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Discovery Kids Child Care Center

290 Lauffer Rd, Middletown, PA 170574.6· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
105
open each week
5 days

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About Discovery Kids Child Care Center

Discovery Kids Child Care Center is a child care center in Middletown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 105 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 63 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts 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 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
105 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity105 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Discovery Kids Child Care Center

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Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
105 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00258222
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: 13 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 63 rules in all · 61 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 14
  • Records and paperwork 11
  • Staff training and qualifications 11
  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Background checks 4
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Jun 17, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “Emergency contact information for child #4 does not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “It was observed on 6/17/2026 in the Preschool room a written plan of daily activities is not posted in the group space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “It was observed on 6/17/2026 in the Beginning Preschool (2-3 year olds) bathroom plastic bags are accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed on 6/17/2026 in the Transition classroom and the Ones classroom foam is exposed on several rest mats. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “It was observed on 6/17/2026 in the Ones classroom a bottle containing bleach solution is being stored by food. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “it was observed on 6/17/2026 in the Pre-K room spray bottles containing cleaning solutions are within reach of children, therefore accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The record for staff person #4 contains a PDE FBI clearance dated 7/30/2025 and not a required DHS clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. This is evidenced by manual testing of the fire detection system exceeding 30-day on several occasions: 4/1/26 - 5/5/26 (34 days) and 5/5/26 - 6/17/26 (43 days). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter does not have proof of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system which is required to be kept with the facility's fire drill logs in accordance with act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The record for staff person # 1 does not contain a valid health assessment. This is evidenced by the most recent health assessment being dated 2/28/2024, which exceeds 24 months. The record for staff person # 2 does not contain a valid health assessment. This is evidenced by the most recent health assessment being dated 4/12/2023, which exceeds 24 months. The record for staff person #3 contains health assessments that were not updated in a timely manner. This is evidenced by health reports dated 12/2/2022 and 4/3/2025, which exceeds 24 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “It was observed on 6/17/2026 in the Preschool room an inhaler is present for child # 7 that is not in an original container nor does is contain a prescription label. It was observed on 6/17/2026 in the Pre-K room an inhaler is present for child # 8 that is not in an original container nor does is contain a prescription label.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Emergency contact information for child #5 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: Jul 6, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The provider's 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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The agreement for child #1 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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 #3 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. The agreement for child #6 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026

  2. Aug 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “At the time of initial inspection and during the verification visit, the water temperature in the sinks in the twos classroom was found to be over 110 degreed F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025

  3. Jun 24, 2025Inspection21 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “Medication (inhaler) was observed to be present in the older twos classroom without the original container.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “At the time of inspection, documentation of a Hepatitis A for child #4 was not available. Documentation for exemption from the immunization was also not available.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Documentation of two nonfamily references was not available for staff #2 - staff is missing 1 reference. Documentation of two nonfamily references was not available for staff #4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “Six-month health updates were not available for children #3, #4, and #5, who are all under the age of 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “At the time of inspection, A posted transportation plan was not available in the transition room or the young twos classrooms. CORRECTED ON SITE by posting the document during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the inspection, an emergency contact form for a child who had transferred into the Transition room was not available while the child was receiving care in that room. CORRECTED ON SITE by placing a copy of the form in the classroom binder.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “An address was not available for a release person for children #2 and #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Health insurance information (policy number) was not available for child #1. Health Insurance information (Policy holder and policy number) was not available for child #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of inspection, peeling paint was observed on the wall in the area where the cots are stored in the preschool classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “Water in the older twos bathroom was observed to be 120 degrees F.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “At the time of inspection, documentation that emergency drills were conducted every 12 months was not available.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During the inspection, a Swiffer Wet Jet with the cleaning solution container was observed to be accessible to children in the older twos bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the inspection, an electrical outlet cover was observed to be missing in the one-year-old room. CORRECTED ON SITE by covering the outlet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Documentation of experience was not available for staff #4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of inspection, documentation showed: Staff #1 had a current NSOR dated 3/10/25 and a previous NSOR dated 1/22/20, exceeding the 60-month requirement for renewal. Staff was confirmed to have worked in a child care role during the lapse. Staff #2 had a current FBI clearance dated 6/7/24 and a previous FBI clearance dated 1/7/19, exceeding the 60-month requirement for renewal. Staff was confirmed to have worked in a child care role during the lapse. Staff #3 had a current NSOR dated 3/26/25 and a previous NSOR dated 1/22/20, exceeding the 60-month requirement for renewal. Staff was confirmed to have worked in a child care role during the lapse. Staff #4 (See LIS for DOH) had a PA state clearance dated 4/15/25, a child abuse clearance dated 6/11/25, no documentation of an FBI clearance, and an NSOR dated 6/13/25. All of which exceed the requirements for provisional hiring. Staff was observed to be working in a child care role during the inspection. Staff #6 had a current NSOR dated 3/28/25 and a previous NSOR dated 1/22/20, exceeding the 60-month requirement for renewal. Staff was confirmed to have worked in a child care role during the lapse. Staff #7 had a PA state clearance dated 6/23/25 (previous dated 11/18/19), child abuse clearance dated 6/29/25 (previous dated 11/22/19) an FBI clearance dated 7/21/25 (previous dated 11/24/19). Staff was confirmed to have worked in a child care role during the lapse.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet for DOH): CPR/First Aid (completed 7/16/25) Documentation showed that staff #7 had a CPR certification that expired 4/2025. Documentation of current CPR certification was dated 7/16/25. Staff #7 reportedly worked unsupervised with children during the lapse.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “Upon review, information about accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs/chronic medical conditions was not available in the emergency plan letter to families.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “At the time of inspection, a continuity of operations plan was not available in the program's emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Fire detection system tests were observed to be beyond the required 30-day period on the following dates: 11/1/24-12/2/24 (31 days), 12/2/24-1/2/25 (31 days), and 5/1/25-6/2/25 (32 days).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Documentation of 12 hours of annual training was not available for: Staff #3 - missing 7 hours of annual training Staff #5 - missing 8 hours of annual training”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Documentation of a health assessment within the past 24 months was not available for Staff #6 - last health assessment document dated 11/17/22”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025

  4. Aug 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include the department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024

  5. Jul 8, 2024Inspection27 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “Child #1 agreement form did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include the department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “Old food spills and dirt were observed in the kitchen refrigerator, School age classroom refrigerator, and Young One's classroom refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “Toy shelf in Young Two's classroom was unstable and could easily tip over.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

      “Mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch was observed in the infant and toddler playground space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “The embedded outdoor equipment on the preschool playground was not mounted over loose fill that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Dirt was observed in the Infant classroom's toy baskets and changing table, the floor car mat in the Older Twos classroom had rips and tears in it, the trash can lid in the Preschool classroom had dirt and debris on it, and the Little Tikes gray house on the infant and toddler playground had a black net in the back ripped and hanging on the ground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Dust and dirt were observed inside the air vents in the hallway to the preschool classroom, in the Older One's classroom, in the Younger One's classroom, in the Older Two's classroom, and School Age classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “Child #1 agreement form did not specify the fee amount to be charged per day or per week.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “Child #1 emergency contact information did not include physician/medical care phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “Child #1 emergency contact information did not include parent work address or phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Two bottles of Clorox disinfectant cleaner were observed in an unlocked bathroom cabinet in the Young Two's classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff #2 did not have record of a completed NSOR clearance on file. Staff #3 and #6 did not have a signed, witnessed, and dated disclosure statement on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “Child #2 and #3 emergency contact information did not include information on the child's special needs (disability).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Child #1 and #2 emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “The Infant classroom did not have a written feeding schedule for each infant obtained from the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Child #1 parent did not review and update the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Staff #7 and #8 did not have verification of education and training prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(a) Wholesome

      “Yogurt in the Preschool classroom refrigerator was observed to be expired as of 7/06/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff #2 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff #1, #4, and #6 record 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: Jul 31, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not have a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff #5, #9, #10, and #11 did not receive training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #3 did not have documentation that they completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “Staff #1, #7, and #11 did not have documentation that they participated in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional within the last year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff #2 and #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “Child #1 agreement form did not specify the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

  6. Aug 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “In the school aged room, 13 children were observed in care. When asked for primary care groups, one staff identified 6 children in their group. The other staff identified 5 children in their group, leaving 2 children unaccounted for.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023

  7. Jun 21, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “Emergency contact form for child #3 was missing the information on the child's disability.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.69(a) Running water/ safe drinking water

      “Facility has a well water source and did not provide documentation from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that the water source is in compliance with the Safe Water Drinking Act.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(e)/3270.103 Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects

      “On the "2's playground", the playground for toddlers, mulch was observed spilling over the fence into the 2 year old playground near the gate, providing toddlers with access to mulch with a diameter of less than an inch.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “File for staff #4 did not include verification of education and experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff #4 was missing two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “Emergency contact form for child #6 was missing a complete work address for the father”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “Date of admission was not listed on the agreement form or on file for child #1, #4 and #6”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “Agreement form for child #5 did not list the persons to whom the child can be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “Agreement form for child #3 did not specify the child's arrival time. Agreement form for child #4 did not specify the child's arrival or departure time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #4 did not have a complete health assessment at the time of initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff #3 was missing updated Mandated reporter training on file. Mandated reporter training was dated 7/27/15 and the update was not on file. Staff #5 was missing a complete child abuse clearance, completed NSOR clearance, and a completed disclosure statement. Disclosure statement was missing a signature witness and date of signatures. Staff #5 may not be on the facility premises until all clearances are obtained and on file. Staff #6 was missing a completed disclosure statement and a complete NSOR clearance. Staff #6 may not be on the facility premises until all clearances are obtained and on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Emergency contact form for child #6 was missing a complete address for persons to whom the child can be released. Address on file was missing the city, state, and zip code.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7) Medication log

      “Medication log for child #1 and #2 was missing the dates for which the medication can be administered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “Emergency contact form for child #6 was missing the address for the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “Staff number 2 did not have Pediatric CPR/First Aide training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

      “Staff number 1 had a 6 hour health and safety training dated 4/29/19, which is not accepted. Staff number 3 had health and safety training dated 8/3/17 and did not have the update training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023

  8. Jul 6, 2022InspectionNo 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 Discovery Kids Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Discovery Kids Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Discovery Kids Child Care Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Discovery Kids Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 63 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 61 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 Kids Child Care Center care for?

105, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Discovery Kids Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Discovery Kids Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Discovery Kids Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 944-1599 to ask.

What is Discovery Kids Child Care Center's phone number?

(717) 944-1599.

Where is Discovery Kids Child Care Center?

290 Lauffer Rd, Middletown, PA 17057. The nearest other daycare we list is Bloom Early Learning Center, 0.9 miles away.

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