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Love2learn
5005 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg PA 17050 · License #CER-00253562 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (717) 553-0000
- Website
- www.love2learn.school
- Address
- 5005 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg PA 17050 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 77 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
The file for Staff # 5 did not contain a valid Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2026
- Violation
In the Jungle Room bathroom, Cert Rep observed a plastic spray bottle labeled "Clean Smart" but it did not list the specific contents of the bottle.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2026
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
In the Ocean Room, Cert Rep observed that the first aid kit was left behind in the classroom while the class was on a bathroom trip in another part of the facility.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2026
- Violation
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for swimming and wading.
The Emergency Contact forms in the files for Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for swimming and wading activities.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2026
- Violation
The Fire Detection Devices log indicated the following: A test was completed 2/13/25 and the next test was completed 3/18/25, which was 33 days later. A separate test was completed 5/15/25 and the next test was completed 6/16/25, which was 32 days later. Fire Detection Device Testing was not completed in a timely manner.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2026
- Violation
The Fire Drill Log contained the following information: A drill was completed 5/15/25 and the next drill was completed 7/16/25, which was 62 days later. A separate drill was completed 7/16/25 and the next drill was completed 9/15/25, which was 61 days later. Fire Drills were not completed in a timely manner.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2026
- Violation
On 2/24/25, it was observed that there was an uncovered outlet directly outside the open classroom door in the Ocean room. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
- Violation
On 2/24/25, it was observed that there were surfaces in need of repair in the Tree classroom. A spot of peeling paint/damaged plaster was observed under the calendar. It was observed that the side of the sink had peeling laminate.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
On 2/24/25, it was observed that children 1 and 2 did not have information on file for their enrolling parent's work address and phone number.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
- Violation
On 2/24/25, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 2 did not include information regarding any disabilities the child might have.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
- Violation
On 2/24/25, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 2 did not include health insurance information or policy number.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
- Violation
On 2/24/25, it was observed that the emergency contact information for children 1, 2, and 5 did include addresses for their release persons.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(7)(v)/3270.133(7)(vi) · A medication log shall include the date of administration. A medication log shall include the time of administration.
On 2/24/25, it was observed that the medication logs for child 5 did not include dates or times for administering the medication.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
- Violation
On 2/24/25, it was observed that staff person 1 had documentation of education on file from a foreign country that had not been evaluated for US equivalency.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
- Violation
On 2/24/25, it was observed that staff person #-1 has not completed pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
- Violation
The embedded outdoor equipment was observed not to have 9 inches of mulch as the protective surface covering.
Corrected by May 21, 2024
- Violation
Continued noncompliance: Previously on 10/4/23, staff #1 was working alone with infants and toddlers. The operator (staff #2) was advised staff #1 could not work alone until staff #1 completed required preservice trainings. On 10/20/23, staff #1 was observed working unsupervised with children and had not completed required preservice trainings (pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR).
Corrected by Nov 22, 2023
- Violation
On 10/20/2023, complaint investigation revealed, a relative of the operator provided care for children (2-3 weeks earlier). Operator indicated this individual was not a staff person and was only there to help because there was a staff shortage. There was not an individual record for this person (facility person #3) on file at the facility. On 10/20/2023, facility person #4 was observed caring for preschool age children. There was not an individual record for facility person #4 on file at the facility. Another individual (facility person #5) was observed caring for infants and toddlers. Operator indicated this individual was not a staff person and did not have an individual record on file at the facility.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
- Violation
The director is not fulfilling responsibilities including administering personnel, facility programs objectives and activities, and overall program planning as described in the violations listed in this licensing inspection summary, SIN-00232917, and SIN-00232926.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
The director is not fulfilling responsibilities including administering personnel, facility programs objectives and activities, and overall program planning as described in the violations listed in this licensing inspection summary, SIN-00232917, and SIN-00232926.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
- Violation
Operator stated that a business called 'Best Brains' operated in measured child care space while child care was being offered at the facility.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
- Violation
Two older toddlers were observed asleep in a separate room behind a closed door without staff supervision.
Corrected by Dec 31, 2023
- Violation
Two older toddlers were observed asleep in a separate room behind a closed door without staff supervision.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2023
- Violation
Staff #2 provided documentation that child #1 had special needs. Staff #2 did not make reasonable accommodations for child #1 when child would not sleep. Staff #2 stated child would need wraparound services or child could not attend days when the wraparound staff support would not be with the child at the facility.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2024
- Violation
At nap time, child #1 was removed from the classroom due to being disruptive. The child's wraparound support person (employed by an outside entity) took the child to the outside playground. Child #1 was not supervised by a facility staff person at all times. The parent did not provide permission for the wraparound support person to be alone with child #1.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
- Violation
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
There was not a complete file for staff #1.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2023
- Violation
Staff #1 has not completed preservice training and was observed caring for children alone.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2023
- Violation
On 10/4/23, the preschool child care space was observed to have a kitchen and some kitchen accessories. Children were observed arguing over who would play with the kitchen accessories. There was not sufficient amounts of play equipment and materials for children.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
There was not an individual record for Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 who are the children of the Legal Entity and Director.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
- Violation
The emergency plan on file does not address accommodation for infants, toddlers and children with disdabilites, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Nov 9, 2023
- Violation
The facility did not have the certificate of compliance, information how to access the regulations or instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Corrected by Nov 9, 2023
- Violation
3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
The facility does not have a director currently employed.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 9, 2026 inspection noted: “The file for Staff # 5 did not contain a valid Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 24, 2025 inspection noted: “On 2/24/25, it was observed that there was an uncovered outlet directly outside the open classroom door in the Ocean room. CORRECTED ON SITE.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 30, 2024 inspection noted: “The embedded outdoor equipment was observed not to have 9 inches of mulch as the protective surface covering.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error