Lancaster Recreation Commission
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 218
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Oct 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Reports of Accidents, Injuries and Illnesses. Original Repor3270.182(7)
Oct 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2025-10-103270.27(c)
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-10-10 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-10-10 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-10-10 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-10-10 | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children; 2025-10-10 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-10-10 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-10-10 | 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) | Emergency plan/Letter to parents; 2025-10-10 | 3270.95(a) | Devices must be compliant
Feb 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL3270.32(a)
Oct 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2024-10-223270.27(c)
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2024-10-22 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2024-10-22 | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2024-10-22 | 3270.66(a)/3270.76 | Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces; 2024-10-22 | 3270.66(d) | Toxic plants not permitted; 2024-10-22 | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Ma; 2024-10-22 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Nov 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces3270.76
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None