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4620 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA
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Alphabet Express Early Learning
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Alphabet Express Early Learning
Alphabet Express Early Learning is a child care center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 49 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks - 5 years
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks - 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1996 |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Alphabet Express Early Learning
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 49 children
- License number
- #CER-00246466
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2025: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 36 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Records and paperwork 12
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Sep 4, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child #5's emergency contact information does not contain written consent for emergency medical care.”
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Children # 1-5's files contain the original financial agreements.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person # 1 did not obtain their renewed Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, and NSOR within 60 months. Previous Child Abuse Clearance: 7/13/2020, and current: 8/5/2025. Previous FBI Clearance: 7/31/2020, and current: 8/7/2025. Previous NSOR Certificate: 1/14/2020, and current: 8/12/2025. Staff person #2 did not obtain their renewed State Police Clearance and NSOR within 60 months. Previous State Police Clearance: 7/2/2020, and current: 8/5/2025. Previous NSOR Certificate: 7/16/2020, and current: 8/8/2025. Staff person #3 did not obtain their renewed State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance within 60 months. Previous State Police Clearance: 7/2/2020, and current: 8/5/2025. Previous Child Abuse Clearance: 7/15/2020, and current: 8/12/2025.”
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #3 did not obtain a renewed certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Previous Certificate dated 5/2/2022, and current is dated 7/31/2024.”
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #5's emergency contact information does not contain written consent for administration of minor first-aid.”
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child #3's file does not contain current record of administered immunizations.”
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Child #2's file does not include an updated health assessment. The health assessment on file is dated 7/29/24.”
Jul 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“There was not written documentation of fire drills. The Director stated that the last two drills were conducted on 5/9/25, and 7/9/25, which lapsed 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed in the older toddler classroom, that there was a small hole in the wall with exposed drywall. Corrected on site (covered with tape).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Fire detection device testing lapsed 30 days for testing documented on 5/9/25 and 6/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
Sep 11, 2024Inspection26 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #3 did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“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 4th dose of PCV13.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed bottles in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom which did not include a label with the child's name for whom the bottle was intended. Observed sippy cups in the refrigerator located in the young toddler classroom which did not include a label with the child's name for whom the cup was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.166(1) Written statement
“A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for the infants in care were not obtained from the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information for child #2 and #5 did not include health insurance coverage information or the policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact information for child #2 was updated on 12/29/2022 with no subsequent reviews documented. The emergency contact information and financial agreement for child #3 has not been reviewed since the child's initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The file for child #2 included a health report that was not updated at least once every 6 months for an infant or young toddler (see LIS code sheet). The most recent health report on file was dated 10/27/2023 with no subsequent health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child #4 included an updated health report which was not updated within 12 months of the previous health assessment. The current health report on file was dated 11/21/2023 with the previous health assessment dated 03/24/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreement for child #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include a child service report providing information to the family about the child's growth and development at least once every 6 months. The file for child #1 included a Pearson - Ounce assessment dated 06/2024 with the previous assessment dated 06/2023. The file for child #2 included a Pearson - Ounce assessment dated 08/24/2024 with the previous assessment dated 05/2023. The file for child #3 did not include a Child Service Report within 6-months of enrollment (see LIS code sheet) or subsequent assessments. The file for child #4 included a Child Service Report dated 01/2022 with no subsequent Reports on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“Observed a young toddler being lifted by a staff person to reach the sink to wash their hands; the sink in the young toddler classroom was not a proper height for use by young toddlers and did not include a platform or steps for the children to easily approach the sink for handwashing.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted at the facility phone located in the office”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The PA State Police Clearance on file for staff person #1 was in "Request Under Review Status". The final result was not maintained in the staff person's file. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): "Get Started with Center-based Care-Revised 2022". The file for staff person #1 included the 6-hour "Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification" which was completed on 08/16/2016 and does not count toward the new Health and Safety Professional Development (PD) requirement. The file also included the 1-hour "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" completed on 12/05/2022. Staff person #2 and #4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): "Get Started with Center-based Care-Revised 2022". The file for staff person #2 and #4 included the 6-hour "Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification" which was completed on 08/02/2016 and does not count toward the new Health and Safety Professional Development (PD) requirement. The file for staff person #2 included the 1-hour "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" completed on 12/28/2022. The file for staff person #4 included the 1-hour "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" completed on 12/04/2022. The file for staff person #5 included pre-service training which was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care - Revised 2022 was completed on 09/28/2023 and Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 09/27/2023. The file for staff person #7 included pre-service training which was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care - Revised 2022 was completed on 01/07/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Fire safety training for staff person #6 was not documented within 12 months of the previous training; the most recent training was documented on 10/20/2022 with no subsequent training documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The pediatric first aid & CPR for staff person #4 was not updated on or before the expiration of the previous certification. The current first aid & CPR was completed on 07/31/2024, the previous training expired on 05/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures did not include information regarding accommodations will be made for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions or a statement that emergency drills will be conducted annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff person #3, #8 and #9 did not include documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment (see LIS code sheet). Emergency plan training for staff person #3, #8 and #9 was documented on 08/30/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for child #3 did not include a health report within 60 days of enrollment (see LIS code sheet). A health assessment with immunization record was not in the child's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #10 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training between 08/2023 - 8/2024; a total of 8.5 hours of training were completed during this time period.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information for child #2 and #3 and #5 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The director or designated staff person did not ensure that a manual test of the fire detection system was completed at least once every 30 days. Tests that exceeded 30 days included 01/12/2024 - 02/12/2024; 03/12/2024 - 04/12/2024; 05/10/2024 - 06/10/2024; 08/09/2024 - 09/09/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The director or designated staff person did not ensure that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days. The fire drills between 05/10/2024 - 07/10/2024 exceeded 60 days. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 07/10/2024 with no subsequent fire drill documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #8 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include signed parent consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
Sep 29, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility did not conduct an annual emergency drill at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“It was observed in the Young Toddler classroom that the emergency exit was blocked by 2 large gross motor toys.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“It was observed in the Young Toddler classroom that there was not a working thermometer in refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Facility Person #2 did not have two written, nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Facility Person #1 and #3 has not completed the required pre-service health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023
3270.133(6) Written consent
“Child #1 and Child #2 did not have written parental consent for the EpiPen medications at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Facility Person #1 did not contain NSOR results or a signed disclosure statement. (see LIS sheet for DOH)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
Sep 29, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the Older Toddler bathroom that gate was broken, and a large screw was on the floor accessible to children. It was observed on the playground that multiple fence slates were broken with sharp edges accessible to children.”
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the Older Toddler bathroom that there were Lysol bottles on a low shelf accessible to children.”
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down.”
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Facility Person #2 was observed working with children and did not have a health assessment on file. See code sheet for DOH.”
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“It was observed that Facility Person #1 did not ensure that 2 children's hands were washed after diaper changes occurred.”
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FAQ
Questions about Alphabet Express Early Learning
Is Alphabet Express Early Learning licensed?
Yes. Alphabet Express Early Learning is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Alphabet Express Early Learning last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Alphabet Express Early Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 Alphabet Express Early Learning care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Alphabet Express Early Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Alphabet Express Early Learning's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Alphabet Express Early Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 671-8020 to ask.
What is Alphabet Express Early Learning's phone number?
(717) 671-8020.
Where is Alphabet Express Early Learning?
2205 Forest Hills Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17112. The nearest other daycare we list is Nature and Nurture Discovery School, 0.4 miles away.