Kindercare Learning Center 301283
3701 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA
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Laing Youth Club is a child care center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 65 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 68 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 65 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Laing Youth Club has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 68 rules in all · 38 corrected
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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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 was observed to be working with children without the results of the NSOR clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Documentation of education and years of experience was not available for staff #3. Documentation of years of experience was not available for staff #4 and staff #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Documentation of a health assessment and TB test conducted within 12 months prior to initial service was not available for staff #1. Documentation of a health assessment conducted within the 12 months prior to initial service was not available for staff #2. Documentation of a health assessment conducted within 24 months of previous health assessment was not available for staff #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“Documentation of the dated results from a TB test were not available for staff #3, and staff #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection, staff #1 and staff 2 were unable to name primary care groups because primary care groups were not established.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Documentation was not available showing that returning summer staff person #3 completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety (CCDBG) training. Documentation was not available showing that returning summer staff person #4 completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety (CCDBG) training. Documentation was not available showing that returning summer staff person #7 completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety (CCDBG) training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Documentation showed that a fire drill was conducted on 1/6/26 and again on 3/11/26 (64 days), exceeding the requirement that fire drills be conducted at least every 60 days. Documentation showed that a fire drill was conducted on 3/11/26 and again on 5/22/26 (72 days), exceeding the requirement that fire drills be conducted at least every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation of a child abuse clearance was not available for staff #1. Documentation of an FBI clearance was not available for staff#1. Documentation of an NSOR clearance was not available for staff #1. Documentation showed a Pending PA state police clearance for staff #2. Documentation showed a PA Dept of Education FBI clearance for staff #2. A DHS FBI clearance for staff #2 was not available. Documentation of an NSOR clearance was not available for staff #2. Documentation of a dated Disclosure Statement was not available for staff #2. Documentation showed a PA Dept of Education FBI clearance for staff #3. A DHS FBI clearance for staff #3 was not available. Documentation of an NSOR clearance was not available for Staff #3. Documentation of a dated Disclosure Statement was not available for Staff #3. Documentation of the date of signature was not available on Disclosure Statements for Staff #4, #5, and #6. Documentation of Mandated Reporter Training was not available for staff #2, Staff #3, and #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“The health summary for staff #3 did not include a statement confirming that the staff member was free from communicable diseases and suitable to work in child care. The health assessment document for staff #7 stated that the individual had a communicable disease but did not include a statement explaining the condition or the risks posed to others.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Documentation was not available showing that returning summer staff person #2 completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric first aid/CPR. Documentation was not available showing that returning summer staff person #3 completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric first aid/CPR. Documentation was not available showing that returning summer staff person #7 completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric first aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Documentation was not available showing that returning summer staff person #3 completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Fire safety training. Documentation was not available showing that returning summer staff person #4 completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Fire safety training. Documentation was not available showing that returning summer staff person #7 completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Two written, non-family references were not available for staff #1 and staff #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff person #1 did not complete a health assessment before the 24-month expiration of their previous assessment. The previous assessment is dated 11/28/22 and the current health assessment is dated 11/19/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(4) Health information/Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance
“Children # 1, 4 and 5's files do not include an initial health assessment within 60 days of admission. See code sheet for dates of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #1 did not complete CPR and First-aid training on or before the expiration date of their previous training. The previous training date was 10/28/23 and the current training date is 11/19/25. Staff person #2 did not complete CPR and First-aid training on or before the expiration date of their previous training. The previous training date was 11/30/22 and the current training date is 11/19/25.”
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that the return ceiling vents are dusty in the Blue Room and the Cafeteria/Homework room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed that there was a spot with chipped and peeling paint in the right corner of the Red Room, behind the Tree.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“Child # 5's files do not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Children # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5's agreements do not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Children #1 and 4's emergency contact forms do not include the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number. Child #3's emergency contact form does not include the enrolling parent's work phone number.”
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #1's emergency contact form does not include the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #2's emergency contact form and financial agreement were not reviewed within a 6-month period. The emergency contact form is dated 8/23/24 and 11/13/25 and the financial agreement is dated 11/24. Child #3's emergency contact form was not reviewed within a 6-month period. The emergency contact form is dated 6/7/25 and 11/13/25. The financial agreement is dated 11/24/25. See code sheet for date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“Child # 5's file does not contain a health report signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills were documented for 8/19/25 and 11/19/25, which lapsed 92 days.”
3270.123(a) Signed
“Financial agreements for children # 2, 3, 4 and 5 were not completed at the time of admission. Child #2's date of admission was 8/23/24, and the financial agreement on file is dated 11/24 with the parents' signature. Child #3's date of admission was 8/18/25, and the financial agreement on file is dated 11/24/25 with the parents' signature. Child #4's date of admission was 11/18/22, and the financial agreement on file is not dated with the parents' signature. Child #5's date of admission was 10/20/25, and the financial agreement on file is dated 12/4/25, with the parents' signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #2 and 3 did not complete Health & Safety Training within 90 days of hire.”
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff persons # 1, 2, 3, and 4's files do not include verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility.”
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Staff # 2 & 3's files do not include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial tuberculin skin test.”
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“Staff person #1's file does not include the Child Abuse Certificate and signed Disclosure Statement. Staff person #2's file does not include the FBI Clearance and NSOR. Staff person #3's file does not include the NSOR and signed Disclosure Statement. Staff person #4's file does not include the NSOR and Disclosure Statement.”
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“There was not documentation for fire drills conducted within 60 days. The last documented fire drill dates are 11/6/24 and 4/22/25.”
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff persons #1 was not able to identify all children by name and did not have an assigned group, stating that they were with the Blue Group. Staff #2, 3, and 4 stated that they were with the Red Group and were able to name all children in the Red Room, but supervision groups were not assigned.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff persons #1 and 3's files do not include two-written, nonfamily references.”
3270.31(g) Professional development certificate
“The documentation verifying the annual fire safety training did not include the credentials of the fire protection professional.”
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills are not being conducted at least once every 60 days. The most current fire drill was conducted on 11/6/24. The prior fire drill recorded was 11/3/23.”
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“Upon arrival, at 7:00 AM, certification staff observed staff person #1 caring for two children that were present in the facility. A few moments later, three more children arrived. Staff person #1 was the only facility person present.”
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff Person #1 and #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire 2370.31(f)(1-9). Staff Person #1 and #2 will have until December 11, 2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 and #2, staff person #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility,”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child #1 and child #2 did not contain an initial health report. See code sheet for admission dates.”
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form for child #5 did not contain the enrolling parents' home address. The form for child #1 and #5 did not contain the enrolling parents' work address and work phone number. The form for child #1, #2, and #5 did not contain the enrolling parents' home phone number.”
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“Facility emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation arises and when it has ended.”
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“There was no current documentation on file to verify that the facility had comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the persons who were on the premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“It was observed in the boys and girls bathrooms that the trash cans were full at the start of the before school session because they had not been emptied the day before. It was observed in the cafeteria/homework room that the storage room contained cleaning products, Windex, Raid and hand sanitizer that was accessible to children due to the key to the room being in the lock. It was observed in the kitchen that there was Clorox bleach and carpet cleaning solution accessible to children.”
3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for staff persons #1 and #2 contained current first aid/CPR training documentation but did not contain prior documentation of previous first aid/CPR training to verify that training was obtained prior to certification expiration.”
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff persons #1 and #2 did not have assigned supervision groups.”
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for child #1, #2, and #3 did not include the release person's address.”
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form for child #5 did not contain the health insurance coverage information.”
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact information was not present in the cafeteria/homework room for children receiving care in this space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed that there was no handwashing signs posted at each toilet utilized by children.”
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the cafeteria/homework room that the windowsills were dusty and the floor contained debris and food particles. It was observed in the kitchen that there were knives in a drawer and a working stove that were accessible to children.”
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the cafeteria/homework room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“The emergency contact form for child #1, #2, and #5 were not reviewed at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1, 1/4/24, and 11/18/24. Child #2, 12/28/23, and 11/18/24. Child #5, 10/13/23, and 11/18/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The agreement for child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The agreement forms for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain the services to be provided to the family and the child.”
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“It was observed that there were no written notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“The emergency contact information in the blue and red rooms did not contain copies of the updated forms from the master file. The emergency contact forms were dated from 2023 and earlier.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement forms for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the release persons designated by the parents to whom the child can be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the cafeteria/homework room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed that a child left the child care space to go down the hall to utilize the restroom and could not be seen by a staff person while in the hallway. It was observed that children left the child care space to retrieve their bookbags from the blue room and could not be seen by a staff person. It was observed that a line of children were sent ahead and around the corner to the entrance of the building for the purpose of waiting for bus arrival and could not be seen by the staff persons as they were at the end of the line.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreement for child #5 was not signed by the parent. The agreement for child #1, with the date of admission of 2/19/24, was not signed by the parent until 11/19/24. The agreement for child #2, with the date of admission of 1/2/24, was not signed by the parent until 11/19/24.”
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form for child #1 and #2, did not include information on the child's special needs.”
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The parent for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5, did not receive the original copy of the agreement.”
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for child #1 and #2 did not contain the name, and address of the physician/medical care. The emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain the physician/medical care.”
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“The facility did not have a written policy Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan reviewed during the inspection did not include accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down or shelter in place at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for Child #1, #2, #4, #5 did not include an initial or subsequent written fee agreement. No fee agreements were created therefore parents did not receive original agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #1 has not completed the required pre-service Pediatric CPR and First Aid training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form for Child #1, #4, #5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility emergency plan reviewed at the time of inspection did 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: Dec 21, 2023
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The file of Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain an admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the facility did not conduct or document an annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #-1, #2 and #3- have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Pediatric CPR and First-Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for Facility Person #1 and #2 did not include a health assessment that contained results of a tuberculin skin test. Facility Person #1 and #2 were observed working with children during inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Facility Person #1 and #2 did not include a health assessment. Facility Person #1 and #2 were observed working with children during inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance
“The file for Child #2 and #3 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“It was observed that the emergency contact forms for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were not updated one every 6 months. The emergency contact forms on file were dated 2019.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“It was observed that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“It was observed that Facility Person #1 and #3 did not receive a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1, #2, #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file dated 9/8/2015 for Staff Person #2 and no documented mandated reporter training on file for Staff Person #1, and #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Facility Person #1, who was observed working with children, did not include current FBI fingerprint results (dated 10/4/2016), NSOR verification results or a signed disclosure statement. The file for Facility Person #2, who was observed working with children, did not include current PSP clearance results (dated 1/25/2016), current Child Abuse clearance results (dated 1/27/2016), current FBI clearance results (dated 2/23/2016), NSOR verification results or a signed disclosure statement. There was no file at the facility for Facility Person #3 who was observed working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #-1, #2 and #3- have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Mandated Reporter Training, Health and Safety Training”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Facility Person #1, #2, #3 did not complete annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility operator could not provide a letter that was provided to each parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“It was observed that there was not an emergency plan posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“It was observed that the operator did not ensure that each facility person received annual training regarding the emergency plan. There was no documentation to support that training had been received for any staff member in the previous 2 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.27(a) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the facility operator could not provide a written facility emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1, #2, #3-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1, #2, #3-- does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by no previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child files did not include financial agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Laing Youth Club is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 68 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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.
65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 526-0411 to ask.
(717) 526-0411.
2330 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center 301283, 0.3 miles away.