KEYSTONE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

HARRISBURG, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity162
Est. price$968/mo

Contact information

Address400 NORTH ST, HARRISBURG, PA, 17120

CityHARRISBURG, PA 17120

CountyDauphin

Phone(717) 783-3842

Operating details

Capacity162

SubsidiesY

License dateDecember 4, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/16/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High18
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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400 NORTH ST, HARRISBURG, PA, 17120, HARRISBURG, PA 17120

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  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/16/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk6/16/2025

    Health assessment, TB test (3270.192(3))

    The individual file for staff person #1 does not include a written report of an initial health assessment. Requirement: 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. Correction: Staff #1 was spoken to by center director and explained that her health report was missing the checkmarks of the physician for her health report but that her TB test was verified. Staff #1 sent her health report to her physician and had that form signed off on. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/26/2025
  2. Medium-High risk6/16/2025

    Medication log (3270.133(7))

    A medication log for child #5 has not been established by the operator for a prescription medication on site. Requirement: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. Correction: Center management contacted the mother of child #5 and explained that there was missing information for a rescue medication in the classroom and that the doctor's note and prescription would need to be provided. A call was placed to the pediatrician and the required medication log and prescription were provided on 6.18.2025 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/24/2025
  3. Medium-Low risk6/16/2025

    Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP (3270.131(c))

    The health report on file for child #1 did not include a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. Requirement: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. Correction: Center management contacted the mother of child #1 and informed her that a physician's signature was missing on the health report and would be required. Child # 1's mom provided an updated health report with the physician's name and stamp on 6.23.2025 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/23/2025
  4. Medium-High risk6/16/2025

    Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))

    The emergency contacts for children #2, #3, and #4 have not been update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Requirement: 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. Correction: Families were contacted and informed to update enrollment contracts and emergency contact forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/23/2025
  5. Medium-High risk6/16/2025

    Contact when ended (3270.27(a)(4))

    The parent letter pertaining to the facility's emergency plan does not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Requirement: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction: TodayCare owner created a new family letter to be added to the Parent Handbook and Emergency Plan that includes the reunification of families and their children. This letter was sent and hung up in the center. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  6. Medium-High risk6/16/2025

    Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

    Staff person #2 did not complete the required Pediatric First Aid and CPR training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS sheet). The completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR training for staff person #2 is dated 3/27/25. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: Staff will be required at hiring to acknowledge that they are responsible for completing the required CPR and First Aid training, even if Center Director is unable to schedule a training for them and without the former approved OCEDL approved codes to cover the cost. All center staff will complete CPR and First Aid training within 90 days of their hire date. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/27/2025
  7. Medium-High risk6/16/2025

    Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

    It was observed in the older toddler classroom a container of disinfecting cleaning wipes on a low cubby accessible to children. (This was corrected on site) Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Center staff removed the cleaning wipes from the table and placed them in the locked cabinet about the counter space. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  8. Medium-High risk6/16/2025

    Original container (3270.66(b))

    It was observed in the infant classroom a Magic Eraser, SOS scrub pad, and a liquid in a soap like pump dispenser were not in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Requirement: 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. Correction: The Magic Eraser and SOS pad were placed in a Ziploc bag and were labeled with their contents. The Staff soap was labeled "Teacher Use Only- Soap" and labeled with its contents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  9. Medium-High risk6/16/2025

    Building Surfaces (3270.76)

    It was observed in the preschool classroom two area rugs in the reading corner had smooth backing creating the area rugs to be slippery on the tiled floor causing a potential tripping and/or falling hazard. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: The preschool classroom was swept, and the carpet was taped down with double-sided carpet tape. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  10. Medium risk6/16/2025

    Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. (3270.123(b)/3270.182(8))

    The individual files for children #1, #2, and #4 contain the original agreement. Requirement: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. Correction: Center management updated the filing system and placed the wording "original" and "copy" on center documents. Original agreements for children #1, #2 and #4 have been provided to parents and a copy has been placed in individual child files Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  11. Medium-High risk6/16/2025

    Physician name, address, phone (3270.124(b)(2))

    The emergency contact for child #1 does not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Center management contacted the mother of child #1 and explained that the Emergency Contact was missing information and that the form must be corrected during pick-up. Child #1's mom added the missing information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  12. Medium-High risk6/16/2025

    Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(3))

    The emergency contact for child #4 does not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Center management contacted the parents of child #4 and explained that required information was missing from the Emergency Contact and would need to be corrected during pick-up. Mom of child #4 included the address and phone number of herself and her husband. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/16/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High risk11/22/2024

    Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

    It was observed in the older toddler and the younger toddler classrooms, sound machines being used at high volume levels that could potentially prevent staff from being able to properly hear, direct and assess toddlers while sleeping on nap mats. Requirement: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Correction: Center staff will ensure that each classroom is in ratio, including nap time, being able to see and hear the children at all times. Staff will rearrange classroom furniture to see children from all angles of the classroom. Center staffed removed one of the sound machines from the classroom in younger toddlers and staff in older toddlers, have turned down each of the three sound machines. Staff walked around the classroom practicing if they could hear the sounds a child may make etc... coughing, crying or stirring. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/22/2024
  2. Medium-High risk11/22/2024

    Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

    It was observed in the older toddler classroom, Swiffer Wet pads, disinfecting cleaning wipes, and floor cleaner were stored in an unlocked cabinet under the sink accessible to children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Center staff were provided with a list for each classroom that describes where to locate cleaning supplies, emergency binders and OTC medications. Staff then walked through the classrooms to ensure that they knew where to find and put things away correctly. Staff were reminded to lock all cabinets. All cleaning materials and other toxic materials have been placed in areas that are locked and made inaccessible to children. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/22/2024
  3. Medium risk11/22/2024

    Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

    Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 11/24/24 and the previous training was completed on 9/30/19. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Staff person #1 has completed mandated reporter training and placed in into the individual staff file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/24/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

23Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$968/month

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Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: HARRISBURG, Dauphin County
  • Capacity: 162
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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