GODS PRECIOUS ONES DAYCARE INC

HARRISBURG, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

3.6based on state inspection data
Capacity95
Est. price$817/mo

Contact information

Address6720 DERRY ST, HARRISBURG, PA, 17111

CityHARRISBURG, PA 17111

CountyDauphin

Phone(717) 558-5931

Operating details

Capacity95

SubsidiesY

License dateMay 22, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High17
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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6720 DERRY ST, HARRISBURG, PA, 17111, HARRISBURG, PA 17111

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/10/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk2/10/2026

    ACIP recommended immunization record (3270.131(e))

    The file for child #4 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked documentation of a 4th dose of DTaP and a 2nd dose of Hep A. Requirement: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Correction: Correction was made, Parent provided written verification of immunizations from UPMC indication that child #4 was seen on 5/20/25 for well child visit, child next appointment is 5/20/26, please see attachments Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/12/2026
  2. Medium risk2/10/2026

    Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3270.131(b)(2))

    The files for child #1, #2 and #4 did not include an updated health report at least once every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The most recent health report on file for child #1 was dated 01/02/2025 with no subsequent health report on file. The most recent health report on file for child #2 was dated 09/03/2024 with no subsequent health report on file. The most recent health report on file for child #4 was dated 10/29/2024 with no subsequent health report on file. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction: Correction was made; Parents provided their most recent health reports for child. please see attachments Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/13/2026
  3. Medium-High risk2/10/2026

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

    The emergency contact information and financial agreement for child #2 and #5 were not reviewed and updated by a parent at least once every 6 months. Documented reviews were completed annually with no subsequent child service report completed between 01/13/2025 and 01/12/2026. 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: Correction was made, A meeting with staff and an updated memo was handed to parents informing them that emergency contact information and financial agreements shall be updated by parent at least once every 6 months or as any change in information. Please see attached memo. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/12/2026
  4. Medium-High risk2/10/2026

    Each child care space (3270.124(c))

    Emergency contact information for child #2 was not present in the toddler classroom while receiving care in the space. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Requirement: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Correction: Correction was made; child #2 emergency contact information was placed in the child care space. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/12/2026
  5. Medium-High risk2/10/2026

    Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))

    The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the complete addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: 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. Correction: Correction was made; complete address was added on emergency contact form. please see attached. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/10/2026
  6. Medium-Low risk2/10/2026

    Arrival/departure times (3270.123(a)(4))

    The agreement form for child #2, #3 and #5 did not include the child's arrival and departure times on the most recently updated agreement. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: Correction was made, agreements forms for child #2, #3, and #5 arrival and departure times were updated and submitted on the agreement forms please see attachments. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/11/2026
  7. Medium-High risk2/10/2026

    Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

    The file for child #2 and #4 did not include a child service report to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development at least once every 6 months. Child service reports on file were completed annually with no subsequent child service report completed between 01/16/2025 and 01/13/2026. Requirement: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Correction: Correction was made, staff meeting was conducted and informed that child service report and emergency contact information shall be done every six months not just once a year. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/12/2026
  8. Medium risk2/10/2026

    Clean, good repair, proper size (3270.104(a))

    Observed a highchair in the young toddler classroom with visible stains on the fabric seat cushion. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Requirement: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Correction: Correction was made, due to the stains on the fabric seat cushion, unable to clean, highchair was removed and put in trash can. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/10/2026
  9. Medium-High risk2/10/2026

    Building Surfaces (3270.76)

    Observed the latch on the half door leading into the kitchen from the preschool/school age classroom was broken an unable to be locked, allowing access to the kitchen while the oven was in use. Observed a loose knob on the cabinet door located in the boy's bathroom. Observed visible dirt and residue in the bottom of the sink cabinet located in the boy's and girl's bathrooms. Observed a loose handle on the portable sink cabinet door located in the preschool/school-age classroom. Observed dead bugs in the lighting fixtures located in the young toddler and preschool/school-age classrooms. Observed ceiling tiles in the young toddler classroom which were of the metal track or bowing. Observed dirt and dust on the wall located in the older toddler classroom. *All items were corrected at the time of the inspection. 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: Corrections were made, floors, walls, ceiling and other surfaces was cleaned and in good repair and is free from visible hazards. Latch on the half door leading into kitchen was replaced with a brand-new lock. Loose knob on the cabinet door in the boy's bathroom was taken off and replaced with duct tape to make surface safe. Dirt and residue in the bottom of the sink cabinet in the boys' and girl's bathrooms were sanitized and cleaned with bleach. Loose handle on the portable sink cabinet door in the preschool/school-age classroom was replaced with a screw that allowed the handle to be tightened and secure and safe. Dead bugs in the lighting fixtures in the young toddler and preschool/school-age classroom we were able to open light fixtures to remove bugs, and light fixtures were washed and cleaned out. Ceiling tiles in the young toddler classroom, some were replaced with brand new tiles and some put back on metal track. Dirt and dust on the wall were in the older toddler classroom, was dusted of the wall and put into the trash. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/10/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High risk2/27/2025

    Building Surfaces (3270.76)

    Observed a hole in the wall where door opens into the preschool classroom. The hole was previously repaired with tape and the tape was coming loose from where the doorknob hits the wall. "Corrected at the time of the inspection. 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: Correction was made on 2/27/2025, wall was repaired. I brought a brand-new doorknob wall stopper. which prevent doorknob from hitting and putting hole in the wall. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/27/2025
  2. Medium risk2/27/2025

    Arrival/departure times (3270.123(a)(4))

    The agreement for child #1 did not include the child's arrival and departure times. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: Correction was made, child #1 arrival and departure times was implemented. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/28/2025
  3. Medium-High risk2/27/2025

    Exemption documentation from parent/guardian (3270.131(e)(1))

    The file for child #2 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 4th dose of DTap and a 1st and 2nd Hep A immunization. Requirement: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction: correction was made for child #2 on 3/3/25, parent have provided updated written verification from physician regarding immunization. please see attached Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/4/2025
  4. Medium-High risk2/27/2025

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

    The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the home or work address of the enrolling parent. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Correction was made for child #1 and child #2, Emergency contact information was provided for working address, and home address. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/28/2025
  5. Medium-High risk2/27/2025

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

    The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Correction was made. In the future all emergency contact information shall include the name of the child/children's and address, telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/28/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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Estimated monthly cost

$817/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: 95
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 0

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