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Discovery Junction Child Development Center
50 W Market St, Campbelltown PA 17010 · License #CER-00245735 · Child Care Center
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- Phone
- (717) 838-6211
- Website
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- Address
- 50 W Market St, Campbelltown PA 17010 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 152 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 1 was not signed by a witness. This was corrected during the inspection
Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
- Violation
Documentation on file for staff member 2, did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
- Violation
Documentation of the testing the fire alarm system on file showed that the fire alarms were not being tested every 30 days. The last time the alarm was tested was on 11/18/25.
Corrected by May 1, 2026
- Violation
On 11/18/25, it was verified through staff interview and video review that staff person 1 sat a young toddler on top of another young toddler, who was laying on the floor, for approximately 5-8 seconds.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
- Violation
It was verified by staff interview, that on 11/4/25, staff person 1 pulled a child's head back, from behind, by their ponytail, and yelled in their face as a consequence for the child's behavior.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
It was verified by staff interview, that on 11/4/25, staff person 1 pulled a child's head back, from behind, by their ponytail, and yelled in their face as a consequence for the child's behavior.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
On 8/27/25, it was observed that a blind cord was dangling down above the crib of child 1. CORRECETED ON SITE.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2025
- Violation
On 8/27/25, it was observed that facility person 6 had been employed longer than 90 days and was not trained on the facility emergency plan.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2025
- Violation
On 8/27/25, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Facility person 6 had been employed longer than 90 days and did not have verification of Mandated Reporter Training on file. Staff person 7 had a FBI clearance on file that expired on 8/25/25. An updated clearance was unavailable. Staff person 7 may not work in a child care position until FBI clearance is updated and on file. Staff person 7 had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file that expired on 8/6/25. An updated NSOR was not completed until 8/18/25.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
On 8/27/25, it was observed that staff persons 1, 3, 4, and 5 did not have a written evaluation in the previous 12 months.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2025
- Violation
On 8/27/25, it was observed that a Swiffer with cleaner was stored in the unlocked locker near the phone in the school age classroom.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2025
- Violation
On 8/27/25, it was observed that there was one adhesive bandage in the first aid kit in the Preschool 1 classroom.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2025
- Violation
On 8/27/25, it was observed that there was a spot of peeling paint behind the Barbie house in the kindergarten classroom.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
On 8/27/25, it was observed that furniture was damaged at the facility. It was observed that the nap cots were torn/frayed in the tweens classroom. It was observed that the red couch had a tear in the seat cushion in the Preschool 2 classroom.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2025
- Violation
On 8/27/25, it was observed that the refrigerator in the Tweens classroom had an operating temperature of 50 degrees.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2025
- Violation
On 8/27/25, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the kindergarten and young toddler classrooms.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2025
- Violation
On 8/27/25, it was observed that staff person 2 had a health assessment on file that expired on 2/12/25, that was not updated until 8/7/25.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
On 8/27/25, it was observed that an emergency drill had not been completed in the previous 12 months.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2025
- Violation
On 3/27/25 at approximately 4:30 PM it was observed that children 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 were not part of a primary care group and were not assigned to a specific staff person. As a result staff person 1 and 2 were unaware of the number of children they were supervising on the playground. 20 preschool age children were on the playground with staff person 1 and 2. Staff person 1 and 2 only named 12 children as part of their combined primary care group. Children 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 were also present on the playground and were not named or counted as part of the primary care group for staff person 1 or 2.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2025
- Violation
ON 8/28/24, it was observed that there were string lights dangling from the ceiling to the floor in the corner of the 2's classroom.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
- Violation
On 8/28/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint at the base of the sink in the Preschool 1 (3 year old) classroom.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
On 10/2/24, it was observed that staff person 3 did not have documentation of education on file.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
- Violation
On 10/1/24, it was observed that staff persons 1, 2, and 3 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
- Violation
Staff person 1 was observed on video grabbing child 1 by the arm and pulling them across the room, in a rough manner, to be put on time out because the child was throwing toys.
Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Staff person 1 was observed on video grabbing child 1 by the arm and pulling them across the room, in a rough manner, to be put on time out because the child was throwing toys.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
- Violation
On 11/3/23, it was observed that the facility emergency plan did not have a plan to address continuity of operations.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
On 11/3/23, it was observed that hot dogs were served at lunch. Hot dog pieces were not cut down small enough to prevent choking in the younger toddler classroom.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
- Violation
On 11/3/23, it was observed that there was an uncovered outlet on the outlet near the reading corner in the preschool 2 classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2023
- Violation
On 11/3/23, it was observed in the Older Toddler classroom, that there was a stack of purple child chairs in front of the door leading to the Tweens classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2023
- Violation
On 11/3/23, it was observed that the nap cots in the Young and Older Toddler classrooms were not labeled for individual use. The cots were numbered, but there was no indication in the classroom as to which child was assigned to each number.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2023
- Violation
On 11/3/23, it was observed that the facility parent handbook did not have a section explaining the facility supervision policies.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
On 11/3/23, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 3 did not include the parent work address and phone number.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
- Violation
On 11/3/23, it was observed that there was medication present for child 9, but a medication log was not available.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
- Violation
On 11/3/23, it was observed that child emergency contact forms and agreement forms were not reviewed and updated in a 6 month time frame. Child 5 had an agreement form on file that was updated on 9/7/22 and the next update was not until 6/8/23. Child 6 had an emergency contact form that was updated on 1/1/23 and the next update was not until 8/7/23. Child 6 had an agreement form that was updated on 4/17/22 and the next update was not until 6/9/23. Child 7 had an emergency contact form that was updated on 2/9/23 and the next update was not until 9/22/23. Child 7 had an agreement form that was last updated on 10/26/21 and no additional updates were recorded.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 7, 2026 inspection noted: “Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 1 was not signed by a witness. This was corrected during the inspection” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 17, 2025 inspection noted: “On 11/18/25, it was verified through staff interview and video review that staff person 1 sat a young toddler on top of another young toddler, who was laying on…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 12, 2025 inspection noted: “It was verified by staff interview, that on 11/4/25, staff person 1 pulled a child's head back, from behind, by their ponytail, and yelled in their face as a co…” — what has changed since then?
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