CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY
Capacity of 72 children. Takes CCW.
625 Community Way, Lancaster, PA, 17603
Listing details last changed Jun 29, 2026
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY is a child care center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Capacity
72
License & details for CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY
- Facility type
- Child care center
- Child care provided at any one time for seven or more children who are not related to the operator. Source: 55 Pa. Code §3270.4, PA Department of Human Services (opens in a new tab)
- License status
- renewal pending
- Expired
- Sep 1, 2026
- Legal entity
- SCHREIBER PEDIATRIC REHAB CENTER OF LANCASTER COUN
- School district
- Hempfield SD
- County
- Lancaster
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Childcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY
First licensed
September 2025
1 year on the state record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Lancaster
| Measure | This center | Typical in Lancaster |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 72 children | 80 children |
| Years licensed | 1.1 years | 0.5 years |
Lancaster has 78 licensed centers. CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY is one of 75 that accept child care subsidy.
Where CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
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Paying for care in Pennsylvania
Child Care Works (CCW) (opens in a new tab) is Pennsylvania’s child care subsidy program. Agency: DHS OCDEL, through local Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRCs).
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY
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Questions parents ask about CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY
Does CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY as accepting child care subsidy, such as Pennsylvania's child care subsidy program (CCW). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
How many children is CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 72 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Pennsylvania record lists CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY's license status as renewal pending. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 26, 2026 · Source: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services public records · Check this license on COMPASS Provider Search (Pennsylvania) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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