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Best Friends Day Care

206 Bridge St, New Cumberland, PA 170704.2· 34 reviews

licensed capacity: 102
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 102 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type: Child care center
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Hours today: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity: 102 children

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

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Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidy	Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity	102 childrenFrom the state license

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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: 102 children
License number: #CER-00251404

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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 9, 2025: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected

Safety and hazards 7
Building, equipment and play areas 6
Records and paperwork 4
Background checks 3
Food and nutrition 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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Dec 9, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
  “It was observed in the Teddy Bear classroom damaged paint and exposed plaster on the wall near the windows at the rear of the classroom.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2026
- Safe sleep
  3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
  “It was observed in the Teddy Bear classroom that nap mats being used by young toddlers did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the rest equipment.”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025
- Records and paperwork
  3270.111(b) Posted in group space
  “It was observed in the Carebear classroom that a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the child care space.”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3270.76 Building Surfaces
  “It was observed in the Koala classroom that the diaper changing mat contained tears exposing foam causing a potential choking hazard.”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
- Safety and hazards
  3270.66(b) Original container
  “It was observed in the Koalas classroom a spray bottle containing a cleaning product was not labeled with its contents. It was observed in the Gummy Bear classroom a spray bottle containing a cleaning product was not labeled with its contents.”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025
- Safety and hazards
  3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
  “It was observed in the Teddy Bear classroom, a surge protector power strip laying on the floor between the refrigerator and a changing table was observed to be missing protective outlet covers.”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
  “It was observed that the capacity established for classroom 3 (also known as the Panda classroom) was exceeded by two children. The measured space for classroom 3 allows a capacity of 16. On the day of inspection 18 children were present in the child care space.”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025
- Safety and hazards
  3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
  “Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 11/5/25 - 12/8/25.”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025
Oct 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
- Background checks
  3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
  “Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 9/17/2025 and the previous training was completed on 7/26/2020.”
  Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
- Background checks
  3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
  “The file for staff person #1 included a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 9/17/2025 and the previous was dated 7/21/2020. The current Child Abuse clearance is dated 9/24/2025 and the previous was dated 7/23/2020. The current FBI clearance is dated 9/4/2025 and the previous was dated 8/13/2020.”
  Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
  “It was observed on the toddler playground pieces of mulch accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
  “It was observed on the toddler playground a plastic bench used by children is not in good repair by having cracks in many different areas creating rough edges and pinch points that could result in potential injury.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
Dec 23, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
  “There was no handwashing sign posted in the purple bathroom.”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024
- Food and nutrition
  3270.107 Refrigerator
  “The thermometer in the refrigerator in the lunchroom area indicated a temperature of 50° F.”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2024
- Records and paperwork
  3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
  “The emergency contact form for child #1 does not include the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
  “It was observed in the Panda's classroom multiple books that were broken or torn and not in good condition.”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024
Apr 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
- Background checks
  3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
  “Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/10/19.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
- Safety and hazards
  3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
  “Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. The last testing date was documented to have occurred 12/2/23.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
Dec 18, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
- Safety and hazards
  3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
  “Fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drills were documented to have occurred 7/17/23, 9/18/23.”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
- Safety and hazards
  3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
  “Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 3/1/23, 4/3/23, 5/1/23, 6/1/23, 7/3/23, 8/1/23, 9/1/23, 10/2/23, and 11/2/23.”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
- Safety and hazards
  3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
  “It was observed in the Koala Bears classroom, a backpack that contained a bottle of sunscreen and Simply Saline hanging on a low hook accessible to children. (corrected on site)”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
- Food and nutrition
  3270.107 Refrigerator
  “The thermometer in the second refrigerator in the kitchen area indicated a temperature of 50° F. (corrected on site)”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
- Records and paperwork
  3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
  “Agreement forms for children #1 - #10 do not specify the date of the child's admission.”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
- Records and paperwork
  3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
  “The child health forms on file for children #1, #4, #5, #6, and #8 do not include the influenza vaccine.”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
Aug 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  3270.133(7) Medication log
  “Medication log for child #2 has not been established by the operator.”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
- Health, medication and illness
  3270.133(7)(v) Date of administration
  “Medication logs for children #1 did not include dates of administration by parents.”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
Jan 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
- Safety and hazards
  3270.66(b) Original container
  “It was observed in the Koala Bear classroom, room a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. (Corrected on site - Magic eraser was removed from child space and discarded)”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
- Staff training and qualifications
  3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
  “First-aid and CPR certification for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 were not renewed on or before the expiration date of the most current certification.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
- Safety and hazards
  3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
  “It was observed in the Care Bear classroom that the excursion bag containing a first aid kit was stored on a low hook that is accessible to children. (Corrected on site - staff member moved excursion bag out of reach of children)”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
Jun 14, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Safe sleep
  3270.119 Infant sleep position
  “It was observed that an infant was sleeping in a swing. Facility person #1 verbally confirmed that the child typically sleeps in the swing per the parents request.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
Dec 20, 2021Inspection10 rules cited
- Background checks
  3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
  “Facility Person #1 and Facility Person #2 did not have NSOR clearance results on file.”
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022
- Records and paperwork
  3270.27(d) Plan posted
  “The facility did not have an emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
- Safety and hazards
  3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
  “The facility emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
- Safety and hazards
  3270.27(e) Letter to parents
  “The facility did not have a parent letter created to provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures.”
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
- Health, medication and illness
  3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
  “The health assessment on file for Child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
- Records and paperwork
  3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
  “The emergency contact for Child #1 did not include health insurance coverage policy number.”
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
- Health, medication and illness
  3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
  “The health assessment of file for Child #2 did not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
- Safety and hazards
  3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
  “It was observed in the two year old classroom that an electrical outlet did not have a protective receptacle cover.”
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
- Safety and hazards
  3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
  “The facility emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as an emergency situations arises.”
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
- Records and paperwork
  3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
  “The agreement on file for Child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 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 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 December 9, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Best Friends Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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?

102, the licensed capacity on the state record.

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. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

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?

206 Bridge St, New Cumberland, PA 17070. The nearest other daycare we list is Best Friends Day Care Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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