Munchkin Meadow Preschool
110 Newberry Cmns 40 Newberry Cmns, Etters, PA
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Best Friends Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 89
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Best Friends Day Care
Best Friends Day Care is a child care center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 89 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 89 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 89 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Best Friends Day Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Best Friends Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 89 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249629
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Transportation 1
- Other rules 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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Apr 1, 2026Visit3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“It was observed that while working with a person from an outside agency in the pre-k classroom, child #1 left the building through the front door and was running around the parking lot. The facility staff person believed that the person from the outside agency was responsible for the supervision of child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1 was injured when climbing out of a toybox. Child #1 was in the primary care group of staff person #1 at that time.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3270.111(c) Promote development
“It was observed in the young toddler classroom, that the children climb inside the toy boxes, which is not the intended use for them.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
Apr 1, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“It was observed that while working with a person from an outside agency in the pre-k classroom, child #1 left the building through the front door and was running around the parking lot. The facility staff person believed that the person from the outside agency was responsible for the supervision of child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1 was injured when climbing out of a toybox. Child #1 was in the primary care group of staff person #1 at that time.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3270.111(c) Promote development
“It was observed in the young toddler classroom, that the children climb inside the toy boxes, which is not the intended use for them.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
Nov 18, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The operator could not provide proof that staff person #2 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“File for staff person #3 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 5/16/23 and the current health assessment dated 10/10/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“It was observed that staff person #1 did not wash their hands after diapering a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed that eight safety straps on three separate infant/toddler strollers were torn and/or missing safety buckles. It was observed on the young toddler outside play space that a play kitchen was cracked creating pinch and crush points. It was observed on the preschool outside play space, an outdoor climber that was cracked creating pinch and crush points.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed in the young toddler classroom, trash bags were placed on top of a water fountain accessible to young toddlers. (This was corrected on site.) It was observed in the infant classroom a foam playmat contained tears exposing foam causing a potential choking hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
Feb 10, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed in the young toddler, older toddler, preschool and Pre-K classrooms, 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 nap mats.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff persons #2, #3, and #4 admitted to witnessing staff person #1 being aggressive towards children. It was also indicated by many staff members that the incidents were not reported to an outside agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“An incident report was not completed involving child #1 at the facility 1/31/25 resulting in a child being picked up and aggressively put onto their nap mat by a staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“It was observed by several staff members, staff person #1 aggressively putting young toddlers onto their nap mats during rest time.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
Feb 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed in the young toddler, older toddler, preschool and Pre-K classrooms, 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 nap mats.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff persons #2, #3, and #4 admitted to witnessing staff person #1 being aggressive towards children. It was also indicated by many staff members that the incidents were not reported to an outside agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“An incident report was not completed involving child #1 at the facility 1/31/25 resulting in a child being picked up and aggressively put onto their nap mat by a staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“It was observed by several staff members, staff person #1 aggressively putting young toddlers onto their nap mats during rest time.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
Nov 15, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the first bathroom used by children, a trashcan lid was broken and cracked causing sharp edges and pinch points was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
3270.161(c) Food served discarded
“It was observed in the refrigerator within the older toddler classroom, a child's half eaten sandwich. Staff stated the half-eaten sandwich was kept from lunch time for the child to finish eating during snack time.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“It was observed in the older toddler classroom that soiled diapers are disposed of into a non-hands-free trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the Preschool classroom did not contain an operating thermometer. This was corrected on site and proved the refrigerator was capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. The thermometer in the refrigerator in the older toddler classroom indicated a temperature of 48° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.66(b) Original container
“It was observed in the young toddler classroom a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
Oct 8, 2024Visit1 rule cited
20.71(a)(7) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance
“The business owner self-reported non-compliance to the assigned cert rep stating that a previous director of the facility falsified American Red Cross, Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CRP/AED training certificates for staff member #1 and #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During an on-site visit it was observed that cribs being used by infants were not at least 2 feet apart on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“During an on-site visit it was observed that an infant was using a pacifier attached to a pacifier clip while sleeping in a crib. It was also observed that the infant was laying on a boppy pillow while sleeping in a crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During an on-site visit it was observed in the older toddler classroom, staff person #1 was asleep on the floor and the only staff person present in the classroom with ten older toddlers in attendance. It was also observed in the younger toddler, older toddler, preschool, and pre-k classrooms, 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 nap mats.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“During on on-site visit it was observed in the infant classroom that an infant was sleeping in a swing.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.78/3270.113(a) Lighting/Supervised at all times
“During an on-site visit it was observed that the pre-k classroom an insufficient amount of artificial or natural lighting during rest time which prohibited staff persons from being able to supervise children properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“It was observed staff person #1 was caring for six infants alone with no other staff present.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During an on-site visit it was observed that cribs being used by infants were not at least 2 feet apart on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“During an on-site visit it was observed that an infant was using a pacifier attached to a pacifier clip while sleeping in a crib. It was also observed that the infant was laying on a boppy pillow while sleeping in a crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During an on-site visit it was observed in the older toddler classroom, staff person #1 was asleep on the floor and the only staff person present in the classroom with ten older toddlers in attendance. It was also observed in the younger toddler, older toddler, preschool, and pre-k classrooms, 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 nap mats.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“During on on-site visit it was observed in the infant classroom that an infant was sleeping in a swing.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.78/3270.113(a) Lighting/Supervised at all times
“During an on-site visit it was observed that the pre-k classroom an insufficient amount of artificial or natural lighting during rest time which prohibited staff persons from being able to supervise children properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“It was observed staff person #1 was caring for six infants alone with no other staff present.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
May 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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): (Pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum).”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
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Nov 3, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreement on file for child #3 does not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the preschool classroom, a bottle of Swiffer WetJet solution next to the fridge accessible to children. (corrected at time of inspection)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2023
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“Emergency contact forms do not include written consent signed by a parent for walking excursions for child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Emergency contact forms do not include written consent signed by a parent for minor first-aid procedures for children #2 and #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include completed address and/or telephone numbers of individuals child may be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.124(b)(4) Written consent
“Emergency contact forms do not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care for child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 have not received training regarding the emergency plan on a annual basis. Previous emergency training date on file for staff person #1 is 10/7/22. Previous emergency training date on file for staff person #2 is 9/6/22. Previous emergency training date on file for staff person #3 is 2/8/22. Previous emergency training date on file for staff person #4 is 10/7/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
May 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During inspection on 4/4/23 staff #1, #2, and #3 could not identify the specific children in which they were assigned. Continued deficiency; during the inspection on 5/9/23 staff persons #4 and #5 could not identify the specific children to which they were assigned nor did they know the correct number of children in the classroom. During inspection on 5/9/23 staff person #1 was able to identify the children to which she was assigned. Staff persons #2 and #3 are no longer employed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023
Apr 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff #1, #2, and #3 could not identify the specific children in which they were assigned.”
Mar 27, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.183(b) No information disclosed
“Staff #1 accepted a video call while caring for children. The children were visible to the inmate.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Staff #1 accepted a video call while caring for children in the infant classroom. Children were not properly supervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
Dec 16, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“It was observed in the infant and one-year-old classrooms that there were a non-sufficient number of books for children to access.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.21/3270.134(a) General Health and Safety/Child's hands washed
“Staff in the young toddler classroom stated that children are held up to the sink by staff using one arm and using the other arm to spray children's hands with the water sprayer to wash children's hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“Child #1 did not have an initial health report on file. (Enrollment date is indicated on LIS Code Sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility did not provide parents of each child enrolled with directions on how to access regulations in chapter 3270 electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the infant and one-year-old classrooms, diaper creams were stored in an open bin on the changing table accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
3270.19(b) Child abuse reporting
“Staff #1, #2, and #3 stated that in the event they suspected child abuse they would first discuss their concerns with the director of the facility instead of making immediate report to childline.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
3270.78/3270.113(a) Lighting/Supervised at all times
“It was observed in the infant, one-year-old and three-year-old classrooms an insufficient amount of artificial or natural lighting during rest time which prohibited staff persons from being able to supervise children properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
Nov 22, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“It was observed in the one year old classroom that there were no books or fine motor toys for the children to explore. The classroom did not provide toys in sufficient amount and variety to prelude long wait times.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Best Friends Day Care
Is Best Friends Day Care licensed?
Yes. Best Friends Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Best Friends Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Best Friends Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 11 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Best Friends Day Care care for?
89, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Best Friends Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Best Friends Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Best Friends Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 932-6688 to ask.
What is Best Friends Day Care's phone number?
(717) 932-6688.
Where is Best Friends Day Care?
507 Fishing Creek Rd, New Cumberland, PA 17070. The nearest other daycare we list is Fishing Creek Elememtary School SACC, 0.4 miles away.