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Kindercare Learning Center 301283

3701 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA 171103.5· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
146
open each week
5 days

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About Kindercare Learning Center 301283

Kindercare Learning Center 301283 is a child care center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 146 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 59 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
146 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentCooking Academy™, Music Explorers™
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChild Care Aware® of America (military fee assistance)
TransportationTransportation (safe transportation from our center to your child's school and back)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity146 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Kindercare Learning Center 301283

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
146 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00245810
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 11 of 12 visits · 59 rules in all · 40 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 11
  • Records and paperwork 11
  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 9
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 5
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Safe sleep 2
  • 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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  1. Aug 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Documentation showed that the last fire system test was conducted on 7/1/26, exceeding the requirement that fire system tests be conducted at least every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026

  2. Jun 26, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “The provider reported that a child was left unattended in a hallway during a transition to the playground for a period of approximately 5-6 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

  3. Mar 3, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “TB test results were not available for Staff #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff person #1 was reported to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “Verification of child care experience was not available for Staff #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Two references written by nonfamily members were not available for staff #1. One written nonfamily reference was not available for staff #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Verification/evaluation of a foreign degree was not available for staff #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test

      “A statement attesting to the person's suitability to provide child care was not available on the heath assessment for staff #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

  4. Aug 13, 2025Inspection20 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “It was observed in the 2-year-old classroom, that numerous books need repaired.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.101(a) Age appropriate

      “It was observed in the 1-year-old classroom, that more books are needed to provide a sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “It was observed that there was not handwashing signs posted at the toilets in the 1-year-old classroom, in the 2-year-old classroom, in the school-age classroom, in the Pre-K Counts B classroom and Pre-K Counts A classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff person #1 did not complete an updated State Police Clearance within the required 60-month period. The original clearance was dated 5/7/20, and the current clearance on file is dated 7/28/25. Staff person #6 did not complete an updated Child Abuse Clearance within the required 60-month period. The original was dated 7/23/20, and the current clearance on file is dated 8/7/25.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “It was observed in the preschool classroom, that the cabinet along the back wall (in between the cubbies) was not locked and accessible to children, contained toxic materials such as hand sanitizer, bug spray, and lotion that state "Keep out of reach of children".”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “It was observed in the 2 year old classroom, the first aid bookbag was on the floor, accessible to children.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the 2 year old classroom, to the right of the changing table, there is damaged wall with exposed plaster. It was observed in the preschool classroom, to the right of the door (closest to the entrance) under the fire extinguisher, there is peeling paint; there is also peeling paint with exposed drywall on the corners of the first abutment (across from the door closest to the entrance) below the whiteboard.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed in the preschool classroom, that the vent to the right of the sink, under the paper towels is very dirty and dusty.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Fire detection testing was not conducted within 30 days. 5/2/25 to 6/6/25 lapsed 35 days, and 7/1/25 to 8/1/25 lapsed 31 days.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Child # 2's Emergency Contact Forms does not contain signed consent for minor first aid.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Staff person #2 did not complete an updated Health Assessment within the required 24 month period. The previous health assessment was dated 7/22/21, and the current health assessment is dated 7/20/24. Staff person #3 did not complete an updated Health Assessment within the required 24 month period. The previous health assessment was dated 2/15/23, and the current health assessment is dated 8/1/25. Staff person #4 did not complete an updated Health Assessment within the required 24 month period. The previous health assessment was dated 7/14/23, and the current health assessment is dated 8/1/25. Staff person #5 did not complete an updated Health Assessment within the required 24 month period. The previous health assessment was dated 4/28/23, and there is not a current health assessment on file.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “It was observed in the 1-year-old classroom, that the hands-free trash can was not operable.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Child # 3 and 5's Emergency Contact Forms were not reviewed within the required 6-month period. Reviews lapsed 8 months, from 7/2024 to 3/2025.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “Child #2 and 5's Emergency Contact Forms do not contain signed consent for emergency medical care.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “Children # 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5's files contain the original Financial Agreements.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “Children # 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5's Financial Agreements do not indicate the date of admission.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “Children # 1, 2, 3, and 5's Financial Agreements do not indicate Release Persons.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.114 Outdoor Activity

      “It was observed that the infants did not go outdoors, and the teachers stated that they "sometimes" go outdoors.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space

      “It was observed in the 1-year-old classroom, 2-year-old classroom, Preschool classroom and SACC classroom, that written plans of daily activities and routines were not posted in the group space.”
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “It was observed in the 2-year-old classroom, that the nap cots were not labeled for the use of specific children.”
  5. May 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Documentation indicated that fire detection device testing lapsed 30 days. Testing dates are 3/14/25 and 4/18/25, which is a 35-day lapse.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the Pre-K Counts A classroom, it was observed that there is a Fiskars Paper Cutter in a basket to the right of cubbies, a stapler and adult scissors on the teacher podium, all three accessible to children. It was observed that there is a mop bucket with dirty water in the Pre-K Counts A classroom bathroom. In the school-age room, it was observed that the utility closet, containing the water heater and pipes, was not locked and accessible to children. In the school-age room, it was observed that the phone cord was hanging off the shelf in order to be plugged in, to the left of the sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025

  6. May 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Documentation indicated that fire detection device testing lapsed 30 days. Testing dates are 3/14/25 and 4/18/25, which is a 35-day lapse.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the Pre-K Counts A classroom, it was observed that there is a Fiskars Paper Cutter in a basket to the right of cubbies, a stapler and adult scissors on the teacher podium, all three accessible to children. It was observed that there is a mop bucket with dirty water in the Pre-K Counts A classroom bathroom. In the school-age room, it was observed that the utility closet, containing the water heater and pipes, was not locked and accessible to children. In the school-age room, it was observed that the phone cord was hanging off the shelf in order to be plugged in, to the left of the sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025

  7. Apr 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language

      “Cert. Rep. verified through staff interviews that multiple staff witnessed staff person #1 to frequently be physically and verbally aggressive with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

  8. Mar 4, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) Required to report/Child abuse reporting

      “Classroom staff, administrative staff (staff persons #2 and 3) and district leader (staff person #4) did not report suspected child abuse to ChildLine, when there was reasonable cause to suspect that children were victims of repeated child abuse. Staff that witnessed child abuse taking place, reported incidents to the administrative staff. Administrative staff completed "Coaching Forms" with staff person #1 (alleged perpetrator) and required staff person #1 to complete trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “Staff did not complete incident reports for children that were physically handled by staff person #1, and parents were not made aware of these incidents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language

      “Cert. Rep. verified through staff interviews that multiple staff witnessed staff person #1 to frequently be physically and verbally aggressive with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025

  9. Mar 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) Required to report/Child abuse reporting

      “Classroom staff, administrative staff (staff persons #2 and 3) and district leader (staff person #4) did not report suspected child abuse to ChildLine, when there was reasonable cause to suspect that children were victims of repeated child abuse. Staff that witnessed child abuse taking place, reported incidents to the administrative staff. Administrative staff completed "Coaching Forms" with staff person #1 (alleged perpetrator) and required staff person #1 to complete trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “Staff did not complete incident reports for children that were physically handled by staff person #1, and parents were not made aware of these incidents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language

      “Cert. Rep. verified through staff interviews that multiple staff witnessed staff person #1 to frequently be physically and verbally aggressive with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025

  10. Sep 13, 2024Inspection21 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “There was no documentation showing that the Emergency Plan had been delivered to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(9) Written record

      “The fire drill log did not include hypothetical locations of the fire. Additionally, the fire drill log did not include the names of the facility persons who participated in the fire drill (corrected on-site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(b) Emergency plan/Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “There was no documentation of an emergency drill having been conducted in the past 12 months. Additionally, there was no documentation that the Emergency Plan had been reviewed annually by the Director of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of education and childcare experience prior to working at the facility. Without this documentation, there is no way to show if the staff person is qualified as an Aide, Assistant Group Supervisor or Group Supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.182(4)/3270.182(6) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for special diet or medications. There also was no signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child, or for consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The Emergency Contact Forms for Children #s 2, 3 and 4 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The Emergency Contact Forms for Children #s 3 and 4 did not include health insurance coverage. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 did not include the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “The Emergency Contact Forms for Children #s 3 and 4 did not include information on the child's special needs/allergies.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number. The Emergency Contact form for Child #4 did not include the enrolling parent's work address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The Emergency Contact Forms for Children #s 3 and 4 did not include the name and phone number of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “There were no Child Service Reports (or STARS-approved assessment tool) in the files for Children #s 2 and 4. The Child Service Report or approved assessment tool, are required to be completed every 6 months, shared with the parent and documented in the child's file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Peeling paint was observed on the low, entry doorframe in the School Age room. Peeling paint was also observed on a wooden windowsill in the Toddler 2's room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kits in the Toddler 1's and the PreK Count rooms did not include soap. The first aid kit in the School Age room did not include tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Sanitizer was observed in a low, accessible cabinet in the Infant Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “There were no staff evaluations completed in the past 12 months for Staff Persons #s 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff Person #10 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of the date of hire (see LIS Code Sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “Staff Persons #s 1 and 8 did not have documentation of annual fire safety training completed in the past 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(4)/3270.27(a)(5) Contact when ended/Emergency plan

      “The Emergency Plan and Parent Letter about the emergency procedures, did not include information about the method to inform parents that the emergency has ended and instruction for how to safely be reunited with their children. Additionally, the Emergency Plan and Parent Letter did not include accommodation for toddlers or children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The Emergency Plan (and Parent Letter explaining the emergency procedures) did not include a plan that addresses continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The staff files for the following staff members, did not contain two written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person: Staff Persons #s 2 ,9 and 11 had one written reference. Staff Person #7 had no written references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Apr 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet

      “The facility persons' records were stored in a binder on top of a cabinet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “More than 30 days lapsed between manual tests of the fire detection system. A test was done on 1/7/24, and then more than 30 days later on 2/20/24. At the time of inspection, more than 30 days had lapsed since the most recent test on 3/12/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “A facility staff person stated that they use a weighted blanket for an enrolled child. The child's record did not include documentation that a weighted blanket is to be used (as either outlined in an IEP or from a medical care provider).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “An infant was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

  2. Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 21, 2023Inspection18 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “It was observed that the facility interconnected fire alarm system was not functioning and operable in the one-year-old or two-year-old classrooms. The alarm system was tested and unable to be heard in either upstairs classroom as observe by the Certification Representative.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Facility Person #3, #4, #5, #6, #10 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “The file for Facility Person #7 did not include a high school diploma or transcript. The document on file was an incomplete cover sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.152 Adult Hygiene

      “It was observed in the Two-year-old classroom that Facility Person#5 and #11 did not was their hands prior to serving lunch.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for Facility Person #10 did not include a health assessment that included documentation to confirm the facility person is free from communicable disease and suitable to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “It was observed in the Two-year-old classroom that the children's hands were not washed prior to lunch time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “It was observed in the Two-year-old classroom that there were 10 children in care and only 5 emergency contact forms. 5 children did not have emergency contact forms present in the childcare space they were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “It was observed in the PreK and One-year-old classrooms that there was not a written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “It was observed in the Two-year-old classroom that the first aid kit did not contain tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “It was observed in the Preschool classroom that the first aid kit was hanging in a cubby and accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “It was observed in the Two-Year old classroom that a window that was directly accessible to a child sitting on the ledge of the window; had a broken lock, was able to fully swing open more than 6 inches and did not have a screen posing an immediate hazard to the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.72(b) Screened

      “It was observed in the Two-year-old classroom that the windows that were able to be opened for ventilation were not screened.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “It was observed in the PreK classroom bathroom that there was disinfectant spray and 2 bottles of bathroom cleaner accessible to children on the back of the toilet. It was observed in the upstairs "school age room" that a cabinet containing 13 sunscreen bottles, disinfectant spray and cleaning solution was unlocked and toxics were accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)(2) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs

      “It was observed that the acting facility Director did not have 30 credit hours in ECE, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field to qualify as a facility director.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for Facility Person #2 did not contain NSOR clearance results on file. Facility Person #2 is past 45 day provisional hire period. See code sheet for date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #4 and 10 has not completed the 10 hour Health & Safety required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Facility person #2, #8 have not completed the required one hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “It was observed in the Preschool classroom that there was an outlet on the wall by the sink missing protective outlet covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023

  4. Dec 19, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “It was observed that the Toddler classroom was out of ratio. when staff member #1 left the classroom to use the bathroom leaving Staff #2 in the classroom with 6 two-year-olds, 2 one-year olds and an infant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2023

  5. Oct 6, 2022Inspection20 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a) Written plan

      “On 10/6/22, it was observed that a written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in the School Age classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “On 10/6/22, it was observed that the handwashing sign was missing at the handwashing sink in the Older Toddler classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 10/6/22, it was observed that the vents in the 4's classroom (by the office door) and in the 3's classroom (by the sink) had a visible layer of dust collected on them that could be scraped off when touched.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 10/6/22, it was observed that the surfaces in the facility were not in good repair due to peeling paint. Peeling Paint was observed in the 3's classroom in the corner. Peeling Paint was observed in the 4's classroom on the windowsill. Peeling Paint was observed in the Older Toddler classroom under the Dry Erase board and under the Window. Peeling Paint was observed in the School Age classroom on the windowsill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 10/6/22, it was observed that toxics were accessible to children. Hand sanitizer was observed to be accessible in the 4's classroom on a low shelf. Hand sanitizer was observed to be accessible in the stairwell on a low table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(1) HS/GED + 30 credits

      “On 10/6/22, it was observed that staff 1 and 5 did not have the required documentation on file to be qualified as an AGS (Assistant Group Supervisor). Staff person 1 did not have verification of education or experience on file. Staff person 5 did not have verification of education on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b) Director qualifications

      “On 10/6/22, it was observed that staff person 4 was working as the director but did not have verification of education on file to meet the requirements for a director.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.33(c) Supervised volunteer

      “On 10/6/22, it was observed that staff person 1 was working alone in the Young Toddler classroom, but only had documents on file to be considered a volunteer. A volunteer may not work alone or be considered as part of the staff to child ratio.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals

      “On 10/6/22 it was observed that staff persons 1, 4, and 5 did not have the required verifications on file to meet the requirements for the position they were working in. Staff person 1 was observed working as an AGS (Assistant Group Supervisor) but did not have verification of education or experience on file to meet the requirements for AGS. Staff person 4 was observed working as a Director, but did not have verification of education on file to meet the requirements for director. Staff person 5 was observed working as an AGS, but did not have verification of education on file to meet the requirements for director.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 10/6/22, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 2 did had been employed longer than 45 days and did not have a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) Certificate on file. Staff person 2 may not work until NSOR certificate is on file. Staff person 4 did not have a State Police clearance on file and no provisional paperwork was available. Staff person 4 may not work until State Police clearance is on file. CORRECTED ON SITE”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “On 10/6/22, it was observed that the facility emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “On 10/6/22, it was observed that staff persons 2 and 3 had been employed for longer than 1 year and did not have emergency plan training in the previous 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.21/3270.76 General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces

      “On 10/6/22, it was observed that there were frayed wires along the floor in the 4's classroom near the window on the tan wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “On 10/6/22, it was observed that a letter was not sent to the local traffic safety authorities in the previous 12 months notifying them of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “On 10/6/22, it was observed that childcare regulations and regional office contact information was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “On 10/6/22, it was observed that staff person 1 had been employed for longer than 90 days and did not have pediatric CPR and First Aid on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 10/6/22, it was observed that staff person 5 only had 1 written nonfamily reference on file. One additional reference is needed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(a) Each child

      “On 10/6/22, it was observed that a file was not present at the facility for child 6.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “On 10/6/22, it was observed that safe routes for pick up and drop off were not posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “On 10/6/22, it was observed that furniture was damaged in the School Age classroom. The blue stool was torn allowing the stuffing to be exposed. The lego table was observed to have a visible layer of dust.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022

  6. Nov 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Kindercare Learning Center 301283 licensed?

Yes. Kindercare Learning Center 301283 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Kindercare Learning Center 301283 last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindercare Learning Center 301283 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 59 rules across 11 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 40 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 Kindercare Learning Center 301283 care for?

146, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Kindercare Learning Center 301283 accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kindercare Learning Center 301283's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kindercare Learning Center 301283 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 652-3421 to ask.

What is Kindercare Learning Center 301283's phone number?

(717) 652-3421.

Where is Kindercare Learning Center 301283?

3701 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110. The nearest other daycare we list is Laing Youth Club, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).