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Early Impressions Learning Center

5000 Simpson Ferry Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days

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About Early Impressions Learning Center

Early Impressions Learning Center is a child care center in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 75 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Early Impressions Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Early Impressions Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
75 children
License number
#CER-00246372
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 10 visits · 19 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Mar 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “It was observed in the preschool classroom, a container of Clorox wipes on top of a shelf accessible to children.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “It was observed in the younger two-year-old classroom that children laying on their nap cots were not able to be properly supervised by staff. The nap cots were placed in areas that caused children to be out of sight from staff.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “It was observed in the infant, two-year-old, and young toddler classrooms, multiple sensory bottles with removable lids that contained objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch and accessible to children who are still placing in objects in their mouths.”
  2. Jan 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The ceiling vents in the One's and Two's room were covered with a significant layer of dust.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “The TB test for staff #2 did not include a date to indicate when the test result was read.”
  3. Sep 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “In the Two-Year-old room, Cert rep observed an un-labelled spray bottle that was determined to contain a mixture of an unidentified orange liquid soap and water.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “No records in the facility documenting that Emergency Drills are conducted annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the Pre-school 1 room Cert Rep observed a carpet cleaner spray-can in an unlocked cabinet on the floor. The carpet cleaner was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025

  4. Aug 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Cert rep observed that the fire device testing log indicated test dates of 6/24/25 and then 7/25/25. Device testing was not completed timely as thirty-one calendar days passed between these two test dates.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025

  5. Aug 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “Staff Person #1's health assessment does not provide verification that she is free from communicable diseases and is medically able to work with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025

  6. Jun 17, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “Staff Person #1's health assessment does not provide verification that she is free from communicable diseases and is medically able to work with children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff Person #1's file did not contain verification that Emergency Plan training was completed at the time of initial hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Staff Person #1 failed to supervise children appropriately because he was frequently distracted by cellphone use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025

  7. Jun 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “Staff Person #1's health assessment does not provide verification that she is free from communicable diseases and is medically able to work with children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff Person #1's file did not contain verification that Emergency Plan training was completed at the time of initial hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Staff Person #1 failed to supervise children appropriately because he was frequently distracted by cellphone use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025

  8. Nov 26, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(g) Sufficient number of refrigerators

      “Child lunch boxes that contained fruit, yogurt and deli meat were observed not in refrigerators in the Older preschool, Young preschool, Two's, and One's classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “Child #1 and child #2 did not have documentation of enrolling parents work phone number listed on emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Child #1 did not have documentation of the address and phone number of the child's physician on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “Child #2 did not have documentation of an emergency contact update within a 6-month period. Last documented update was 2/13/2024”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024

  9. Jul 30, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.71 Heat Source

      “Conjoining infant and toddler bathroom sink had hot water running at 140 degrees F that is accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Mildew/moisture was observed on the ceiling of the infant and toddler bathroom. The drywall and ceiling tiles were observed to be peeling and falling down.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

  10. Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo 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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Questions about Early Impressions Learning Center

Is Early Impressions Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Early Impressions Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Early Impressions Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 9 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Early Impressions Learning Center care for?

75, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Early Impressions Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Early Impressions Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Early Impressions Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 448-6227 to ask.

What is Early Impressions Learning Center's phone number?

(717) 448-6227.

Where is Early Impressions Learning Center?

5000 Simpson Ferry Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Learners Early Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.

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