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Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Hershe
- licensed capacity
- 266
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Hershe
Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Hershe is a child care center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 266 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMeals provided
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 5 years old
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 266 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| More | Founded 2023 |
| Licensed capacity | 266 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Hershe has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Hershe
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 266 children
- License number
- #CER-00249809
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 21, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Transportation 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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 21, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Based on a report from the program, a child was left outside in the courtyard, unsupervised. Video review confirmed that the child was left unsupervised by staff #1 and #2 for a period of approximately 1 minute and 36 seconds.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
Nov 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Plastic baskets used to hold toys were observed to have unraveled strands in the following classrooms: Caterpillar, Sprouts, and Sunflowers. Corrected on site by removing the broken baskets or removing the unraveled strands.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 1925
3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test
“The health assessment form for facility person #1 stated that the individual was not suitable to provide child care services.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
Oct 17, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“For this self-reported non-compliance, the results of the investigation determined that children were able to engage in inappropriate behaviors due to inadequate supervision in one area of the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
Jul 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility person #1 was observed to be working in a classroom with children. Upon file review, it was discovered that the results of the NSOR clearance was not available for facility person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
Feb 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A fire system testing check was conducted during a complaint investigation. The documentation on file showed that a test of the fire system had been conducted on 1/17/25 and again on 2/26/25, exceeding the requirement that fire system testing occur every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
Nov 8, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff Person #1 did not include an updated health assessment within 24 months of the last one dated 10/26/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.133(7)(vi) Time of administration
“The medication log for Child #1 did not include the times that the medication should be administered (example: as needed every 4 hours for wheezing).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The top shelf of the refrigerator in the Ladybug Room was dirty (corrected on-site).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff Person #2 did not include a Disclosure Statement that had a witness signature. The file for Volunteer Person #3 did not include results of the FBI clearance within the 45-day provisional hire period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.21/3270.76 General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces
“The blind chains in the Innovation Room were dangling in such a way that posed an entrapment issue.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“There was no documentation of the required, annual written notification to the local police department of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
Sep 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Staff person #1 spoke in a degrading manner to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
Dec 13, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“Written instructions and parental permission on the medication log for Child #1's Benadryl did not match physician's written instructions. Reason for administration was listed as "no reason" and times to be given stated "consult mom".”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 resided in Delaware within the past 5 years. Clearances for Delaware were missing from staff #1's file. Staff #1 may not work in a child care capacity until clearances are obtained and on file. Staff #2 was observed to be missing a RAP sheet for the State Police Clearance. Staff #2 may not work in a child care capacity until RAP sheet is obtained and reviewed by DHS.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“Vehicle registration was not located in the Chevy Traverse that is used to transport children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.133(6) Written consent
“The medication observed in the classrooms for Child #2, #3, #4, #5 did not have a medication log with written parent permission at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.133(7)(iv) Amount to administer
“The medication log for Child #1's Benadryl did not contain the amount of Benadryl to be given.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
Sep 28, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On the Older Toddler Playground a water feature was observed with 2 water tables and a center mounted log chute that rocks back and forth in a see saw motion to deliver water to the water tables. The log chute was observed to be heavy and rested on the edge of both water tables, creating a crush point. Corrected on site by removing the moving log chute. On the Preschool Playground, a center mounted log chute was observed to rock in a see saw motion to distribute water into side chutes. The moving center log chute created a crush point against both side chutes. Corrected on site by removing the center log chute.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“In the STEM Garden outdoor space, Mums were observed to be planted and accessible to children, which are listed as a toxic plant. Corrected on site by removing the Mums from the area. Various types of mushrooms were observed growing in the mulched areas of the STEM Garden, which were accessible to children. Corrected on site by removing the mushrooms from the mulch.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff #1 was observed to be missing 2 written nonfamily references that attested to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff #2 was observed to be missing 1 written nonfamily reference that attested to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff #3 was observed to be missing 1 written nonfamily reference that attested to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff #4 was observed to be missing 1 written nonfamily reference that attested to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff #5 was observed to be missing 1 written nonfamily reference that attested to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. All staff references were corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“All childcare spaces were observed to be missing an emergency transportation plan. Corrected on site by adding the emergency transportation plan to each childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Hershe
Is Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Hershe licensed?
Yes. Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Hershe is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Hershe last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Hershe had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Hershe care for?
266, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Hershe accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Hershe's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Hershe cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 995-3005 to ask.
What is Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Hershe's phone number?
(717) 995-3005.
Where is Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Hershe?
1050 Homestead Road, Hershey, PA 17033. The nearest other daycare we list is Fishburn Flock Christian Child Care Center, 0.3 miles away.