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The Art Of Play Early Learning Center
212 Beaver Dr, Mechanicsburg PA 17050 · License #CER-00248647 · Family Child Care Home
Contact
- Phone
- (717) 612-2349
- Website
- www.artofplaycenter.com
- Address
- 212 Beaver Dr, Mechanicsburg PA 17050 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 6 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3290.64(c) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a childcare space.
In the outdoor play space, Burning Bush, Common Trumpet Creeper, Carolina Allspice, Canadian Yew, Euonymus Japonicus, Border Privet and Climbing Euonymus were observed. These bushes/plants/trees are considered toxic and were accessible to children.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2025
- Violation
3290.102(e) · Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.
In the outdoor place space, rocks with a diameter less than 1 inch were accessible to toddlers.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2025
- Violation
3290.103 · 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.
In the indoor childcare space, objects with a diameter of less than 1-inch, small balls, slightly larger than marbles, were found in the toy bins and were accessible to toddlers.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2025
- Violation
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · 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.
The PA State Police Clearance on file for household member #2 was a volunteer clearance dated 11/13/2019; a volunteer clearance may not be accepted for household members. The FBI clearance on file for staff person #1 was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance; the current FBI clearance on file was completed on 07/26/2023 with the previous clearance completed on 07/07/2018. The Mandated Reporter training on file for staff person #1 was not updated within 60 months of the previous training; the current training on file was completed on 09/07/2023 with the previous training completed on 07/22/2018.
Corrected by Oct 28, 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.
Observed peeling paint on the wooden trim on the sliding glass door (outside) that leads to the outdoor play space.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2023
- Violation
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(d)(7) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The health report on file for child #1 was not updated at least once every 6 months for a young toddler; the current health report on file was completed on 08/01/2023 with the previous health report on file dated 01/05/2023. The current health report on file for child #1 was an older version of the child health report and did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 3, 2025 inspection noted: “In the outdoor play space, Burning Bush, Common Trumpet Creeper, Carolina Allspice, Canadian Yew, Euonymus Japonicus, Border Privet and Climbing Euonymus were o…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 28, 2023 inspection noted: “The PA State Police Clearance on file for household member #2 was a volunteer clearance dated 11/13/2019; a volunteer clearance may not be accepted for househol…” — what has changed since then?
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