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Joshua Group
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About Joshua Group
Joshua Group is a child care center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 28 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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- Hours today
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- Licensed capacity
- 28 children
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| Licensed capacity | 28 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Joshua Group
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 28 children
- License number
- #CER-00248460
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2025: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 2
- Transportation 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- 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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Oct 1, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for child #2, the emergency form was last reviewed on 4.3.25 and did not have an update; for child # 4, the emergency form was last reviewed on 3.20.25, and for child #5, the emergency contact was reviewed on 4.5.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Upon inspection of facility personnel files, Staff evaluations were not conducted regularly, at a minimum of once annually. Facility persons #2, #3, #4, and #5 had evaluations dated August 28, 2024, and again on October 6, 2025. Facility person #6 had evaluations dated August 28, 2024, and October 7, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Upon inspecting the facility personnel files, Facility person #7 did not complete the mandated reporter training within the required 90 days of hire. The certificate for this training was dated September 30, 2025. The file for facility person #6 contained a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification that was dated January 14, 2020, and updated on August 21, 2025. This update was beyond the required 60-month renewal timeframe. Facility person #5's file included a Child Abuse Clearance dated January 2, 2020, which was updated on August 27, 2025. The updated clearance was also beyond the required 60-month renewal timeframe.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Upon inspection of personnel files, Facility person #5 has not completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR training before the expiration of the most current certification. The previous certification expired on June 14, 2025, and the documentation for updated training was dated August 26, 2025, which is beyond the 2-year expiration date.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“Upon review of child files, it was found that the emergency contact form for child #1, #3, and child #5 did not include signed parent consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“Upon review of child files, it was found that the emergency contact form for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and child #5 did not include signed parent consent for special diets/ medications.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Upon inspection of facility personnel files, it was found that facility person #1 did not have a health assessment on file prior to working with children as evidenced by the health assessment being dated 10.8.2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Upon review of child files, it was found that the emergency contact form for child #1, #2, #, #4, and Child #5, did not contain release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
Oct 8, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“It was observed that the trash can located in the preschool classroom bathrooms did not have a lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreement form on file for child # 1, Child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain the child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“The health assessments on file for staff person # 3 contained a subsequent health assessment that was beyond 24-month timeframe. The health assessments on file were dated 8.20.24 and again on 7.29.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“The agreement form on file for child #1, Child #2 , Child #3, child #4 , and child#5 did not include information related to services which are to be considered extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #1 contained a pediatric first Aid and CPR certification with an expiration date of 3/8/2024 and an update certificate on 6/13/2024. The file for staff person # 6 contained a pediatric first aid & CPR certificate with an expiration date of 1/3/24 and an update certificate on 6/13/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for facility person #2 contained State Police clearances dated 5.27.19 with an update on 8.7.24, and Child Abuse Clearances dated 5.23.19 and did include an update. Clearances for staff person #2 were not updated within the 60-month timeframe required under CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
Oct 11, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement form on file for child # 2 did not include the release persons as designated by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's parent emergency letter did not include language related to accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff person #4 does not contain an initial physical prior to working with children. The file for Staff person # 3 did not have an initial physical completed within 1 year of working in a childcare position. The physical for staff #3 on file was dated 8.21.2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person # 4 did not include verification of education or experience prior to service at the facility. The file for staff person # 1 did not include verification of experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #1, and Child #4, and child #5 included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization. The file for child # 2 included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked the most current influenza immunization. The last recorded influenza immunization was dated 2/10/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 and staff person #3 were observed in the Preschool -3 classroom to be caring for children without having completed pre-service training. Staff person #1 and #3 have not completed the following pre-service training that is required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. The facility's current Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment policy did not include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child and did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facility's emergency plan did not address the programs continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #1 did not contain a NSOR clearance report and a DHS approved FBI clearance on file within 45 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
Oct 28, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The facility did not require the parent of Child #2, Child#3, and Child#4 to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to a toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP nor did the facility require the parent to provide an exemption from immunization statement for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief. Child #2 has documentation of last receiving the influenza vaccination on 1/2/2019 which is not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Child # 3 has documentation of last receiving the influenza vaccination on 2/17/2019 which is not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Child # 4 has documentation of last receiving the influenza vaccination on 12/2018 which is not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“It was observed that that parents did not receive the original agreements. Original agreements were in files for child #1 , child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for facility person #1, facility #2 , facility person #5, and facility #6 included documentation of a written evaluation dated 8/25/20 with no annual update.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the emergency plan on file did not include accommodations for infants, toddler, children with disabilities and children with chronic conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“It was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not contain a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“It was observed that staff person #1s mandated reporter training was completed on 6/5/17 with an update on 8/15/22, more than 60 months renewal timeframe as required. The file for Facility person # 3 did not include NSOR results within the 45 days of provisional hire timeframe.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed in the Preschool 1 room that rest mats were not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“It was observed that the emergency contact for child #5 did not contain signed parent consent for the administration of minor first aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that metal studs were exposed and need to be recovered and repaired.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
Nov 16, 2021Inspection10 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Facility Person #3 hired 9/7/2021 does not contain a completed Child Abuse clearance, FBI clearance or NSOR verification. The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally. The file contains a copy of the request for the NSOR verification dated 8/25/2021 but no other copies of the requests for clearances/verification. The file for Facility Person #4 hired 9/7/2021 does not contain the results of the NSOR verification. The file contains a copy of the request for the NSOR verification dated 8/25/2021. The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“All staff members and facility persons last completed fire safety training on 10/14/2020, which is beyond the annual requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2021
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“The health report for Child #5 is not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child # 3 and #4 does not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #1 does not include the home telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #2, #3 and #4 does not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact information for Child #2, #3 and #4 does not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2021
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact information for Child #2 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information for Child #3 does not include the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The adult health assessment for Staff Person #1 does not include an examination for communicable disease and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“The provider does not have proof of purchase of the interconnected, fire detection system that is installed at the facility and is therefore, not in compliance with the standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement for Child #1, #3, #4, and #5 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Joshua Group
Is Joshua Group licensed?
Yes. Joshua Group is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Joshua Group last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Joshua Group had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Joshua Group care for?
28, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Joshua Group accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Joshua Group's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 236-4464 to confirm.
How much does Joshua Group cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 236-4464 to ask.
What is Joshua Group's phone number?
(717) 236-4464.
Where is Joshua Group?
1459 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17103. The nearest other daycare we list is YWCA Child Development Center, 0.3 miles away.