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Ninas Daycare

Lancaster, PA · Lancaster County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
Pearl St, Lancaster, PA 17603
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Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (717) 393-2490
Pearl St
Lancaster, PA 17603
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00252114
License Issued
Mar 4, 2026
Active Through
Mar 4, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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Lucas Deneen
2020-07-21 21:51:28
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This was my old home and I have a lot of good memories there and I'm happy that my childhood home was turned into something productive and helpful for the community.

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Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-22 Initial review 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work address.

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.)
The parent of Child #2 added their work address to their child's Emergency Contact Form.
2026-04-22 Initial review 3280.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Forms for Children #1, 2, 3 and 4 did not include information about the child's allergies/special needs. These areas were left blank on the forms.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency Contact Forms for Children #1, #2, #3, and #4 have been updated to include information regarding each child's allergies and special needs, as provided by the child's parent. All required emergency information is now complete and documented on the forms in accordance with Pennsylvania childcare regulations.
2026-04-22 Initial review 3280.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 did not have an updated health report conducted within 6 months of the last one on file, dated 10/17/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2's health report has been updated, and the current health report is now on file in accordance with Pennsylvania childcare regulations. All required health documentation has been obtained and is maintained in the child's file.
2026-04-22 Initial review 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The health report for Child #1 did not include immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP and there was no written, signed and dated statement of exemption from immunizations from the child's parent in the child's file.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1's health record has been updated to include documentation of the child's immunization status in accordance with the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). All required documentation, including any applicable exemption statement, has been obtained and is maintained in the child's file in accordance with Pennsylvania childcare regulations.
2026-04-22 Initial review 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an Emergency Plan that addressed continuity of operations, as required. Staff person #1 has not completed the required health and safety updated course titled "PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2".

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.)
Nina's Daycare has updated its Emergency Plan to include procedures that address continuity of operations in accordance with Pennsylvania childcare regulations. The revised Emergency Plan has been implemented and is available at the facility for staff review and use during emergencies. In addition, Staff Person #1 has successfully completed the required training, "PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2."
2026-04-22 Initial review 3280.17 - Liability Insurance Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.17

Description: Liability Insurance

Noncompliance Area: The provider did not provide documentation of liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises of the GCCH.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all 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.)
Nina's Daycare has obtained and maintains an active Comprehensive General Liability Insurance policy that provides coverage for all persons on the premises, as required by Pennsylvania regulations. A current copy of the insurance policy has been placed on file at the facility and is available for review by the Department.
2026-04-22 Initial review 3280.26(a)(1) - Emergency plan Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an Emergency Plan that included a plan for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter-in-place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Nina's Daycare has updated its Emergency Plan to include procedures for the shelter of children during an emergency, including lockdown, shelter-in-place at the facility, and shelter at an alternate location away from the facility premises, as required by Pennsylvania regulations. The updated Emergency Plan has been implemented and is available at the facility for staff review and emergency response.
2026-04-22 Initial review 3280.26(a)(2) - Emergency plan Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(2)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an Emergency Plan that included a plan for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by § 3280.94 (relating to fire drills).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Nina's Daycare has updated its Emergency Plan to include procedures for the evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation to a designated alternate location away from the facility premises for reunification with parents. The plan also includes procedures for sheltering children during emergencies, including lockdown and shelter-in-place at the facility, as required by Pennsylvania regulations. The updated Emergency Plan has been implemented and is available at the facility for staff review and emergency response.
2026-04-22 Initial review 3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an Emergency Plan that included a method to contact parents as soon as possible when an emergency situation arises, and when the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency Plan now includes a clear method for contacting parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises and again when the emergency has ended, along with instructions for how parents can safely be reunited with their children. A letter outlining the Emergency Plan has been provided to parents. The updated Emergency Plan has been implemented and is available at the facility for staff review and emergency response.
2026-04-22 Initial review 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an Emergency Plan that included 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Nina's Daycare has updated its Emergency Plan to include procedures that provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions, as required by Pennsylvania childcare regulations. The Emergency Plan identifies age-appropriate and individualized accommodations to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children during an emergency. The updated plan has been implemented and is available at the facility for staff review and use.
2026-04-22 Initial review 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The Operator was unable to locate the Emergency Drill Log, documenting that an Emergency Drill had been conducted annually.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Nina's Daycare has established and maintains an Emergency Drill Log at the facility to document all required emergency drills. The Emergency Drill Log is kept on file and is readily available for review by the Department. The most recent emergency drill was conducted and documented on June 16, 2026, in accordance with Pennsylvania childcare laws and regulations.
2026-04-22 Initial review 3280.26(a)/3280.26(b) - Emergency plan /Emergency plan Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.26(a)/3280.26(b)

Description: Emergency plan /Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an Emergency Plan onsite, to review during the inspection. There was no documentation showing that the facility operator had updated/reviewed their emergency plan annually.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan. The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Nina's Daycare has an Emergency Plan onsite that is readily available for review by staff and the Department. The Emergency Plan has been reviewed, updated as needed, and the annual review has been documented in writing and placed on file at the facility in accordance with Pennsylvania childcare regulations.
2026-04-22 Initial review 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.26(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have a parent letter explaining the emergency procedures outlined in the facility's Emergency Plan.

Correction Required: 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.)
A parent letter explaining the emergency procedures outlined in the facility's Emergency Plan has been developed and is maintained at the facility. A copy of this letter will be provided to the parent or guardian of each enrolled child upon enrollment and whenever the Emergency Plan is updated.
2026-04-22 Initial review 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #2 did not have a current Child Abuse Clearance on file that was dated within 60 months from the last Child Abuse Clearance on file (dated 1/20/21). Household Member #3 did not have the required out-of-state clearances on file from the state they resided in within the past 5 years.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility and Household Member #3 may not be on the facility premises during childcare hours, until the required clearances are received, submitted to certification rep, approved and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #2 and Household Member #3 have obtained and maintain all required clearances necessary to be present in the childcare facility. Staff Person #2's Child Abuse Clearance has been renewed, and Household Member #3 has obtained the required out-of-state clearances for states in which they resided within the previous five years, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) and 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3490. Staff Person #2 did not work in a childcare position at the facility until the child abuse clearance results were received and on file. Household Member #3 did not reside in the home while childcare was being provided, until the out of state clearances were received and on file.
2026-02-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: A child was placed into a highchair to stop a behavior from happening. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child was removed from the highchair.

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