Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg Pa
3901 N Progress Ave, Harrisburg, PA
3.3· 32 reviews
Best Friends Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 94
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Best Friends Day Care
Best Friends Day Care is a child care center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 94 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 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 57 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 94 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 | 94 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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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
- 94 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00258621
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 14 of 16 visits · 57 rules in all · 50 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 14
- Safety and hazards 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Records and paperwork 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 2
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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May 19, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed in the one-year-old classroom that the leather climbing blocks have peeling leather and the inner mesh is exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1's file does not contain previous clearances before working with children. See code sheet for start date. The clearances on file are dated as follows: State Police: 4/5/23 Child Abuse: 4/10/23 NSOR: 4/11/23 Staff person #1's file does not contain previous Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire. See code sheet for date of hire. The Mandated Reporter Training on file is dated 11/5/23. Staff person #2 did not renew clearances within 60-months. The previous Child Abuse Clearance on file is dated 11/13/20, and current clearance is dated 12/18/25. The previous FBI Clearance on file is dated 11/19/20, and current clearance date is 12/17/25. Staff person #2 did not renew Mandated Reporter Training within 60-months. The previous Mandated Reporter Training on file is dated 7/1/20, and current training certificate is dated 12/17/25. Staff person #3 did not renew clearances within 60-months. The previous State Police Clearance on file is dated 12/1/20, and current clearance is dated 1/12/26. The previous Child Abuse Clearance on file is dated 12/1/20, and current clearance is dated 1/15/26. The previous FBI Clearance on file is dated 12/2/20, and current clearance is dated 1/21/26. Staff person #3 did not renew Mandated Reporter Training within 60-months. The previous Mandated Reporter Training on file is dated 7/30/20, and current training certificate is dated 1/13/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff person #2 did not obtain an updated health assessment within 24-months. The previous health assessment on file is dated 1/11/23 and the current assessment is dated 2/26/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“It was observed in the Pre-K classroom that the children did not wash hands before AM snack. It was observed that staff persons 1 and 2 did not wash hands before AM snack.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the Pre-K classroom, that the return vent is dirty, above the circle rug. It was observed in the preschool classroom, that the return vent is dirty, in front of the door from the hallway. It was observed in the infant classroom, that there is a water-stained ceiling tile above the refrigerator. It was observed in the two-year-old classroom, that there is dirty above the door frame.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
Apr 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the infant room, that the cord for the infant swing (next to the door) was hanging.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
Jan 5, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 12/22/25, child #1 was left unsupervised on the playground by staff person #1 for an undetermined amount of time. Staff person #1 did not properly follow the counting procedure and did not recognize that child #1 was missing until they arrived inside to the 2-year-old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
Nov 10, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 11/3/25 at 4:30pm, staff person #1 took the Pre-K class outside and child #1 was left in the coat closet unsupervised less than one minute, until found by a parent at 4:31pm.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic
“It was observed in the Art room, that Tacky Glue and Acrylic paints were accessible to children. These are toxic materials and cannot be used with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed that there are small crafting pom-poms and small foam shapes in the art room, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“It was observed that there was not a written plan of daily activities and routines posted in the 2-year-old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
- Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed that child #1 entered the preschool classroom (room 2) from the hallway without an accompanying adult. The Cert. Rep & Sup. questioned the where the child was or came from as he entered the room from the hallway without a parent or teacher. Staff person #1 stated that they did not know where child #1 came from. It was observed in the infant classroom (last room on the left in the right hallway) that staff #2 answered a call on a cell-phone while caring for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“When first requested by the Cert. Rep., Staff #1, 3, 4, 5, did not know the names of the children in their assigned groups. Staff #3 and 7 sorted and handed the other staff person the name to face cards after the Cert. Rep. asked for the children in the groups to be identified.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
Jan 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“It was observed that the staff person in the one-year-old classroom did not wash child's hands after diaper change, until Cert. Rep. directed staff to wash the child's hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that the staff room door was unlocked which makes the working stove, staff's personal bags, and an exit accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.112 Infant/Toddler Stimulation
“It was observed in the one-year-old room that staff were not talking to the children, engaging and playing with them. There were 3 staff in the room with 8 children and Duplo Blocks were the only items provided for play.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
Nov 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Continued noncompliance previously cited on 6.4.24 & 9.13.24: During an unannounced monitoring visit on 11.7.24, the preschool classroom did not have documentation of the mandatory transition sheets as mandated on June 4, 2024, inspection summary (SIN00245709). Transition tracking sheets are not being updated after transition has completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary
“During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that outstanding inspection summaries (SIN-00250992 & SIN-00251614) were not posted. - Corrected on site”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the one year told classroom did not clean the changing table after each use.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
Sep 13, 2024Complaint investigation15 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint visit on 9.13.24, facility staff were not updating transition sheets during transitions in multiple classrooms as mandated on June 4, 2024 inspection summary (SIN00245709).”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint visit on 9.13.24, facility staff were not updating transition sheets during transitions in multiple classrooms as mandated on June 4, 2024 inspection summary (SIN00245709).”
3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, it was observed that outstanding inspection summaries (SIN-00245954, SIN-00245709, & SIN-00248731) were not posted. - Corrected on site”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, it was observed that children in the 1-year-old classroom did not wash their hands before lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, it was observed that an infant teacher used hand sanitizer between diaper changes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, it was observed that chocolate milk, lunch meat, and cheese, were in lunch boxes on a table not refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 5/20/24 - 6/26/24”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.114 Outdoor Activity
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, it was observed that the infants did not go outside. The infant teachers stated that they did not know the last time they took the infants outside.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, a hole in the drywall was observed in the 1-year-old classroom next to the table where children eat. A large hole in the drywall was observed in the 2-year-old classroom under the hanging cubbies. - Corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, it was observed that a protective receptacle cover was missing from the 2-year-old and the preschool classroom. - Corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, facility person #2 has a pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on file from a course that is not approved.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, facility person #1 had approximately 7 pages to the health paperwork on file and some pages had the facility person's name on them and some did not. The health assessment paperwork did not state that facility person #1 was suitable to work with children and it did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.118(c) Vet's certificate required
“The director stated that a parent brought their dog into the facility and into the child's classroom. The children were petting the dog. There are no vaccination records on file at the facility for the dog.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“It was observed that a staff member in the PreK classroom was alone in the hallway with 12 children who were using the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed in the one-year-old classroom that the table seat straps were visibly dirty and there were food crumbs remaining on the table when breakfast was over. The children were placed in the table seats for lunch with the dirty straps and food crumbs still on the table.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
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Sep 13, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint visit on 9.13.24, facility staff were not updating transition sheets during transitions in multiple classrooms as mandated on June 4, 2024 inspection summary (SIN00245709).”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint visit on 9.13.24, facility staff were not updating transition sheets during transitions in multiple classrooms as mandated on June 4, 2024 inspection summary (SIN00245709).”
3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, it was observed that outstanding inspection summaries (SIN-00245954, SIN-00245709, & SIN-00248731) were not posted. - Corrected on site”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, it was observed that children in the 1-year-old classroom did not wash their hands before lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, it was observed that an infant teacher used hand sanitizer between diaper changes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, it was observed that chocolate milk, lunch meat, and cheese, were in lunch boxes on a table not refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 5/20/24 - 6/26/24”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.114 Outdoor Activity
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, it was observed that the infants did not go outside. The infant teachers stated that they did not know the last time they took the infants outside.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, a hole in the drywall was observed in the 1-year-old classroom next to the table where children eat. A large hole in the drywall was observed in the 2-year-old classroom under the hanging cubbies. - Corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, it was observed that a protective receptacle cover was missing from the 2-year-old and the preschool classroom. - Corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, facility person #2 has a pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on file from a course that is not approved.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, facility person #1 had approximately 7 pages to the health paperwork on file and some pages had the facility person's name on them and some did not. The health assessment paperwork did not state that facility person #1 was suitable to work with children and it did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.118(c) Vet's certificate required
“The director stated that a parent brought their dog into the facility and into the child's classroom. The children were petting the dog. There are no vaccination records on file at the facility for the dog.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“It was observed that a staff member in the PreK classroom was alone in the hallway with 12 children who were using the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed in the one-year-old classroom that the table seat straps were visibly dirty and there were food crumbs remaining on the table when breakfast was over. The children were placed in the table seats for lunch with the dirty straps and food crumbs still on the table.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
Sep 13, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint visit on 9.13.24, facility staff were not updating transition sheets during transitions in multiple classrooms as mandated on June 4, 2024 inspection summary (SIN00245709).”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint visit on 9.13.24, facility staff were not updating transition sheets during transitions in multiple classrooms as mandated on June 4, 2024 inspection summary (SIN00245709).”
3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, it was observed that outstanding inspection summaries (SIN-00245954, SIN-00245709, & SIN-00248731) were not posted. - Corrected on site”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, it was observed that children in the 1-year-old classroom did not wash their hands before lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, it was observed that an infant teacher used hand sanitizer between diaper changes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, it was observed that chocolate milk, lunch meat, and cheese, were in lunch boxes on a table not refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 5/20/24 - 6/26/24”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.114 Outdoor Activity
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, it was observed that the infants did not go outside. The infant teachers stated that they did not know the last time they took the infants outside.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, a hole in the drywall was observed in the 1-year-old classroom next to the table where children eat. A large hole in the drywall was observed in the 2-year-old classroom under the hanging cubbies. - Corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, it was observed that a protective receptacle cover was missing from the 2-year-old and the preschool classroom. - Corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, facility person #2 has a pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on file from a course that is not approved.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment
“During a complaint visit on 9/13/24, facility person #1 had approximately 7 pages to the health paperwork on file and some pages had the facility person's name on them and some did not. The health assessment paperwork did not state that facility person #1 was suitable to work with children and it did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.118(c) Vet's certificate required
“The director stated that a parent brought their dog into the facility and into the child's classroom. The children were petting the dog. There are no vaccination records on file at the facility for the dog.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“It was observed that a staff member in the PreK classroom was alone in the hallway with 12 children who were using the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed in the one-year-old classroom that the table seat straps were visibly dirty and there were food crumbs remaining on the table when breakfast was over. The children were placed in the table seats for lunch with the dirty straps and food crumbs still on the table.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
- Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 4, 2024Visit12 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During a self-reported noncompliance visit on 6/4/24, the preschool classroom did not accurately name their primary care groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During a self-reported noncompliance visit on 6/4/24, Staff #3 was heard outside of the office door yelling at a child until the director walked out into the hallway to speak with her.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a self-reported noncompliance visit on 6/4/24, Facility person #1 has documentation of one reference written by a family member on file. Facility person #2 has documentation of one reference on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a self-reported noncompliance visit on 6/4/24, it was observed that staff person #1, has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children. Staff #1 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person one did not complete the health and safety basics training, pediatric first aid/CPR and mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During a self-reported noncompliance visit on 6/4/24, Facility person #1 did not have an NSOR clearance on file at the facility and was observed caring for children unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.191 Each staff person meets quals/Individual Records
“During a self-reported noncompliance visit on 6/4/24, facility persons #4 was from a different facility under the same legal entity and did not have an employee file at this facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“During a self-reported noncompliance visit on 6/4/24, mulch was observed in the outdoor play space where toddlers receive care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1 eloped from the fenced in play space. The child was found unsupervised approx. 50ft from Linglestown Road by two funeral home employees. When the child was returned to the facility, staff were unaware he was missing. It was estimated that he was missing for approx. 4.5 minutes.”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1 eloped from the fenced in play space. The child was found unsupervised approx. 50ft from Linglestown Road by two funeral home employees. When the child was returned to the facility, staff were unaware he was missing. It was estimated that he was missing for approx. 4.5 minutes.”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1 eloped from the fenced in play space. The child was found unsupervised approx. 50ft from Linglestown Road by two funeral home employees. When the child was returned to the facility, staff were unaware he was missing. It was estimated that he was missing for approx. 4.5 minutes.”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1 eloped from the fenced in play space. The child was found unsupervised approx. 50ft from Linglestown Road by two funeral home employees. When the child was returned to the facility, staff were unaware he was missing. It was estimated that he was missing for approx. 4.5 minutes.”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1 eloped from the fenced in play space. The child was found unsupervised approx. 50ft from Linglestown Road by two funeral home employees. When the child was returned to the facility, staff were unaware he was missing. It was estimated that he was missing for approx. 4.5 minutes.”
Jun 4, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During a self-reported noncompliance visit on 6/4/24, the preschool classroom did not accurately name their primary care groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During a self-reported noncompliance visit on 6/4/24, Staff #3 was heard outside of the office door yelling at a child until the director walked out into the hallway to speak with her.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a self-reported noncompliance visit on 6/4/24, Facility person #1 has documentation of one reference written by a family member on file. Facility person #2 has documentation of one reference on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a self-reported noncompliance visit on 6/4/24, it was observed that staff person #1, has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children. Staff #1 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person one did not complete the health and safety basics training, pediatric first aid/CPR and mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During a self-reported noncompliance visit on 6/4/24, Facility person #1 did not have an NSOR clearance on file at the facility and was observed caring for children unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.191 Each staff person meets quals/Individual Records
“During a self-reported noncompliance visit on 6/4/24, facility persons #4 was from a different facility under the same legal entity and did not have an employee file at this facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“During a self-reported noncompliance visit on 6/4/24, mulch was observed in the outdoor play space where toddlers receive care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1 eloped from the fenced in play space. The child was found unsupervised approx. 50ft from Linglestown Road by two funeral home employees. When the child was returned to the facility, staff were unaware he was missing. It was estimated that he was missing for approx. 4.5 minutes.”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1 eloped from the fenced in play space. The child was found unsupervised approx. 50ft from Linglestown Road by two funeral home employees. When the child was returned to the facility, staff were unaware he was missing. It was estimated that he was missing for approx. 4.5 minutes.”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1 eloped from the fenced in play space. The child was found unsupervised approx. 50ft from Linglestown Road by two funeral home employees. When the child was returned to the facility, staff were unaware he was missing. It was estimated that he was missing for approx. 4.5 minutes.”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1 eloped from the fenced in play space. The child was found unsupervised approx. 50ft from Linglestown Road by two funeral home employees. When the child was returned to the facility, staff were unaware he was missing. It was estimated that he was missing for approx. 4.5 minutes.”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1 eloped from the fenced in play space. The child was found unsupervised approx. 50ft from Linglestown Road by two funeral home employees. When the child was returned to the facility, staff were unaware he was missing. It was estimated that he was missing for approx. 4.5 minutes.”
May 14, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“It was observed that fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days. The documented fire drills at the facility occurred on 5.3.23, 7.3.23, (61 DAYS) 9.1.23, 11.1.23, (61 DAYS) 1.3.24, (63 DAYS) 2.16.24, 4.4.24 which demonstrates that greater than 60 days elapsed between fire drills.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contacts and financial agreements on file for Child #1, was not updated once in a 6 month period. The emergency contacts on file were dated child #1 (6.18.23 & 1.28.24) , The Financial agreements reviewed on file was dated 8.2.23 and 3.8.24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“It was observed in the infant and toddler rooms that child's hands were not washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.108(b) Disposable discarded
“It was observed that staff did not use utensils as children served fruit on tables, and other snacks on tables. Children were eating directly from tabletops.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In sunroom, the playmat was frayed along to the seams ( Corrected on Site) In the outdoor preschool play space, the wall climber's center netting was torn on the center.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.81 Glass
“It was observed in the infant room childcare space that the windows going from ceiling to floor did not have a visual strip or other visual identification placed on the glass.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff evaluations were not completed on a regular basis at a minimum annually. Staff person # 3 had an evaluation dated 4.3.24,”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 1 hour update health and safety training. The current Health and Safety 10-hour training on file had a date of 3.31.22 without the 1-hour update.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“On 5.17.24, the parent emergency letter did not include a method to inform parents emergency has ended and instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no record of completing an annual emergency drill within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“- On 05/17/2024, the center's emergency plan and parent emergency letter did not include accommodations of children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024
May 3, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“It was observed in the infant classroom that the first aid kit did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Facility Person #1 and #2 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: May 12, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain a health assessment. (See code sheet for start date)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Facility Person #1 did not include Child Abuse clearance results. Facility Person #1 was observed caring for children. The file for Facility Person #3 did not include Child Abuse clearance results. Facility Person #3 was observed caring for children (corrected on site). The file for Facility Person # 4 included volunteer Child Abuse clearance results. Facility Person # 4 was observed caring for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for Child #3 and #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for Child #3 and #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“The emergency contacts on file and in the Pre-K classroom for Child #2, #5, #6, #7, #8 were not updated once in a 6 month period. The emergency contacts on file were dated (Child #2 :10/18/2021, Child #5: 6/10/2021, Child #6: 2/16/2022, Child #7: 1/20/2021, Child #8: 7/4/2021).”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the sunroom that there was a loose, broken brick on the floor accessible to children and posing a potential hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed in the one-year-old classroom that there was a wall under construction with exposed plaster and missing paint accessible to the children in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2023
3270.81 Glass
“It was observed in the sunroom childcare space that the windows going from ceiling to floor did not have a visual strip or other visual identification placed on the glass.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
Nov 2, 2022Complaint investigation7 rules cited
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“It was observed that the facility Director did not document testing of the fire alarm system every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility Person #1 was observed in the preschool classroom caring for children. The file for Facility Person #1 did not include Child Abuse clearance results, NSOR verification results or a receipt or a disclosure statement. See staff code sheet for DOH.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“It was observed that the facility did not conduct fire drills at the facility every 60 days. The last fire drill was conducted on 7/19/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Through teacher and director admission Facility Person #1 uses harsh language and tone with children in the 3-year-old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Through teacher admission it is confirmed that children have been allowed to walk out of the classroom and down the hallway to the bathroom alone on several occasions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Through teacher admission it is confirmed that children have been allowed to walk out of the classroom and down the hallway to the bathroom alone on several occasions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Through teacher admission not all children's hands are washed prior to snack or mealtimes.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022
Nov 2, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“It was observed that the facility Director did not document testing of the fire alarm system every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility Person #1 was observed in the preschool classroom caring for children. The file for Facility Person #1 did not include Child Abuse clearance results, NSOR verification results or a receipt or a disclosure statement. See staff code sheet for DOH.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“It was observed that the facility did not conduct fire drills at the facility every 60 days. The last fire drill was conducted on 7/19/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Through teacher and director admission Facility Person #1 uses harsh language and tone with children in the 3-year-old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Through teacher admission it is confirmed that children have been allowed to walk out of the classroom and down the hallway to the bathroom alone on several occasions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Through teacher admission it is confirmed that children have been allowed to walk out of the classroom and down the hallway to the bathroom alone on several occasions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Through teacher admission not all children's hands are washed prior to snack or mealtimes.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022
Jul 28, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of facility person #1 does not contain a completed NSOR verification.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022
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 and Health and Safety training topics training. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training topics [prior outdated version of Health and safety basics completed on 2.13.19 in file].”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022
Apr 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.133(2)/3270.133(7) Written instructions/Medication log
“Medication for Child #1 was observed to be present in the older toddler classroom in parent provided containers and no medication log or instructions were present.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
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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 May 19, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Best Friends Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 57 rules across 14 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 50 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?
94, 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) 671-8500 to ask.
What is Best Friends Day Care's phone number?
(717) 671-8500.
Where is Best Friends Day Care?
2150 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17110. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Learners' CDC Academy, 0.1 miles away.