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Lafayette Elementary After-School Center

Lancaster, PA · Lancaster County
1000 Fremont St, Lancaster, PA 17603
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Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 392-2115
1000 Fremont St
Lancaster, PA 17603
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252844
License Issued
Jun 2, 2026
Active Through
Jun 2, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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Lafayette Elementary After-School Center is a Child Care Center in Lancaster PA, with a maximum capacity of 999 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-22 Swimming 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's emergency contact form was not present/available to the staff while at the pool (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon notification of this violation, staff immediately obtained child #1's emergency contact form and ensured it was available at the pool. Staff were reminded that the emergency contact information must accompany children whenever they leave the facility.
2026-03-04 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-07-30 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 25 school-age children. 24 of the children were accounted for in care groups. The staff later identified which child was not accounted for and acknowledged his "clip" had broken the day before. Staff persons #4 and #5 were caring for a group of 21 school-age children. Staff person #4 identified being responsible for 11 of the children. Staff person #5 was unable to identify which children were in their group. Staff person #6 was responsible for a group of 8 school-age children. A child was using the restroom, and the staff person was in the hallway (unable to see the remaining children in the care group).

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.)
Broken primary care clips will be replaced immediately to ensure all children are accounted for and assigned to a staff. Staff will know their kids and be able to point to each of them in their primary care group. Staff will pass off children in primary care if ratio allows if a staff needs to leave the classroom for any reason. Staff must be able to see and assist the children in their group at all times.
2025-07-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Every 60 days/Written record

Noncompliance Area: According to the logs on file at the time of inspection, fire drills were completed on 3/19/25 and then more than 60 days later on 6/24/25.

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. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire Drill dates will be recorded at time of drill for accurate reporting.
2025-07-22 Swimming Swimming Compliant - Finalized
2025-03-07 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: A tissue that was contaminated by human secretion was disposed of into a non-lidded trash can.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
closed, plastic lined trashcans are now in place.
2025-03-07 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 2 did not compete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. The training was completed 115 days after start date.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CPR/ pediatric first aid was completed prior to inspection but after the 90 day hire period.
2025-03-07 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The DHS FBI clearance on file for staff person #1 expired 12/31/24, but was not updated until 2/4/25. The mandated reporter training on file for staff person #2 expired 2/14/25. An updated mandated reporter training was on file, but it was not for an accepted target audience.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mandated Reporter training for Staff #2 was updated to a correct version
2025-01-28 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 17 children. When each staff person identified which specific children they were each responsible for, one of the children was not accounted for. Staff person #1 accounted for 5 of the children, and staff person #2 accounted for 11 of the children.

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.)
This was corrected on site. Staff member had missing card in their pocket.
2024-12-20 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 4:00pm on Tuesday, 12/17/24, staff persons #1 was caring for a group of school-age children. Child #1 was able to leave the group and get from the childcare room in the basement of the building, to the 2nd floor of the building where the child was found by school staff. The lapse in supervision is estimated to have lasted for 5-10 minutes. Staff person #1 was unaware of the child's absence until the child was returned to the room.

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. 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 #1 was terminate for lack of active supervision leading to this incdent. Director came out to reinforce supervision and use of care groups to make sure all staff know who should be actively present in the program at all times
2024-12-20 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 4:00pm on Tuesday, 12/17/24, staff persons #1 was caring for a group of school-age children. Child #1 was able to leave the group and get from the childcare room in the basement of the building, to the 2nd floor of the building where the child was found by school staff. The lapse in supervision is estimated to have lasted for 5-10 minutes. Staff person #1 was unaware of the child's absence until the child was returned to the room.

Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Documentation on completed training must be submitted to DHS and be kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff were required to take a supervison training to reinforce best practices for active supervison. They will take another training to complete 2 hours.
2024-12-20 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 4:00pm on Tuesday, 12/17/24, staff persons #1 was caring for a group of school-age children. Child #1 was able to leave the group and get from the childcare room in the basement of the building, to the 2nd floor of the building where the child was found by school staff. The lapse in supervision is estimated to have lasted for 5-10 minutes. Staff person #1 was unaware of the child's absence until the child was returned to the room.

Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must develop a policy and train school-age staff on how to prevent and manage situations of child elopement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was terminated for violation of Lancaster Rec supervision policies resulting in the incident. Supervision policies were reinforced with all staff following this supervision lapse. Supervision and Elopement Policies were updated to reflect best practices in supervision and will be review with all staff.
2024-12-20 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was caring for children unsupervised at the time of the supervision lapse. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff person #2 was caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid and CPR

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.)
All staff now have the required trainings.
2024-12-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 - The staff health assessment form that was on file was not filled out (questions 1-3). The health assessment did not indicate if a health assessment was conducted, did not include results of an examination for communicable diseases, and did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health assessment was updated with the required boxes check off and resigned at medical office.
2024-12-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and CPR

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)10 within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 1/22/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff recieved their CPR and pediatric first aid training on 1/4/2025
2024-12-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 is serving as an assistant group supervisor at the facility. The staff person's file includes documentation of a high school education, but did not include documentation of 2 years of childcare experience.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation of experience has been updated to reflect the verified 2 years experience.
2024-03-07 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A sensory table in the classroom was observed to have a missing screw (causing a leg to be loose).

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Table was disposed of.
2024-03-07 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the child care space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written plan is included in emergency plan, which will be posted by room exit.
2024-03-07 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: Staff person 3 did not complete the required PA Health and Safety update within 90 days of hire. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. 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.)
Staff 3 completed the 1 hour Health and Safety Update on 3/12/2024
2024-03-07 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment and TB test results on file for staff person 1 were more than 12 months old at start date.

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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 is getting a new health assessment and TB test. Staff person 1 has an appointment scheduled for 3/22/24
2024-03-07 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes were not posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Safe evacuation routes will be posted by exit with emergency plan
2024-03-07 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a current copy of the liability insurance on file at the facility.

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.)
Updated Liability insurance posted at site
2024-03-07 Renewal 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.183(a)

Description: Locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: Child files were stored in an unlocked backpack. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New lock for backpack was purchased 3/8/2024
2024-03-07 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not posted in conspicuous location. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Make sure Emergency plan is posted by exit
2024-03-07 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, staff person #2 began working in a child care position at the facility with incomplete clearance paperwork on file. The staff person resided in another state in the past 5 years. The staff person's record did not contain completed out of state clearance information as required under the CPSL and did not contain a copy of request for the required out of state clearances required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, staff person #3 began working in a child care position at the facility with incomplete clearance paperwork on file. The staff person's record did not contain completed DHS FBI clearance as required under the CPSL and did not contain a copy of the completed request for the clearance as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The DHS FBI clearance was dated 17 days after the employees start date.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 may not work at the facility until complete clearances are on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 2 will not work at facility until we get her out of state clearances.
2023-09-22 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child 1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fee amount has been corrected and now says amount charged per week.
2023-09-22 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The record for facility person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person now has 2 letters of Recommendation on file.
2023-04-06 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-04-04 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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