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Calvary Kids Childcare Center

4700 Locust Ln, Harrisburg PA 17109 · License #CER-00250944 · Child Care Center

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Capacity 190 childrenAges 0 mo – 10 yr1-Star programLast inspected Dec 1, 2025
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4700 Locust Ln, Harrisburg PA 17109 · Directions

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When they operate

School District HolidaysBefore SchoolAfter SchoolSummer 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 190 children
14
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
4
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
Dec 1, 2025 — Renewal
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    3270.21/3270.76 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.

    On 12/17/25, it was observed that Christmas lights were dangling from the ceiling to the floor in the gym. CORRECTED ON SITE.

    Corrected by Dec 17, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #2 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, GS, or Director qualified staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

    On 12/17/25, it was observed that staff person 2 did not have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum with a trainer who was PQAS-certified in that training topic.

    Corrected by Jan 19, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.76/3270.77(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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

    On 12/17/25, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the dress up corner in classroom 103. CORRECTED ON SITE.

    Corrected by Dec 17, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.116 · When a facility serves a school-age child, homework supervision shall be provided in accordance with arrangements determined by the parent and the operator.

    On 12/17/25, it was observed that a designated time for homework was not established, on the schedule, in the school age classroom.

    Corrected by Dec 17, 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.

    On 12/17/25, it was observed that staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 3/23/23 and was not updated until 11/24/25.

    Corrected by Dec 17, 2025

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Jun 12, 2025 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 5, 2024 — Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3270.14/3270.21 · 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. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

    On 12/5/24, it was observed that the facility emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations. CORRECTED ON SITE.

    Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

    On 15/5/24, it was observed that staff person 2 did not complete emergency plan training in their first 90 days of employment. Documentation of Emergency Plan Training was dated 9/25/24.

    Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

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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.

    On 12/5/24, it was observed that staff health assessments were not updated in a timely manner. Staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 8/28/24 that was not updated until 9/12/24. Staff person 3 had a health assessment on file that expired on 3/5/24 that was not updated until 10/2/24.

    Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

    On 12/5/24, it was observed that the fire detection system had not been tested every 30 days. Fire system was tested on 12/5/23 and again on 2/5/24 which is lapse of more than 30 days. Fire system was tested on 6/4/24 and again on 8/6/24 which is a lapse of more than 30 days.

    Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

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Dec 14, 2023 — Renewal
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    3270.76/3270.77(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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

    On 12/14/23 it was observed that there was peeling paint in the facility. Peeling paint was observed in the Older Toddler classroom behind the changing table, between the shelves where the child toy vacuum cleaners are stored. Peeling paint was observed in the 2/3 classroom by the sink. Peeling paint was observed in the Preschool classroom behind the tree.

    Corrected by Dec 14, 2023

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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.

    On 12/14/23, it was observed that the cardboard blocks in the Pre-K classroom were torn. CORRECTED ON SITE,

    Corrected by Dec 14, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

    On 12/14/23, it was observed that the health assessment for child 6 was not updated in a timely manner. The health assessment on file for child 6 was dated 1/17/22. Child 6 is a preschool age child who should have had an updated health assessment by 1/2023.

    Corrected by Feb 3, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

    On 12/14/23, it was observed that child 8 had a medication on site (Benedryl), but no medication log was present.

    Corrected by Dec 20, 2023

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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.

    On 12/14/23, it was observed that staff health assessments were not updated every 24 months. Staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 8/24/23, that was not updated until 11/8/23.

    Corrected by Nov 8, 2023

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Jun 21, 2023 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 7, 2022 — Renewal
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • 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.

    On 12/7/22, it was observed that diaper creams were accessible to children in the drawers outside of the toddler bathroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.

    Corrected by Dec 7, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

    On 12/7/22, it was observed that staff person 1 had been employed longer than 1 year and had not completed fire safety training in the previous 12 months.

    Corrected by Dec 22, 2022

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  • Violation

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

    On 12/7/22, it was observed that staff persons 2 and 3 had been employed longer than 90 days and did not have health and safety training completed.

    Corrected by Dec 23, 2022

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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.

    On 12/7/22, it was observed that there was no soap in the first aid kit in the 2/3 classroom. The container that held soap was dried out. CORRECTED ON SITE.

    Corrected by Dec 7, 2022

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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.

    On 12/7/22, it was observed that items less than 1 inch were accessible to children under the age of 3 in the 2/3 classroom. Small Pom Poms were stored in a bin on a low shelf. CORRECTED ON SITE.

    Corrected by Dec 7, 2022

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Jul 13, 2022 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 13, 2021 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

    On 12/13/21, it was observed that staff persons 1 (start date 5/26/21), 2 (start date 6/5/21), and 3 (start date 2/24/21) had been working with children longer than 90 days and had not completed pediatric first aid and CPR training.

    Corrected by Dec 20, 2021

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

    On 12/13/21, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed: Staff person 2 (start date 6/5/21) did not have a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file until 8/18/21. Facility has a provisional hire waiver, but the certificate is dated more than 45 days after starting with children.

    Corrected by Aug 16, 2021

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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.

    On 12/13/21, it was observed that staff person 2 had a health assessment on file that expired on 5/9/21. A new health assessment was not on file until 10/22/21. Health assessments must be updated every 24 months.

    Corrected by Oct 22, 2021

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Dec 1, 2025 inspection noted: “On 12/17/25, it was observed that Christmas lights were dangling from the ceiling to the floor in the gym. CORRECTED ON SITE.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Dec 5, 2024 inspection noted: “On 12/5/24, it was observed that the facility emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations. CORRECTED ON SITE.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Dec 14, 2023 inspection noted: “On 12/14/23 it was observed that there was peeling paint in the facility. Peeling paint was observed in the Older Toddler classroom behind the changing tab…” — what has changed since then?

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