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Ducks On The Runway

Lititz, PA · Lancaster County
104 W Airport Rd, Lititz, PA 17543
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 617-0123
104 W Airport Rd
Lititz, PA 17543
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00245598
License Issued
Dec 27, 2025
Active Through
Dec 27, 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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Ducks On The Runway is a Child Care Center in Lititz PA, with a maximum capacity of 156 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 6/11/26, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file. Staff person 1 had only 1 reference and 1 additional reference is needed.

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.)
Requesting a second letter of recommendation to be added to the staff person 1 file.
2026-06-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: On 6/11/26, it was observed that staff person number 3 had a pediatric first aid/CPR certification on file that expired on 11/31/25 that was not updated until 12/3/25. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Training has been updated. Making sure all files are staying in compliance with all required clearances and trainings.
2026-06-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 6/11/26, it was observed that staff person 2 had pediatric first aid/CPR certification on file dated 12/3/25 which was more than 90 days after their start date. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Training has been completed. Make sure all new staff gets First Aid/CPR certified within 90 days of hire.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Waddlers and Crickets - Food, hair, and visible dirt was observed underneath the mats on the changing tables. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.)
Teachers cleaned the diaper changer
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: Fireflies - The thermometer in the refrigerator was reading at 48° F.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A Temp Log was started to make sure temp stays below 45 F
2025-09-05 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 persons #4 and #5 were present with a group of 16 children. Staff person #4 identified 7 of the children as being in her care group. Staff person #5 identified 8 of the children as being in her care group. One of the children present with the group was unaccounted for in the staff's 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.)
Name to face cards were made and put in place for both teachers in the classroom.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #3 did not include the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents were asked to fill out the arrival and pickup times
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for children #1 and #2 each did not include a complete address for the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents were asked to fill out physician address. Administration will ensure when printing out paperwork that the information doesn't get cutoff.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for children #2 and #5 each 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.)
Parents were asked to confirm that they did not have an employer or they filled out the blank spaces with the correct information.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: Epi pens were on site for children #6 and #7. The operator did not have medication logs completed for the medications.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents were asked to fill out medication logs for epipens. Child #7 Parent filled and signed a medication log on 9/5. Child #6 parent filled out and signed a medication log on 9/8 after returning from vacation.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person #4 did not include results of a screening for communicable diseases.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 took health assessment form back to the doctor's office and had them mark "No" for communicable diseases.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #3 was signed by the parent in September of 2024 and subsequently more than 6 months later in April of 2025. The agreement for child #4 was signed by the parent in January of 2025 and subsequently more than 6 months later in August of 2025.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration will ensure that all kids files are updated/reviewed every 6 months. Parents will get reminders through brightwheel or in person to update/review paperwork at least 1 month before it's due.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.183(a)

Description: Locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: A pile of disenrolled child files were being stored on top of the filing cabinet.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The pile of disenrolled child files were stored in a locked cabinet.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The mandated reporter training on file for staff person #1 expired on 6/19/25 (dated 6/19/2020), and an updated training was not completed until 6/25/25. Upon beginning work in the facility, the record for staff person #2 did not contain completed applicable out-of-state clearance information as required under the CPSL. The out-of-state clearances have since been obtained.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The mandated reporter training was completed and the clearances were obtained as soon as we became aware that the staff person had resided outside of the state in the past 5 years.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 is serving as a group supervisor at the facility. The staff person's record did not include documentation of education needed to meet one of the group supervisor qualifications as listed under §3270.35(b)(1)-(4).

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). (1) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. (2) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. (3) An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. (4) An associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of 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.)
Administrator asked staff person #3 to provide transcripts. The staff transcripts are in file now

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