Inspiration Station 2
4909 Louise Dr Suite 108, Mechanicsburg, PA
5.0· 2 reviews
Best Friends Day Care
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About Best Friends Day Care
Best Friends Day Care is a child care center in Mechanicsburg, 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 3 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) 774-3319 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
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256252
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- 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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Apr 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has a first aid/CPR training, that is not an approved training and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
Apr 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“It was observed on 4/10/2025 cleaning materials are accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The operator did not require the parent of child #1 (date of admission see LIS code sheet) to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #1's record does not contain an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
- Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Facility Person #2's (DOH see LIS code sheet) record only included one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility person #1 is being used as an Assistant Group Supervisor. Upon review of Facility Person #1's record it was observed it does not include a high school diploma. Facility person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) was hired as an Assistant Group Supervisor. Upon review of Facility Person #2's record it was observed only 960 hours of past child care experience is documented. 2500 hours are equivalent to 2 years experience with children and is the requirement to be qualified as an Assistant Group Supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
- Apr 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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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 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Best Friends Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Best Friends Day Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 774-3319 to confirm.
How much does Best Friends Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 774-3319 to ask.
What is Best Friends Day Care's phone number?
(717) 774-3319.
Where is Best Friends Day Care?
1225 Rossmoyne Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. The nearest other daycare we list is Inspiration Station 2, 0.3 miles away.