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Greencastle Child Care and Learning Ctr

645 E Baltimore St, Greencastle, PA 172252.7· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
110
open each week
5 days

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About Greencastle Child Care and Learning Ctr

Greencastle Child Care and Learning Ctr is a child care center in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 110 children, serving school-age children.

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 82 rules across 15 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 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
110 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 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 capacity110 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Greencastle Child Care and Learning Ctr

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Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
110 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00255283
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Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 15 of 16 visits · 82 rules in all · 82 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 19
  • Staff training and qualifications 14
  • Records and paperwork 13
  • Safety and hazards 12
  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Discipline and child guidance 7
  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Background checks 3

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 15, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(c) No insects or rodents

      “During an investigation the owner operator as well as staff members provided evidence (pictures and specimens) and verbal confirmation that they have been seeing at least 5 cockroaches at the facility each day.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026

  2. Apr 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “A chain link fence in the outdoor play area was observed to be crushed and in poor physical condition.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026

  3. Feb 26, 2026Inspection19 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The facility was observed to have interconnected smoke detection devices in every room, however, the smoke detection device in the school age room had a dead battery at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file for staff person #3 was observed to lack documentation of having obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(b)/3270.192(1) Staff person - 18 yrs./Name, address, and phone

      “The file for staff person #2 was observed to lack documentation to verify staff member's age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The file for staff person #3 was observed to lack documentation of participating at least annually in fire safety training. This was evidenced by no fire safety certificates present in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The files for staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to lack documentation of 2 years of childcare experience prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “The facility was observed to have a bottle of Bic White Out labeled keep out of the reach of children sitting on a table and accessible to children in the school age room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “The facility was observed to have a plastic lined trash can filled with utensils and plates that failed to have a lid to close the receptacle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “A piece of baseboard trim was observed lying on the floor in the boy's bathroom in the preschool area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The file for Child #2 was observed to lack the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) 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: Feb 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for child #7 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for child #7 was observed to contain an emergency contact that failed to include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for child #4 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that did not include information on the child's special needs if any.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The files for children #1 and #6 were observed to contain an emergency contact form that failed to include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The files for children #1, #2 and #4were observed to contain emergency contact forms that failed to include the address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “The file for child #4 was observed to contain a health report that was signed by a physician, but the signature was not dated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The files for children #4, #5 and #6 were observed to lack a review of the child immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Specifically, children #4, #5 and #6 did not have 2 Hepatitis A vaccines as recommended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “Staff members #1 (infant child) and #4 (young toddler child) were observed diapering a child and failing to wipe/wash the child's hands after completing the diaper change.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The file for child #1 was observed to lack signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

  4. Dec 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(c) No insects or rodents

      “The facility was observed to have Cockroaches.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation of current, valid certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. This was evidence by the only certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) present in their file expired on 05/03/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “The facility was observed to have a sink that lacked a functioning water supply.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026

  5. Oct 1, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Based on the smoke detection system testing log, the smoke detectors were not tested every 30 days based on the following dates: 4-3-25 to 5-7-25 = 34 days; 7-18-25 to 8-20-25 = 33 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “Staff in the young toddler room routinely yell at the children as a means of redirection. Staff at the facility refer to children in demeaning language such as calling children "brats".”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025

  6. Oct 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Based on the smoke detection system testing log, the smoke detectors were not tested every 30 days based on the following dates: 4-3-25 to 5-7-25 = 34 days; 7-18-25 to 8-20-25 = 33 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “Staff in the young toddler room routinely yell at the children as a means of redirection. Staff at the facility refer to children in demeaning language such as calling children "brats".”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025

  7. Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “During a complaint investigation, several staff members disclosed that they have observed other staff members continuing to yell at toddler aged children using a loud and harsh tone.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

  9. Mar 21, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “During a complaint investigation, it was revealed that staff uses loud boisterous shouting to correct undesirable behaviors and/or to prevent unwanted behaviors. Examples provided were "get over it", "get in line" and "life isn't fair".”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “During the course of a complaint investigation, it was revealed that Staff use loud boisterous shouts to redirect behavior. There was also evidence that they are lifting, carrying, and placing children in time out to correct undesirable behavior and/or to deter specific unwanted behaviors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm

      “During a complaint investigation, it was revealed that staff will yell at the same select few young and old toddlers, who happen to be the same young and old toddlers that are having challenges learning self and impulse control. Staff use statements that are advanced beyond their developmental abilities and impede dignity. Examples provided were "Get over it", "Get in Line", "Life isn't fair".”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025

  10. Feb 11, 2025Inspection18 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation of 12 hours of annual professional development. This was evidenced by documentation of 7 hours present in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)(viii) Special notes

      “The facility was observed to have a medication long for the administration of a medication for child #2, but the form lacked special notes, if any related to problems of administration.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “The facility was observed to have a medication log for the administration of a medication to child #2 that lacked a dated signature on the form. The facility was observed to have medication Zyrtec for child #4, and Rite Aid Acetaminophen for child #5 but lacked written consent for administration provided by a parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for child #11 was observed to lack an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. This was evidenced by the only 2 Health forms present in the file were dated 05/04/2023 and 07/19/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The files for children #4, #6 and #10 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The file for child #7 was observed to contain an emergency contact form did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The files for children #7 and #8 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “The file for child #5 was observed to contain an agreement that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “The facility was observed to have sleep mats with tears at the corners on mats #11, #16 and #8 in the 2-year-old room, and mats numbered #2, #4, #5 and #6 with tears at the seams/corners in the pre-school room. A toy Walmart shopping cart with a broken corner was observed in the Pre-school room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “A white board in the school-aged room was observed sitting on the floor and leaning against the wall instead of being secured to the wall allowing it to fall over. The purple wall in the preschool room was observed to have multiple chips in the paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The facility was observed to have a first-aid kit in the Honeybee room that lacked tweezers and scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “An over-the-counter medication labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was observed stored in a staff's purse in the Pre-K room that was within the reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “The facility was observed to lack a protective receptacle cover in an electrical outlet accessible to children in the 2-year-old room at the corner of the blue wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 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

      “The file for staff person #3 was observed to lack documentation staff person #3 renewed their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. this was evidence by a certificate dated 01/04/2023 present in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The facility was observed to be providing the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures however this letter lacks information regarding the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The file for staff person #2 was observed to lack evidence that staff person #2 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for staff person #2 was observed to lack evidence that staff person #2 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “The facility was observed to have medications in the school-age room for children #1 and #2 that lacked a label on the medication's container identifying the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025

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  1. Dec 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(g)/3270.192(2)(iii) Professional development certificate/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The files for staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to lack documentation staff persons #1 and #2 had successfully completed pre-service training. Specifically, staff person #1 lacked documentation of competence in Pediatric First Aid and CPR and documentation of successful completion of the Get Started with Center Based Care-Revised 2022 Health and Safety training. The file for staff person #2 lacked documentation of successful completion of the Get Started with Center Based Care-Revised 2022 Health and Safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

  2. Oct 21, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “Based on information obtained during an unannounced visit, staff reported being over ratio with the following group of children: 1 - young toddler, 1 - older toddler, 1 - preschool age child and 5 school-age children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

  3. Aug 27, 2024Complaint investigation8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file of staff #2, an AGS lacked proof of education to support the position.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The files of staff #2 and #3 and facility person #4, a volunteer, all lacked 2 letters of recommendation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Based on the fire drill log, fire drills were held more than 60 days apart on the following dates: 5-31-24 to 7-31-124 = 61 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Based on the smoke detection testing document testing of the smoke detection system occurred more than 30 days apart on the following dates: 5-7-24 to 6-5-24 = 31 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file of staff #2 lacked a complete Child Abuse clearance, proof of fingerprinting for the DHS FBI clearance, and a dated Disclosure statement. The file of staff #3 had a Child Abuse clearance report dated 7-1-24 which was after initial employment (see LIS code sheet). The file of staff #4 lacked a dated Disclosure Statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Staff #1 was unable to name all 10 preschool aged children in the group located in the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file of facility person #4, a volunteer observed with a group of children lacked a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.68(a) No smoking areas

      “Observed staff #1 standing directly outside the preschool door that was propped open smoking and could be seen by another group of preschool children in the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

  4. Aug 27, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file of staff #2, an AGS lacked proof of education to support the position.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The files of staff #2 and #3 and facility person #4, a volunteer, all lacked 2 letters of recommendation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Based on the fire drill log, fire drills were held more than 60 days apart on the following dates: 5-31-24 to 7-31-124 = 61 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Based on the smoke detection testing document testing of the smoke detection system occurred more than 30 days apart on the following dates: 5-7-24 to 6-5-24 = 31 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file of staff #2 lacked a complete Child Abuse clearance, proof of fingerprinting for the DHS FBI clearance, and a dated Disclosure statement. The file of staff #3 had a Child Abuse clearance report dated 7-1-24 which was after initial employment (see LIS code sheet). The file of staff #4 lacked a dated Disclosure Statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Staff #1 was unable to name all 10 preschool aged children in the group located in the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file of facility person #4, a volunteer observed with a group of children lacked a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.68(a) No smoking areas

      “Observed staff #1 standing directly outside the preschool door that was propped open smoking and could be seen by another group of preschool children in the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

  5. Jul 31, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Observed staff file #1 contained only one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “Observed staff #3, an aide who was the only staff person responsible for supervising a group of napping preschool children, was not being supervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Observed staff file #2, a provisional hire, contained a CPSL required NSOR verification letter, which was dated more than 45 days after their first day working in a childcare position. The file did not contain documentation of staff #2 being removed from a childcare position when the verification letter was not in the file within the 45-day time limit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Observed the documented emergency drill log revealed the most recent emergency drill was completed more than 16 months ago (2/14/23).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024

  6. Feb 8, 2024Inspection20 rules cited
    • 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

      “The file for Staff person #2 was observed to lack documentation of competency in Pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The files for Children #6 & #7 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that failed to include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for child #7 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that failed to 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: Apr 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for children #4 and #6 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that did not include a statement regarding the Continuity of Operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The file for children #1, #2 and #4 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for Child #2 was observed to contain a financial agreement dated 06/20/23, evidence the parent had not reviewed and updated the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The file for child #6 was observed to contain and emergency contact form that failed to include health insurance coverage and policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The files for children #1 a school-aged child and #2 a preschool aged child were observed to contain health reports that were older than 12 months. Child #1 had a health exam dated 01/18/2023 present in the file, and child #2 had a health exam dated 11/17/2022 present in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The files for children #3, #6, & #8 were observed to contain immunization records that are not in accordance with the ACIP. Specifically, the immunization record for child #3, a preschool aged child only indicated 3 of the required 4 Pneumococcal immunizations. The immunization record for child #6, an infant was not on schedule with any immunizations as the immunization record was from 10/12/23. The immunization records for child #8, an older toddler aged child indicated only having received 3 pneumococcal immunizations.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “The facility was observed to have a medication Mupirocin 2% ointment for child #6 but lacked written consent from the enrolling parent for administration of the medication.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack an adult health assessment that includes tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “The file for child #7 was observed to lack an agreement that was signed by the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “The facility was observed to lack written notification of safe routes (pick up and drop off procedures) posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that provided accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions, but lacked to provides accommodations for infants, toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan

      “The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that failed to provide or stipulate the accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The files for children #5 and #6 were observed to lack the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) 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: Mar 27, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.105 High Chairs

      “The facility was observed to have a feeding table that contained chairs that were missing their safety straps.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The facility was observed to have a first-aid kit that lacked soap in the Honeybee's room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #3 was observed to contain documentation that staff person #3 resided in the state of Maryland in the past 60 months, but lacked a Maryland State Police Clearance, as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

  7. Feb 9, 2023Inspection25 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “The files for children #1, #4, and #8 were observed to contain and agreement that failed to specify the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “The files for children #2, and #9 were observed to contain an agreement that failed to specify the service which are to be considered as extra.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for child #9 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The files for children #2, #3, #6, and #9, were observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The files for children #3 and #9 were observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked to specify whether or not the child has special needs as specified by the child's parent or physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for child #5 was observed to contain a health report that failed to include a review of the child's health history.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(3) Current medication and reason

      “The file for child #5 was observed to contain a health report that failed to indicate if the child is or is not currently taking medication.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The files for children #5, #7, #8, and #9 were observed to lack documentation of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP, and/or a request for exemption by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The file for Child #9 was observed to lack updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “Albuterol medication that was not in the original package was observed to be in the Honeybee classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “A medication prescribed to child #10 was observed to lack a medication log with a signature by the parent giving permission to administer the medication documented on the medication log.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for child #1 was observed to have a financial agreement that was not dated at the 6 month update.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The files for Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7 were observed to lack evidence that a PQAS pediatric first aid/CPR course had been successfully completed in a timely manner when regulations changed, as evidenced by Pediatric first aid/CPR cards dated 06/29/2021 in the files.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for Staff person #6, was observed to lack evidence of completing the Pennsylvania Health and safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022. This was evidenced by the file for Staff person #6 being observed to contain a Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 certificate of completion dated 01/18/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The files for Staff persons #4, and #8 were observed to have Mandated reporter training certificates obtained more than 60 months apart. This was evidenced by a mandated reporter certification of completions for Staff person #4 dated 09/02/2016 and 02/03/022, and for Staff person #8 dated 02/05/2018 and 02/07/2023 being present in their files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “The file for Child #9 was observed to contain a health report that was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The file for child #8 was observed to contain an emergency contact that failed to include the name address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to who the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “The facility's Honeybee room was observed to be without hospital, police, fire, ambulance and poison control telephone numbers posted in the childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “A small plastic slide in the outdoor play area was observed to be cracked exposing rough edges and Pinch and crush points.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “The file for child #2 was observed to contain an agreement that was not signed by the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “The file for child #8 was observed to contain and agreement that failed to specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The file for child #9 was observed to lack a form (CSR) providing 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: Apr 11, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The file for child #8 was observed to contain an agreement that lacked the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The file for child #8 was observed to contain an agreement that lacked to specify the person designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The files for children #1 and #9 were observed to contain emergency contacts that failed to include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023

  8. Oct 18, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #2, #4, #5, #6, #8, #10, #11, and #12 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2, #4, #5, #6, #8, #10, #11, and #12 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9. #10, #11, and #12 has not completed the following required per-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(j)/3270.119 Prohibit items in crib/Infant sleep position

      “Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 were observed to be sleeping in their crib, while laying on a Boppy nursing pillow. Child #2 was also observed to have a stuffed toy in the crib with them.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.136(d) Communicate report to DOH

      “The Facility had knowledge of a communicable disease (Covid19) on October 5, 2022, and did not report the information to OCDEL”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022

  9. Sep 1, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “It was disclosed during interviews with staff that staff #1, and staff #2 at times put their legs, arms and torso across the children so that they are not able to get up from the sleep mats during nap time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022

  10. Feb 4, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for staff person #1, was observed not to have on file documentation of Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR on or before the expiration of the most recent certification on file dated 6/6/2019.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed that the plastic swimming pool covering the sandbox was cracked leaving 4 inches of stagnant and dirty water in the sandbox causing unsanitary conditions. Staff verified the sandbox was to heavy to lift and dump.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the outdoor play space it was observed that peeling and damaged paint was observed on the poles at the bottom of the large fenced area as well as on the large mounted equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “It was observed that hand washing signs were not posted above the toilets in the Pre K rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “It was observed in the outdoor play space a pink flyer bike that was cracked along the side edge, 3 cracked hula hoops and sharp metal umbrella stands exposing children in care to rough edges and sharp corners.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “The loose fill in the outdoor play area under the large mounted equipment measured approximately at 8 inches and does not meet surface covering recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “It was observed that plastic bags located in a bin on the floor in the preschool room were accessible to children in care causing a suffocation hazard”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “In the Older Toddler room an unsteady cupboard approximately 6 feet tall by 3 feet wide was not attached to the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “A Tylenol bottle was observed in the Older Toddler room lacking the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “Expired diaper cream was observed in the younger toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for staff person # 2, hired before 12/20/2020 (See LIS Code Sheet) was observed not to have on file documentation of Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR by 6/17/2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In the School Age Room a cordless drill was observed in the cupboard by the sink exposing children to serious bodily injury that could result from improper or unsafe use of the cordless driver drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022

  11. Jan 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At approximately 1:00 PM CR observed 1 child lying on rest equipment between a table and a kitchen play set in the Owls Classroom and another child on rest equipment behind a book shelf. This prevented from being effectively able to see, hear, direct, and assess the child sleeping.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 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 Greencastle Child Care and Learning Ctr licensed?

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

When was Greencastle Child Care and Learning Ctr last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Greencastle Child Care and Learning Ctr had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 82 rules across 15 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 82 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 Greencastle Child Care and Learning Ctr care for?

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

Does Greencastle Child Care and Learning Ctr accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Greencastle Child Care and Learning Ctr's hours?

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

How much does Greencastle Child Care and Learning Ctr cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 597-0700 to ask.

What is Greencastle Child Care and Learning Ctr's phone number?

(717) 597-0700.

Where is Greencastle Child Care and Learning Ctr?

645 E Baltimore St, Greencastle, PA 17225. The nearest other daycare we list is First Assembly of God, 0.6 miles away.

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