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Keystone Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 142
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Keystone Early Learning Center
Keystone Early Learning Center is a child care center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 142 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. 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 19 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 142 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Teaching Strategies: Creative Curriculum |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (Keystone Stars 4 Star Center) |
| Licensed capacity | 142 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Keystone Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 142 children
- License number
- #CER-00259099
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 19 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 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 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 16, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the older toddler classroom a container of disinfecting cleaning wipes on a low cubby accessible to children. (This was corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“It was observed in the infant classroom a Magic Eraser, SOS scrub pad, and a liquid in a soap like pump dispenser were not in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the preschool classroom two area rugs in the reading corner had smooth backing creating the area rugs to be slippery on the tiled floor causing a potential tripping and/or falling hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The individual files for children #1, #2, and #4 contain the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact for child #1 does not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact for child #4 does not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contacts for children #2, #3, and #4 have not been update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The parent letter pertaining to the facility's emergency plan does not include 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: Jun 16, 2025
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“The health report on file for child #1 did not include a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3270.133(7) Medication log
“A medication log for child #5 has not been established by the operator for a prescription medication on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“The individual file for staff person #1 does not include a written report of an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 did not complete the required Pediatric First Aid and CPR training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS sheet). The completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR training for staff person #2 is dated 3/27/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
Nov 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the older toddler classroom, Swiffer Wet pads, disinfecting cleaning wipes, and floor cleaner were stored in an unlocked cabinet under the sink accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed in the older toddler and the younger toddler classrooms, sound machines being used at high volume levels that could potentially prevent staff from being able to properly hear, direct and assess toddlers while sleeping on nap mats.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 11/24/24 and the previous training was completed on 9/30/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2024
Jul 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Continued Non-Compliance: On 6/20/24 a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #1 and #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 7/11/24. On 7/29/24 an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #1 and #3 still has not completed the following required pre-service training: pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
Jun 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1 and #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #5 included a pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate which was not updated before the expiration of the previous certificate. The current first-aid and CPR training certificate is dated 3/6/24 and the previous first-aid and CPR training certificate was dated 12/23/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Individual files for staff persons #2 and #4 do not include an initial health assessment, including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2024
Jun 9, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed in the older toddler and preschool classrooms that children laying on their nap cots were not able to be properly supervised by staff. The nap cots were placed in areas that caused children to be out of sight from staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed that a storage closet door in the hallway area where cleaning supplies were stored, was open and accessible to children. (corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that the door to the kitchen with a working stove was open and the area was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed in the toddler classroom, multiple sensory bottles containing objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch had lids that were removeable and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Plastic grocery bags were observed in the cubby area accessible to toddlers. (corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
- Jun 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Keystone Early Learning Center
Is Keystone Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Keystone Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Keystone Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Keystone Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Keystone Early Learning Center care for?
142, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Keystone Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Keystone Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Keystone Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 783-3842 to ask.
What is Keystone Early Learning Center's phone number?
(717) 783-3842.
Where is Keystone Early Learning Center?
400 North St Room 125 Keystone Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120. The nearest other daycare we list is New Legends Childcare, 0.1 miles away.