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Village of Love Learning Academy

515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA 176034.8· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
61
open each week
5 days

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About Village of Love Learning Academy

Village of Love Learning Academy is a child care center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 61 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants through school-age
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
61 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through school-age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumFrog Street
EnrichmentForeign language, music, and movement
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Toilet training updates included in parental daily report
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity61 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Village of Love Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Village of Love Learning Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
61 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00254517
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 27, 2026: 15 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 10
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Feb 27, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, it was found that for Child #4 did not include a completed Child Service Report within 6 months of enrollment. According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, the child service reports had not been completed every six months during the previous year for child # 5, child #6 and child #7. The child service report on file for child#5 was dated 2.3.26 . The child service report on file for child#6 and child #7 was dated 2.2.26”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for facility person #3 contained an NSOR clearance expired 5/27/25, and there is no current NSOR on file. The file for facility person # 4 contained an NSOR clearance dated 1.27.26 which was beyond the 45 days of the provisional hire timeframe. [158 d]. The file for facility person #5 included an NSOR clearance which was not updated within 60-month date of the previous clearance; the current NSOR on file was dated 05/15/2025 with the previous clearance dated 05/14/2020. The file for facility person #5 included Mandate Reporter Training which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance; the current Mandated Reporter training on file was dated 05/27/2025 with the previous clearance dated 04/07/2020.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Staff fire safety planning training was not conducted annually. The file for facility person #3 included documentation of fire safety training on 1.9.25 and no annual update.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The file facility person #3 contained an updated pediatric first aid and CPR certificate that lapsed between dates. The updated pediatric first aid and CPR certificate had a date of 10/6/25 and previously expired on 4/8/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Upon inspection of the required documents to be on file at the facility, it was found that a written emergency plan including a plan for the 'Continuity of Operations' was not available/created.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the posted certificate of compliance was an older version which expired on 5.12.2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that facility person #4 had non-validated letters of reference that did not include a signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #6, were not reviewed every 6 months and contained an agreement reviewed on 1.8.26 and 1.24.25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that the time between facility person #1's health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe (2/23/23, 1/09/26). It was found that the time between facility person #2's health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe (8/4/23, 12/4/25). It was found that the time between facility person #3's health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe (5/17/23, 9/25/25).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #5, and Child #6 file did not contain an updated health assessment. It was found that for Child # 7 the initial health assessment and subsequent health assessment was beyond 12 months. Child #5 initial health assessment is dated 12/17/24. Child #6 initial health assessment is dated 1/31/25. Child #7 initial health assessment is dated 6.11.24 with an update on 11.11.25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #7, the emergency contact form did not include the address for the release person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3)/3270.182(8) Parent home/work address, phone/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #6, Child #7, Child #8 and Child #9, contained original agreements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #1, Child #2, Child #8, Child # 9 and Child #10 the emergency contact form did not include the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number. It was found that for Child #4 the emergency contact form did not include the enrolling parent's work phone number. It was found that for Child #5, the emergency contact form did not include the enrolling parent's work address, home phone number, and work phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “Upon inspection of children's files, It was found that for Child #2 the emergency contact form did not include the address and phone number of the child's physician. It was found that for Child #3 the emergency contact form did not include the address of the child's physician. It was found that for Child #4 the emergency contact form did not include the name, address and phone number of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #1, the agreement did not include information on extra services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

  2. Feb 11, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Staff fire safety planning training was not conducted annually. The file for staff person #1 included documentation of fire safety training on 10.1.23 with an update on 1.9.25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended

      “The facility emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The emergency contact information for child #6 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises

      “The facility emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The health report on file for child 4 and child 5 did not contain an updated health assessment. Child 4 had an initial health assessment dated 8.7.23 and Child 5 had an initial health assessment dated 6.28.22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for child 4 and child 5, the agreement and emergency contact forms were reviewed beyond 6 months. The emergency contact and agreement form on file for child 4 were dated 7.1.24 and 2.10.25. The emergency contact form and agreement form on file were dated 7.15.24 and 2.20.25.a”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff person #1 ,and staff person #8 did not complete 12 hours of childcare trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “It was observed that the first aid kit in the toddler room did not contain non-porous gloves. It was also observed that the first aid kit in preschool room did not contain adhesive bandages. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, child service reports had not been completed every six months during the previous year for child #5. The child service report on file for child #5 was dated 3.22.2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The Emergency Contact form on file for child #6 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The facility emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “The operator did not have evidence of delivery the facility's emergency's plan to the local municipality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff person # 8 contained a NSOR verification that was dated 2.10.20 [expired on 2.10.25] and Child Abuse Clearance that was dated 2.3.20 [expired on 2.3.25. The facility had no record of an application for the updated clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

  3. Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 5, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The emergency contact record provided for Child # 6 did not have a parent signature consenting to emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The files for child #3 , child # 6, and child #7 did not contain child service reports.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The agreement forms on file for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #6 and child #7 did not contain parental updates and review at least every 6-month timeframe. The agreement form for child #1 was dated 6.7.23; The agreement form for child #2 had dates of 1.31.24 and 6.15.23; The agreement form for child #3 had dates of 2.1.24 and 7.20.23; The agreement form for child #6 had dates of 12.15.23 and 5.24.23. The agreement form for child #7 had dates of 2.1.24 and 1.30.24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “The file for facility person #2 contained a pediatric first aid and CPR certificate dated 2.8.2024 which was completed after 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file for facility person #1 had 6 hours of 12 clock hours needed to meet annual training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “The file for child #6 contained an initial health assessment dated 5.24.23 and did not have an updated health assessment as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for facility person #2 contained a child abuse clearance with date of 10.17.2023 which was after the first date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “The emergency contact forms on file for child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #6 did not contain parental updates and review at least every 6-month timeframe. The emergency contact form for child #1 had dates of 1.19.24 and 6.7.23; The emergency contact form for child #2 had dates of 1.19.24 and 6.15.23; The emergency contact form for child #3 had dates of 2.1.24 and 7.20.23; The emergency contact form for child #6 had dates of 12.15.23 and 5.24.23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

  5. Jan 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “It was observed that fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days. The documented fire drills at the facility occurred on 2.2.23, 4.1.23, 6.1.23, 8.1.23, and 12.1.23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024

  6. Feb 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited

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 Village of Love Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Village of Love Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Village of Love Learning Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 27, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Village of Love Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 Village of Love Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Village of Love Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Village of Love Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Village of Love Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 826-9800 to ask.

What is Village of Love Learning Academy's phone number?

(717) 826-9800.

Where is Village of Love Learning Academy?

515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603. The nearest other daycare we list is Lafayette Elementary After-School Center, 0.2 miles away.

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