Best Friends Day Care
206 Bridge St, New Cumberland, PA
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Learning and Sharing Child Development Center is a child care center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 141 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants to school-age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Staff | Teachers trained in early childhood education |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 141 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Learning and Sharing Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 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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3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Facility self-reported that in the Ladybug classroom staff person #1 aggressively grabbed and yanked the arm of child #1 to move them to a different area of the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the Bullfrog classroom that the bathroom stall dividers and the water shut-off valves at each toilet contain chipping and/or flaking rust. It was observed in the Dinosaur classroom that the bathroom stall dividers and the water shut-off valves at each toilet contain chipping and/or flaking rust.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“It was observed in the Butterflies classroom a cleaning solution was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. (this was corrected on site) It was observed in the Bullfrog classroom a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. (this was corrected on site). It was observed in the Dinosaur classroom a cleaning solutions was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. (this was corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“It was observed in the Butterflies classroom that a written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed in the Bullfrog classroom's bathroom that handwashing signs were not posted at each toilet stall.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“The facility does not provide their general hours for which care is provided and the fees for the services provided in writing to parents at the time of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The under sink and base cabinets in the butterfly, front caterpillar, back caterpillar, inchworm, bullfrog, inchworm, and the kindergarten classrooms are in bad repair and are unable to easily lock and unlock.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 9/5/24-10/9/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“It was observed in the back Caterpillar classroom that staff person #1 did not wash a child's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed in the Butterfly, back Caterpillar, Bullfrog, and Dinosaur classrooms, chipped and peeling paint on the windowsills. It was also observed in the Bullfrog classroom, chipped and peeling paint on the cubbies used by children to store their personal items.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2025
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“It was observed that staff person #1 did not wash her hands after diapering a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Learning and Sharing Child Development Center 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 February 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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.
141, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 774-6844 to ask.
(717) 774-6844.
335 Front St, New Cumberland, PA 17070. The nearest other daycare we list is Best Friends Day Care Center, 0.1 miles away.