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3150 Grenway Rd, Dover, PA
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Inspire Early Education
- licensed capacity
- 117
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Inspire Early Education
Inspire Early Education is a child care center in Dover, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 117 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and STEM / STEAM approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 117 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish Immersion), STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum |
| Staff | Center Director holds a CDA for Preschool; working in early childhood education since 2012 |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Kindertales) |
| More | Founded 1990 |
| Licensed capacity | 117 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Inspire Early Education has not listed its tuition.
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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
- 117 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248728
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon inspection of fire safety records, it was found that the following smoke detector alarm test dates exceeded the 30-day maximum between tests: 9.10.25 - 10.16.25 [36 days]”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
- Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log
“Child #1 was prescribed a nebulizer treatment x3 a day. Staff provided a nebulizer treatment 2 times. Mother did not provide written medical consent for the staff to provide treatments to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) Health information/Immunization record
“Child #1 was enrolled on 1/6/25. Paret did not provide an initial medical report, including immunizations within 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025
- May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff #1 start date was 5/29/24 has not completed pediatric first aid and CPR, Healthy and Safety training or emergency plan training as required within the first 90 days of employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“The facility has 67 children enrolled 54 children. The facility has identified 1 Group Supervisor employed by the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A plastic crate, containing 3 bottles cleaning products and 1 bottle of sanitizer was observed on top of the cubbies in the PreK/School Age room. The plastic crate was accessible to children. ***UPON CITE, THE PLASTIC CRATE CONTAINING THE BOTTLES OF CLEANER AND DISINFECTANT WAS REMOVED AND PLACED IN A LOCKED CABINET.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“Two support post for the building, located in the playground area used for the Preschool and PreK aged children, was observed the peeling and chipping paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff #2 and staff #3 were assigned to the Preschool room. Staff #2 and staff #3 were unable to identify the children in each of their assigned care group.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
May 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Since the beginning of May 2024, staff #1 and staff #2 stated that at times, the center has been out of ratio between 7:45 am to 8:15 am. On 6/4/24 at 7:45am, Certification Representative observed 1 staff member supervising 6 infants in the Infant room. The infant room was out of ratio for 15 minutes when a 2nd staff member started her shift.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
Sep 27, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3)/3270.124(f) Services proceeded/Updated every 6 months
“The emergency contact information form on file for child #1 was last updated 11/15/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“On 9/27/23, during the facility's renewal inspection, the fire detection device (smoke detectors) did not work during testing.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(1) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The Immunizations on file for child #4 and child #5 does not provide information if the flu shot was given. Child #4 and child #5'd file did not include an exemption letter from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information form on file for child #2 does not list the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be release to.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“Ther facility has 63 children enrolled. Facility has 1 group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
Jul 14, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Child would bring cheese sticks, and hard-boiled eggs in child's backpack for her morning snack. Staff did not put the cheese sticks and hard-boiled eggs in a refrigerator but left the items in the child's insulated lunch bag.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2023
Mar 3, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“On 3-2-2023, at 9:50 am, staff #1 saw child #1 attempting to bite another child, then screamed at child #1. When staff #2, the mother of child #1 asked what happened, staff #1 screamed at staff #2 in the young toddler room where children were in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 3-2-23 at 9:50 am staff #1 observed child #1 attempting to bite another child. Staff #1 then forcefully picked up child #1 by their arm and sat child down, against a shelf in the young toddler classroom. The child's back was scraped when the staff member sat him against the shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“On 3-2-23 at 9:50 am staff #1 saw child #1 attempting to bite another child. Staff #1 screamed at child #1 and sat them forcefully into a shelf in the young toddler room. When staff #2, who is the child's mother, asked what happened, staff #1 screamed at them in the young toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
- Dec 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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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 March 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Inspire Early Education had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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?
117, 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?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Inspire Early Education cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 767-4043 to ask.
What is Inspire Early Education's phone number?
(717) 767-4043.
Where is Inspire Early Education?
3350 Alta Vista Rd, Dover, PA 17315. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Kids Day Care, 0.2 miles away.