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KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 073022

Willow Street, PA · Lancaster County
218 Willow Valley Lakes Dr, Willow Street, PA 17584
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Quick Facts

Capacity
93 children
Age Range
6 Weeks - 12 Years
Type of Care
Infant Programs, Toddler Programs, Discovery Preschool Programs, Preschool Programs, Private Kindergarten Programs, Before and After School Programs, Summer Programs
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 464-2615
218 Willow Valley Lakes Dr
Willow Street, PA 17584
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252000
License Issued
Apr 13, 2026
Active Through
Apr 13, 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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Welcome to KinderCare at Willow Street! We strive to offer an exceptional child and parent experience. We invite you to join our KinderCare Family and experience a positive early childhood education. Our teachers are dedicated to providing a nurturing and educational environment for each individual child. We focus on a rich curriculum designed for each separate age group and positive guidance to allow each child to grow into confident students. Our teachers are passionate and driven to offer learning through exploration, teacher guided activities and student driven activities. We invite you to come meet our teachers and explore our fun and educational center. See you soon! :)

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-09 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person # 7 contained a mandated reporter training certificate that was dated 6-25-20 and updated on 12-8-25. The training was obtained beyond the 60-month timeframe as outlined in CPSL. The file for staff person #11 contained a PA State Police clearance that was dated 7-25-20 and updated on 12-11-25 and the Child Abuse clearance on file was dated 7-28-20 and updated on 12-18-25. The clearances on file were obtained beyond the 60-month timeframe as outlined in CPSL. The file for staff person #12 contained a Mandated Reporter training certificate that was dated 7-9-20 and updated on 12-11-25 and the Child Abuse clearance on file was dated 7-9-20 and updated on 12-17-25. The training certificate and clearance was obtained beyond the 60-month timeframe as outlined in CPSL. The file for staff person #14 contained a Mandated Reporter training certificate that was dated 8-3-20 and updated on 12-11-25 and the DHS FBI clearance on file was dated 8-5-20 and updated on 12-16-25. The training certificate and clearance was obtained beyond the 60-month timeframe as outlined in CPSL.

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.)
All trainings and certifications are currently in compliance for staff persons 7, 11, 12 and 14. Staff person 7 updated Mandated Reporter Training Certificate on 12/8/25. Staff person 11 updated PA State Police Clearance on 12/11/25 and Child Abuse Clearance on 12/18/25. Staff person 12 updated Mandated Reporter Training Certificate on 12/11/15 and Child Abuse Clearance on 12/17/25. Staff person 14 updated Mandated Reporter Training Certificate on 12/11/25 and DHS FBI Clearance on 12/16/25.
2026-01-09 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the faucet in Preschool classroom was loose to the touch and need repair. (CORRECTED ONSITE)

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The faucet in the preschool classroom bathroom was loose to the touch on our inspection date of 1/9/26. Our facilities technician that was onsite was alerted to the issue and immediately began repair. A new faucet was installed, and the inspector re-checked the faucet while onsite to make sure it was secure and no longer loose to the touch.
2025-01-08 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-01-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #8 contained Child Service Reports (CSR) with dates of 3.21.23 and 10.4.23 which exceeded the 6-month frame.

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.)
Child Service Report was completed on 10/4/2023. The next CSR will be completed no later than 4/4/2024. Our center will ensure all CSR's are completed on or before 6 months from the previous CSR by printing out the list of last completed CSR for each child.
2024-01-12 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility person #4 did not contain the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022 as outlined in Announcement C-22-06.

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.)
Facility person #4 completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 on 2/19/24 and was submitted by email to licensing inspector.
2024-01-12 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #3 and facility person # 15 did not have an updated health assessment completed within 24 months of their prior assessment. The file for facility person #3 contained health assessments dated 8/10/2021 and 10/16/2023. The file for facility person #15 contained health assessments dated 5/10/21 and 7/3/2023.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #3 completed an updated health assessment on 10/16/23. Facility person #15 completed an updated health assessment on 7/3/23.
2024-01-12 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #6 contained a completed pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate after the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and cpr training course.

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.)
Facility person #6 completed pediatric first aid and cpr training on 12/14/23.
2024-01-12 Renewal 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that 2 windows in the Preschool and infant room could be opened more than 6 inches and did not have window screens.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A work order was placed with our facilities department immediately to have the screens replaced. Work order #267632788.
2024-01-12 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The designated staff person # 10 tested the smoke detectors on ,1.10.23 to 2.15.23, (36 days) to 3.19.23 (32 days), and 4.12.23, to 5.17.23 (35 days) to 6.19.23, and 8.10.23 (52 days) to 9.11.23 (32 days) to 10.17.23 (36 days) to 11.20.23 (34 days) to 12.22.23 (32 days), which is greater than the allowable 30 days between testing.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CD met with staff person #10 to clarify the expectations and mandate of smoke detectors being tested every 30 days. Staff person #10 will ensure that smoke detectors are tested on or before the required 30 days.
2023-01-30 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-06-09 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person # 21 included a health assessment dated 6.3.20 and the file for facility person #24 included a health assessment dated 12.13.19 and 3.2.22. The files did not contain an updated health assessment completed within 24 months of their prior assessment. The files for Facility person #7 contained a health assessment dated 2.28.22 and Facility person #8 contained a health assessment dated 2.3.22, both were obtained after providing initial service in a childcare setting.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will ensure that all new hires return completed health assessment prior to the initial service in our center. We will also ensure that all staff complete and return an updated health assessment every 24 months.
2022-06-09 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the operator did not have documentation to support that an emergency drill was 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.)
The operator complete an emeregncy drill and have documentation to support that an emergency drill was conducted annually.
2022-06-09 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Facility persons #3, #4, #6, and #13 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements. (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent. (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic. (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)). (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of biocontaminants. (9) Precautions when transporting children.

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.)
We will ensure that all new hires complete training within 90 days of hire.
2022-06-09 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #21 contained State Police Clearances dated 1.16.17 with an update on 3.7.22, and Child Abuse Clearances dated 1.22.17 with an update on 3.8.22. Clearances were not updated within the 60 months timeframe as required under CPLS.

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 provider will ensure all staff clearances are updated in a timely manner within the 60 months timeframe required by CPLS.
2020-07-22 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 was hired on 7/9/19. The file for facility person # 1 does not contain a completed out of state child abuse and criminal record check for North Carolina. Although the LE has an approved waiver on file [dated 1/2/2020], the requirement to have the appropriate out of state clearances on file was not met.

Correction Required: Facility employee #1 must be removed from childcare position by close of business. All required clearances must be obtained before facility person#1 may resume a child care position.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All out of state clearances will be requested and required by all employees before their first day at work. We have temporarily suspended the employee and did request out of state clearances. We are waiting a response from N. Carolina.

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