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Babes In Arms

150 Hunterstown Hampton Rd, Gettysburg, PA 173255.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
37
open each week
5 days

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About Babes In Arms

Babes In Arms is a child care center in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 37 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
37 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity37 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Babes In Arms has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Babes In Arms

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
37 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00255660
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 10 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Apr 7, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The director could not provide proof of an emergency drill having been conducted annually. The last emergency drill on file to have been documented occurred 1/20/26. The director could not provide proof of an emergency drill having been conducted for the year prior to the emergency drill documented to have occurred 1/20/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “It was observed that staff person #1 was confining an infant to a small climber while outside in the toddler play space. It was stated by staff person #1 that the child was kept on the climber so that he would not get dirty or eat grass.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “It was observed that staff person #2 could not identify the specific children to which they were assigned. It was observed in the classroom that children laying on their nap cots were not able to be properly supervised by staff. The nap cots were placed in areas that caused children to be out of sight from staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “It was observed in the classroom, the music and sound machines being used at high volume levels that could potentially prevent staff from being able to properly hear, direct and assess children while sleeping on their nap cots.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “It was observed that nap cots being used by children were not at least 2 feet apart on three sides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “It was observed in the classroom that three of the bucket seats for the infant table were not being utilized according to manufacturer instructions as they did not contain safety straps.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed that the door leading into the kitchen was open giving children access to knives placed on a table and cleaning products stored in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. It was observed in the classroom, a toy shelf that was broken at the base of the back of the shelf that could cause potential injuries to children. It was observed on the toddler outdoor play space, a tree having growth from the trunk that is sharp and pointy and low enough on the tree to cause potential injuries to children. It was observed on the toddler play space an 8 inch opening between the bottom of the fence and the ground causing potential elopement of a child.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

      “It was observed in the toddler play space, mushrooms that could be harmful if ingested were growing at the base of the tree and accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “It was observed Magic Erasers being stored in an unsecured cabinet under the sink in the kitchen and were accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.101(a) Age appropriate

      “It was observed in the classroom that there is not a variety of books to promote the children's developmental needs and individual interests. There are also not enough books to prevent long waits for use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

  2. Apr 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that Child #1 was missing the following immunizations: MMR, Varicella and [name] There was no parental or medical exemption on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

  3. Apr 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Upon inspection of personnel records, it was found that verification of childcare experience following the outset of service at the facility at the time of inspection for Staff Person #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan on file, it was found that a Continuity of Operations plan was not included therein.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024

  4. Apr 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Staff person #2 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Staff person #3 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Staff person #4 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023

  5. Apr 12, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Upon inspection of the exterior play space utilized by the infants and young toddlers for plan, at least 12-15 pieces of rubberized mulch from the adjacent playground was accessible to the children in the play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found to be missing a specific plan of accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a specific plan of accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions was not included.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “Upon inspection of the facility testing logs, it was found that the fire detection system was tested on the following dates, leaving more than 30 days between multiple tests: 1.21.21, 2.19.21, 3.18.21, 5.17.21, 6.23.21, 7.20.21, 8.30.21, 9.22.21, 10.26.21, 11.29.21, 12.28.21, 1.20.22, 2.22.22, 3.21.22”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 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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Is Babes In Arms licensed?

Yes. Babes In Arms is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Babes In Arms last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Babes In Arms had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Babes In Arms care for?

37, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Babes In Arms accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Babes In Arms' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Babes In Arms cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 337-2619 to ask.

What is Babes In Arms' phone number?

(717) 337-2619.

Where is Babes In Arms?

150 Hunterstown Hampton Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Life Enrichment Center, 2.9 miles away.

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