Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Hershe
1050 Homestead Road, Hershey, PA
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Fishburn Flock Christian Child Care Center is a child care center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 164 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 56 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 164 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Fishburn Flock Christian Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 56 rules in all · 49 corrected
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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3270.123(a) Signed
“Documentation of the agreement on file for child 2, was not signed by the operator. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 2, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 2, did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 2, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of the fire alarm testing showed that the fire alarms were not being tested every 30 days. The alarm was tested on 5/22/26 and again on 6/22/26; which is 31 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that an outlet cover was missing in the outlet on the stage. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in Room 2 did not include tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that two ceiling tiles in classroom 4 and ceiling tiles in the gross motor space had ceiling tiles with water marks on them.”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During the time of inspection, certification representative and staff member 1 walked out of a classroom and found child 1 alone and unsupervised in the hall. Child 1 was left alone in the hall after the classroom used the bathroom and went outside to the playground. Staff member 2 did not realize that child 1 was left inside. Child 1 was left alone for approximately one to two minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit for the school age children and toddler classroom were accesible to children while on the playground. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that an infant was sleeping in a crib with the pacifier attached to a clip; which is a choking hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
3270.131(e)(2)(ii) Exemption documentation from health professional
“Documentation showed out of date immunizations for child #3; a letter of exemption for medical reasons was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Documentation showed that the emergency contact form and financial agreement for child #3 were updated in September 2024 and again in April 2025, exceeding the requirement that these forms be updated every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Labels with children's names were not available on bottles in the infant room refrigerator. Corrected on site by adding labels.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A plastic bag was observed to be accessible to children in the main floor bathroom. Corrected on Site by removing the bag. A plastic back was observed to be accessible to children in the toddler room, in the area where extra clothes are stored. Corrected on site by removing the bag.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Address of release person for child #4 was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Documentation showed the last child service report for Child #3 dated November 2024, meaning that the next child service report within 6 months (May 2025) was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation showed that staff #1 completed mandated reporter training 8/21/18 and again on 10/9/23, exceeding the requirement that mandated reporter training be conducted every 60 months. The staff member reportedly worked with children during the time of expired mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the inspection, laundry detergent was observed to be accessible to children in the bathroom that contains the washer and dryer. Corrected on site by making detergent inaccessible.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Documentation showed that emergency plan training was conducted on 6/24/24 and again on 7/14/25, exceeding the requirement that emergency plan training be conducted at least every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Documentation of an initial child health report within 60 days of enrollment was not available for child #1. Earliest child health report for child #1 was dated 12/5/23. See LIS for child's enrollment date.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Documentation showing 12 hours of annual training for Staff #1 was not available. Staff #1 is missing 3.5 hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2025
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“A water bottle was not available in the vehicle first aid kit. Corrected on site by adding a bottle of water to the kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.67(a) Trash removed once a day
“During the inspection, the trashcan in the gym/cafeteria area was observed to contain trash from the previous day(s). The director reported that this trash can gets emptied weekly.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“The program reported an incident involving a teacher who used physical intervention (grabbing a child by the arm) as a behavior management strategy to gain the child's compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Upon inspection, toys, bins, and furniture in the infant room were observed to have spots of dirty and dust in/on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During an interview, staff confirmed that children are left in highchairs after meals are complete and at other times of day for extended periods of time. In at least one instance, it was confirmed that a child was placed in a highchair because he was climbing in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“An incident was reported and verified that involved a teacher threatening to spank a child if the child did not behave. This teacher is no longer employed at the center.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“1) At the time of inspection, documentation of an NSOR clearance for provisionally hired staff member #1 was not available. Staff DOH was after 2/1/25, when provisional hiring rules changed. See LIS for DOH. 2) At the time of inspection, the state police clearance for staff #1 was not a complete printout, omitting the disseminated date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 11/18/24, it was observed that surfaces were in need of repair at the facility. The surfacing on the toddler playground was observed to have gaps of approximately 2 inches that posed a tripping hazard. The fencing on the preschool side of the playground had cracks at the base that were sharp.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“On 11/18/24, it was observed that child 7 had been enrolled longer than 60 days and did not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 11/18/24, it was observed that lotions were accessible to children in the preschool bathroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 11/18/24, it was observed that the Emergency Contact/Agreement form for children 3 and 4 had not been updated in the previous 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“On 11/18/24, it was observed that staff health assessments and TB tests were not on file in a timely manner. Staff person 2 had a TB test on file dated 8/20/21 which was more than 12 months before their start date. Staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 6/6/24 that was not updated until 8/5/24.”
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 11/18/24, it was observed that child 6 was missing an address for one of their release persons.”
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“On 11/18/24, it was observed that child 1, who was an infant, had a health assessment on file dated 1/24/24 that was not updated until 10/10/24, which is a lapse of more than 6 months.”
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On 11/18/24, it was observed that staff person 2 had been employed for longer than 90 days and did not have verification of emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“On 11/19/24, it was observed that the facility emergency plan was not posted at the facility in a conspicuous location for the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 11/19/24, it was observed that outlets were uncovered. An outlet was uncovered in the gym, on the stage, behind the drum set. CORRECTED ON SITE. An outlet was uncovered in the cafeteria in the front of the stage. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 11/19/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint at the facility. Peeling paint and a hole in the plaster were observed in the gym under the table on the left side. Peeling paint was observed in the cafeteria on the right side wall.”
3270.183(b) No information disclosed
“On 11/18/24, it was observed that the allergies of the children were posted without being covered, disclosing their names and allergy information. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“On 11/18/24, it was observed that there was a bottle in the refrigerator in Room 7 which was not labeled. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Agreement form for child #2, 3, and 4 was missing arrival and departure times for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child #1 was missing the father's work information. Emergency contact form for child #4 was missing information on the father work and work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing a complete address for persons to whom the child can be released. Address on file was missing the city and zip code for the person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Emergency Contact form for child #4 did not list information on the child's disability.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child #1,2,3, and 4 were missing a child service report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“In the School Aged room, a blue and green chair was observed to be in disrepair. Corrected on Site by removing the chair from the room. In the infant room, a grey and white rocking chair was observed to be in disrepair. The armrest was observed to be unsecured and taped, causing a hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the school aged room near the door on the far side of the room, paint was observed to be peeling on the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the 2's room, window blinds and a bulletin board were observed to be dusty. In the School Aged room, 3 bulletin boards were observed to be dusty and windowsills were observed to be dusty. In the Preschool room, a shelf was observed to be dusty. In the PreK room, the bulletin board and windowsills were observed to be dusty. In the 1's room, the windowsills were observed to be dusty.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“A fire drill was conducted on 3/6/23 and again on 7/20/23, which is greater than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Fire detection testing was not completed within 30 days on the following occasions: 4/7/23 to 5/9/23, 8/18/23 to 9/28/23”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no record of an emergency drill conducted in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #1 had a health assessment dated 2/21/22 and a TB test dated 2/11/22, which was not within 12 months prior to the staff's employment. Staff #2 had a health assessment dated 9/15/23, which was not completed prior initial employment. Staff #3 had a health assessment dated 10/13/23, which was not completed prior to initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Agreement form for child #1, 2, 4, and 5 was missing release persons to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.133(7) Medication log
“Medication log for child #6 was missing the dates for which the medication can be administered.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff number 1 was observed providing care for children unsupervised. Staff #1 does not have approved Pediatric CPR/First Aide on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric CPR/First Aid”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #2 was observed to have an FBI clearance for the purpose of Department of Education, which is not accepted. Staff person 3 was hired as a provisional employee and was missing the FBI clearance. Receipt of fingerprinting was not present in the staff's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff person #1 and #2 left child #1, a young toddler, in a classroom unsupervised for 4-5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff person #1 and #2 left child #1, a young toddler, in a classroom unsupervised for 4-5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff person #1 and #2 left child #1, a young toddler, in a classroom unsupervised for 4-5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
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 for approximately 2 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Fishburn Flock Christian Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 56 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 49 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.
164, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 534-2189 to ask.
(717) 534-2189.
1215 Fishburn Rd, Hershey, PA 17033. The nearest other daycare we list is Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning Hershe, 0.3 miles away.