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Community Action Program Child Care

Lancaster, PA · Lancaster County
601 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603
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Quick Facts

Capacity
147 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 299-7388
601 S Queen St
Lancaster, PA 17603
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00242460
License Issued
Oct 14, 2025
Active Through
Oct 14, 2026
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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Community Action Program Child Care is a Child Care Center in Lancaster PA, with a maximum capacity of 147 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-25 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not supervise child #1 when this staff person left this child alone in the bathroom for approximately 15 minutes after returning to the classroom with the 3 other children who had been using the bathroom (had been a group of 4 children using the bathroom, including child #1). Staff person #1 was unaware that child #1 was missing from the classroom for those 15 minutes.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
-child returned to teacher/classroom -re-counted and confirmed care groups -oral Corrective Action Report given to staff member #2 -separated with staff member #1 -practicing Active Supervision scenarios to be completed by 8/14/26 Children will be properly supervised by staff at all times. All staff persons shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned groups and will be physically present with the children in their groups.
2026-02-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 were caring for a group of 11 toddlers. Staff persons #1 and #2 each identified being responsible for 5 of the children. Staff person #3 did not have a group. Only 10 of the 11 children were accounted for in the primary care groups.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff located missing supervision card and gave it to appropriate staff (#2). Staff were able to re-do their supervision checks / name to face with supervisor and DHS.
2025-11-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.111(c) - Promote development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(c)

Description: Promote development

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was over child #1 (preschooler) and held the child down while the child was flat on their back. The child reportedly had ahold of staff person #1's lanyard and was pulling it towards the staff person's neck. Staff person #1 reported being worried the child was going to throw metal toys and was protecting both the staff and the other children in the room.

Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator shall ensure that staff person 1 receives training regarding behavior interventions, in early learning and safe touching to ensure that children are given a choice of activities that help recognize the child as an individual. In addition to receiving training staff person 1 will participate in practice-based coaching to help develop specific skills in providing children with activities that respect the child as an individual.
2025-07-15 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 contact information on file for child #1 did not include a complete address for a listed release person.

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.)
Provider will obtain address for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2025-07-15 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person #2 said "yes" to the question asking if the individual has any communicable diseases.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 2 health assessments was obtained before returning into a classroom.
2025-07-15 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(e)

Description: Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact forms in the following rooms had been updated in the master file, but not in the file present in the rooms: Room 2 (2 forms), room 5 (2 forms), and room 7 (1 form). (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider copied updated emergency sheets and gave to classroom staff.
2025-07-15 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was trained on the emergency plan in June of 2023 and subsequently more than 12 months later in March of 2025.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person Number 1 was on FMLA during the annual training. During a file review it was discovered that she missed the renewal training. Upon file review it was discovered that staff person 1 had not completed the training Staff member was immediately trained on EOP. Staff member 1 will complete training in 2025 to maintain the same cycle with all staff.
2025-07-15 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The previous mandated reporter training on file for staff person #2 expired on 5/7/2025, and an updated training was not completed until 5/21/25. The child abuse clearance on file for staff person #3 was for "volunteer" purposes.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until complete employment clearances are on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During a monthly file review, it was discovered that the training had expired. Staff member was immediately pulled from the classroom to complete this. Staff person #3 will not be permitted to work until the employment clearance is on file.
2025-07-15 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit located in the backpack in room 8 did not contain bandages. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.)
Supervisor added bandages immediately to the first aid kit.
2025-07-15 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The ceiling vents were dusty in rooms 1 and 2.

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.)
Submitted a Maintenace work order to clean vents. Vents were cleaned on 7/18/25.
2025-07-15 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed on the doorway and wall of the bathroom in room 4. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider placed tape over the peeling paint with intent to have classroom painted. Classroom will be painted by November 2025
2025-07-15 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: According to the log on file at the time of inspection, manual tests of the fire detection system took place on 5/30/25 and subsequently more than 30 days later on 6/30/25.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider is closed on sundays, we preformed the testing the next business day 6/30/25
2025-06-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 were present with a group of 12 children. When the staff were asked to identify which specific children they were each responsible for, only 10 of the children were accounted for.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We figured out which 2 cards were missing and added them to the care groups.
2025-06-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.21/3270.32(a) - General Health and Safety/Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.32(a)

Description: General Health and Safety/Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #3 and #4 were working with children unsupervised on the morning of June 6th, 2025. Staff persons #3 and #4 are currently under a supervision plan and may not work with children unsupervised at this time.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #3 and #4 may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee until the supervision plan is lifted. 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.)
We swapped staff person #3 with another staff person to ensure they are both supervised.
2025-02-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(3) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(3)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 transferred from another location within the legal entity. At the time of inspection, the staff person's record did not include documentation of education the result of the initial tuberculosis skin test.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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.)
Provider picked up staff person #2 file from prior site and confirmed education and TB results from prior location within entity. Provider reviewed all documentation on file to ensure accuracy with the staff data sheet and regulations.

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