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Inspiration Station Early Learning Center

2500 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill, PA 170114.8· 89 reviews
licensed capacity
153
open each week
5 days

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About Inspiration Station Early Learning Center

Inspiration Station Early Learning Center is a child care center in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 153 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks - 5 years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
153 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
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks - 5 years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumConscious Discipline, Investigator Club, Funshine Express
StaffMost teachers have a CDA, Associates, or Bachelors; with the center for 2+ years
SafetySecured doors and electronic access
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity153 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Inspiration Station Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Inspiration Station Early Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
153 children
License number
#CER-00256157
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Apr 14, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(d) On excursions

      “It was observed in the Imagine Station (3-4 years) that the excursion bag was missing tweezers. CORRECTED ONSITE. It was observed in the Curious Station (1-2 years) that the excursion bag was missing water. CORRECTED ONSITE. It was observed in the Explore Station (3 years) that the excursion bag was missing tweezers. CORRECTED ONSITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “It was observed in the Curious Station (1-2 years) that the soft blocks outer layer was ripped and peeling. CORRECTED ONSITE. It was observed in the Cuddle Station (infants) that the leather sitting pillow seat was ripped and peeling. CORRECTED ONSITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “It was observed in the Creative Station (Sensory Room) that the sensory bottles contained objects less than 1 inch and the lids were able to be opened. CORRECTED ON SITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “It was observed in the Snuggle Station (infants) that there were not 2 feet between the cribs on 3 sides while the crib was in use. CORRECTED ONSITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.163(a)(1) Dairy

      “It was observed that a dairy component was not included in the meal served for lunch. Lunch observed was Macaroni and cheese, cooked carrots, mixed fruit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “It was observed in the Learning Station (3 years) that there is peeling paint on the bottom sides of the right window, and left side of the left window, where the caulk is peeling.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026

  2. Sep 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.119 Infant sleep position

      “Facility self- reported non- compliance on 9/9/25- Staff #1 placed child #1 on their stomach to sleep, rather than on their back, which is the recommended AAP sleep position.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025

  3. Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “Children #'s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 fee agreements do not specify the child's arrival and departure times, only the total hours of attendance are noted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025

  5. Mar 25, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Facility self-report the following incident: On 3/24/2025, Child #1 (1 year old) was left unsupervised on the fenced outdoor play space for a period of 10 minutes when Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 transitioned their groups from the outdoor play space to the indoor gym. At the time of the supervision lapse, Staff person #1 was assigned the responsibility of supervision for Child #1. Staff #1 noticed child #1 was missing when the coats were being put away and subsequently went to retrieve the child. Facility director reported, staff did not follow established facility policies regarding supervision and transitions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025

  6. Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 21, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Facility self-reported the following: On 6-20-24, at approximately 9:23 am, staff #1 stopped at the door with the pre-school classroom. She opened the door and child #1 and #2 ran out of the door, through the propped main entrance door and down the sidewalk. Child #1 entered the outdoor play area and child #2 stood at the gate to the outdoor play area. The children were unsupervised for approximately 37 seconds.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Facility self-reported the following: On 6-20-24, at approximately 9:23 am, staff #1 stopped at the door with the pre-school classroom. She opened the door and child #1 and #2 ran out of the door, through the propped main entrance door and down the sidewalk. Child #1 entered the outdoor play area and child #2 stood at the gate to the outdoor play area. The children were unsupervised for approximately 37 seconds.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Facility self-reported the following: On 6-20-24, at approximately 9:23 am, staff #1 stopped at the door with the pre-school classroom. She opened the door and child #1 and #2 ran out of the door, through the propped main entrance door and down the sidewalk. Child #1 entered the outdoor play area and child #2 stood at the gate to the outdoor play area. The children were unsupervised for approximately 37 seconds.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024

  8. Apr 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “It was observed at the time of inspection the air conditioning was not working and plastic box fans and one metal fan were on the floor in the hallways, throughout the building, accessible to children at pick up, drop off, when walking outside and using the bathrooms. The electric cords of the fans were not secured and posed a hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

  9. Apr 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “It was observed at the time of inspection the facility did not have an accident file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “It was observed that a sound machine cord and an infant seat cord were on the loose and on the floor posing a strangulation hazard. (corrected at inspection)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects

      “It was observed at the time of inspection baby wipes in a plastic bag and rubber gloves were observed in classrooms and bathrooms accessible to toddlers. A plastic bag was observed in the Cuddle/infant classroom. A plastic seat cushion in the Busy Station classroom was dirty. A vinyl climber in the Grow/Young Toddler Classroom was cracked, peeling and the foam was exposed. (Corrected at inspection)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a) In child care spaces

      “It was observed at the time of inspection that a first-aid kit was not in the sensory classroom. (corrected at inspection)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024

  10. Aug 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Apr 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 had not completed the required health and safety training Staff #2 completed the required health and safety update training on 3-15-23 after the 12-30 22 required completion date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “It was observed at the time of inspection staff #3 was hired on 7-19-22 and their health assessment and TB test was completed on 9-2-22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2022

  2. Apr 19, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “It was observed at the time of inspection child #3 did not have documentation of their MMR or Varicella immunization and their last health assessment was dated 7-21-21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “It was observed at the time of inspection child #1 did not have 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 21, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “It was observed at the time of inspection that child #2 was sleeping on the floor in the young toddler classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1 did not have the required 12 hours of annual child care training”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “It was observed at the time of inspection child #3 did not have documentation of their MMR or Varicella immunization and their last health assessment was dated 7-21-21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022

  3. Mar 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 Inspiration Station Early Learning Center

Is Inspiration Station Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Inspiration Station Early Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Inspiration Station Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 7 of 9 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 Inspiration Station Early Learning Center care for?

153, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Inspiration Station Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Inspiration Station 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 Inspiration Station Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 746-9400 to ask.

What is Inspiration Station Early Learning Center's phone number?

(717) 746-9400.

Where is Inspiration Station Early Learning Center?

2500 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The nearest other daycare we list is Hoover Elementary School-Age Program, 0.4 miles away.

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