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Celebree School
- licensed capacity
- 159
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Celebree School
Celebree School is a child care center in Middletown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 159 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 159 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Certified teachers |
| Safety | Secure entry systems |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 159 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Celebree School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Celebree School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 159 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250895
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 26, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 14 visits · 41 rules in all · 40 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Safety and hazards 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Jun 26, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) Original container/Written instructions
“It was observed on 6/26/2026 in the Toddler B classroom an inhaler and Epi-pen were present in the groups Go Bag for child #1. Neither the inhaler or the Epi-Pen were in the original box it was received in nor did either prescription medication contain a prescription label or written instructions provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed on 6/26/2026 in the Toddler B (young toddlers) classroom sliced pool noodles are in the sensory table. Small pieces are able to be broken off the pool noodles and several pieces with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed in the sensory table.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
Jun 1, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“It was confirmed through staff interviews that several staff members, including administrative staff have said things like, "If you are going to act like a baby I'm going to take you to the baby room" and "Babies don't keep their shoes on, if you can't keep your shoes on you are going to the baby room!" to children who are misbehaving in the preschool and pre-k rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
Apr 24, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.21/3270.76 General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces
“Child #1 (DOB see LIS code sheet) received second degree burns on the bottoms of their feet as a result of walking on an Infant FunCenter made of timber, recycled plastic without their shoes on. Child #1 kicked their shoes and one sock off while being pushed in a stroller to the outside play space. Staff did not put the child's sock and shoes back on before being removed from the stroller. This occurred on April 23,2026 with temperatures reported to have been in the 70's degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
Feb 10, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff # 1 has bachelor's degree on file. A transcript detailing major of the degree was not available. Documentation of experience was also not available for staff # 1. Documentation of education for staff #2 was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #2 had a health assessment dated 12/30/26, which is a date in the future.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A disclosure statement for staff #2 was not available. Staff #1 and staff #2 had incomplete PA state police clearance documents on file - the disseminated date was missing from the state police clearance for both staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff #2 was reported to have worked unsupervised with children. Staff Person #2 has not completed the following preservice training required prior to caring for children: PA Required Health and Safety for Family Child Care Part 1 and Pediatric First Aid and CPR 9Completed 1/23/26 - (See LIS for first day working with children)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
Jan 12, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation showed that a test of the fire system had been conducted on 12/4/25 and again on 1/4/26, exceeding the requirement that fire system tests be conducted every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Written consent for the administration of minor first aid was not available for child #2, #3, #4, and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Documentation showed that the financial agreement for child #1 was signed on 11/14/24 and updated in June of 2025, exceeding the requirement that financial agreements be updated every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“At the time of inspection, pick up and drop off procedures, including notification of safe routes, were not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Documentation showed that staff #2 (see LIS for DOH) had a health assessment dated 12/20/22, which exceeded the requirement that health assessments be conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service. The staff member does have a current health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection, an emergency contact form was not available for a child in the Infant A classroom. An emergency contact form was not available for a child in the Infant B classroom. Both instances were corrected on site by placing a copy of the emergency contact form in the classroom binder.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Written consent for emergency medical care was not available for child #2, #3, #4, and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The name of the medical provider was not available on the emergency contact form for child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A small farm figurine, which fit completely in a choking tube, was observed in the Two A classroom. Corrected on site by removing the toy.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of inspection, documentation of education was not available for staff # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“In the school age room, trashcans in 2 bathrooms were observed to contain trash in unlined trash cans. Corrected on site by removing the trash and placing liners in the trashcans.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Documentation showed an emergency drill had been conducted on 11/20/24 and again on 12/4/25. exceeding the requirement that emergency drills be conducted every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
Sep 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a file review of new staff, it was observed that the out-of-state sex offender registry clearance was not available for Staff #1. Corrected on Site by obtaining the clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
Jul 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“It was confirmed by multiple sources, including the primary teacher, that a child was left in the hallway during a transition to the playground. The child was supervised by another staff member during the time away from their primary teacher.”
Jun 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the inspection, two written, nonfamily reference speaking to Staff#1's suitability to work in the center were not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
Mar 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 3/19/25, the program reported that a child was left on the playground for approximately 10 minutes. A teacher reported seeing the child alone on the playground and alerted the owner who retrieved the child and returned her to the classroom. The classroom teacher was not aware that the child was missing from the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
Feb 11, 2025Visit12 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of inspection, it was found that fire detection system tests were conducted on 7/1/24 & 8/29/24 (59 days) and 10/25/24 & 11/27/24 (33 days), exceeding the required maximum of 30 days between tests.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of inspection, documentation of education was not available for staff #1 and staff #4. Documentation of experience was not available for staff # 2, staff #3, and staff #5. CORRECTED ON SITE for Staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“At the time of inspection, a health assessment form for Staff #2 stating that the individual was free of communicable diseases and suitable to provide child care was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During the inspection, small Lego blocks measuring less than 1 inch in diameter were observed in an area that was being used by two-year-old children. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection, in the school age room the edge of a rug was rolling up causing a potential tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During the inspection, a first aid kit was placed on a chair in the child care space making it accessible to children. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, documentation of required out of state clearances for Staff #1 was not available For Staff #2 and Staff #3, screenshots of the PSP clearance were on file, which cut off the processed date at the bottom of the page, rendering them invalid. A disclosure statement for Staff #4 was not available. Documentation showed staff #6 completed mandated reporter training 1/17/25 and 1/15/20, exceeding the requirement that training be completed within 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of inspection, documentation of emergency plan training at the time of hire was not available for staff # 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“During the inspection, a container of yogurt that required refrigeration was found in a lunch box in a child's bookbag. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported that child #1 was left alone in the classroom for approximately 3 minutes until discovered by another staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported that child #1 was left alone in the classroom for approximately 3 minutes until discovered by another staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported that child #1 was left alone in the classroom for approximately 3 minutes until discovered by another staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
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Feb 11, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of inspection, it was found that fire detection system tests were conducted on 7/1/24 & 8/29/24 (59 days) and 10/25/24 & 11/27/24 (33 days), exceeding the required maximum of 30 days between tests.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of inspection, documentation of education was not available for staff #1 and staff #4. Documentation of experience was not available for staff # 2, staff #3, and staff #5. CORRECTED ON SITE for Staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“At the time of inspection, a health assessment form for Staff #2 stating that the individual was free of communicable diseases and suitable to provide child care was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During the inspection, small Lego blocks measuring less than 1 inch in diameter were observed in an area that was being used by two-year-old children. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection, in the school age room the edge of a rug was rolling up causing a potential tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During the inspection, a first aid kit was placed on a chair in the child care space making it accessible to children. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, documentation of required out of state clearances for Staff #1 was not available For Staff #2 and Staff #3, screenshots of the PSP clearance were on file, which cut off the processed date at the bottom of the page, rendering them invalid. A disclosure statement for Staff #4 was not available. Documentation showed staff #6 completed mandated reporter training 1/17/25 and 1/15/20, exceeding the requirement that training be completed within 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of inspection, documentation of emergency plan training at the time of hire was not available for staff # 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“During the inspection, a container of yogurt that required refrigeration was found in a lunch box in a child's bookbag. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported that child #1 was left alone in the classroom for approximately 3 minutes until discovered by another staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported that child #1 was left alone in the classroom for approximately 3 minutes until discovered by another staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported that child #1 was left alone in the classroom for approximately 3 minutes until discovered by another staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
Aug 20, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff person #1 was not physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and left the children unattended for a duration of 30 seconds - 1 minute.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024
Jul 26, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“An infestation of dead bugs were observed on the floor in Infant A, PreK, and the Preschool 4 classroom. (Corrected on sight)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“Rocks, sticks, and pieces of cut rope with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed on the infant/toddler playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
3270.81 Glass
“A visual strip or other visual identification was not identified on the glass window in the Preschool 4 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The water temperature in classrooms Preschool 4, Toddler B, Twos A, and Toddler A was measuring 120 degrees fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
- Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Celebree School
Is Celebree School licensed?
Yes. Celebree School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Celebree School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 26, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Celebree School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 13 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 40 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 Celebree School care for?
159, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Celebree School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Celebree School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Celebree School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 926-6016 to ask.
What is Celebree School's phone number?
(717) 926-6016.
Where is Celebree School?
4000 Vine St, Middletown, PA 17057. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School-Hershey, 0.7 miles away.