Growing Adventures
1801 Oberlin Rd, Middletown, PA
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Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Middle
- licensed capacity
- 276
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Middle
Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Middle is a child care center in Middletown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 276 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 276 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Experienced, dedicated professionals |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Parent updates | Parent app (daily family communication via app (name not stated)) |
| More | Founded 2025 (opened) |
| Licensed capacity | 276 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Middle has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Middle
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 276 children
- License number
- #CER-00247809
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 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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Aug 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed on 8/26/2026 there is a hole in the ground on the preschool playground where the grass, concrete and poured play surface meet that poses a hazard. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for child #1 does not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
May 14, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Facility staff self-reported on 5/5/2026 at approximately 8:03am child #1 (DOB see LIS code sheet) was escorted from the facility's van to the Violet's classroom by staff person #1. Staff person #1 opened the classroom door and dropped child #1 off without ensuring the transfer of supervision to another staff member. Unbeknownst to staff person #1, staff person #2 and the rest of the violet classmates were outside on the playground, which resulted in child #1 being left unsupervised in the Violet classroom until staff person #2 noticed child #1 standing by the playground door, waving at them. Staff person #2 immediately retrieved child #1 at approximately 8:05am and reported the incident to administrative staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
Dec 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation showed a fire detection system test on 10/21/25 and a fire drill/fire detection system test on 11/26/25, exceeding the requirement that the fire system be tested every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
Nov 3, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.66(b) Original container
“A bottle of cleaning spray was observed to be unlabeled in the Dragonfly classroom. Corrected on site by adding a label to the bottle.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.131(a)(1) Initial health report for infant dated no more than 3 months
“The initial health assessment for child #1 (infant) was dated 5/30/25, which exceeds that requirement that initial heath assessments for infants be dated no more than 3 months prior to the first day of attendance. See LIS for date of first day of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“A trash can was observed to be missing a lid in the bathroom shared by the Grasshopper and Daffodil classrooms. Corrected on site by placing a lid on the can.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 has a disclosure statement dated 10/3/25, which is after the facility members first day of employment. See LIS for first day of employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a transition between the playground and the classroom, it was reported and confirmed that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 30 seconds.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
Nov 3, 2025Visit5 rules cited
3270.66(b) Original container
“A bottle of cleaning spray was observed to be unlabeled in the Dragonfly classroom. Corrected on site by adding a label to the bottle.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.131(a)(1) Initial health report for infant dated no more than 3 months
“The initial health assessment for child #1 (infant) was dated 5/30/25, which exceeds that requirement that initial heath assessments for infants be dated no more than 3 months prior to the first day of attendance. See LIS for date of first day of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“A trash can was observed to be missing a lid in the bathroom shared by the Grasshopper and Daffodil classrooms. Corrected on site by placing a lid on the can.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 has a disclosure statement dated 10/3/25, which is after the facility members first day of employment. See LIS for first day of employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a transition between the playground and the classroom, it was reported and confirmed that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 30 seconds.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
- Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Middle
Is Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Middle licensed?
Yes. Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Middle 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 Middle last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Middle had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Middle care for?
276, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Middle 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 Middle'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 Middle cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 849-9120 to ask.
What is Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Middle's phone number?
(570) 849-9120.
Where is Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Middle?
1351 Oberlin Rd, Middletown, PA 17057. The nearest other daycare we list is Growing Adventures, 0.4 miles away.