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248 E Derry Rd, Hershey PA 17033 · License #CER-00255662 · Child Care Center
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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.
Health insurance company and policy number were not available for child #7.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Facility Person #1 & 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Documentation showed that Staff #1 completed Mandated reporter training on 2/4/26 and previously on 9/10/20, exceeding the requirement that training be completed within 60 months. Documentation showed that Staff #2 had an NSOR dated 5/5/25 and a previous NSOR dated 12/16/19, exceeding the requirement that NSOR clearances be completed every 60 months.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Lysol and diaper wipes labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were observed to be accessible in the changing table drawers, which was located in the bathroom used by the preschool classrooms. Corrected on site by making these items inaccessible. Wipes, lotion, and Vaseline were observed to be accessible to children in the changing table in the bathroom of the Turtle classroom.
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Plastic bags were observed in the changing table of the Turtle classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Work address and phone number was not available on the emergency contact form for Child #7. Corrected on site by adding the information that the parent worked from home.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Information about a child's special needs was not available for Child #3.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
An address for a release person was not available for child #6.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
During the inspection, custom emergency contact forms were observed to be in classroom go-bags. All DHS-required information was not available on the custom forms.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the inspection, the emergency transportation plan was not available in the Fours classroom. Corrected on site by posting the document.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2026
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Documentation showing that emergency contact forms had been updated every 6 months was not available for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #7. The date the initial emergency contact for was signed was not available for child #5 and Child #8.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
A med log containing written consent for administration for an epi-pen was not available for child #1 in the Fours classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Documentation showed that a fire drill had been conducted on 12/3/25 and again pm 2/2/26, exceeding the requirement that fire drills be conducted every 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
At the time of inspection, the emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Health insurance provider and policy number were not available for child #3.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Facility Person #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
A witness signature was not available on the disclosure statement for staff #1. CORRECTED ON SITE PA state police and child abuse clearances for employment and DHS FBI clearances were not available for Staff #2 and Staff #3.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
During the inspection, first aid kits were observed to be accessible to children in the Ladybugs and Turtles classrooms. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the inspection, two spots of peeling paint were observed in the Turtles classroom.
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the inspection, plastic bags were observed to be accessible to children in the changing table drawers in the bathroom. Plastic bags were also accessible to children in a drawer under the classroom sink. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Work phone number for enrolling parent was not available for child #2.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Information related to specials needs was not available for child #1.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Address and phone number were not available for release person for child #3.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
During the inspection, custom emergency contact forms were observed to be in classroom go-bags. All DHS-required information was not available on the custom forms.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Documentation showing 6-month updates of emergency contact forms and financial agreements was not available for children #1-5.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
Documentation of a 6-month updated heath assessment for a child under the age of 2 was not available for child #1 (See LIS for DOB).
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
During the inspection, teachers were observed applying hand sanitizer to children's hands prior to eating snack in the Turtles classroom. CR prompted handwashing at which time staff took children to sinks to wash hands. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(c) · The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service.
During the inspection, food preparation was observed to take place in the same counter area where diapering occurs in the Ladybug classroom.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Testing of the fire detection system was observed to exceed the required 30-day increment on the following dates 7/5/24-8/7/24 (33 days), 9/2/24-10/30/24 (58 days), and 3/1/25-4/5/25 (35 days).
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The facility's emergency plan does not include a continuity of operations plan. The written policy regarding the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Facility Person #1 has not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022. Facility Person #2 has not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022. Facility Person #3 has not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #4 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business 5/16/2024 and may not return to a child care position at the facility until the results of the PSP have been received and are on file at the facility.
The file for Staff Person #4 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not contain a PSP clearance.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(b)(1) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.
Staff Person #4 is functioning as an Aide at the facility; however, the record for Staff Person #4 does not contain a high school diploma, a general educational development certificate, or any proof of education.
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
It was observed on 5/16/2024 in the Turtle 2 classroom Magic Erasers are not being stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed on 5/16/2024 in the Turtle 2 classroom the first-aid kit does not contain soap.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed on 5/16/2024 on the Toddler playground a piece of the Little Tykes climbing equipment has a piece broken off that has a rough edge.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed on 5/16/2024 in the Turtles 2 classroom the safety latch on one of the drawers was not catching making plastic bags being stored in the drawer accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The agreement for Child #2 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. The agreement for Child #4 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Emergency contact information for Child #2 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
It was observed on 5/16/2024 in the Lady Bug 1 classroom the lid of the hands-free, plastic lined trash can was not operating properly and was stuck in the open position and did not close.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 file for Staff Person #1 contains a health assessment dated 5/13/2021, which exceeds 24 months and is no longer valid.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The letter provided to the parent of each child enrolled explaining the emergency procedures does not include lock-down procedures.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff #2 did not have approved pediatric CPR/First Aide training on file. Training on file was not pediatric.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).
Staff #3 completed health and safety training on 5/7/23, which was greater than 90 days from the date of hire.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The turtle classroom and the ladybug classroom were observed to be missing a written transportation plan posted in the room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Health assessment for staff #1 was dated 11/9/18 and no updated health assessment was on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The fee agreement for child #1-5 was not signed by operator and parent.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The fee agreement for child #1-5 did not specify release persons.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
The online fee agreement for child #1-5 did not specify date of admission and extra services.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(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 for child #1 did not include the name, address and phone number of child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 coverage and policy number. The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the policy number for insurance coverage.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.