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Unique Kidz Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Unique Kidz Daycare
Unique Kidz Daycare is a group home daycare in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Unique Kidz Daycare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Unique Kidz Daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00250610
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 14, 2025: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Transportation 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- 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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Oct 14, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3280.166(3)/3280.166(4) Disposable nursers or parents/Bottles labeled
“Bottles were observed without individual children's names labeled on them. Staff said that they are hand-washing the bottles at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 did not include the address of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“A spray bottle containing a cleaning solution, was incorrectly labeled as "Gain and water." It did not state the specific ratio of the disinfecting product to water.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
3280.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“Child #2's file did not include an updated health report within 6 months from the date of the one on file (3/10/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Child #1's file did not include an updated health report within 12 months from the date of the one on file (10/29/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Child #1's Emergency Contact Form did not include the phone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The Emergency Contact Forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include any information on allergies, disability, or special needs. These areas of the forms were left blank.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
May 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“An outlet to the left of a couch in the childcare space, was uncovered (corrected on-site).”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
Apr 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation on file for Facility person #1 and facility person #2 did not include an updated NSOR certificate. Facility person #1 NSOR certificate expired on 1.16.25. Facility person #2 NSOR certificate expired on 1.14.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3280.181(a) Each child
“There were no child files/records at the facility for children #1 and #2, who were observed being transported from school to the facility by Staff Person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3280.172(a) Written parental consent
“There were no emergency contact forms for children #1 and #2 and therefore no written parental consent to transport school-age children to and from school and the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3280.124(d) Excursions
“There were no copies of emergency contact forms in the vehicle for children #1 and #2, who were observed being transported from school to the facility by staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3280.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“There was no first aid kit in the SUV driven by staff person #1, that was observed picking up children #1 and #2 from school and to the facility. Additionally, there were no first aid kits in the other 2 vehicles observed at the facility, that are also used to transport children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3280.175(a) Age appropriate restraints
“Staff Person #1 was observed picking up Child #1 and #2 in a white SUV that was only equipped with one booster seat. Both children were under the age of 8 yrs and therefore are required to be transported in booster seats. The child not in the booster seat, was buckled with the standard seat belt that was in the vehicle.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3280.181(a) Each child
“There were no child files/records at the facility for children #1 and #2, who were observed being transported from school to the facility by Staff Person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3280.172(a) Written parental consent
“There were no emergency contact forms for children #1 and #2 and therefore no written parental consent to transport school-age children to and from school and the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3280.124(d) Excursions
“There were no copies of emergency contact forms in the vehicle for children #1 and #2, who were observed being transported from school to the facility by staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3280.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“There was no first aid kit in the SUV driven by staff person #1, that was observed picking up children #1 and #2 from school and to the facility. Additionally, there were no first aid kits in the other 2 vehicles observed at the facility, that are also used to transport children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3280.175(a) Age appropriate restraints
“Staff Person #1 was observed picking up Child #1 and #2 in a white SUV that was only equipped with one booster seat. Both children were under the age of 8 yrs and therefore are required to be transported in booster seats. The child not in the booster seat, was buckled with the standard seat belt that was in the vehicle.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
Oct 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The files for Children #1 and #2 did not contain updated health reports within 12 months as required (see code sheet). The last health report in the file for Child #1 was dated 6/30/23 and the last one for Child #2 was dated 10/4/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
Oct 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility did not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023
Oct 31, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3280.131(a) Health Information
“The files for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain initial health reports that were received within 60 days of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2022
3280.35(3) 8th grade + 2 yrs
“The file for Secondary Staff Person #1, did not contain any documentation of education (completion of 8th grade and 2 years of documented childcare experience or a high school diploma).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2022
Dec 22, 2021Inspection11 rules cited
3280.52(c)/3280.113(a)(2) Mixed age levels/Supervision on and facility premises
“During lunch preparation, Staff Person #1 went upstairs to prepare and bring down lunch for the children while Staff Person #2 was alone with all 10 children of mixed ages (youngest was a young toddler).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022
3280.74/3280.124(e) Emergency Numbers Posted/Written emergency plan posted
“The emergency phone numbers and emergency transportation plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency, were not posted in the Toddler Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022
3280.75(c)/3280.75(d) Has all items/On excursions
“The first aid kit in the toddler room was missing scissors and the first aid kit in the preschool room was missing soap. There was no water with the first aid kit that is taken on excursions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022
3280.114 Outdoor Activity
“Children were not taken outdoors and staff indicated that they were only children outdoors in the summer months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022
3280.124(b)(7)/3280.182(6) Name/address/phone release person/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the release person's address or signed, written consent for walking excursions. The emergency contact form for Child #3 also did not include signed, written parental consent for walking excursions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022
3280.124(c) Each child care space
“The Emergency Contact Forms were not present in both child care rooms/groups and the Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 was not there at all.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022
3280.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The health report of Child #4 did not include documentation of the influenza vaccine in the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022
3280.133(6) Written consent
“The medication log was not completed by the parent of Child #2, giving permission for as-needed prescription medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022
3280.134(a) Child's hands washed
“There were 3 children observed eating lunch after not having had their hands washed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022
3280.165 Menus
“The monthly menu was not posted/provided to parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022
3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include signed, written parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by staff, or for emergency medical care prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Unique Kidz Daycare
Is Unique Kidz Daycare licensed?
Yes. Unique Kidz Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Unique Kidz Daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 14, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Unique Kidz Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Unique Kidz Daycare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Unique Kidz Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Unique Kidz Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Unique Kidz Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 823-9720 to ask.
What is Unique Kidz Daycare's phone number?
(717) 823-9720.
Where is Unique Kidz Daycare?
Lancaster, PA 17603. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.