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Little Early Learners Daycare
97 Shell St, Harrisburg PA 17109 · License #CER-00243998 · Family Child Care Home
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- (717) 343-2627
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- Address
- 97 Shell St, Harrisburg PA 17109 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 6 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3290.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
On 6/11/25, it was observed that child 3 had an agreement form on file that did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2025
- Violation
On 6/11/25, it was observed that the outlet above the children's lunch table was uncovered. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
- Violation
On 6/11/25, it was observed that child 1, 3, and 4 had been enrolled longer than 6 months and did not have a child service report on file.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
- Violation
3290.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
On 6/11/25, it was observed that the agreement form for child 3 did not specify the admission date for the child.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2025
- Violation
3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
On 6/11/25, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 2 did not include parent home address, work address, or home/work phone numbers.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
- Violation
On 6/11/25, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 2 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2025
- Violation
On 6/11/25, it was observed that children 1, 3, and 4 had been enrolled for longer than 6 months and did not have record of a file update.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
- Violation
On 6/11/25, it was observed that children 1 and 4 had been enrolled longer than 60 days and did not have record of a health assessment on file.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
- Violation
On 6/11/25, it was observed that children 1 and 4 had been enrolled longer than 60 days and did not have record of immunizations on file. Children 1 and 4 may not return to care until immunizations or exemption letters are on file.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
- Violation
3290.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
On 6/11/25, it was observed that children 5, 6, and 7 were in care and no file including emergency contact, agreement, or health assessment/immunizations was available. Child 6 was CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2025
- Violation
On 6/11/25, it was observed that fire drills were not held every 60 days. The most recent fire drill was recorded on 7/17/24.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
- Violation
On 6/11/25, it was observed that the facility fire system had not been tested every 30 days. The last recorded fire system test was held on 10/18/24.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
- Violation
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
On 6/11/25, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have 12 training hours in the previous 12 months.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2025
- Violation
On 8/15/24, it was observed that child 4 and 5 had been enrolled longer than 6 months and did not have verification of a review of their emergency contact sheets, by their parent. Continued non-compliance from 6/13/24.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2024
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On 8/15/24, it was observed that the facility did not have interconnected smoke detectors tested by an approved testing laboratory installed. Facility had purchased new detectors but had not installed them. Facility had 3 non-interconnected 10 year lithium battery detectors that had to be set off individually that were functional at the time of the visit. Current fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. The last system test recorded was 7/24/23. Continued non-compliance from 6/13/24.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2024
- Violation
On 8/15/24, it was observed that the facility did not have documentation of a completed emergency drill in the previous 12 months. Continued non-compliance from 6/13/24.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2024
- Violation
On 6/13/24, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1- does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 10/14/23.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
- Violation
On 6/13/24, it was observed that there were uncovered outlets in the facility while care was being provided for children under the age of 5. An uncovered outlet was accessible to children in the living room on the white extension cord. CORRECTED ON SITE. An uncovered outlet was observed to be accessible to children beside the children's meal table in the kitchen. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
- Violation
On 6/13/24, it was observed that toxics were accessible to children on the changing table in the play areas. Lysol, Resolve, disinfecting wipes, Medicated Powder, bug spray, sunscreen, and sleep tablets were stored on the side of the changing table and could be reached by the children in care.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
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3290.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
On 6/13/24, it was observed the emergency contact information for child 1 did not include the name, address, and telephone number of their physician.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
- Violation
On 6/13/24, it was observed that the emergency contact form for child did not list any disability information for the child.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
- Violation
On 6/13/24, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 1 did not include health insurance information.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
- Violation
On 6/13/24, it was observed that child 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have addresses on file for their release persons.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
- Violation
On 6/13/24, it was observed that child 2, 3, 4, and 5 had been enrolled longer than 6 months and did not have verification of a file review by their parent.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
- Violation
On 6/14/24 it was observed that fire drills were not conducted every 60 days. The most recent fire drill recorded on the fire drill log was 2/14/24 which was more than 60 days ago.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2024
- Violation
On 6/13/24, it was observed that all fire drills in the previous 12 months were held at 11 AM.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
- Violation
On 6/13/24, it was observed that all fire drills in the previous 12 months had the same hypothetical location of the fire.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
- Violation
On 6/13/24, it was observed that the facility did not have interconnected smoke detectors tested by an approved testing laboratory. Facility had 3 non-interconnected 10 year lithium battery detectors that had to be set off individually that were functional at the time of the visit. Current fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. The last system test recorded was 7/24/23.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
- Violation
On 6/13/24, it was observed that the current certificate of compliance for the facility was not posted. The posted certificate expired on 11/18/2023.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
- Violation
On 6/13/24, it was observed that the facility did not have documentation of a completed emergency drill in the previous 12 months.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
- Violation
3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
On 8/30/23, it was observed that staff person 1 had a Mandated Reporter training on file that expired on 8/24/23 that had not been updated. Mandated Reporter training must be updated every 5 years.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
On 8/30/23, it was observed that the outlets in the kitchen beside the children's lunch table were uncovered.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
On 8/30/23, it was observed that toxics were accessible to children. Concrete adhesive was observed on the front porch which is the entry way to the facility. Febreeze spray was observed on the end table beside the couch in the Living Room area. Various hand lotions were observed on the end table beside the couch in the Living Room area. Laundrey detergent and resolve laundry spray were observed in the laundry area which was not gated off to the children.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
3290.75(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On 8/30/23, it was observed that there was damaged plaster and peeling paint on the kitchen side of the doorway between the kitchen and the living room.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
On 8/30/23, it was observed that the nap mats were torn exposing the stuffing.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
On 8/30/23, it was observed that child 3 had been enrolled longer than 6 months and did not have a Child Service Report completed to provide information to their family about the child to the child's family.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
On 8/30/23, it was observed that child 4 did not have a parent work address indicated on their emergency contact sheet.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
On 8/30/23, it was observed that children 1 and 2 had health insurance information listed that did not include a policy number.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
On 8/30/23, it was observed that children 1, 2, 3, and 4 did not have addresses on file for their release person.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
On 8/30/23, it was observed that child health assessments were not on file in a timely manner. Children 1, 2, and 3 had been enrolled for longer than 60 days and did not have a health assessment or immunizations on file.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
On 8/30/23, it was observed that child 3 had been enrolled longer than 6 months and did not have their emergency contact sheet reviewed by the parent within the last 6 months.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
On 8/30/23, it was observed that children 1 and 4 did not have signed parental permission for minor first aid.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
On 8/30/23, it was observed that the provider did not have verification that their emergency plan had been sent to their local and county agencies.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
On 8/30/23, it was observed that an emergency drill had not been completed in the previous 12 months.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
On 9/29/22, it was observed that the facility did not have a Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma policy as required by announcement C-22-03. Facility was required to have a policy on file by 4/29/22.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
On 9/29/22, it was observed that 4 and 5 had been enrolled longer than 6 months and did not have a file update recorded in writing.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2022
- Violation
On 9/29/22, it was observed that child health assessments were not received or updated in a timely manner. Child 4 had a health assessment on file dated 1/13/20 which was more than 12 months old. Child 5 had been enrolled for more than 60 days and did not have a health assessment on file.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
On 9/29/22, it was observed that fire drills were not held every 60 days.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
On 9/29/22, it was observed that evacuation routes were not posted at the facility.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
On 9/29/22, it was observed that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. No testing log was present.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
On 9/29/22, it was observed that the facility did not have regulations or contact information for the regional office posted for the parents.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
On 9/29/22, it was observed that the facility did not have a plan for lock-down or shelter in place in their emergency plan.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
On 9/29/22, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have 12 training hours in the previous 12 months.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
On 10/21/21, it was observed that outlet covers were missing from the outlets in the living room and kitchen. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2021
- Violation
On 10/21/21, it was observed that the smoke detector on the 2nd floor did not work. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2021
- Violation
On 10/21/21 it was observed that the facility emergency plan did not have a lock down procedure. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 11, 2025 inspection noted: “On 6/11/25, it was observed that child 3 had an agreement form on file that did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Aug 15, 2024 inspection noted: “On 8/15/24, it was observed that child 4 and 5 had been enrolled longer than 6 months and did not have verification of a review of their emergency contact sheet…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 13, 2024 inspection noted: “On 6/13/24, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1- does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This i…” — what has changed since then?
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