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Head Start/Early Head Start of York County
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About Head Start/Early Head Start of York County
Head Start/Early Head Start of York County is a child care center in York, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 77 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Licensed capacity
- 77 children
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| Licensed capacity | 77 childrenFrom the state license |
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Inspection reports for Head Start/Early Head Start of York County
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- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 77 children
- License number
- #CER-00253570
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 39 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Safety and hazards 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Mar 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“The files for staff persons #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not contain verification of educational level.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
Oct 23, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Documentation on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 3, staff member 5, staff member 6 and staff member 7 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: Dec 19, 2025
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation on file showed that the fire alarms were not being tested every 30 days. The alarms were tested on 5/23/25 and then again on 7/8/25; which is 46 days, 7/10/25 and again on 8/21/25; which is 42 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Documentation on file for staff member 6 and staff member 7, did not include 2 years' experience working with children. Documentation of education on file for staff member 2 was from Ecuador and documentation of education on file for staff member 5 was from Costa Rica and have not been translated or evaluated for equivalency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff member 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“While completing an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that a basket with dramatic play items was broke in the young toddler classroom and a basket with rattles was broke in the infant classroom. Both baskets were removed during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025
3270.133(6) Written consent
“Documentation of the medication log on file for child 1, did not include written consent from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(5) Physical examination/Physician/CRNP assessment
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2, staff member 4 and staff member 7 did not include a physical examination or an examination of staff members suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 and staff member 7, did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation on file for staff member 1 and staff member 4 showed that they have not lived in PA within the last 5 years and documentation of required out of state clearances were not on file. Staff member 1 and staff member 4 were observed working with children the day of the allocated unannounced monitoring visit. Documentation of a disclosure statement was not on file for staff member 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
Mar 27, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of the alarm testing was not on file from March 2024 through July 2024. The fire detection system was not tested in October 2024. The fire detection system was tested on 1/16/25 and again on 2/25/25 which is 40 days.”
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Documentation of the fire drills conducted at the facility was not on file from March 2024 through July 2024. A fire drill was conducted on 9/19/24 and again on 11/21/24 which is 63 days.”
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 5 did not include examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that multiple bottles in the infant classroom were not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Documentation on file for staff member 5, staff member 6, staff member 7 and staff member 8, did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a broken basket that contained toys in the infant classroom. Baskets containing magnatiles and dramatic play were broken in the young toddler classroom. The climbing equipment in the young toddler classroom was visibly dirty. The baskets from both classrooms were removed during the inspection.”
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that an infant was sleeping with a pacifier in their mouth that was attached to a clip while in the crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Documentation of an annual emergency drill was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a hole in the wall in the indoor gross motor space and multiple plastic barriers that surround the outside playground were cracked and broken.”
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Documentation of first aid/CPR certifications on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 3 and staff member 4 were all renewed after the expiration date of the previous certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a child in the infant classroom was sleeping on a cot with a pacifier in their mouth that was attached to a clip which is a choking hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
Mar 1, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for child 1 and child 2 were obtained more than 60 days of their first day of attendance. Child 1 started on 8/28/23 and the health assessment on file was dated 12/26/23. Child 2 started on 8/28/23 and the health assessment on file was dated 12/08/23.”
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Documentation of the emergency evacuation plan on file did not include a continuity of care plan. The Health and Safety Basics 1 hour update was not on file for staff member 1”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation of the state police clearance, child abuse clearance and FBI clearance for staff member 1 were updated more than 60 months of the original date. The state police clearance expired on 12/3/23 and was updated on 12/21/23. The child abuse clearance expired on 12/6/23 and was updated on 12/21/23. The FBI clearance expired on 12/12/23 and was updated on 1/3/24. The state police clearance on file for staff member 3 was still "request under review"”
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)(iv) Written consent/Amount to administer
“Documentation of the medication log on file for child 3 did not include written consent to administration of medication or the amount of medication administered.”
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were buttons and craft pom poms less than 1 inch in diameter accessible to young toddlers in the gross motor space. The buttons and craft pom poms were removed during the time of inspection.”
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff member 4 and staff member 5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Basics Training. Staff member 4 took the training on 9/28/16 and staff member 5 took the training on 2/24/19. This training is acceptable from 9/30/16 through 6/30/18.”
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Documentation of the first aid/CPR certificate on file for staff member 1 expired on 8/21/23 and was renewed on 12/4/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the time if inspection, it was observed that there was a plastic bin that was cracked in the head start room and a broken basket in the older toddler classroom. The cracked bin and broken basket were removed during the inspection.”
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a hole in the wall by the bathroom in the older toddler classroom. The hole was covered with tape during the inspection.”
3270.66(b) Original container
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was an unlabeled spray bottle in the young toddler classroom next to the sink. The bottle was labeled during the inspection.”
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the cleaning solution in a swiffer wet jet was accessible to children in the older toddler classroom. The cleaning solution was removed during the inspection.”
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Documentation of two years' experience working with children was not on file for staff member 2 and staff member 3”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“Documentation of a letter explaining the emergency procedures to the parents of each enrolled child was not on file.”
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that an adult helper in the head start classroom did not wash their hands prior to serving lunch.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Documentation on file for staff member 3 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 indicated that the staff member had a communicable disease but did not include the conditions and the risk it might post to others exposed.”
3270.133(7)(v)/3270.133(7)(viii) Date of administration/Special notes
“Documentation of the medication log on file for child 3 did not include the dates of administration or the special notes related to problems of administration.”
3270.133(7) Medication log
“Documentation of a medication log was not on file for child 4.”
Feb 28, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Documentation of the fire drills on file showed that they were not being conducted once every 60 days. The testing dates were 11/18/22 and 1/30/23 which was 73 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) Original container/Name on bottle
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was an inhaler and an epi-pen in a zip lock bag for child 1. The epi-pen was in the original container with the childs name on it but the inhaler didn't have anything on it and the original container that the inhaler came in was missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the shed located on the playground had sharp edges on the corners at the bottom that could cause a child to be cut. It was also observed that the water table on the playground used by infants had sharp metal edges that could cause a child to be cut.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was an unlidded trash can in the bathroom that was located in the older toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a ceiling tile that contained water marks on it was in the infant room. It was also observed that there was chipped paint/plaster on the wall in the gross motor space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a bottle of goo gone and toothpaste within reach of children in an unlocked cabinet in the headstart classroom. It was also observed that there was a bag of potting soil on the floor under the sink in the socialization room. The bottle of goo gone, toothpaste and the potting soil were all placed out of reach of children during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kits in the headstart classroom and both older toddler classrooms were missing soap. Soap was placed in each of the first aid kits during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.27(a)(4)/3270.27(f) Contact when ended/Emergency plan
“Documentation of the emergency evacuation plan of file didn't include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and instructions as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Documentation of sending the plan to the local municipality was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the fire detection system was not being tested every thirty days. The testing dates were 9/28/22, 10/31/22, 11/18/22, 1/30/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“Documentation on file for the annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities didn't include the programs use of the pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility. A new notification letter was written during the inspection to include the programs use of the pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.133(4) Locked
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a tube of diaper cream within reach of children in the bathroom area in the older toddler 1 classroom. The diaper cream was placed in an area out of reach of children during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 didn't include an examination for communicable diseases. The CRNP who completed her health assessment wrote "unsure" next to the question that asks did this individual have any communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff members 2 and 4 didn't include a TB screening at inital employment. Staff member 2's TB screening was completed on 2/24/23 and staff member 4's TB screeening was completed on 6/15/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
Mar 7, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff number 2 did not have a current certification in pediatric CPR/First Aide. Prior certification expired on 11/22/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility did not have the proof of purchase for the smoke detection system on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff number 1 had a previous mandated reporter training dated 8/22/16 and was updated on 12/23/21, which is greater than 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Shelves that house toy bins in the Daisy room, Sunflower room, Roses room, Lilies room, and in the head start room were observed to be dusty.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the bathroom located in the sunflower room, the floor molding was observed to be peeling off of the wall, exposing a hole in the drywall.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Head Start/Early Head Start of York County
Is Head Start/Early Head Start of York County licensed?
Yes. Head Start/Early Head Start of York County is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Head Start/Early Head Start of York County last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Head Start/Early Head Start of York County had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Head Start/Early Head Start of York County care for?
77, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Head Start/Early Head Start of York County accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Head Start/Early Head Start of York County's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 668-8482 to confirm.
How much does Head Start/Early Head Start of York County cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 668-8482 to ask.
What is Head Start/Early Head Start of York County's phone number?
(717) 668-8482.
Where is Head Start/Early Head Start of York County?
339 E Cottage Pl, York, PA 17403. The nearest other daycare we list is Crispus Attucks Early Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.