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Montanos Child Care

Lancaster, PA · Lancaster County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
E Orange St, Lancaster, PA 17602
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 291-9217
E Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17602
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00256487
License Issued
Aug 28, 2026
Active Through
Aug 28, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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Jaydens mom
2013-08-08 00:01:17
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My son loves this day care! They teach valuable things and treat the kids so good

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-04 Renewal 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was mulch and small rocks (less than 1" diameter) accessible to children in outdoor play area (backyard) along the fence on the walking path.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The mulch and small rocks in the outdoor play area were removed the same date as the inspection.
2026-05-04 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #s 1-4's records did not have child service reports providing information to the family about the child's growth and development in the required every 6 months' timeframe. (only ones on file: 4/1/26, 4/1/26, 4/2/26, 3/13/26 respectively). See Code Sheet

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The required child service reports for children 1-4 will be completed, updated and provided to families every 6 months. Missing reports have been added to these children's files.
2026-05-04 Renewal 3280.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's agreement did not specify 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.)
Child #1's agreement has been updated to include the child's arrival and departure times.
2026-05-04 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1's agreement has been updated by the parents to include the designated release people.
2026-05-04 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information and agreements of child #1 through #4 were not updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period.

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.)
The emergency contact information and agreements for children #1 through #4 have been reviewed and updated by the parents. The files were up to date but because there were no changes made. This was corrected.
2026-05-04 Renewal 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first-aid administration by the facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Signed consent was obtained and placed in child #2's file for emergency medical care and minor first-aid administration by the facility staff.
2025-05-05 Renewal 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the front and middle child care rooms, that there were artificial flowers (less than one inch diameter) that were accessible to children, as part of a decoration on the radiator guards (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The decorations were moved and are not accessible to the kids.
2025-05-05 Renewal 3280.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility is open from 6 am daily, however, the posted daily schedule starts at 7:30 am.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility schedule was edited to reflect this. The facility schedule now includes the activities taking place, starting at 6 am.
2025-05-05 Renewal 3280.112 - Infant/Toddler Stimulation Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.112

Description: Infant/Toddler Stimulation

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was not providing the appropriate stimulation for the toddlers in care. Toddlers were just walking around the room.

Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member was informed of this concern and she is engaging with the children providing stimulations meeting our expectations and training and children's age.
2025-05-05 Renewal 3280.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that Staff person #1 kept a child in a walker (rolling) when in the backyard gross motor space. This child was able to crawl and stand. (corrected during inspection).

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.)
corrected during inspection. The child was taken out of the rolling walker. Children will not be restrained.
2025-05-05 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The document used to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development (for child#1 and #2) was Ages and Stages, which is not an assessment that is approved by the Regional Office.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The form titled "child service report" was completed for child one and two. We will only use the department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development.
2025-05-05 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number.

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.)
Child #1's parents work telephone number was added the same day to the emergency contact form.
2025-05-05 Renewal 3280.20 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.20

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that toddlers were being served thick wedges of apples instead of very thin slices, creating a potential choking hazard. (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: 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.)
The apples were cut at the table. We corrected the size of the apple slices for the children's ages during the inspection
2025-05-05 Renewal 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The time between emergency drills conducted exceeded the permitted annual timeframe (6/23/23, 2/11/25).

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.)
To ensure emergency drill are conducted within the annual timeframe member sets alarm. Emergency drills will be conducted and documented annually.
2025-05-05 Renewal 3280.61(h)(2)(ii) - Designated on facility schedule Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.61(h)(2)(ii)

Description: Designated on facility schedule

Noncompliance Area: The time period when the children are napping, and the room capacity is exceeded, is not designated on the facility's schedule of daily activities.

Correction Required: When the number of older toddler, preschool or school-age children participating in a program activity exceeds the capacity of the child care space each time period shall be designated on the facility's schedule of daily activities.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility schedule was edited to reflect when the children are napping

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