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Best Friends Day Care Center
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About Best Friends Day Care Center
Best Friends Day Care Center is a child care center in York, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 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
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (717) 505-5051 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Best Friends Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251483
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 23, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Transportation 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jan 23, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“Documentation of notifying the location traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have current liability insurance documentation on site. The liability insurance on site expired on 4/16/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“Documentation of the emergency evacuation plan showed that it was not reviewed annually. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in a conspicuous location. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
Jan 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that cleaning supplies were on cleaning carts within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
- Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Best Friends Day Care Center
Is Best Friends Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. Best Friends Day Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Best Friends Day Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 23, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Best Friends Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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.
Does Best Friends Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Best Friends Day Care Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 505-5051 to confirm.
How much does Best Friends Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 505-5051 to ask.
What is Best Friends Day Care Center's phone number?
(717) 505-5051.
Where is Best Friends Day Care Center?
Ore Valley Elementary 2620 Springwood Rd, York, PA 17403. The nearest other daycare we list is End of the Rainbow Day Care Center, 1.5 miles away.