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Heavenly Hands Early Learning Center

450 Chestnut Grove Rd, Dillsburg, PA 170194.8· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days

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About Heavenly Hands Early Learning Center

Heavenly Hands Early Learning Center is a child care center in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 80 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Heavenly Hands Early Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
80 children
License number
#CER-00244253
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Jul 23, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “On 7/23/26, it was observed that staff person 6 had a child abuse clearance on file that expired on 9/15/25 that was not updated until 9/23/25. CORRECTED ON SITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “On 7/23/25 it was observed that staff persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 had a more than 12 month lapse between fire safety trainings. CORRECTED ON SITE. Staff person 1 had fire safety training on 2/23/25 which was not updated until 3/6/25. Staff person 2 had fire safety training on 1/19/25 which was not updated until 2/26/26. Staff person 3 had fire safety training on 2/27/25 which was not updated until 6/25/26. Staff person 4 had fire safety training on 1/23/25 which was not updated until 3/5/26. Staff person 5 had fire safety training on 1/15/25 which was not updated until 3/18/26. Staff person 6 had fire safety training on 1/22/25 which was not updated until 3/5/26. Staff person 7 had fire safety training on 1/14/25 which was not updated until 2/26/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “On 7/23/26, it was observed that staff persons could not name their primary care group in the big room during nap time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “On 7/23/25, it was observed that staff person 7 did not have 12 training hours between January and December of 2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)(v)/3270.133(7)(vi) Date of administration/Time of administration

      “On 7/23/26, it was observed that the medication log for child 1 did not indicate dates or time that the medication was to be given.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 7/23/26, it was observed that there was peeling paint along the edge of the play kitchen in the Pre-K classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

  2. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 1, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “Documentation of the NSOR clearance on file for staff member 1 expired on 1/31/25 and was updated on 2/4/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “During the time of inspection, it was observed that a sippy cup wasn't labeled with the child's name in the infant classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2 was updated more than 48 months from the previous health assessment date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1, 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: Aug 7, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1, did not include the enrolling parents work address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1, did not include an admission date. This was corrected during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit was on the ground while the pre k children were playing outside. The first aid kit was moved out of the reach of children during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Documentation of an annual emergency drill was not on file. The last emergency drill that was completed was on 7/26/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “During the time of inspection, it was observed that the staff member in the infant classroom did not clean the changing pad in between diaper changes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025

  4. May 6, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Documentation of alarm testing on file showed that the fire alarm was not being tested every 30 days. The fire alarm was tested on 3/21/25 and again on 4/22/25; which is 33 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c) Promote development

      “During a complaint investigation, multiple staff members stated that staff member 1 has children face the wall, lay on their stomachs and put their heads down when they aren't following directions.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “While completing a complaint investigation, multiple staff members stated that staff member 1 screams at children often throughout the day in a very aggressive tone.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

  5. May 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Documentation of alarm testing on file showed that the fire alarm was not being tested every 30 days. The fire alarm was tested on 3/21/25 and again on 4/22/25; which is 33 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c) Promote development

      “During a complaint investigation, multiple staff members stated that staff member 1 has children face the wall, lay on their stomachs and put their heads down when they aren't following directions.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “While completing a complaint investigation, multiple staff members stated that staff member 1 screams at children often throughout the day in a very aggressive tone.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

  6. Jan 9, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a unlabeled spray bottle in the Llamas classroom. The bottle was removed during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Documentation of testing the fire alarm showed that the fire alarm was not being tested every 30 days. The alarm was tested on 10/08/24 and again on 12/03/24; which is 56 days and the alarm wasn't tested in January as of the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During the time of inspection, it was observed that the teachers in the Llamas classroom were not assigned specific children in their care when certification representative asked them to name their primary care groups.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was paint peeling on the orange wall and in the quiet corner in the Owls classroom. Both were corrected during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

  7. Jun 26, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Documentation on file for staff member 3 did not include 2 written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 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

      “Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2 was updated more than 24 months of the original health assessment date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

      “During the time of inspection, it was observed that the teacher in the infant classroom did not wash their hands or the child's hands prior to serving and eating lunch.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs

      “Documentation on file for staff member 3 did not include 2 years' experience working with children or proof of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “Documentation of the emergency contact form on file for child 1 did not include the enrolling parents work address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Documentation of the alarm testing showed that the alarms were tested more than 30 days of the previous test date. The alarm was tested on 12/1/23 and again on 1/2/24 which is 32 days; 5/3/24 and again on 6/3/24 which is 31 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Documentation of an emergency drill was not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Documentation of the emergency contact form on file for child 1 and child 2 did not include complete addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the time of inspection, it was observed that paint was peeling on the heater in classroom 2. This was corrected during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in classroom number 8 was missing tweezers and scissors. Scissors were added to the first aid kit during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “During the time of inspection, it was observed that spray bottles were not labeled in classroom 4 and classroom 6. Both spray bottles were labeled during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “Documentation of the FBI clearance on file for staff member 1 was updated more than 60 months of the original clearance date. The original FBI clearance was obtained on 5/8/19 and updated on 5/20/24. Documentation of a disclosure statement was not on file for staff member 3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

  8. Jul 5, 2023Inspection17 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 4 was completed after the first day caring for children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(4)/3270.182(5) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Documentation of the record on file for child 5 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023

    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “Documentation of the record on file for child 5 did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems

      “Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 3 didn't include information on 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: Aug 26, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination

      “Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 did not include a physical examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1, child 3, child 4 and child 5 did not include the child's admission date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During the time of inspection, it was observed that the water temperature in the infant room was 122.5 degrees Fahrenheit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were two ceiling tiles in the hallway, two ceiling tiles in the second infant room and two ceiling tiles in the young toddler room that all had significant water marks on them indicating a leak.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “Documentation on file for child 5 did not include written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Documentation of the emergency plan on file didn't include the continuity of operations plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “The criminal record clearance on file for staff member 1 was updated after the 60-month timeframe. The criminal record clearance for staff member 1 expired on 6/7/23 and was updated on 6/20/23. The criminal record clearance for staff member 2 was a volunteer clearance. The mandated reporter training for staff member 1expired on 6/6/23 and was updated on 6/21/23. The mandated reporter training on file for staff member 3 was completed after the 90 day probationary period. Criminal record clearance for employment purpose was obtained during the inspection for staff member two.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a)/3270.102(e) Clean and good repair/Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

      “During the time of inspection, it was observed that a rubber mat located in the young toddler classroom was peeling which could cause a choking hazard for the children. The rubber mat was removed during the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The emergency contact information on file for child 2 did not include the enrolling parent's work phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a bottle of hand sanitizer within reach of children in the Pre K classroom. The hand sanitizer was placed out of reach of children during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Documentation of the influenza vaccine was not on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, and child 4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “The medication for child 8 expired on 9/2022 and the medication log for the child showed that the medication was given to the child on 6/7/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)(viii) Special notes

      “Documentation of the medication logs on file for child 6, child 7, child 8, and child 9 did not include special notes related to problems of administration.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023

  9. Nov 28, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “Child 1 was unsupervised for an estimated time of seven minutes. The child was found by staff member 1 while passing by in the hallway. The child's primary care giver did not know his where abouts and was not physically present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “Child 1 was unsupervised for an estimated time of seven minutes. The child was found by staff member 1 while passing by in the hallway. The child's primary care giver did not know his where abouts and was not physically present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “Child 1 was unsupervised for an estimated time of seven minutes. The child was found by staff member 1 while passing by in the hallway. The child's primary care giver did not know his where abouts and was not physically present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022

  10. Jul 8, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Fire detection testing was not completed within 30 days on several occasions. Tested on 8/11/21 and again 9/20/21. Tested 9/20/21 and again on 10/22/21. Tested 12/3/21 and again on 1/24/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Staff person number 5 had a previous health assessment dated 10/9/19 and an updated health assessment dated 12/8/21, which is greater than 24 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff person number 8 had an NSOR clearance dated 7/1/22, which was outside of the provisional hire period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person number 8 did not complete health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Health and safety training is on file and dated 3/3/22, which is greater than 90 days from hire. Staff person number 4 had health and safety training dated 10/25/18, which is not accepted. Staff person number 6 had health and safety training dated 9/18/16, which is not accepted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person number 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, and 12 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #13 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #13 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric CPR/First Aide”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.14/3270.69(a) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Running water/ safe drinking water

      “Facility did not have a DEP approval letter on file to conform with the requirements of the Safe Water Drinking Act”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 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 Heavenly Hands Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Heavenly Hands Early Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Heavenly Hands Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Heavenly Hands Early Learning Center care for?

80, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Heavenly Hands Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Heavenly Hands Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Heavenly Hands Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 432-2082 to ask.

What is Heavenly Hands Early Learning Center's phone number?

(717) 432-2082.

Where is Heavenly Hands Early Learning Center?

450 Chestnut Grove Rd, Dillsburg, PA 17019. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Center at Filey's, 1.6 miles away.

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