Elizabethtown Child Care Center
777 S Mount Joy St, Elizabethtown, PA
4.4· 8 reviews
Gears Kids Center of Community Ctr
- licensed capacity
- 309
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Gears Kids Center of Community Ctr
Gears Kids Center of Community Ctr is a child care center in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 309 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 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
- 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 309 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 309 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gears Kids Center of Community Ctr has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Gears Kids Center of Community Ctr
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 309 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259509
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed on 3/11/2026 in the gym, there are several areas with damaged paint and plaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“It was observed on 3/11/2026 protective receptacle covers were not placed in electrical outlets in the gym and boy's bathroom and are accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. During the inspection, the preschool class was observed playing in the gym. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The operator did not require the parent of child #1 (DOB see LIS code sheet) to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for a preschool child. This is evidenced by the most recent health report in child #1's record being dated 7/31/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The adult health assessment form for staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) indicates that staff person #1 has a communicable diseases but does not include information describing the condition(s) and the risk it might pose to others exposed to this individual. The adult health assessment for staff person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“The operator did not require the parent of child # 2 (date of admission see LIS code sheet) to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. This is evidenced by the initial health report in child #2's record being dated 9/10/2024. The operator did not require the parent of child # 3 (date of admission see LIS code sheet) to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. This is evidenced by the initial health report in child #3's record being dated 1/30/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the inspection when the provider demonstrated the fire detection system was operable, it was observed that the alarms could be heard in part of the building but not in the kindergarten and preschool classrooms; therefore, the fire detection devices or system are not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). (Temporarily corrected on site by installing an operable, battery operated smoke detector in the kindergarten and preschool classrooms.)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The record for staff person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a PSP clearance with a request date of 6/27/22 but does not contain a dissemination date at the bottom of the page and is therefore not a complete clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
Jul 21, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“Facility person #1 did not have documentation of tuberculosis screening on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Facility Person #1 file 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 23, 2025
3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems
“More information is needed for facility person #1 from a health care professional regarding medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“More information is needed from a health care professional regarding the examination for communicable diseases for facility person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation on file for facility person #1 did not include an NSOR certificate. Facility person #1 did not have an FBI DHS clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 3/13/25, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the baseboard, by the entry door in the Preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 3/13/25, it was observed that a ceiling tile in the Kindergarten classroom had a water stain on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
Aug 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.75(d)/3270.124(d) On excursions/Excursions
“It was observed at the time of inspection the school age classroom was outside of the building and did not have emergency contact information and a first-aid kit, including a bottle of water. (corrected at inspection)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
Mar 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“It was observed at the time of inspection the facility fire safety system was not being tested every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“An electrical outlet in the kindergarten classroom did not have a protective receptacle cover. Corrected at inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed at the time of inspection a plastic toy sink in the kindergarten classroom had dust and hair and the door below the sink had a layer of dust and debris. Corrected at inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2024
Mar 9, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“It was observed at the time of inspection the hot water in the pre-school classroom bathroom sink was 120 degrees and the hot water temperature at the sink in the classroom was 118 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“It was observed at the time of inspection two electrical outlets did not have protective receptacle covers in the pre-school classroom. An electrical outlet on an extension cord did not have a protective receptacle cover in the Kindergarten classroom. Corrected at inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“It was observed at the time of inspection that child #!1 and child #2's emergency contact form and financial agreement were reviewed and signed on 3-8-22 and 12-5-22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023
Feb 2, 2023Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 1/25/23, Child #1 left the classroom to go to his cubby, without asking Staff Persons #1 and #2 or itinerant teacher who was there to work with him. The IT teacher noticed that he was not present in the classroom and went out to retrieve him from his cubby area in the hallway. Camera footage of the classroom revealed that the child was out of the classroom, unsupervised for one minute.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 1/25/23, Child #1 left the classroom to go to his cubby, without asking Staff Persons #1 and #2 or itinerant teacher who was there to work with him. The IT teacher noticed that he was not present in the classroom and went out to retrieve him from his cubby area in the hallway. Camera footage of the classroom revealed that the child was out of the classroom, unsupervised for one minute.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
Mar 24, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“It was observed at the time of inspection the embedded outdoor play equipment was not mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022
3270.77(a)/3270.102(a) No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair
“It was observed at the time of inspection a the steps on the metal climber playground equipment had peeling white paint and was rusty.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1 did not have verification of completion of annual fire safety training in their record”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1 did not have verification of annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“It was observed at the time of inspection that an electrical outlet in the Kindergarten classroom did not have a protective receptacle cover. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Gears Kids Center of Community Ctr
Is Gears Kids Center of Community Ctr licensed?
Yes. Gears Kids Center of Community Ctr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Gears Kids Center of Community Ctr last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gears Kids Center of Community Ctr had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Gears Kids Center of Community Ctr care for?
309, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Gears Kids Center of Community Ctr accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Gears Kids Center of Community Ctr's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Gears Kids Center of Community Ctr cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 367-0119 to ask.
What is Gears Kids Center of Community Ctr's phone number?
(717) 367-0119.
Where is Gears Kids Center of Community Ctr?
70 S Poplar St, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. The nearest other daycare we list is Seeds Of Success Academy, 0.3 miles away.