13 was working at the facility. The staff person's record still did not contain the applicable out-of-state clearances as required under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00284298 (from 3/20/26 and 3/26/26), it was observed that the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.51 had not been fully implemented. On 5/5/26, two staff were present with 11 children in the Ducks room (one year olds).”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00284298 (from 3/20/26 and 3/26/26), it was observed that the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.102c had not been fully implemented. On 5/5/26, children were observed playing on the equipment and the depth of the surfacing was still not meeting the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (9 inches of loose fill mulch).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The depth of the surfacing on the preschool playground measured between 5 and 8 inches in various spots measured in fall zones of the large two climbers.”
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A play mat located in the indoor gross motor room was torn and the inner foam was exposed. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Areas of peeling paint were observed in the indoor gross motor space, the Butterfly room, and the Zebra room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A significant amount of trash was observed along the entire perimeter of the preschool playground. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Bolts were protruding upwards from the black mulch barrier on the preschool playground. Dusty fans and/or vents were observed in the Ducks, Turtles, Butterfly, and Ladybug rooms. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“Two separate first aid kits were observed to be stored in an area accessible to the children on the preschool playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Diaper cream was observed in an area accessible to the toddler in the Ladybug room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Two uncovered outlets were observed in the Butterfly room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Two staff were present with 12 children in the Ducks room (one year olds).”
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Upon beginning work in the facility, the record for staff person #2 did not contain completed a completed DHS FBI clearance as required under the CPSL. The record also did not include documentation the staff person has requested the outstanding clearance as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The clearance was dated 36 days after the employees start date working with children. Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Upon beginning work in the facility, the record for staff person #4 did not contain completed a completed NSOR as required under the CPSL. The NSOR on file was dated 72 days after the employees start date working with children. Upon beginning work in the facility, the record for staff person #6 did not contain the applicable out of state clearances as required under the CPSL. The record did not contain completed a completed DHS FBI clearance as required under the CPSL. The record also did not include documentation the staff person has requested the outstanding DHS FBI clearance as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The staff person was observed working with children at the time of inspection. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Upon beginning work in the facility, the record for staff person #13 did not contain the applicable out-of-state clearances as required under the CPSL. The clearances were not on file at the time of inspection. Upon beginning work in the facility, the record for staff person #18 did not contain the Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance as required under the CPSL. The clearance was not on file at the time of inspection”
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Written evaluations on file for staff person #1 were dated in August of 22 and subsequently more than 12 months later in October of 2025. Written evaluations on file for staff person #8 were dated in August of 2024 and subsequently more than 12 months later in November of 2025. Written evaluations on file for staff person #11 were dated in August of 2024 and subsequently more than 12 months later in October of 2025. Written evaluations on file for staff person #14 were dated in August of 2024 and subsequently more than 12 months later in October of 2025. The most recent written evaluations on file for staff person #15 was dated in August of 2024. Written evaluations on file for staff person #16 were dated in August of 2024 and subsequently more than 12 months later in October of 2025. The most recent written evaluations on file for staff person #17 was dated in August of 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“Staff person #3 is serving as an aide at the facility. The staff person was observed in a room alone with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form on file for child #2 was updated by the parent in December of 2024 and subsequently more than 6 months later in July of 2025. The emergency contact form on file for child #6 was updated by the parent in February of 2025 and subsequently more than 6 months later in February of 2026. The agreement on file for child #6 was updated by the parent in March of 2025 and subsequently more than 6 months later in February of 2026. The emergency contact form on file for child #7 was updated by the parent in January of 2025 and subsequently more than 6 months later in September of 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“Emergency contact forms in the master files had been updated and signed/dated by the parent. Emergency contact forms in rooms throughout the center were past due to be updated (many signatures were more than six months old - from Juily and August of 2025).”
3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) Locked cabinet/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“The cabinets that the child records and facility persons' records were stored in were not locked. In addition, loose items such as agreements and health assessments that are to be in the child and/or staff file were being stored on desks in the office.”
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Lunches containing potentially hazardous food were observed in lunchboxes stored in cubbies in the Butterfly and Jaguar rooms. Chicken nuggets and yogurt were observed in the lunchboxes.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The proof and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection device or system was not on file with the facility's fire drill logs. More than 30 days lapsed between manual tests of the fire detection system on 2/13/26 and 3/26/26.”
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“An operator had not notified the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Fire safety trainings on file for staff person #5 were dated in January of 2025 and subsequently more than 12 months later in February of 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff persons #7, #9 and #10 are serving in AGS roles at the facility. Their records did not include sufficient documentation of education/experience to justify the role the staff persons are serving in. The records each included documentation of a high school diploma. Staff person #17 is serving in an AGS role at the facility. Her record did not include documentation of high school education.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff person #14 was trained on the emergency plan in September of 2024 and subsequently more than 12 months later in October of 2025. Staff person #17 was trained on the emergency plan in September of 2024 and subsequently more than 12 months later in October of 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“Written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The record for staff person #4 included just one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The record for staff person #12 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The record for staff person #13 included just one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The initial health assessment and TB test results on file for staff person #2 were not dated within the 12 months prior to providing initial service in the child care setting. The health assessment was dated 32 days after the start date with children. The TB test results were dated 3 days after the start date working with children. The most recent health assessments on file for staff person #15 were dated in September of 2023 and subsequently more than 12 months later in October of 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.133(7) Medication log
“Ladybugs - An inhaler was on site for child #13. A medication log was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) Original container/Written instructions
“Turtles room - An inhaler was present in the room for child #12. The inhaler was not in the original container and was not accompanied by a prescription label or written instructions that were provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Child #9 was receiving care in the ducks room. The child's emergency contact form was not present in the space. Children #10 and #11 were receiving care in the ladybugs room. Their emergency contact form were not present in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information on file for child #2 did not include the work address and work phone number for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons
“The agreement on file for child #6 did not include arrival and departure times. The agreement also did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Copies of completed Child Service Reports had not been provided to parents of children #1, #3, #4, #5, #7 in the past 6 months. Child Service Reports were most recently provided to the parents in May of 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff persons #12 and #14 were present with a group of 11 children in the turtle room. Staff only accounted for 9 of the 11 children when asked to identify their assigned groups. Staff persons #1 and #9 were present with a group of 19 children in the monkeys room. Staff only accounted for 15 of the 19 children when asked to identify their assigned groups. Staff persons #17 and #19 were present with a group of 19 children on the preschool playground. Staff only accounted for 18 of the 19 children when asked to identify their assigned groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The bottom shelf of the refrigerator in the Zebra room was dirty (spilled food/liquid).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed that the wall near the library /dramatic play area in the Pre-K classroom and (far side wall on the left) had one area of peeling paint and in the toddler indoor play space there was a sheet-rock paper damaged along the yellow painted wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“It was observed on the record for facility person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not contain an out of state Sex Offender registry results, which exceeds the 45-day provisional hire period. The file did not contain copies of request(s) for the clearances/verification. It was observed that the file for facility person #2 contained State Police clearances dated 9.23.20 with an update on 10/12/25, Child Abuse Clearances dated 9.24.20 with an update on 10/19/25, DHS FBI Clearances dated 10.4.20 with an update on 10/18/25. and NSOR Clearances results dated 9.25.20 with an update on 10/28/25. Clearances for facility person #2 were not updated within the 60-month timeframe required under CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed that the Volcano soft play slider equipment located in the toddler indoor play space had ripped and frayed corners that was in need of repair both in the stepper portion and middle Volcano surfacing area.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“It was observed that the facility tested smoke detectors on 7/12/24 and then again on 8/28/24, (47 days lapsed between dates), and on 10/8/24 and then again on 11/11/24 ( 34 days lapsed between dates) , and on 11/11/24 and then again on 12.12.24 (31 days lapsed between dates) which is greater than the allowable 30 days between testing dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“It was observed that the emergency contact forms for child #4 was updated by the parent beyond a 6-month period evidenced with dates of 3.26.24 with an update on 10.12.24. It was observed that the agreement forms for child #4 was updated by the parent beyond a 6-month period evidenced with dates of 2.24.24 with an update on 10.12.24. It was observed that the emergency contact forms for child #10 was updated by the parent beyond a 6-month period evidenced with dates of 3.01.24 with an update on 10.03.24. It was observed that the agreement forms for child #10 was updated by the parent beyond a 6-month period evidenced with dates of 2.28.24 with an update on 10.21.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“It was observed that the agreement form for child #8 did not include the child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed in the turtle room that the soft turtle shaped soft cushion was frayed in multiple sections along the top circular cushion.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the lady bugs room that the adjustable metal blind cords by the window were accessible to children due to a missing two-pronged hook causing a potential choking hazard.”
3270.75(c) Has all items
“It was observed in the butterfly room that the first aid kit did not include soap, scissors and tweezers. In the monkeys room, the first aid kit did not include tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the Butterfly room, it was observed that protective outlet covers were missing along the one electrical socket. (CORRECTED OIN SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff evaluations were not completed on a regular basis at a minimum annually. The file for Staff person #5 had documentation of an evaluation dated 7/14/23 with an update on 8/29/24. The file for Staff person #10 had documentation of an evaluation dated 7/24/23 with an update on 8/29/24. The file for Staff person #12 had documentation of an evaluation dated 8/29/24. The file for Staff person #14 had documentation of an evaluation dated 7/20/23 with an update on 8/28/24. The file for Staff person #16 had documentation of an evaluation dated 7/24/23 with an update on 8/29/24. The file for Staff person #18 had documentation of an evaluation dated 8/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff fire safety planning training was not conducted annually. The file for facility person # 9 had documentation of fire safety training dated 12/27/23 and updated on 1/28/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person # 14 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 6/25/24. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training was 7/9/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff emergency plan training was not updated annually. The file for staff #5 included documentation of emergency plan training on 8/5/23 with an update on 9/10/24. The file for staff #10 included documentation of emergency plan training on 8/25/23 and updated on 9/10/24. The file for staff #11 included documentation of emergency plan training on 8/28/23 and updated on 9/10/24. The file for staff #12 included documentation of emergency plan training on 6/26/23 and updated on 9/10/24 . The file for staff #16 included documentation of emergency plan training on 8/28/23 and updated on 9/4/25. The file for staff #18 included documentation of emergency plan training on 8/25/23 and updated on 9/10/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact information for child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.62(c) Space safe for large muscle activity
“It was observed that there was a 2-inch gap from the cement pathway and adjacent mulched play area that posed a hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed that in the indoor toddler play area, there was a need to address peeling paint and sanding of surface area by doorway entrance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“It was observed at the time of inspection that the facility did not test the fire detection system every 30 days as required by the standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)) testing dates on file included 3.10.23, 4.10.23, 7.14.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact record provided for Child #4 AND CHILD #5 did not have a parent signature consenting for administration of minor first-aid procedures”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“THE FILE FOR CHILD #1 AND #2 and CHILD # 9 CONTAINED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS AND AGREEMENTS THAT WERE REVIEWED BEYOND THE 6 MONTH TIME FRAME. THIS WAS EVIDENCED THAT INCLUDED DATES OF 8.28.23 AND AN UPDATE ON 3.03.24 FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 CONTAINED DATES OF 7.23.23 AND AN UPDATE ON 3.3.24., AND CHILD #9 DATES WERE 7.25.25 AND AN UPDATE ON 2.27.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT DATED 11.08.23 ON FILE FOR CHILD #1 CONTAINED IMMUNIZATIONS RECORDS BEYOND THE 60 DAY VERIFICATION TIMEFRAME.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3270.124(b)(4) Written consent
“The emergency contact record provided for Child #4 AND CHILD #5 did not have a parent signature consenting to emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Facility person #12 did not have a health assessment on file and was observed working with children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility persons #1-#13 and #22-25 did not complete the required training update within the prescribed frame of December 30, 2022, as outlined in Announcement C-22-06.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During inspection, disinfectant/cleaning materials and other toxic materials were observed on tables and countertops in the monkey's room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that carpets in the Monkey and Zebra rooms needed cleaning after flooding occurred in classroom. Carpet Cleaning equipment was observed in both classrooms. It was observed that classroom equipment, toys, and education materials were stacked on tables and chairs throughout the entrance and cabinet countertop storage areas causing visible hazards in both the Zebra and Monkey classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Plastic trash bags were observed on the table tops in both the Monkey and Zebra rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for staff persons #3-#17 contained PA Health and Safety Updated 2022. Staff persons #3-#17 did not complete the required training update within the prescribed frame of December 30, 2022, as outlined in Announcement C-22-06.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff persons #1 and #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 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: Jan 25, 2023
3270.124(b)(4) Written consent
“The emergency contact record provided for Child #5 did not have a parent signature consenting to emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons # 4 , #5, #8, #11 , #12, #13, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19 #20, and #21 -- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): staff person #4, #15, - Mandated Reporter Training; Staff persons #5, # 8, #11, #12 , #13 , #14, #15, #17, #18, #20, and #21- Health and Safety; Staff persons # 12, #13, #15, 16, #17, #19 ,# 20, and #21 - Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for facility person #5 did not include documentation of fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person # 20, #21, #24 , #25 , and #26 do not contain 2 non-family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Staff persons #12, #15, #16 , #17, #18, #19, #20, #21 did not have a health assessment completed within 12 months prior to initial day of caring for children.Staff persons #12, #16 , #17, #18, #20, and #21 did not have a Tuberculosis screening completed within 12 months prior to initial day of caring for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“It was observed that an emergency drill was not conducted annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.95(b)/3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“It was observed that the director or designated staff person did not ensure compliance with the manual fire detection system or fire safety professional testing requirements.It was observed that the director or designated staff person did not ensure compliance with the manual fire detection system or fire safety professional testing requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“It was observed that the operator did not have documentation to support that the emergency plan was reviewed annually. The emergency plan was last reviewed on 8/24/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“(Continued non-compliance observed) - Reports submitted for 11/19/2021 were incomplete and not submitted to the regional office until 11/22/2021 which is beyond the two-day required timeframe. 11/19/2021- Incident description check boxes were left blank on three reports, date and time beside parent signature line were left blank on three reports, and parent notification was left blank on one report. Report submitted for 11/30/2021 was incomplete - incident description check box was left blank. (Original violation description) - On 7/29/2021, Child #1 (3 years of age) was injured when another child pushed a bathroom door closed on his hand. Medical documentation states that Child #1 suffered a tuft fracture and partial amputation to the right index finger. Child #1 was injured while in care on 7/29/2021. Injury report was not given to the parent on the day of the incident. An injury report was given to parent on 8/2/2021. The injury report provided to the parent was incomplete: description of what body part was affected (only listed hand), description of the injury was blank, actions taken only listed 'pressure was put on finger,' and notification section was blank.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 7/29/2021, Child #1 (3 years of age) was injured when another child pushed a bathroom door closed on his hand. Medical documentation states that Child #1 suffered a tuft fracture and partial amputation to the right index finger. Complaint investigation revealed that Staff #1 (director) was told by Staff #3 and Staff #4, prior to 7/29/2021, that children could slam bathroom doors and a potential hazard existed. Staff #1 acknowledged that staff shared these concerns prior to 7/29/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2021
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On 7/29/2021, Child #1 (3 years of age) was injured when another child pushed a bathroom door closed on his hand. Medical documentation states that Child #1 suffered a tuft fracture and partial amputation to the right index finger. Child #1 was injured while in care on 7/29/2021. Injury report was not given to the parent on the day of the incident. An injury report was given to parent on 8/2/2021. The injury report provided to the parent was incomplete: description of what body part was affected (only listed hand), description of the injury was blank, actions taken only listed 'pressure was put on finger,' and notification section was blank.”
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On 7/29/2021, Child #1 (3 years of age) was injured when another child pushed a bathroom door closed on his hand. Medical documentation states that Child #1 suffered a tuft fracture and partial amputation to the right index finger. Child #1 was injured while in care on 7/29/2021. Injury report was not given to the parent on the day of the incident. An injury report was given to parent on 8/2/2021. The injury report provided to the parent was incomplete: description of what body part was affected (only listed hand), description of the injury was blank, actions taken only listed 'pressure was put on finger,' and notification section was blank.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2021
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On 7/29/2021, Child #1 (3 years of age) was injured when another child pushed a bathroom door closed on his hand. Medical documentation states that Child #1 suffered a tuft fracture and partial amputation to the right index finger. Facility did not contact emergency medical care or ambulance transport for the injury. Parent was notified by phone that child was injured and needed to be picked up. The facility did not provide a written report of the accident and did not verbally explain the extent of the child's injury to the parent at pick-up. Urgent care notified parent that child's finger had a partial amputation. Complaint investigation revealed that pressure was applied to the wound using a paper towel. Ice was also applied. Facility provided minimal first aid response. The tip of the child's finger was not collected or provided to the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On 7/29/2021, Child #1 (3 years of age) was injured when another child pushed a bathroom door closed on his hand. Medical documentation states that Child #1 suffered a tuft fracture and partial amputation to the right index finger. Facility did not contact emergency medical care or ambulance transport for the injury. Parent was notified by phone that child was injured and needed to be picked up. The facility did not provide a written report of the accident and did not verbally explain the extent of the child's injury to the parent at pick-up. Urgent care notified parent that child's finger had a partial amputation. Complaint investigation revealed that pressure was applied to the wound using a paper towel. Ice was also applied. Facility provided minimal first aid response. The tip of the child's finger was not collected or provided to the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2022
3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“On 7/29/2021, Child #1 (3 years of age) was injured when another child pushed a bathroom door closed on his hand. Medical documentation states that Child #1 suffered a tuft fracture and partial amputation to the right index finger. Child #1 received emergency room treatment on 7/29/2021 for an injury that occurred at the facility. During a meeting on 8/2/2021, the child's parent informed Staff #1 (director) that child received emergency room treatment on 7/29/2021. Operator did not mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours of being notified that a child in care received emergency room treatment for an injury that occurred at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2021
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“On 7/29/2021, Child #1 (3 years of age) was injured when another child pushed a bathroom door closed on his hand. Medical documentation states that Child #1 suffered a tuft fracture and partial amputation to the right index finger. Child #1 received emergency room treatment on 7/29/2021 for an injury that occurred at the facility. During a meeting on 8/2/2021, the child's parent informed Staff #1 (director) that child received emergency room treatment on 7/29/2021. Operator did not provide telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of being notified that a child received emergency room treatment for an injury that occurred at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. U-Gro Learning Centres 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 August 21, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 74 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 65 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.
167, 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) 205-4299 to ask.
(717) 205-4299.
2301 Noll Dr, Lancaster, PA 17603. The nearest other daycare we list is Rohrerstown Elementary School, 0.1 miles away.