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Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneer Early Childhood Center

Lancaster, PA · Lancaster County
1740 Pioneer Rd, Lancaster, PA 17602
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 464-3384
1740 Pioneer Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255206
License Issued
Jul 29, 2026
Active Through
Jul 29, 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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Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneer Early Childhood Center is a Child Care Center in Lancaster PA, with a maximum capacity of 999 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-01 Renewal 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 person #1 stated and named 6 children in their primary care group, when there were actually 8 children. All 8 children were identified after three attempts.

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 person #1 will have an updated list of their primary care group and be able to identify all children in their care at all times.
2026-04-01 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's initial health assessment is dated 11/1/25, which is greater than 60 days following the first day of attendance (see code sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 will have a required health assessment on file. All children's initial health assessments will be on file within 60 days following the first day of attendance.
2026-04-01 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: Staff person #2's initial TB screening results were not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service as evidenced by the date on record of 4/22/21 (see Code Sheet).

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 #2 will complete a TB screening by May 4th 2026
2026-04-01 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety training (parts 1 and 2) (see code sheet)

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 will complete the required Health and Safety training, part 1 and 2, by May 4, 2026
2025-10-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-06-04 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-02-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.15(a) - Building Codes Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.15(a)

Description: Building Codes

Noncompliance Area: Upon re-inspection of the required documents to be on file with the facility, it was found that a valid copy of a certificate of occupancy was not present. The facility recently received a copy of a Temporary Certificate of Use & Occupancy document which expired on 5.30.25, which was submitted for the record.

Correction Required: A certificate of compliance will not be granted by the Department until the legal entity provides a certificate of occupancy as proof of compliance with the applicable requirements of the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 (relating to child day care facilities) and under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Lampeter-Strasburg School District will request a full certificate of Occupancy from the West Lampeter Township at the conclusion of the current Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, 5.30.25.
2024-12-20 Incident Investigation 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 injury report was received indicating that the child did receive medical attention at an Emergency Room. The written report of injury was received as required, but the Regional Office was not notified by telephone of the incident within 24 hours.

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center's director and assistant director will review and study 55 PA code 3270, the Child Care Center regulations, especially 3270.20. Reporting injury, death or fire. They will complete this by 1/22.25 and documentation will be sent to the cert. rep. verify completion. They will know to telephone the regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency treatment. The regional office's phone number is posted by each phone.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreement on file for Child #1 - #5 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and child.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New contract was written to include the service that is being provided. The agreements for Child #1-5 were signed, filed, and submitted for review.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreement on file for Child #1 - #5 did not include a date for the child's admission into the program.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new contract was written to include a start date. The agreements with start dates for child #1-5 were signed, filed and submitted for review.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreement on file for Child #1 - #5 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

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 new contract was written to include a space to add extra services being provided. The agreements for Chil#1-5 were signed, filed and submitted for review.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.15(a) - Building Codes Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.15(a)

Description: Building Codes

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the required documents to be on file with the facility, it was found that a valid copy of a certificate of occupancy was not present. The facility still retains a copy of a Temporary Certificate of Use & Occupancy document which expired on 12.30.2024.

Correction Required: A certificate of compliance will not be granted by the Department until the legal entity provides a certificate of occupancy as proof of compliance with the applicable requirements of the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 (relating to child day care facilities) and under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Lampeter-Strasburg School District will request a full certificate of Occupancy from the West Lampeter Township at the conclusion of the current Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, February 28, 2025.
2024-09-04 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized

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