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4909 Louise Dr Suite 108, Mechanicsburg, PA
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Joy Center Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 201
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Joy Center Learning Center
Joy Center Learning Center is a child care center in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 201 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 42 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Faith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 201 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Approach | Faith-based (evangelical Christian) |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 201 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Joy Center Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 201 children
- License number
- #CER-00252481
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 10 visits · 42 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Feb 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“It was observed that staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have evidence of written evaluation at least once every 12 months on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“It was observed that the trash can in the upstairs bathroom did not have a liner in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that the stepstools in the upstairs and downstairs bathroom and in the classrooms of the Llamas, the Rhinos, the Foxes, the Hedgehogs, and the Cheetahs had an excessive build-up of dirt on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
Jun 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“It was observed that staff person #1 did not have a State Police clearance or an NSOR on file at time of unannounced visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“It was observed that staff person #1 did not have verification of education or experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
Jun 6, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant
“Fire drills were conducted on 3/6/25 and again on 5/6/25, the time period between the two was 61 days. That is outside of the regulatory requirement of at least once at least every 60 days. The fire detection system was tested on 5/6/25 and as of 6/6/25 had not yet been tested. That time period was 31 days. That is outside the regulatory requirement of at least once every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Complaint investigation revealed, during rest time, staff laid their legs and sometimes whole bodies over children who were not resting quietly. Staff were restraining children in this manner as an attempt to get the children to rest.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
Jun 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant
“Fire drills were conducted on 3/6/25 and again on 5/6/25, the time period between the two was 61 days. That is outside of the regulatory requirement of at least once at least every 60 days. The fire detection system was tested on 5/6/25 and as of 6/6/25 had not yet been tested. That time period was 31 days. That is outside the regulatory requirement of at least once every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Complaint investigation revealed, during rest time, staff laid their legs and sometimes whole bodies over children who were not resting quietly. Staff were restraining children in this manner as an attempt to get the children to rest.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
Mar 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“Facility was notified on 2/26/25 around 9:30AM that child #1 received care in the emergency room. Facility did not provide telephone notice to DHS until 10AM on 2/28/25. This notification was outside of the 24-hour required reporting timeframe.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
Feb 19, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person #1's record did not include verification of the childcare experience required to be unsupervised, yet has been unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“Staff person #1's current health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.133(7)(v) Date of administration
“Child #1 and #2's medication logs did not include the dates of administration.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The parents of child #3 through #12 did not receive the original agreement. Originals were in files.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.123(a)(7) Admission date/Services considered extra
“The agreements of child #3 through #8 did not specify the date of the child's admission and services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed, in the Koala classroom (Rm 105), that there were two areas of peeling paint on the right hand wall (1 1/2" and 1") Corrected during inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreements of child #3 through #8 were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed, in the Hedgehogs room (Room 225), that there were 9 water-stained ceiling tiles.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“The parents of the enrolled children did not receive the facility's supervision policy, in writing, at the time of enrollment (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed during naptime, in the Seals room (room 226) that a child was napping behind the staff person in the room (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The time between the testing of the fire detection devices exceeded the every 30 days' timeframe (3/4/24, 4/8/24), (6/5/24, 7/8/24), (10/11/24, 11/13/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days (3/4/24, 5/7/24), 5/7/24, 7/8/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Emergency drills were not conducted annually (9/5/23, 10/7/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed that the Boys and Girls bathroom in the upstairs bathroom did not have a handwashing sign posted at each toilet (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed, in the Rhino classroom (Room 103), that there were small plastic bear toys (less than 1 inch diameter) accessible to children (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
- Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 31, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1 was hired on 3-30-34 and they did not have out of state clearances or their NSOR in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
May 21, 2024Visit3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 5-22-24 at approximately 12:15 pm, staff #1 and staff #2 escorted the pre-school children down the hallway to the bathroom, while child #1 remained in the pre-school classroom unsupervised. Child #1 knocked on the adjoining classroom door and the teacher in that classroom, walked child #1 down to the bathroom to join the rest of their class. The child was unsupervised for a period of one to two minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 5-22-24 at approximately 12:15 pm, staff #1 and staff #2 escorted the pre-school children down the hallway to the bathroom, while child #1 remained in the pre-school classroom unsupervised. Child #1 knocked on the adjoining classroom door and the teacher in that classroom, walked child #1 down to the bathroom to join the rest of their class. The child was unsupervised for a period of one to two minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 5-22-24 at approximately 12:15 pm, staff #1 and staff #2 escorted the pre-school children down the hallway to the bathroom, while child #1 remained in the pre-school classroom unsupervised. Child #1 knocked on the adjoining classroom door and the teacher in that classroom, walked child #1 down to the bathroom to join the rest of their class. The child was unsupervised for a period of one to two minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
Feb 22, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed at the time of inspection a staple that came loose from a bulletin board was on a chalk shelf accessible to the children in the Panda older toddler room. A closet door in the infant toddler gross motor room was unlocked and the closet contained plastic bags. A closet door in the Koala's young toddler room was open that contained zip lock bangs and plastic bags containing diapers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“It was observed at the time of inspection the a door on toilet stall, in the upstairs bathroom, was jammed and the children were not able to use the toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024
3270.74/3270.124(e) Emergency Numbers Posted/Written emergency plan posted
“It was observed at the time of inspection the infant toddler gross motor room did not have the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility and a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. (corrected at inspection)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“It was observed at the time of inspection the facility did not have a continuity of care plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“It was observed at the time of inspection the letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include lockdown procedures, accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 did not complete the required child care center health and safety training with in 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2's mandated reporter training was not an approved training course. Staff #3' file did not contain an FBI Criminal History Clearance. Staff #4's file did not contain and State Police Clearance (corrected at inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed at the time of inspection a lock was no longer working in the infant room on a cabinet that contained bubbles. An unlocked cabinet in the Hedgehogs room was unlocked and contained dish soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“It was observed at the time of inspection that a fire drill was held on 7-6-23 and then again on 11-9-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.133(1) Original container
“It was observed at the time of inspection child #2's medication in the Rhino room was not in the original container.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“It was observed at the time of inspection the Koala young toddler classroom was in the infant toddler gross motor room and they did not have the children's emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's last Child Service Report in his file was completed on 5-25-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed at the time of inspection the plastic oven was cracked of a toy kitchen set in the outdoor play area. The vinyl climber in the infant toddler gross motor room was cracked and the foam was exposed. Cardboard blocks were fraying in the Koala's young toddler room. Part of the baseboard molding was missing in the Koala's young toddler room and the dry wall paper was fraying. A live mouse trap was observed in the koala's young toddler room (corrected at inspection). The a closet door in the infant toddler gross motor room was unlocked where the heating system was housed. Cords for an infant swing and a sound machine in the infant room were not secured posing a strangulation hazard (corrected at inspection). A magnet board in the Panda/older toddler room was rusty.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
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Oct 18, 2023Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-report the following: On 10-16-23 at approximately 9:00 am staff #1 took the classroom to the bathroom leaving child #1 in the classroom. The child walked by himself to the bathroom and joined the class. The child was left unsupervised for approximately two minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-report the following: On 10-16-23 at approximately 9:00 am staff #1 took the classroom to the bathroom leaving child #1 in the classroom. The child walked himself to the bathroom and joined the class. The child was left unsupervised for approximately two minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
- Aug 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 14, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1's high school diploma was signed by their parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff did not have written evaluations completed once every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“It was observed at the time of inspection the diaper pads in the Bee's classroom and the Lama's classroom were cracked and the foam was exposed. The diaper changing table had debris in the Panda and the shelves containing toys had a layer of dust.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.66(b) Original container
“It was observed at the time of inspection a spray bottle containing soapy water was not labeled specifying the content in the bottle. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“It was observed at the time of inspection protective receptacle covers were not placed on an outlet on both ends of a string of lights and a power strip for the aquarium in the Cheetah's classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“It was observed at the time of the inspection the screws at the base of the toilet were exposed. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“It was observed that staff #2 had not completed annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.132(c) Document emergency treatment
“It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's record did not contain a plan for emergency treatment for their albuterol sulfate.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #3 diapered a child, while wearing gloves, did not wash their hands. Then was observed immediately diapering another child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
Feb 2, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 did not have training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2's High School Diploma dated 2020 was from New York State and their file did not contain out of state clearances as required by the CPSL. Staff #3's start date was on 1-10-22 and her application for her FBI Criminal History Clearance is dated 1-24-2022. Staff #4's start date was 3-5-2021 and her Pennsylvania State Police Clearance is dated 7-12-21. Staff #7's start date was 10-18-21 and her disclosure form was signed on 11-12-21. Staff #8 started on 9-14-2021 and their Child Abuse Registry Clearance was completed on 1-11-2022 and their mandated reporter training was completed on 1-20-2022. Staff #10's mandated reporter training was completed on 7-28-14 and updated on 3-20-20.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed at the time of inspection the HVAC Vent in room #226 Pre-School and room #104 Older Toddler were dusty.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“It was observed at the time of inspection the emergency contact information for child #1 did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2's start date was 12-2-2021 and their initial health assessment was completed on 1-18-2022. Staff #8's start date was on 9-14-21 and their initial health assessment was completed on 10-12-21. Staff #9's start date was on 1-28-2021 and their initial health assessment was completed on 2-16-21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #3's file did not contain verification of education and child care experience at the time of outset of service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“It was observed at the time of inspection that the facility had not completed and documented an annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2's references did not include statements from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff #3's file did not contain two nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Joy Center Learning Center
Is Joy Center Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Joy Center Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Joy Center Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Joy Center Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 9 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 Joy Center Learning Center care for?
201, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Joy Center Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Joy Center 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 Joy Center Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 761-2178 to ask.
What is Joy Center Learning Center's phone number?
(717) 761-2178.
Where is Joy Center Learning Center?
1201 Slate Hill Rd, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The nearest other daycare we list is Circle of Friends, 0.8 miles away.