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Alloway Creek Elementary School Age Program

Littlestown, PA · Adams County
162 Newark St, Littlestown, PA 17340
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 359-4146
162 Newark St
Littlestown, PA 17340
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Active License
License Number
CER-00249302
License Issued
Mar 7, 2026
Active Through
Mar 7, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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About the Provider

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ALLOWAY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM is a Child Care Center in LITTLESTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 999 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-03 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: A inspection of the children's files, found that the agreement used by the facility did not contain specifics regarding what services are to be considered extra for Child #1 - Child #7.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent agreement for Child #1 - #7 was updated to include an explanation of Program Features which are included in the weekly tuition. In addition, the parent agreement was updated to include an explanation of Extra Services for children requiring support beyond the Program Features.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Upon completion of the annual renewal inspection, the three following areas were observed to be out of compliance: A. A written policy that addresses 1. the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of abusive head trauma; 2. the strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child; 3. the prevention and identification of child maltreatment was missing. B. An inspection of the Facility Emergency Plans found that they did not include specific plans that addressed the continuity of operations. C. An onsite inspection found that disinfecting wipes and hand lotion [both marked 'Keep out of reach of children'] were accessible to children in care on a mobile cart.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The shaken baby syndrome/head trauma policy was updated to include the following: Recognizing potential signs and symptoms of head trauma, Strategies to deal with chronic crying and/or distress, and Prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facility emergency plan was updated to include continuity of operations in the event Alloway Creek Elementary was unable to host before and after care. The disinfecting wipes and hand lotion containing toxins were moved to a storage cabinet which is inaccessible to children enrolled in the program.
2024-09-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the clearances on file for Staff Person #1, it was found that the CPSL clearances and associated records were not submitted to DHS Certification Representative for review as required.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider corrected violation by submitting CPSL clearances and associated records of Staff Person #1 for review by DHS Certification Representative.
2023-12-07 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 completed the Health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL on 1-29-23 after the prescribed timeframe December 30, 2022

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future all health and safety trainings updates will be completed within the prescribed timeframes.
2023-12-07 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) - Emergency plan/Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e)

Description: Emergency plan/Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection the facility's emergency plan explaining the emergency procedures did not contain information that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The letter was updated to include all required information.
2022-12-06 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-12-13 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that no accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions had been developed.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Basic Emergency Plan for Alloway Creek Elementary has been revised to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. The revised emergency plan is attached.
2021-12-13 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the fire drill logs maintained by the facility, it was found that a drill was conducted on 3.12.21, but no follow-up drill was conducted within the next 60 days prior to the end of the school year.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Discovery Program at Alloway Creek will conduct a fire drill once every 30 days. The drills will alternate monthly between AM and PM hours of operation.

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