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Blue Mountain Elementary East is a child care center in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Blue Mountain Elementary East has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
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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3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“There was a health assessment but no immunization record for child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“There was a gap of greater than 2 years in the health assessments for staff #1. One was dated 2/21/23 and the next one was dated 9/26/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The fee agreement of child #1 was last reviewed by the parent on 7/22/25, a gap of greater than 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“There was a gap of greater than 60 days between fire drills. A fire drill was recorded on 12/13/24 and then on 2/24/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 3/31/25, staff person #1 pulled the hair of child #1 to get the child's attention when the staff person thought the child was getting aggressive.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“There was a gap of greater than 60 days between fire drills. A fire drill was recorded on 12/13/24 and then on 2/24/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 3/31/25, staff person #1 pulled the hair of child #1 to get the child's attention when the staff person thought the child was getting aggressive.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“There was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“There was no thermometer in the refrigerator used for children's snacks.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff person #2 has completed 9 of the required 12 clock hours of training in the previous year.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 1/31/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent fire safety training for staff #1 was dated 1/31/24, a gap of greater than 1 year.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The most recent annual reviews for staff #1 and #2 were dated 3/10/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.115(a)(8) Included in ratio/annual training
“As of the swimming check completed on 7/2/24, staff who were counted in the staff:child swimming ratio had not completed water safety instruction in the previous year.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) Health information/Immunization record
“Child #2 is missing an initial health assessment and immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Cert Rep observed on the fire drill log that a fire drill was conducted on 10/27/23 and another on 1/4/24 which exceeds the requirement of conducting a fire drill every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #1 is missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Child #1 & 2 iare missing the parent's work address and telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Child #1 is missing the physician's address. Child #2 is missing the physician's address and telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff persons #1, 3 & 4 do not have proof of an annual written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff persons #1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 do not have proof of annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.111(a) Written plan
“A written plan of daily activities and routines is not posted in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #1, 2 & 3 do not have updated emergency contact and agreements on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The facility has not notified the local 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. Date of last written notification 1/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) Health information/Immunization record
“Child #1 does not have an initial health assessment and immunization record on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The facility's emergency plan has not been reviewed/updated annually, date of last review 1/18/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(4) Immunization record/Annual immunization reporting to DOH
“Child #2, 3 & 4 do not have a current flu vaccine for 2022 or an exemption letter on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility does not have a current fire system inspection report on file, date of last fire system inspection 9/2/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff person #2 does not have proof of annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Blue Mountain Elementary East is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 366-1065 to ask.
(570) 366-1065.
675 Red Dale Rd, Orwigsburg, PA 17961. The nearest other daycare we list is Adventure Academy Early Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.