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Crisscross Applesauce Early Learning Ctr

Harrisburg, PA 17103 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
10
open each week
5 days

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About Crisscross Applesauce Early Learning Ctr

Crisscross Applesauce Early Learning Ctr is a group home daycare in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 10 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 10:30 PM
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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Licensed capacity
10 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 10:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity10 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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Crisscross Applesauce Early Learning Ctr has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Crisscross Applesauce Early Learning Ctr

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
10 children
License number
#CER-00244745
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Aug 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.93 Fireplaces & Wood or Coal Burning Stoves

      “It was observed that the kitchen was not gated and had a stove that was accessible.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “It was observed that the fire extinguisher did not have an updated annual inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed that the wall inside the doorway had peeling paint. It was observed that the outside gross motor space contained a gas can, lawn mower, lighter fluid, and cigarette butts at the time of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2026

  2. Jul 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “It was observed that the emergency contact form and agreement forms for child # 3 was updated by the parent beyond a 6-month period evidenced with dates of 2/10/24 with an update on 8/5/25..”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Upon inspection of the facility fire safety records, it was found that the following fire drill dates exceeded the maximum of 60-days between required drills: 11.20.24/02.06/25 [78d].”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “It was observed on 8/25/2025 the bathroom/sink area was not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025

  3. Sep 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.94(a)(1)/3280.95(b) Every 60 days/Staff responsibility

      “Upon inspection of the facility fire drill logs, it was found that drills were conducted on 9.18.23 and 12.1.23 (75 days) , and again on 1.10.24 and 3.12.24 ( 62 days) , and again 3.12.24 and 5.30.24 ( 79 days), which demonstrates that greater than 60 days elapsed between drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “Upon inspection of the facility smoke detection tests, it was found that tests were conducted on 12.10.23 and 1.18.24 ( 40 days) , and 2.14.24 and 3.21.24 ( 37 days) . 3.21.24 and 4.21.24 (32 days), 4.21.24 and 5.26.24 ( 36 days) , 6.19 .24 to 7.19.24 (31 days) , 7.19.24 and 8.25.24 (38 days) which demonstrates that greater than 30 days elapsed between tests.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Upon inspection, facility person #1 did not have documentation of completing an annual emergency drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

  4. Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Crisscross Applesauce Early Learning Ctr licensed?

Yes. Crisscross Applesauce Early Learning Ctr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Crisscross Applesauce Early Learning Ctr last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Crisscross Applesauce Early Learning Ctr had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 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 Crisscross Applesauce Early Learning Ctr care for?

10, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Crisscross Applesauce Early Learning Ctr accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Crisscross Applesauce Early Learning Ctr's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Crisscross Applesauce Early Learning Ctr cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 265-6805 to ask.

What is Crisscross Applesauce Early Learning Ctr's phone number?

(717) 265-6805.

Where is Crisscross Applesauce Early Learning Ctr?

Harrisburg, PA 17103. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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