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Inspire Early Education
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About Inspire Early Education
Inspire Early Education is a child care center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 84 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 84 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (717) 540-0505 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 84 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Inspire Early Education
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 84 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254438
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jun 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“The preschool room on the upper floor had a window locking mechanism that was not engaged, allowing the window to open beyond the allowable limit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“It was observed in the outdoor play area, that a rented bouncer with a slide (bolted down by the vendor according to manufacturer's recommendations) did not have the required loose-filed or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendation of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Grass surfacing did not provide adequate protection for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
- Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2025Visit4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Infant room, it was observed that the cord for the infant swing was laying on the floor, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed in the preschool room, staff person #3 was in the kitchen area with her back towards the children, and two children were in the section of the room which was around a corner and not visible from the kitchen area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the toddler room, it was observed that a 1-year-old was served large pineapple chunks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff person #1 bopped child #1 on the head in order to get the child to stop hitting another child, as verified by Staff person #1's written statement, and written witness statement from staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025
Jan 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Infant room, it was observed that the cord for the infant swing was laying on the floor, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed in the preschool room, staff person #3 was in the kitchen area with her back towards the children, and two children were in the section of the room which was around a corner and not visible from the kitchen area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the toddler room, it was observed that a 1-year-old was served large pineapple chunks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff person #1 bopped child #1 on the head in order to get the child to stop hitting another child, as verified by Staff person #1's written statement, and written witness statement from staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025
Oct 24, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed on 10/28/2024 in the school-age room the ceiling has a water stain. It was observed on 10/28/2024 in the preschool room bathroom two loose carpet squares are covering up a section of the floor that was cut out exposing the wood underneath. It was observed on 10/28/2024 on the preschool playground a section of the landscaping timbers used as a perimeter around the mulched area is rotted, exposing a rebar stake.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.71 Heat Source
“It was observed on 10/28/2024 the kitchen located at the back of the preschool room is equipped with an operable stove that is accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The record for Staff Person #1(DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a volunteer PSP clearance dated 8/7/2024 and a volunteer Child Abuse clearance dated 8/6/2024, which are not valid for the purpose of employment. The file also contains a PSP clearance dated 10/1/2024 and a Child Abuse clearance dated 10/5/2024, both for the purpose of employment; however, both clearances were obtained after the staff person's date of hire which is not in compliance with the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The provider's written policy on the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The record for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) includes two written references from relatives.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“It was observed on 10/28/2024 Staff Person #2 placed a soiled pull-up on the changing mat and did not immediately discard the soiled pull-up in a plastic-lined, hands free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreements for Child #1 - #5 are not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
Oct 31, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.133(5) Original label
“The medication at the facility for Child #1 was expired and needed to be discarded in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“It was observed in the Preschool and School Age classrooms that there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in the child care spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed in the Toddler classroom that there was missing paint and plaster exposed and accessible to children in 4 different wall areas around the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the Toddler classroom that there was a broken drawer on the lower cabinets accessible to children and there were two loose hanging cords accessible to children posing a potential hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2024
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“It was observed in the Preschool classroom that the first aid kit was hanging on a low hook, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“It was observed in the Two-year old and Preschool classrooms that the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by each telephone.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“It was observed in the School Age classroom that there was not a first-aid kit in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
Dec 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the Toddler classroom that there were 6 diaper creams (Desitin, Aquaphor) in an unlocked cabinet on the diaper changing table, accessible to children. Corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“It was observed in the Infant classroom that there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Inspire Early Education
Is Inspire Early Education licensed?
Yes. Inspire Early Education is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Inspire Early Education last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Inspire Early Education had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Inspire Early Education care for?
84, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Inspire Early Education accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Inspire Early Education's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 540-0505 to confirm.
How much does Inspire Early Education cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 540-0505 to ask.
What is Inspire Early Education's phone number?
(717) 540-0505.
Where is Inspire Early Education?
88 S Hershey Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA SACC West Hanover, 0.6 miles away.