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Elizabethtown Child Care Center

777 S Mount Joy St, Elizabethtown, PA 170224.4· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
187
open each week
5 days

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About Elizabethtown Child Care Center

Elizabethtown Child Care Center is a child care center in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 187 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 48 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts 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 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
187 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentMusic with Mr. Ben
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
MoreFounded 1969
Licensed capacity187 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Elizabethtown Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Elizabethtown Child Care Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
187 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00243391
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: 16 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 48 rules in all · 44 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 14
  • Health, medication and illness 12
  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Background checks 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • 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 22, 2026Inspection16 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “It was observed on 6/22/2026 in the Inchworm (infant) classroom a Magic Eraser is not being stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “It was observed on 6/22/2026 in the Pre-K Cubs classroom a protective receptacle covers was not placed in an electrical outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The director did not complete a written evaluation of staff person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. This is evidenced by the most recent staff evaluation included in staff person #2's record being dated 11/22/2024. The director did not complete a written evaluation of staff person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. This is evidenced by the most recent staff evaluation included in staff person #3's record being dated 11/27/2024. The director did not complete a written evaluation of staff person #5 (DOH see LIS code sheet) on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. This is evidenced by the most recent staff evaluation included in staff person #5's record being dated 11/27/2024. The director did not complete a written evaluation of staff person #6 (DOH see LIS code sheet) on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. This is evidenced by the most recent staff evaluation included in staff person #6's record being dated 11/27/2024. The director did not complete a written evaluation of staff person #7 (DOH see LIS code sheet) on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. This is evidenced by the most recent staff evaluation included in staff person #7's record being dated 11/27/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The record for staff person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a child abuse clearance dated 5/4/2022 for the purpose of volunteer, which is not in compliance with the CPSL. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Staff person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not update their mandated reporter training in a timely manner. This is evidenced by mandated reporter training documents dated 11/2/2020 and 12/17/2025, which exceeds 60 months and therefore is not in compliance with the CPSL. Staff person #5 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not update their NSOR verification in a timely manner. This is evidenced by NSOR certificates dated 2/12/2021 and 3/24/2026, which exceeds 60 months and therefore not in compliance with the CPSL. Staff person #7 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not update there PSP and child abuse clearances in a timely manner. This is evidenced by PSP clearances dated 10/9/2020 and 3/25/2026 and child abuse clearances dated 10/15/2020 and 5/17/2026, which exceeds 60 months and is therefore not in compliance with the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #4 did not renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the training certificate dated 3/12/2024, with an expiration date of 3/12/2026. An updated training was completed on 4/3/2026, however, it was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The operator did not assure staff person #5 received training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis. This is evidenced by documentation of the most recent emergency plan training dated 4/29/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 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 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “It was observed on 6/22/2026 in the Ladybugs (young toddler) classroom the first-aid kit does not contain soap, gauze pads, tweezers, tape and scissors. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(3)/3270.124(f) Services proceeded/Updated every 6 months

      “The operator did not complete and update the Department's approved form every 6 months and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information) for child #4. This is evidenced by the most recent Department's approved form being dated 6/2/2025, which exceeds 6 months. The operator did not complete and update the Department's approved form every 6 months and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information) for child #5. This is evidenced by the most recent Department's approved form being dated 6/3/2025, which exceeds 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The agreement for child #3 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “It was observed on 6/22/2026 in the Chipmunks (preschool) classroom there is an E pi-pen present for child #8 without the original container that includes the prescription label.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The operator did not require the parent of child #6 (DOB see LIS code sheet) to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. This is evidenced by the most recent health report included in the record for child #6 being dated 4/14/2025, which exceeds 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “Emergency contact information for child #2 does not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “It was observed on 6/22/2026 during a diaper change in the Inchworms classroom, a soiled disposable diaper was placed in a plastic bag , tied off and then placed into an open top plastic-lined trash can that is kept inside a cabinet underneath the changing station.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “It was observed on 6/22/2026 in the Little Rascals (school-age) classroom there is an Epi-pen present for child #7; however, the parent has not provided written consent for administration of the medication.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.24(f) Director ID

      “The photo identification of staff person #1 that was provided to the agent of the Department at the time of inspection expired on 2/9/2026. Documentation of being renewed on 6/20/2026 was presented at time of inspection; however, a valid photo identification has not yet been obtained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

  2. Nov 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Documentation shows that fire drills were not completed every 60 days. The last fire drill was completed on 8/18/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. The last fire detection system test was 9/19/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

  3. Aug 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Continued non- compliance- Fire detection system was last tested 6/25/25. Fire detection systems must be tested at least once every 30 days.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(1) Child's health history

      “Child #1 had a health assessment that did not include the child's health history on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2025

  4. Jun 25, 2025Inspection20 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff persons #3's and #15's health assessment did not specifically state that they were free from communicable disease and suited to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7) Medication log

      “It was observed that the Cubs classroom that there was not a medication log nor action plan for a child with an epi-pen.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.163(a)(4) Grain

      “It was observed that lunch had a protein, fruit, vegetable, and dairy, but no grains.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff person #2 had emergency plan training on 9/20/22 and 8/27/24. Staff person #8 had emergency plan training on 9/20/22 and 8/27/24. Staff person #10 had emergency plan training on 1/2/23 and 6/24/25. Staff person #13 had emergency plan training on 4/23/24 and 6/24/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 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 #8's pediatric first- aid and cpr on file expired on 6/1/25. Staff person #10 had pediatric first aid and cpr dated 4/12/23 and 5/13/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Staff person #8 had fire safety training on 5/23/23 and 8/27/24 Staff person #10's fire safety training on file was dated 4/30/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff person #1 did not have record of out of state clearances (Arizona child abuse, and Texas State Police) on file before their first day caring for children. Staff person #5 did not have a signed disclosure statement before their first day caring for children. Staff person #7 did not have record of clearances on file before their first day caring for children. Staff person #9 had a DOE FBI clearance on file, rather than the regulatory DHS FBI clearance. Staff person #15 did not have an FBI clearance on file within the first 45 day provisional hire period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #4 had mandated reporter training on 12/11/19 and 6/18/25. Staff person #6 had mandated reporter training on 12/27/19 and 2/8/25. CPSL requirements must be completed at least every 60 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Staff person #2 had staff evaluations on file from 10/26/23 and 11/27/24. Staff person #14 had staff evaluations on file 10/28/21 and 11/1/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “Staff person #16 was with children unsupervised by a qualified staff person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “It was observed that there was an outlet not covered in the Hives classroom. This was corrected on site.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(a)/3270.67(d) Trash removed once a day/Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “It was observed that in the bathroom with two sinks that the trashcan for diapers was overfilled and the trashcan was not lined.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “It was observed that hand washing signs were not present in the bathroom that the school- aged children use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Child #4 did not have a zip code for their release person on their emergency contact form. Child #1 did not have an address for their release person on their emergency contact form. Child #2 did not have an address or phone number for their release person on their emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The emergency contact and the financial agreement forms were not updated every 6 months for child #3. The financial agreement form was not updated every 6 months for child #5 and child #6.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.21/3270.31(f)(10) General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff person #5 had emergency plan training on 4/29/25, which is outside of the regulatory 90- day pre-service training period. Staff persons #7 and #12 did not have record of emergency plan training on file, which is outside of the regulatory 90- day pre-service training period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Fire detection systems must be tested at least every 30 days per regulation. The fire detection system was tested 7/12/24 and 8/12/24; 12/6/24 and 1/23/25; 2/3/25 and 3/24/25; 5/1/25 and 6/2/25. These time periods are longer than 30 days.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff person #3 had only one nonfamily reference on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “It was observed in the infant classroom that individual bottles were not labeled with the child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Child #4 had a health assessment dated 11/17/24 on file and did not have an updated one 6 months later.”
  5. Mar 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Documentation of the fire alarm tested showed that the fire alarm was tested on February 3, 2025 and not tested in March.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025

  6. Jan 21, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 --- has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 3 and staff member 4 did not include the date that the disclosure statement was signed. This was corrected during the inspection. Documentation on file for staff member 3 did not include the results of the state police clearance. Documentation of the child abuse clearance on file for staff member 2 and the results of the state police clearance or the FBI clearance were obtained after the staff members first day working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Documentation on file for staff member 2 included a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field but did not include documentation of 1 year experience working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Documentation on file for staff member 3, did not include documentation of education or 2 years experience working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 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 on file for staff member 2 included a doctor visit summary and did not include a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  7. Jun 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

      “It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1, hired on 6-25-24, was working as a provisional hire and their child abuse registry clearance was not in their file. (Corrected at inspection)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

  8. Jun 29, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “It was observed at the time of inspection the area behind the toddler play area had overgrown grass and discarded toys. The toddler play area had a toy lawnmower with cracked plastic.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “It was observed at the time of the inspection the second floor windows were not constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to six or fewer inches.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023

  9. Jun 9, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib

      “It was observed at the time of inspection that a pacifier with a string of beads and a clip was in the crib with a sleeping infant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a)/3270.102(e) No peeling paint or plaster/Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

      “It was observed at the time of inspection that the paint on the fencing and railing in the toddler play area was peeling.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022

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 Elizabethtown Child Care Center licensed?

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

When was Elizabethtown Child Care Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with 16 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Elizabethtown Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 48 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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 Elizabethtown Child Care Center care for?

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

Does Elizabethtown Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Elizabethtown Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Elizabethtown Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 361-9824 to ask.

What is Elizabethtown Child Care Center's phone number?

(717) 361-9824.

Where is Elizabethtown Child Care Center?

777 S Mount Joy St, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. The nearest other daycare we list is Gears Kids Center of Community Ctr, 0.7 miles away.

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