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Derry Discovery Days
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About Derry Discovery Days
Derry Discovery Days is a child care center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 59 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Licensed capacity
- 59 children
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| Licensed capacity | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Derry Discovery Days
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 59 children
- License number
- #CER-00255662
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 20, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 41 rules in all · 41 corrected
- Records and paperwork 13
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Safety and hazards 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Background checks 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
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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Feb 20, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Documentation showing that emergency contact forms had been updated every 6 months was not available for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #7. The date the initial emergency contact for was signed was not available for child #5 and Child #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log
“A med log containing written consent for administration for an epi-pen was not available for child #1 in the Fours classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Plastic bags were observed in the changing table of the Turtle classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection, custom emergency contact forms were observed to be in classroom go-bags. All DHS-required information was not available on the custom forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation showed that Staff #1 completed Mandated reporter training on 2/4/26 and previously on 9/10/20, exceeding the requirement that training be completed within 60 months. Documentation showed that Staff #2 had an NSOR dated 5/5/25 and a previous NSOR dated 12/16/19, exceeding the requirement that NSOR clearances be completed every 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Work address and phone number was not available on the emergency contact form for Child #7. Corrected on site by adding the information that the parent worked from home.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Documentation showed that a fire drill had been conducted on 12/3/25 and again pm 2/2/26, exceeding the requirement that fire drills be conducted every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Health insurance company and policy number were not available for child #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Information about a child's special needs was not available for Child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“An address for a release person was not available for child #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the inspection, the emergency transportation plan was not available in the Fours classroom. Corrected on site by posting the document.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Lysol and diaper wipes labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were observed to be accessible in the changing table drawers, which was located in the bathroom used by the preschool classrooms. Corrected on site by making these items inaccessible. Wipes, lotion, and Vaseline were observed to be accessible to children in the changing table in the bathroom of the Turtle classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
May 7, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Documentation showing 6-month updates of emergency contact forms and financial agreements was not available for children #1-5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A witness signature was not available on the disclosure statement for staff #1. CORRECTED ON SITE PA state police and child abuse clearances for employment and DHS FBI clearances were not available for Staff #2 and Staff #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“At the time of inspection, the emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During the inspection, first aid kits were observed to be accessible to children in the Ladybugs and Turtles classrooms. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the inspection, two spots of peeling paint were observed in the Turtles classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Address and phone number were not available for release person for child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During the inspection, plastic bags were observed to be accessible to children in the changing table drawers in the bathroom. Plastic bags were also accessible to children in a drawer under the classroom sink. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection, custom emergency contact forms were observed to be in classroom go-bags. All DHS-required information was not available on the custom forms.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Work phone number for enrolling parent was not available for child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Documentation of a 6-month updated heath assessment for a child under the age of 2 was not available for child #1 (See LIS for DOB).”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the inspection, teachers were observed applying hand sanitizer to children's hands prior to eating snack in the Turtles classroom. CR prompted handwashing at which time staff took children to sinks to wash hands. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Information related to specials needs was not available for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Health insurance provider and policy number were not available for child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.135(c) Diapering area not used for food prep
“During the inspection, food preparation was observed to take place in the same counter area where diapering occurs in the Ladybug classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Testing of the fire detection system was observed to exceed the required 30-day increment on the following dates 7/5/24-8/7/24 (33 days), 9/2/24-10/30/24 (58 days), and 3/1/25-4/5/25 (35 days).”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
May 16, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.66(b) Original container
“It was observed on 5/16/2024 in the Turtle 2 classroom Magic Erasers are not being stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e) Emergency plan/Letter to parents
“The letter provided to the parent of each child enrolled explaining the emergency procedures does not include lock-down procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff Person #4 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not contain a PSP clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2024
3270.37(b)(1) HS/GED
“Staff Person #4 is functioning as an Aide at the facility; however, the record for Staff Person #4 does not contain a high school diploma, a general educational development certificate, or any proof of education.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan does not include a continuity of operations plan. The written policy regarding the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Facility Person #1 has not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022. Facility Person #2 has not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022. Facility Person #3 has not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff Person #1 contains a health assessment dated 5/13/2021, which exceeds 24 months and is no longer valid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“It was observed on 5/16/2024 in the Lady Bug 1 classroom the lid of the hands-free, plastic lined trash can was not operating properly and was stuck in the open position and did not close.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact information for Child #2 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement for Child #2 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. The agreement for Child #4 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed on 5/16/2024 in the Turtles 2 classroom the safety latch on one of the drawers was not catching making plastic bags being stored in the drawer accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed on 5/16/2024 on the Toddler playground a piece of the Little Tykes climbing equipment has a piece broken off that has a rough edge.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“It was observed on 5/16/2024 in the Turtle 2 classroom the first-aid kit does not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
May 22, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training
“Staff #3 completed health and safety training on 5/7/23, which was greater than 90 days from the date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The turtle classroom and the ladybug classroom were observed to be missing a written transportation plan posted in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Health assessment for staff #1 was dated 11/9/18 and no updated health assessment was on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff #2 did not have approved pediatric CPR/First Aide training on file. Training on file was not pediatric.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
- May 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Derry Discovery Days
Is Derry Discovery Days licensed?
Yes. Derry Discovery Days is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Derry Discovery Days last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Derry Discovery Days had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 41 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 Derry Discovery Days care for?
59, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Derry Discovery Days accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Derry Discovery Days' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 533-9667 to confirm.
How much does Derry Discovery Days cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 533-9667 to ask.
What is Derry Discovery Days' phone number?
(717) 533-9667.
Where is Derry Discovery Days?
248 E Derry Rd, Hershey, PA 17033. The nearest other daycare we list is Tender Years, 0.4 miles away.