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Best Friends Day Care Center Llc
1500 N 3rd St, Harrisburg PA 17102 · License #CER-00251049 · Child Care Center
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- 1500 N 3rd St, Harrisburg PA 17102 · Directions
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Written notification of safe routes was not posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
The operator did not review the emergency plan within 12 months of the previous update; the current review documented in writing was dated 12/07/2025 with the previous review dated 11/25/2024.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The original copy of the agreement form for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 was in the child's file in lieu to being provided to the parent. The parent is not provided with the original agreement, and a copy of the agreement is not being maintained in the child's file.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include who shall be contacted in an emergency. The first page of the emergency contact form containing this information was missing from the child's file.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.
The emergency contact information for child #5 was missing the child's name and birthdate. The first page of the emergency contact form containing this information was missing from the child's file.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. The first page of the emergency contact form containing this information was missing from the child's file.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include a complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The first page of the emergency contact form containing this information was missing from the child's file.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the classroom.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
- 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.
On 12/15/2025, the file for staff person #1 included a health assessment dated 07/27/2023 with no subsequent health report on file.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
An annual emergency drill dated 03/02/2024 was documented and on file with no subsequent drill conducted within 12 months.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff person #1 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training; file included documentation of 4.5 hours of annual training between 12/2023 - 12/2024.
Corrected by Dec 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility within 12 months of the previous update; the current letter was dated 12/01/2025 with the previous letter dated 11/25/2024.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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.
The pediatric First Aid & CPR on file for staff person #1 was not renewed on or before the expiration of the previous certification. The current training on file was completed on 08/26/2024 with the previous training completed on 07/19/2022 which expired on 07/2024.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number. The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include health insurance coverage information with the policy number.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.
The file for staff person #3 did not include complete provisional hire documentation prior to their first day caring for children. The NSOR clearance was requested on 10/18/2024. The result of the NSOR clearance was not received within 45 days of hire. The NSOR results were not on file at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The agreement for child #1 and #4 was not signed by the operator.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The agreement for child #1 and #4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The agreement for child #1, #3 and #4 did not include the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the complete home address or work phone number of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include written consent by a parent for emergency medical care at the time of initial enrollment.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
The health report on file for child #4 was not written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The incomplete health report was attached to a copy of an outpatient visit summary in lieu of a health assessment completed by the child's physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
Corrected by Jan 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The health report on file for child #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The incomplete health report was attached to a copy of an outpatient visit summary in lieu of a health assessment completed by the child's physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
- 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.
The health assessment on file for staff person #1 was not updated within 24 months of the previous health assessment. The current health assessment on file was dated 12/09/2024 with the previous dated 11/11/2021. The health assessment on file for staff person #2 was not updated within 24 months of the previous health assessment. The current health assessment on file was dated 11/22/2024 with the previous dated 07/06/2022.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures at the time of initial enrollment.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The facility did not have a current copy of the certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The certificate of compliance which was located in the parent information binder was an expired certificate dated 03/08/2023 - 03/08/2024.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(4) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).
A health report was not on file for child #2 and #3 within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
It was observed that a child was not supervised at all times by a staff person. Facility Person #1 removed a child from the child care space for behaviors. Facility Person #1 took the child to the building office and left the child in the care of the secretary. The secretary is not a staff person of the legal entity and the child was not supervised at all times by a staff person.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreement on file for Child #1 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact on file for Child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 4, 2025 inspection noted: “Written notification of safe routes was not posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 13, 2024 inspection noted: “The pediatric First Aid & CPR on file for staff person #1 was not renewed on or before the expiration of the previous certification. The current training on fi…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 5, 2023 inspection noted: “It was observed that a child was not supervised at all times by a staff person. Facility Person #1 removed a child from the child care space for behaviors. Faci…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error