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Learning Moore Through Nature & Play
248 N Fairville Ave, Harrisburg PA 17112 · License #CER-00240563 · Group Child Care Home
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 12 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
The provider's Shaken Baby, Abusive Head Trauma & Child Maltreatment policy does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2026
- Violation
The operator did not have documentation of sending a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2026
- Violation
The operator did not have documentation of the proof and date of purchase of the interconnected alarm with the facility's fire drill logs.62 P. S. § 1016(c)(3).
Corrected by May 10, 2026
- Violation
The file for staff person #1 did not include a current NSOR clearance; the most recent NSOR clearance on file was dated 08/06/2020. A copy of a request for an NSOR clearance was dated 09/30/2025 with no final NSOR clearance on file.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
- Violation
Observed an electrical outlet under the coat rack / cubbies which did not have protective receptacle covers and were accessible to children under 5 years of age.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
- Violation
Observed an exposed crack in the siding next to the back entrance of the building. Observed an area carpet at the front entrance and back entrance doors which were curled at the ends creating a trip hazard. Observed bolts along the corners of the fence surrounding the outdoor play space and at the gates with exposed bolts that were facing into the play space.
Corrected by May 10, 2026
- Violation
Observed slats missing from the bench swings located at the back of the outdoor play space. Observed 3 metal toy dump trucks and a metal table in the outdoor play space which were rusty. Observed a coat rack / cubby (approximately 4 feet in height) next to the entrance door and a bookshelf (approximately 6 feet in height) in the corner of the room which created a tip hazard.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2026
- Violation
The thermometer in the outdoor refrigerator used to store lunches from home had a temperature reading of 60° F. The refrigerator inside the facility used to store lunches did not have a thermometer. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
- Violation
3280.131(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.
The file for child #1 included a health report which was not updated at least once every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child; the current health report on file was dated 05/15/2025 with the previous health report dated 04/16/2024. The file for child #5 included a health report which was not updated within 12 months of the previous health report for an older toddler or preschool child; the most recent health report on file was dated 07/17/2024 with no subsequent health report on file.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2026
- Violation
The file for child #3 and #4 did not include a completed child service report with information to the family about the child's growth and development within 6 months of initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet). The file for child #1 and #5 did not include an updated child service report (CSR) within 6 months of the previous CSR; the most recent child services rports for child #1 and #5 were completed in May 2025 with no subsequent CSR on file.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2026
- Violation
3280.124(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 #2 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2026
- Violation
The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2026
- Violation
Emergency contact information was not present in the outdoor play space or in the classroom while children were receiving care in the space.
Corrected by May 10, 2026
- Violation
The 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 every child care space.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2026
- Violation
The file for child #4 did not include documentation of a review of the emergency contact and financial agreement at least once every 6 months. The most recent review of the emergency contact form was completed on 05/02/2025 with no subsequent review documented.
Corrected by May 10, 2026
- Violation
3280.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
Ticks have been observed on children and on the chair/toys under the tree (in the front left corner) in the backyard.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2025
- Violation
3280.70(a) · The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.
The indoor temperature was 63° F.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
It was observed that there were plastic sandwich bags, juice pouch and paper towel on the ground to the left and right sides of the back porch. It was observed that there were multiple hoses, unraveled on the ground to the right of the back porch. It was observed that there is a stack of weathered cardboard stored on the back porch.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
- Violation
It was observed that the left airplane wing is partially detached from the frame and missing screws.
Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
- Violation
Children # 1, 2, 3, and 4's files do not contain Child Service Reports.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
3280.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Child #3's Fee Agreement does not specify the arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- Violation
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Child #4's Fee Agreement does not contain the Release Persons.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- Violation
Child #3's Emergency Contact Form does not contain information on Special Needs.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
- Violation
Child #2 and 4's Emergency Contact Forms were not reviewed and signed within 6 months. Child #2's is dated 5/20/24 and 12/27/24. Child #4's is dated 1/9/24 and 12/27/24. Child #2 and 4's Fee Agreements were not reviewed and signed within 6 months. Child #2's is dated 5/20/24 and 12/27/24. Child #4's is dated 1/9/24 and 3/8/25.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2025
- Violation
The fire detection system was not tested within 30 days: 3/6/25 and 4/8/25, lapsing 30 days.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- Violation
On 1/7/25, it was observed that the fire drill log was not completed with the specific time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, and the evacuation time for the drills completed on 8/30/24 and 10/28/24.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2025
- Violation
On 1/7/25, it was observed that the fire detection system was not tested within 30 days. The last system testing was 11/18/24.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2025
- Violation
Household person #1 and #2's PA State Police clearances are not acceptable (for the purpose of Volunteering). Household person #1's Child Abuse clearance is not acceptable (for the purpose of volunteering). Household person #1's FBI clearance on file is from the Dept of Education rather than from DHS. Household member #2 has no FBI clearance on file. Household persons #1 and #2 have no NSOR results on file and no Disclosure Statements on file.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2024
- Violation
3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #1's file did not contain current Mandated Reporter training. The only Mandated Reporter training on file is dated 9/7/18. Expired Mandated Reporter training was cited and corrected from the last inspection summary, however, this new training was not on file.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2024
- Violation
It was observed, in the outdoor refrigerator (backyard) that there was a brown liquid which emitted an odor, on a shelf on the door.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2024
- Violation
3280.161(c) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
It was observed that the children's lunch bags (brough from home), with perishable items enclosed, were not being refrigerated.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
- Violation
3280.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
A significant amount of flies, and mouse droppings were observed in the facility. The flies were observed in the kitchen near the trash can, in the laundry room. Dead flies were observed on the kitchen floor and the sliding glass door. Mouse droppings were observed in a food cabinet.
Corrected by May 23, 2024
- Violation
3280.72(b) · Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open.
The door to the outside play area was left open for a majority of the day and was not screened.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
Two piles of dog feces were observed in the outdoor play space.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
A doorway was blocked with a large PVC pipe laying across it on an angle.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
Mulch and small rocks (diameter of less than 1 inch) were observed in an area accessible to the toddler that receives care in the space.
Corrected by May 20, 2024
- Violation
3280.171(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 were not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
Upon entering into the indoor child care space, the kitchen gate was open for approximately 5 minutes before the operator closed the gate. During this time, the working stove was accessible to the children in the space.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
The operator was unable to provide documentation that they have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
Staff person 1 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person/facility person/volunteer #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/17/18.
Corrected by May 2, 2024
- Violation
The emergency plan parent letter does not include information about subsections 5 (accommodations) and 6 (emergency drills).
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
Staff person 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/17/2018. According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, staff person #2 started working with incomplete clearances paperwork on file (see LIS code sheet). Upon beginning work in the facility, the record did not contain completed DHS FBI clearance information required under the CPSL and did not contain documentation the facility person had been fingerprinted for the DHS FBI clearance as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The clearance has since been obtained.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
Staff person 2 is serving as a primary staff person at the facility (alone with children), but her record does not include sufficient documentation to justify the role she is serving in.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
A container of hand sanitizer was observed on a table outside in an area accessible to the children. A container of hand sanitizer was observed on the top of the cubbies in an area accessible to the children. Upon entering into the indoor child care space, the kitchen gate was left open for approximately 5 minutes before the operator closed the gate. During this time, a mop with cleaning solution, and carburetor & air intake cleaner were accessible to the children that were present in the space.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
3280.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
Ants were observed climbing on the indoor lunch table.
Corrected by May 2, 2024
- Violation
A child was observed napping outside on a shared piece of outdoor furniture. The child was not provided with individual rest equipment.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
Three dogs were present at the facility. A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunizations were not on file at the facility at the time of inspection.
Corrected by May 3, 2024
- Violation
3280.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The agreement on file for child 3 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
The agreements on file for children 3 and 5 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The agreement on file for child 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact information on file for child 5 did not include a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact information on file for children 1, 2, 3, and 5 did not include the work addresses and work telephone number of the enrolling parents.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The emergency contact form on file for child 3 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
The emergency contact information on file for children 1, 2, and 5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy information.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
The emergency contact information on file for children 2 and 4 did not include addresses for listed release persons.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
The 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 every child care space.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
Child 1 has been enrolled for more than 60 days, and is still enrolled in the program. The immunization record on file was not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. There were no exemption notes on file.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
The health assessment on file for staff person 2 was not dated within the 12 months prior to providing initial service in the child care setting. It was dated 3 weeks after the start date.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
A portion of the emergency contact forms present in the child care space did not have updated parent signatures on them. Parent signatures were more than 6 months old or they were not signed/dated by the parent.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
The record for child 3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
The record for child 1 did not include a completed agreement.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility did not have documentation on file that an emergency drill had been completed during the previous year.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
More than 60 days lapsed between the fire drills that were conducted on the following dates: 4/4/23 to 6/9/23 (66 days) 6/9/23 to 8/9/23 (61 days) 8/9/23 to 10/9/23 (61 days) 10/9/23 to 12/21 (73 days) 2/14/24 to 5/2/24 (78 days)
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
The evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
More than 30 days lapsed between manual tests of the fire detection system on the following dates: 5/9 to 6/9 (31 days) 6/9 to 7/15 (36 days) 8/9 to 9/20 (42 days) 10/9 to 11/15 (37 days) 11/15 to 12/21 (36 days) 1/5 to 2/14 (40 days) 3/15 to 5/2 (48 days)
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
Child 1 has been enrolled for more than 60 days. The child's record did not include a health report.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
- Violation
Facility person #1 has not completed the required one hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
- Violation
The file for Facility Person #1 did not contain updated PA State Police clearance results. The receipt for the clearance on file was dated 3/21/2022.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
- Violation
It was observed in the facility bathroom that there was Lysol and foaming cleanser in an unlocked cabinet, below the sink, accessible to children.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
- Violation
It was observed on the playground that there was a bike with broken training wheels with sharp edges accessible to children.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2023
- Violation
It was observed that there was an embedded structure with 5 wooden swings accessible to children without protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2023
- Violation
3280.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The agreement on file for Child #1 was not signed by the operator.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
- Violation
3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The file or agreement on file for Child #1 and #2 did not contain the child's admission date.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
- Violation
3280.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The file for Child #1, #2, #3 contained original agreements therefore parents were not given the original agreements.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
- Violation
3280.134(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 that Facility Person #1 did not ensure that the children's hands were washed with soap and water prior to morning snack.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
- Violation
The file for Facility Person #1 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 12 months of the prior health assessment. The health assessment on file was dated 3/25/2021.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2023
- Violation
The emergency contacts and fee agreements on file for Child #1, #2 and #3 were not updated once in a 6-month period. The emergency contact on file for Child #1 was dated 5/26/2022. The emergency contact for Child #2 was dated 4/16/2022. The emergency contact for Child #3 was dated 8/7/2022. The fee agreement on file for Child #1 did not include a date. The fee agreement for Child # 2 was dated 9/13/2022. The fee agreement for Child #3 was dated 9/17/2022.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
- Violation
It was observed that the facility operator did not test and document the testing of the fire system every 30 days.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 15, 2026 inspection noted: “The provider's Shaken Baby, Abusive Head Trauma & Child Maltreatment policy does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 23, 2025 inspection noted: “Ticks have been observed on children and on the chair/toys under the tree (in the front left corner) in the backyard.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 8, 2025 inspection noted: “The indoor temperature was 63° F.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error