Kreative Bears Preschool
1788 3rd Ave, York, PA
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Inspire Early Education
- licensed capacity
- 111
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Inspire Early Education
Inspire Early Education is a child care center in York, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 111 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 8 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 111 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 111 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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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
- 111 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251540
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 16, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 43 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Background checks 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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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Jan 16, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“During the time of a complaint investigation, it was observed that diapers were not being changed every two hours in the infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
Nov 17, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation on the fire alarm testing on file showed that alarms were not being tested every 30 days. The alarm was tested on 10/03/25 and again on 11/06/25; which is 34 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
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 for staff member 6 and staff member 7, were updated more than 24 months from the previous health assessment date. Documentation of an updated health assessment was not on file for staff member 5.”
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 5 and child 6, did not include complete addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 2 and child 6, did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.”
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Documentation on file for staff member 2 and staff member 3, showed that PA Required Health and Safety for Family Child Care Part 2 was completed more than 90 days from their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 3, did not include the name of the child's physician or source of medical care. Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 5, did not include the phone number of the physician or source of medical care.”
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 2, child 5 and child 6, did not include the enrolling parents work address. The emergency contact information on file for child 2, child 4, child 5 and child 6, did not include the enrolling parents work phone number.”
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in the young toddler classroom was missing gauze. This was corrected during the inspection.”
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that paint was peeling on the side of the building by the playground used by the toddlers and pre school aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that container with the rattles in them in the crawlers/walkers classroom was visibly dirty. The bin with musical instruments in it was visibly dirty in the older toddler classroom. The bin with the sensory toys was cracked in the preschool classroom. All dirty bins were cleaned and the cracked bin was removed during the inspection. A metal piece a previously installed umbrella was sticking out of the ground with sharp edges on the playground used by the toddler aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the refrigerator in the crawlers/walkers classroom was visibly dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Documentation of the original agreement was on file for child 1, child 3, child 6 and child 7.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation of the state police clearance, FBI clearance and mandated reporter training on file for staff member 1 were all updated more than 60 months of the previous clearance/mandated reporter training. Documentation of the NSOR clearance on file for staff member 4 was updated more than 60 months of the previous NSOR clearance date. Documentation of the mandated reporter training on file for staff member 5, was updated more than 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. Documentation of an updated NSOR clearance on file for staff member 6, expired on 11/17/25.”
Aug 19, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.17(a) Accommodate a child with special needs
“Facility was not providing reasonable accommodations requested for child 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
Apr 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that cribs in the infant classroom were not at least 2 feet apart on three sides while infants are sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation of the criminal record clearance on file for staff member 1 was incomplete and is past the 45 day provisional hire period. Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 1 was not signed by a witness. The disclosure statement was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Documentation of two years' experience was not on file for staff member 1. This was corrected on April 15, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results for that examination or a physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
Jan 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation on file for staff member 2 did not include proof of submission of the FBI clearance while staff member 2 was working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Continued non-compliance from SIN-00256567- Documentation on file for staff member 1 does not include documentation of two years' experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Continued non-compliance from SIN-00256567- The highchair in the infant classroom had old food under the seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Documentation on file for staff member 2 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: Jan 31, 2025
Nov 1, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of testing the fire detection system on file showed that the alarms wasn't completed every 30 days. Testing was completed on 8/8/24, 9/26/24; which is 49 days and on 9/26/24, 10/28/24; which is 32 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Documentation on file for staff member 2 and staff member 4 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 12, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Documentation on file for staff member 1 did not include an updated health assessment. The health assessment on file is dated 10/8/22. Documentation of the initial health assessment for staff member 6 on file was dated 3/28/22 and updated on 11/19/24 which is more than 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 3 was reviewed more than 6 months of the original review date.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1, child 4, child 6, and child 9 did not include the release person's address. The emergency contact information for child 1 did not include the release person's phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 9 did not include the enrolling parents work address, enrolling parent's home address or the enrolling parent's work phone.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 9, did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation on file for staff member 1 did not include an updated child abuse clearance or an updated FBI clearance. The child abuse clearance and FBI clearance expired on 2/22/2024. The state police clearance on file for staff member 1 expired on 1/11/2024 and was updated on 11/19/24 which is more than 60 months of the original date. Documentation on file for staff member 3 did not include an updated FBI clearance or an NSOR certification. The FBI clearance expired on 10/30/2024 and the NSOR clearance expired on 11/19/24. Documentation on file for staff member 8 did not include an updated NSOR certification. NSOR certification on file for staff member 8 expired on 11/19/2024. Documentation on file for staff member 7 did not include the results of the state police clearance and the disclosure statement on file was not dated or signed by a witness.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Documentation on file for staff member 4 and staff member 5 did not include documentation of 2 years experience working with children.”
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that cleaning solution was on the changing table within reach of children while children were being diapered in the crawler/walker, young toddler and young twos classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Documentation of the agreement on file for child 3 and child 7 did not include the arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the large play table and toy bins in the crawler/walker classroom were dirty. The highchair in the infant classroom had old food under the seat mat.”
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“Documentation of the agreement on file for child 5 did not include the fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“Documentation of the agreement on file for child 6 and child 7 were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
3270.111(c) Promote development
“During the time of inspection, certification representative was in the Director's office and overheard a staff member in the crawler/walker room tell a child that they would take the child's blanky and binky away if they did not go onto the nap mat.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Documentation of the original agreement was on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4, child 5, child 8, child 9, and child 10.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
Jun 17, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“Staff member 1 was upset with a child because they bit another child. The staff member grabbed the child by their arm and pulled the child across the room and said "I know I'm not allowed, but if I could, I would smack you in the face right now". Staff member 1 was terminated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Staff member 1 was upset with a child because they bit another child. The staff member grabbed the child by their arm and pulled the child across the room and said "I know I'm not allowed, but if I could, I would smack you in the face right now". Staff member 1 was terminated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Staff member 1 was upset with a child because they bit another child. The staff member grabbed the child by their arm and pulled the child across the room and said "I know I'm not allowed, but if I could, I would smack you in the face right now". Staff member 1 was terminated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.111(c)/3270.113(d) Promote development/No harsh language
“While interviewing staff members for a complaint investigation, a staff member disclosed that she has observed staff member 1 getting into children's faces and screaming at them and grabbing children by their wrist (not leaving marks) and putting them into chairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
Jun 17, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“Staff member 1 was upset with a child because they bit another child. The staff member grabbed the child by their arm and pulled the child across the room and said "I know I'm not allowed, but if I could, I would smack you in the face right now". Staff member 1 was terminated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Staff member 1 was upset with a child because they bit another child. The staff member grabbed the child by their arm and pulled the child across the room and said "I know I'm not allowed, but if I could, I would smack you in the face right now". Staff member 1 was terminated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Staff member 1 was upset with a child because they bit another child. The staff member grabbed the child by their arm and pulled the child across the room and said "I know I'm not allowed, but if I could, I would smack you in the face right now". Staff member 1 was terminated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.111(c)/3270.113(d) Promote development/No harsh language
“While interviewing staff members for a complaint investigation, a staff member disclosed that she has observed staff member 1 getting into children's faces and screaming at them and grabbing children by their wrist (not leaving marks) and putting them into chairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
Nov 1, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Documentation on file for staff member 3 did not include verification of two years' experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation of the state police record on file for staff member 2 was still under review status. The state police record clearance was completed and verified to have no record during the inspection. The disclosure statement on file for staff member 3 was not dated or signed by a witness. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Documentation of the emergency plan on file did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Documentation on file for staff member 1 and staff member 3 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: Nov 28, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1 and child 3 did not include release persons phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Documentation of the emergency contact on file for child 1 did not include the address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Documentation of the agreement on file for child 2 did not include the child's admission date. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Documentation of the agreement on file for child 3 did not include the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that paint was peeling in the young 2's classroom. The peeling paint was covered during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a ceiling tile had water marks on it in the walker/crawlers room indicating a significant leak.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023
Jun 14, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.76/3270.102(e) Building Surfaces/Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the plaster by the baseboard in the young two's classroom was falling apart and pieces of the plaster were on the floor. The pieces were swept up and thrown away during the visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3270.183(b) No information disclosed
“Staff member 1 posted pictures and stories of child 1 on her personal, public Facebook page.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During a transition period, child 1 ran down the hall and around a corner into the two-year-old classroom where staff and children were present. Staff member 1 ran outside to the playground to look for child 1 because she didn't know that child 1 had ran into the two-year old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
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Jun 14, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76/3270.102(e) Building Surfaces/Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the plaster by the baseboard in the young two's classroom was falling apart and pieces of the plaster were on the floor. The pieces were swept up and thrown away during the visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3270.183(b) No information disclosed
“Staff member 1 posted pictures and stories of child 1 on her personal, public Facebook page.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During a transition period, child 1 ran down the hall and around a corner into the two-year-old classroom where staff and children were present. Staff member 1 ran outside to the playground to look for child 1 because she didn't know that child 1 had ran into the two-year old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
Feb 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“It was observed that the playground structure was missing a climbing pole and the metal latch at the bottom of the structure where the pole is secured, was sticking out of the bottom bar thus causing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023
Dec 13, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Crawler/Walker Room: Dust was observed on the toy sink. Young Toddler Room: Dust was observed on the top shelf of the bookcase in the back corner of the room. Preschool Room: It was observed that the bottom of a woven basket with toys was broke on the shelf. Basket was removed during inspection. Pre K Room: Dust was observed on the top of the play kitchen. : It was observed the kid table in the corner of the room had cracked edges that could cause harm. Cracked edges were taped at the time of inspection”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the crawler/ walker room did not contain an operable thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health assessment for Child 2 did not include a statement that the child was able to participate in childcare and appears to be contagious from communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.133(1) Original container
“It was observed that the medication for Child 1 was not in the original container .”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.133(5) Original label
“It was observed that the medication for Child 1 was expired in September 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“The health assessment on file for staff member 3 was marked "yes" for communicable diseases but did not provide any information about how this might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The child abuse clearance and FBI clearance on file for staff member 3, was updated after the 60 month timeframe. The child abuse clearance expired on 9/13/2022 and was updated on 9/14/2022. The FBI clearance expired on 9/8/2022 and was updated on 9/19/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Preschool room did not contain nonporous gloves. CORRECTED ON SITE”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Infant Room: Dust was observed on the windowsill. Crawler/Walker Room: A water spot was observed on a ceiling tile indicating a water leak. Young Two's Room: A hole in the wall of the bathroom was observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed that there wasn't a hand washing sign located by the sink in the Older 2's room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 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 January 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Inspire Early Education had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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?
111, 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. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Inspire Early Education cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 741-5426 to ask.
What is Inspire Early Education's phone number?
(717) 741-5426.
Where is Inspire Early Education?
215 Saint Charles Way, York, PA 17402. The nearest other daycare we list is YWCA York Learning Center at Valley View Elem, 1.2 miles away.