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Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Center

4820 Londonderry Rd, Harrisburg, PA 171095.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days

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About Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Center

Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Center is a child care center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 120 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriSchool-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
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
120 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
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachMontessori
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
120 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00257842
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Aug 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The director did not ensure that a manual test of the fire detection system was conducted within 30 days of the previous test between 03/30/2026 - 04/30/2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person/facility person/volunteer #1 has completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet), however the mandated reporter training does not meet the minimum of three hours. Staff person #2 did not have the results of their NSOR clearance prior to caring for children in the older toddler classroom (see LIS code sheet). The NSOR clearance was not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

  4. Feb 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 2/13/26, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed Staff person 1 did not have documentation of a FBI clearance on file and no provisional paperwork was available. Staff person 1 may not work in a childcare position until completed FBI clearance is on file. Staff person 2 did not have documentation of a State Police clearance on file. Staff person 2 may not work in a childcare position until completed State Police clearance is on file. CORRECTED ON SITE. Staff person 3 did not have a signed, dated disclosure statement on file. Staff person 5 had a Mandated Reporter training on file that expired on 4/10/25 that was not updated until 7/21/25. Staff person 6 had a Mandated Reporter training on file that expired on 4/10/25 that was not updated until 7/20/25. Staff person 7 had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file that expired on 9/3/25. Staff person 7 may not work in a childcare position until and updated NSOR certificate is on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 2/13/26 it was observed that there was peeling paint around the base of the sink in the K5 classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 2/13/26, it was observed that the ceiling around the window in the K5 classroom was damaged from water.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026

  5. Feb 3, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 2/20/25, it was observed that staff person 3 had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file that expired on 12/24/24 which had not been updated. Staff person 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until updated NSOR certificate is on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)(v) Date of administration

      “On 2/20/25, it was observed that the medication log for child 9 did not include dates for administration. CORRECTED ON SITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(1) Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases

      “On 2/20/25, it was observed that staff person #2 had a first aid/CPR training on file that did not state that it was a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. The trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 2/20/25, it was observed that staff persons 1 and 2 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 2/20/25, it was observed that there was damaged equipment at the facility. The counter in the Kindergarten classroom was broken on the corner. The side of the sink in the Ones classroom was peeling. CORRECTED ON SITE. The blue couch cushion in the Ones classroom was torn exposing the stuffing. CORRECTED ON SITE. The door to the sink in the Pre K 1 classroom was damaged with a hole in it. CORRECTED ON SITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025

  6. Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 26, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “On 2/26/23, it was observed that staff person 2 had been employed longer than 90 days and did not have verification of the 10 hour health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On 2/26/24, it was observed that the outlet behind the couch in the One's classroom was uncovered. CORRECTED ON SITE,”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “On 2/26/24, it was observed that staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 11/10/23 that was not updated until 12/13/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 2/26/24, it was observed that staff persons 3, 4, 5, and 6 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024

  8. Aug 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 1, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 2/24/23, it was observed that the baseboard heater was loose, exposing the screw points in the 2's classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “On 2/24/23, it was observed that staff person 1 had Emergency Plan Training on 2/1/22 and did not have an updated Emergency Plan Training within 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “On 2/24/23 it was observed that staff person 3 had completed a 10 hour health and safety training on 9/2/22 but, did not complete the 1 hour health and safety update training as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “On 2/24/23, it was observed that balloons were on the floor for the children to play with in the 1's classroom. Children in care in this classroom were under the age of 3. Balloons pose a choking hazard when deflated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “On 2/24/23, it was observed that staff person had been employed longer than 90 days and did not have completed Health and Safety training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

  10. Jul 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Feb 1, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 2/16/22, it was observed that the smiley face mat in the K5 classroom was worn and had exposed stuffing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 2/16/22, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the facility. Peeling paint was observed in the One's classroom on the white part of the wall near the kitchen center. CORRECTED ON SITE. Peeling paint was observed in the K5 classroom on the blue trim around the archway to the next classroom. Peeling paint was observed in the Preschool classroom on the gray classroom doors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 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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Questions about Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Center

Is Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 14 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Center care for?

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

Does Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Hansel and Gretel Early Learning 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 Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 657-8684 to ask.

What is Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Center's phone number?

(717) 657-8684.

Where is Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Center?

4820 Londonderry Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA SACC South Side, 0.4 miles away.

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