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Discovery Junction Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 152
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Discovery Junction Child Development Center
Discovery Junction Child Development Center is a child care center in Campbelltown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 152 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 152 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants to school-age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 152 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Discovery Junction Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Discovery Junction Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
- Capacity
- 152 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245735
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 13 visits · 47 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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 2, 2026Complaint investigation7 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the bench on the playground was missing two pieces of the seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that there were 12 children present in the older toddler classroom and six children were identified in a primary care group. Staff member 1 was unable to identify the children assigned to them in their primary care group. It was observed that the there were 18 children present in the pre school 1 classroom and eight of those children were identified in a primary care group. Staff member 2 was not able to identify the children assigned to them in their primary care group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the pre school 2 first aid kit was on a bench at the playground, accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the pre school 2 first aid kit did not include soap.”
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Documentation of the emergency contact information for child 1 and child 2 were not present in the pre school one classroom.”
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“Documentation of an emergency contact form for child 1 was not able to be located in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
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 a classroom and unsupervised for approximately 15 minutes while the rest of the classroom was outside.”
Jun 2, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the bench on the playground was missing two pieces of the seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that there were 12 children present in the older toddler classroom and six children were identified in a primary care group. Staff member 1 was unable to identify the children assigned to them in their primary care group. It was observed that the there were 18 children present in the pre school 1 classroom and eight of those children were identified in a primary care group. Staff member 2 was not able to identify the children assigned to them in their primary care group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the pre school 2 first aid kit was on a bench at the playground, accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the pre school 2 first aid kit did not include soap.”
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Documentation of the emergency contact information for child 1 and child 2 were not present in the pre school one classroom.”
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“Documentation of an emergency contact form for child 1 was not able to be located in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
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 a classroom and unsupervised for approximately 15 minutes while the rest of the classroom was outside.”
Jun 1, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Documentation of an incident report was not on file for child 1 from an incident that occurred on 5/18/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
May 29, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the time of the unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that outlet covers were missing in the older toddler classroom, by the quiet corner in pre school classroom 2 and in the hallway by the toddler classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that ceiling tiles had water marks on them by the exit sign in the preschool 1 classroom and in the right corner of the preschool 2 classroom. The ceiling tiles in the preschool classroom 2 had water marks on them as a result of the kitchen sink overflowing above them.”
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that a bottle of cleaning solution was accessible to children in the older toddler classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that staff member 1 in the older toddler classroom did not wash their hands prior to serving breakfast and the children in the classroom did not wash their hands prior to eating breakfast.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During a complaint investigation, it was observed that staff member 1 was observed working alone with 11 pre-school aged children. Multiple staff members confirmed being out of ratio throughout the week.”
May 29, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the time of the unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that outlet covers were missing in the older toddler classroom, by the quiet corner in pre school classroom 2 and in the hallway by the toddler classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that ceiling tiles had water marks on them by the exit sign in the preschool 1 classroom and in the right corner of the preschool 2 classroom. The ceiling tiles in the preschool classroom 2 had water marks on them as a result of the kitchen sink overflowing above them.”
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that a bottle of cleaning solution was accessible to children in the older toddler classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that staff member 1 in the older toddler classroom did not wash their hands prior to serving breakfast and the children in the classroom did not wash their hands prior to eating breakfast.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During a complaint investigation, it was observed that staff member 1 was observed working alone with 11 pre-school aged children. Multiple staff members confirmed being out of ratio throughout the week.”
Apr 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of the testing the fire alarm system on file showed that the fire alarms were not being tested every 30 days. The last time the alarm was tested was on 11/18/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Documentation on file for staff member 2, did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 1 was not signed by a witness. This was corrected during the inspection”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
Nov 17, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.111(c) Promote development
“On 11/18/25, it was verified through staff interview and video review that staff person 1 sat a young toddler on top of another young toddler, who was laying on the floor, for approximately 5-8 seconds.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
Nov 12, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.111(c) Promote development
“It was verified by staff interview, that on 11/4/25, staff person 1 pulled a child's head back, from behind, by their ponytail, and yelled in their face as a consequence for the child's behavior.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“It was verified by staff interview, that on 11/4/25, staff person 1 pulled a child's head back, from behind, by their ponytail, and yelled in their face as a consequence for the child's behavior.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
Aug 27, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“On 8/27/25, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the kindergarten and young toddler classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“On 8/27/25, it was observed that the refrigerator in the Tweens classroom had an operating temperature of 50 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“On 8/27/25, it was observed that furniture was damaged at the facility. It was observed that the nap cots were torn/frayed in the tweens classroom. It was observed that the red couch had a tear in the seat cushion in the Preschool 2 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“On 8/27/25, it was observed that there was a spot of peeling paint behind the Barbie house in the kindergarten classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 8/27/25, it was observed that there was one adhesive bandage in the first aid kit in the Preschool 1 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“On 8/27/25, it was observed that staff persons 1, 3, 4, and 5 did not have a written evaluation in the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“On 8/27/25, it was observed that staff person 2 had a health assessment on file that expired on 2/12/25, that was not updated until 8/7/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On 8/27/25, it was observed that an emergency drill had not been completed in the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 8/27/25, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Facility person 6 had been employed longer than 90 days and did not have verification of Mandated Reporter Training on file. Staff person 7 had a FBI clearance on file that expired on 8/25/25. An updated clearance was unavailable. Staff person 7 may not work in a child care position until FBI clearance is updated and on file. Staff person 7 had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file that expired on 8/6/25. An updated NSOR was not completed until 8/18/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On 8/27/25, it was observed that facility person 6 had been employed longer than 90 days and was not trained on the facility emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.21/3270.76 General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces
“On 8/27/25, it was observed that a blind cord was dangling down above the crib of child 1. CORRECETED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 8/27/25, it was observed that a Swiffer with cleaner was stored in the unlocked locker near the phone in the school age classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
Mar 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 3/27/25 at approximately 4:30 PM it was observed that children 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 were not part of a primary care group and were not assigned to a specific staff person. As a result staff person 1 and 2 were unaware of the number of children they were supervising on the playground. 20 preschool age children were on the playground with staff person 1 and 2. Staff person 1 and 2 only named 12 children as part of their combined primary care group. Children 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 were also present on the playground and were not named or counted as part of the primary care group for staff person 1 or 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
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Aug 28, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 10/1/24, it was observed that staff persons 1, 2, and 3 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“On 10/2/24, it was observed that staff person 3 did not have documentation of education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“On 8/28/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint at the base of the sink in the Preschool 1 (3 year old) classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.21/3270.76 General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces
“ON 8/28/24, it was observed that there were string lights dangling from the ceiling to the floor in the corner of the 2's classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
Feb 16, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Staff person 1 was observed on video grabbing child 1 by the arm and pulling them across the room, in a rough manner, to be put on time out because the child was throwing toys.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff person 1 was observed on video grabbing child 1 by the arm and pulling them across the room, in a rough manner, to be put on time out because the child was throwing toys.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
Nov 3, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“On 11/3/23, it was observed in the Older Toddler classroom, that there was a stack of purple child chairs in front of the door leading to the Tweens classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 11/3/23, it was observed that there was an uncovered outlet on the outlet near the reading corner in the preschool 2 classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.133(7) Medication log
“On 11/3/23, it was observed that there was medication present for child 9, but a medication log was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“On 11/3/23, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 3 did not include the parent work address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“On 11/3/23, it was observed that the facility parent handbook did not have a section explaining the facility supervision policies.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On 11/3/23, it was observed that hot dogs were served at lunch. Hot dog pieces were not cut down small enough to prevent choking in the younger toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 11/3/23, it was observed that the facility emergency plan did not have a plan to address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 11/3/23, it was observed that the nap cots in the Young and Older Toddler classrooms were not labeled for individual use. The cots were numbered, but there was no indication in the classroom as to which child was assigned to each number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 11/3/23, it was observed that child emergency contact forms and agreement forms were not reviewed and updated in a 6 month time frame. Child 5 had an agreement form on file that was updated on 9/7/22 and the next update was not until 6/8/23. Child 6 had an emergency contact form that was updated on 1/1/23 and the next update was not until 8/7/23. Child 6 had an agreement form that was updated on 4/17/22 and the next update was not until 6/9/23. Child 7 had an emergency contact form that was updated on 2/9/23 and the next update was not until 9/22/23. Child 7 had an agreement form that was last updated on 10/26/21 and no additional updates were recorded.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Discovery Junction Child Development Center
Is Discovery Junction Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Discovery Junction Child Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Discovery Junction Child Development Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Discovery Junction Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 47 rules across 13 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 Discovery Junction Child Development Center care for?
152, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Discovery Junction Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Discovery Junction Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Discovery Junction Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 838-6211 to ask.
What is Discovery Junction Child Development Center's phone number?
(717) 838-6211.
Where is Discovery Junction Child Development Center?
50 W Market St, Campbelltown, PA 17010.