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A & J Child Development Group Daycare

Harrisburg, PA 17103 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 2 reviews
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About A & J Child Development Group Daycare

A & J Child Development Group Daycare is a group home daycare in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for A & J Child Development Group Daycare

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Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00254275
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 9, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Mar 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Facility persons #1 and #2 did not receive an updated health assessment within 24 months of the previous health assessment. Previous health assessment for facility person #1 was completed on 2.22.24 and for facility person #2 on 2.23.24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(f) Emergency plan

      “It was observed that there was no evidence on file that a letter was sent to county EMA that they had received the updated emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

  2. Feb 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “Upon inspection of the facility fire safety records, it was found that the following smoke alarm test dates exceeded the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 5.20. 24 and again 6.22.24; (33 days) 7.22.24 and 8.22.24; (31 days) 10.20.24 and again on 11.20.24 (31 Days) ; 2.17.25 and again 3.20.25 (32 days).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025

  3. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “It was observed the files for child #1, child #3, and child #5 contained fee agreements and emergency contact forms that were reviewed beyond the 6 month timeframe.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024

  5. Mar 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 25, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “It was observed that the Fire detection devices were not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The fire detection system observed was not an interconnected system.It was observed that facility person #2 did not ensure a proper interconnected fire detection system was in accordance with group homes operating within a residence. The operator did not ensure the smoke detectors were tested at least once every 30 days. The documented test of the smoke detectors over 30 days included between the dates of 8/13/2021 and 9/30/2021 (49 Days elapsed ) ; 11/15/21 and 12/6/2021 ( 32 days elapsed) ; 12/16/21 and 1/26/22 (42 days elapsed) ; 1/26/22 and 2/28/22 (34days elapsed).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “It was observed that the operator did not have documentation to support that an emergency drill was conducted annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about A & J Child Development Group Daycare

Is A & J Child Development Group Daycare licensed?

Yes. A & J Child Development Group Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was A & J Child Development Group Daycare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A & J Child Development Group Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can A & J Child Development Group Daycare care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does A & J Child Development Group Daycare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are A & J Child Development Group Daycare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 230-8965 to confirm.

How much does A & J Child Development Group Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 230-8965 to ask.

What is A & J Child Development Group Daycare's phone number?

(717) 230-8965.

Where is A & J Child Development Group Daycare?

Harrisburg, PA 17103. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).