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Graceway Children Academy

4205 Carlisle Pike, Camp Hill PA 17011 · License #CER-00247599 · Child Care Center

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Capacity 203 childrenAges 0 mo – 10 yr1-Star programLast inspected Nov 4, 2025
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4205 Carlisle Pike, Camp Hill PA 17011 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

School District HolidaysEarly Dismissal School DaysSchool District Snow DaysBefore SchoolAfter SchoolSchool Year OnlySummer OnlyFull YearWeekdays

Ages served

Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 203 children
21
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
6
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
3.5
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Nov 4, 2025 — Unannounced Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.33(a) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

    (Cited on SIN- 00270557)- It was observed that the file for staff person #2 did not include verification of hours of experience or education. The documentation of education on file for Staff person #2 needs an equivalency verification.

    Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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Sep 17, 2025 — Unannounced Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · 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.

    Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 7/28/25- 8/29/25 (32 days)

    Corrected by Sep 30, 2025

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Aug 12, 2025 — Renewal
10 violations cited · view state record
10 violations
  • Violation

    3270.14/3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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. 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.

    It was observed that the file for staff person #1 did not include documentation of pediatric first- aid and CPR within 90 days of hire. It was observed that the file for staff person #2 did not include documentation of pediatric first- aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.

    Corrected by Sep 11, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.14/3270.31(f) · 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

    It was observed that staff person #1 completed the first part of health and safety training on 8/2/25. Part two was not completed within 90 days of hire. It was observed that the file for staff person #2 did not include health and safety training within 90 days of hire.

    Corrected by Sep 11, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

    It was observed that the file for staff person #3 did not include a State Police clearance or the request for one at hire. It was observed that staff person #3 obtained the State Police clearance outside of the 45- day provisional period. It was observed that the file for staff person #4 included NSORs dated 5/11/20 and 8/5/25. It was observed that the file for staff person #5 included NSORs dated 3/5/20 and 8/1/25. It was observed that the file for staff person #6 included NSORs dated 12/19/19 and 8/1/25. NSOR verification for staff person #4, #5, and #6 was not updated every 60 months as required.

    Corrected by Sep 11, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.33(a) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

    It was observed that the file for staff person #2 did not include verification of hours of experience or education. The documentation of education on file for Staff person #2 needs an equivalency verification.

    Corrected by Oct 10, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

    It was observed in the Church classroom that there was a spray bottle used for cleaning in an unlabeled bottle. This was corrected on site.

    Corrected by Aug 12, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.76 · 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.

    It was observed in the Barber Shop that there was an excessive buildup of dirt on the trashcan. It was observed in both the upstairs and downstairs bathroom that there was an excessive buildup of dirt on the stepstools. It was observed that a deck box on the playground had an excessive buildup of dirt and leaves in the bottom. It was observed in the Bakery Classroom that the trash was not taken out daily. This was corrected on site. It was observed in the kitchen that there was a buildup of food and dirt in the bottom of the refrigerator.

    Corrected by Sep 11, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.103 · 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.

    It was observed in the Red House classroom that plastic containers of wipes were accessible to children. This was corrected on site.

    Corrected by Aug 12, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

    It was observed in the Purple Classroom that a younger child was visiting the classroom, and an emergency contact form was not in the childcare space. This was corrected on site. It was observed in the Green House that there were two children in the classroom without emergency contact forms. This was corrected on site.

    Corrected by Aug 12, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.151(a) · 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.

    It was observed that the health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not have a name on it. It was observed that the file for staff person #5 included health assessments dated 6/20/23 and 8/10/25. The health assessments for staff person #5 were not completed every 24 months as required.

    Corrected by Sep 30, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

    It was observed that staff person #6 had 3 of 12 needed hours on file between 8/3/24- 8/3/25.

    Corrected by Sep 11, 2025

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Aug 22, 2024 — Renewal
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Violation

    3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

    It was observed at the time of inspection, an electrical outlet in the Pizza Shop Classroom did not have a protective receptacle cover. (corrected on site)

    Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

    It was observed at the time of inspection a staff member's purse containing allergy medication, was on the floor, accessible to children in the Pizza Shop Classroom. (corrected on site)

    Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.102(a) · 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.

    It was observed at the time of inspection, a mat in the downstairs bathroom, used to change diapers, was cracked and the foam was exposed. The plastic boarder of the mat by the water fountains was cracked and missing, causing the rug to raise up making a tripping hazard. A Mickey Mouse pink couch in the Barber Shop Classroom was stained. An air vent in the infant classroom was covered in a layer of dust.

    Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.103 · 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.

    It was observed at the time of inspection small pieces of plastic from an art project making blinds for windows in the older toddler classroom were on the floor accessible to children. (corrected at inspection)

    Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

    It was observed at the time of inspection young toddler's hands were being wiped with antibacterial wipes and not being washed after being diapered.

    Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

    It was observed at the time of inspection a staff member wearing gloves while diapering children in the older toddler classroom was not washing their hands after diapering each child.

    Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

    It was observed at the time of inspection two bottles were not labeled with the child's name in the infant classroom. (corrected at inspection)

    Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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Jan 10, 2024 — Self-Reported Non Compliance
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.76 · 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.

    Facility self-reported: It was observed at the time of inspection that the roof is leaking causing water to leak into the older toddler classroom and young toddler bathroom.

    Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

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Aug 15, 2023 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.76/3270.102(a) · 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. 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.

    It was observed at the time of inspection the carpet in the toddler indoor play area was fraying and a nap mat used for diaper changing in the Older Toddler classroom bathroom was cracked and the foam was exposed. Corrected at inspection.

    Corrected by Sep 5, 2023

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Aug 31, 2022 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

    It was observed at the time of inspection a bottle containing sanitizer and soapy water were not labeled. Corrected at inspection.

    Corrected by Aug 31, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

    It was observed at the time of inspection that a metal bathroom stall wall in the boys bathroom downstairs in the gross motor room and a metal bathroom stall wall in the boys bathroom next to the cafeteria were rusty.

    Corrected by Oct 3, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

    It was observed at the time of inspection that the sink in the bathroom adjacent to the Bank classroom did not have a handwashing sign. Corrected at inspection.

    Corrected by Aug 31, 2022

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Aug 1, 2021 — Renewal
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

    It was observed at the time of inspection that a bottle containing soap and water that was used in the cafeteria was not labeled with it's content. CORRECTED ON SITE

    Corrected by Aug 26, 2021

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  • Violation

    3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

    It was observed at the time of inspection the first-aid kit in the Barber Shop pre-school classroom did not contain gloves. CORRECTED ON SITE

    Corrected by Aug 26, 2021

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  • Violation

    3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

    It was observed at the time of inspection the bottom step in the infant play area had peeling paint.

    Corrected by Aug 20, 2021

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  • Violation

    3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

    It was observed at the time of inspection the embedded outdoor play equipment on the playground was not mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

    Corrected by Sep 28, 2021

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  • Violation

    3270.103 · 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.

    It was observed at the time of inspection the contact paper on the window sill in the Purple House Older Toddler classroom was peeling and piece of peeled plastic was on the floor accessible to children.

    Corrected by Aug 31, 2021

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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Nov 4, 2025 inspection noted: “(Cited on SIN- 00270557)- It was observed that the file for staff person #2 did not include verification of hours of experience or education. The documentation…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Sep 17, 2025 inspection noted: “Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 7/28/25- 8/29/25 (32 days)” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Aug 12, 2025 inspection noted: “It was observed that the file for staff person #1 did not include documentation of pediatric first- aid and CPR within 90 days of hire. It was observed that th…” — what has changed since then?

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