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Budding Minds Learning Center

Littlestown, PA · Adams County
340 LUMBER ST, Littlestown, PA 17340
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Quick Facts

Capacity
16 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 345-6177
340 LUMBER ST
Littlestown, PA 17340
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258169
License Issued
Jul 10, 2026
Active Through
Jul 10, 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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Budding Minds Learning Center is a Child Care Center in LITTLESTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a crib was not labeled for the use of a specific child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Crib labeled with child's name.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: The operator does not provide each parent at the time of application, a supervision policy and dismissal policy in writing.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Supervision and dismissal polices will be provided to all parents at time of enrollment. Supervision and dismissal policy have been added to parent Handbook given at enrollment.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The service agreements for children #3, #4, and #5 does not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated service agreements for children #3, #4, #5 to specify date of child's admission.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact for child #4 does not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtained emergency contact info for child #4 including name, address, and telephone number of child's physician. Updated information has been added to the child's file.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contacts for children #1, #2, #3 and #4 do not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents have updated files of children #1, #2, #3, #4 to include work address and phone # of parent's employers.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact for child #4 does not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Received medical benefits information from the parent for child #4 to include health insurance coverage and policy #; updated child's file.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contacts for children #1, #2, and #4 does not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Files for children #1, #2, and #4 were updated by the parents with information for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that children's hands were not washed before eating lunch.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will ensure all children's hands are always washed before meals, snacks, after toileting, and after being diapered.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.134(b) - Towels labeled and laundered Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(b)

Description: Towels labeled and laundered

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that only one cloth towel was provided in the bathroom for all children to use when drying their hands after handwashing.

Correction Required: Cloth towels and washcloths shall be labeled with the child's name, used by only the named child and laundered weekly. The director shall arrange a laundry schedule with the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Paper towels have replaced cloth towels.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.165

Description: Menus

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection that the menu was not posted at least 1 week in advance or provided to each family.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Menu will always be posted 1 week in advance before the start of next week.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the hallway leading to the bathroom and back entry door, Wet Jet Swiffer pads were stored on a low shelf and accessible to children. It was also observed at the kitchenette area, Magic Erasers and sanitizing spray were placed on the counter and accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cleaning supplies, to include Swiffer pads, will be relocated and stored in the supply cabinet; inaccessible to children.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the hot water temperature accessible to children exceeded a temperature of 110° F. Temperature water was measured at 115° F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Water temperature was lowered at hot water heater in basement to below 110F.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant area, an infant swing power cord was not secured and accessible to children.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Power cord of infant swing has been secured to the wall out of reach of children.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the bathroom used by children that no handwashing signs were posted at the toilet or sink.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hand washing signs have been placed at all sinks in facility.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. No fire drills have been documented to have occurred.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills will be conducted at the end of each month. A fire drill was conducted on 4/30/26.
2026-01-13 Initial review 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 inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that the facility plans for Continuity of Operations was missing specific details regarding any alternate use site and staffing, required documentation retention and financial plans.

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 provider immediately added the required components to the emergency plans.
2026-01-13 Initial review 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of staff person files, it was found that the health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 9.28.21 and therefore expired.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider received and filed the health assessment as required.
2026-01-13 Initial review 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the required documents on file at the facility, it was found that a copy of a valid comprehensive general liability insurance coverage was not available.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider immediately requested the necessary documentation proof from the insurance carrier and placed it on file as required.
2026-01-13 Initial review 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found to be missing specifics related to accommodations for infants and toddlers.

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 provider has added the required plans to the emergency plan document.
2026-01-13 Initial review 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the first aid kits located in each of the three childcare spaces, it was found that each was missing soap and scissors.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider has added the two missing items to each first aid kit.

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