1 / 4CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY
LICENSEDNot scored: too little verified data to rate this provider fairly. Why.
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On record in Pennsylvania.
625 COMMUNITY WAY, LANCASTER, PA 17603
- Hours
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 72 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Parking
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
The public record
- License number
- 100002296-0006
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Licensed capacity
- 72 children
- Address
- 625 COMMUNITY WAY, LANCASTER, PA 17603
- County
- Lancaster County
- Phone
- +17173930425
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 1, 2025
- License expires
- September 1, 2026
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
From Google
Recent parent reviews
COFA is wonderful! The teachers are great.
Jamie RodaMay 20, 2026Our kids have received loving, inclusive and high quality childcare at the circle of friends academy (at Schreiber center for pediatric development). Since 2021, our kids have been enrolled in the infants, toddlers and preschool classrooms. The teachers have been so kind and accommodating to our family’s needs. They send lots of pictures and updates throughout the day, which is always appreciated. Our kids have certainly made some lifelong friends and cherished memories. Circle of friends academy has been an essential support system for our family. It was great to have a center that accommodated 4 days/week childcare needs for many years.
Mallory LaceyMay 15, 2026
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
How the reviews split
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Questions parents ask about CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY
Is CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY a licensed child care provider in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY holds Pennsylvania certificate 100002296-0006, listed as "LICENSED" by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning in Lancaster County. The current certificate runs to September 1, 2026. Confirm current standing at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch before enrolling.
What is CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY's Keystone STARS rating?
- Pennsylvania rates CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY STAR 4, on a scale of one to four where four is highest. That tier took effect on December 28, 2025. Keystone STARS measures programme standards such as staff qualifications and learning environment, not inspection outcomes.
Does Pennsylvania record a negative sanction against CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY?
- No. The state's provider dataset records no negative sanction against CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY at the time the record was published. That is a single field in a snapshot, not a full compliance history, and it is not the same as a clean inspection record. The licensing inspection detail is at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch.
Does CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY accept child care subsidy?
- Yes. CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY holds a subsidy agreement with the state. The agreement covers these age groups: Infant and toddler, Preschool. An agreement means the provider can bill the subsidy programme, not that a funded place is free today. Eligibility is decided by your Early Learning Resource Center, Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10.
Does this page show inspection results for CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY?
- No. Pennsylvania completes at least one unannounced inspection a year at every licensed provider, and publishes the results through the provider search at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch. Those results are not included here, and there is no open dataset of them, so nothing on this page reflects CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the licensing inspection record.
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