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Mechanicsburg Learning Center Delbrook

4746 Delbrook Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 170502.9· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
79
open each week
5 days

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About Mechanicsburg Learning Center Delbrook

Mechanicsburg Learning Center Delbrook is a child care center in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 79 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 50 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
79 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationOther accreditation (Keystone STARS four-star rating)
Licensed capacity79 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Mechanicsburg Learning Center Delbrook

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
79 children
License number
#CER-00250646
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 50 rules in all · 50 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Discipline and child guidance 8
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safe sleep 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. Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 23, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Fire Detection Device Testing Log recorded testing dates of 5/4/25 and 6/4/25. Cert Rep determined that 31 Calendar days passed between these two testing dates.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 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 Person #1 did not report an accident involving Child #1, which occurred at the facility, and the child's parents did not receive a report on the day of the incident.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

  4. Jul 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Fire Detection Device Testing Log recorded testing dates of 5/4/25 and 6/4/25. Cert Rep determined that 31 Calendar days passed between these two testing dates.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 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 Person #1 did not report an accident involving Child #1, which occurred at the facility, and the child's parents did not receive a report on the day of the incident.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

  5. Apr 11, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In the outdoor toddler play space, 2-3 inches of standing water were observed in a toy/sand box. In the outdoor 2s play space, 2-3 inches of standing water were observed in a bucket of balls. In the Preschool outdoor play space, a sand box with tarp were observed to have standing water.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Staff person #4 did not complete fire safety training annually. The record for staff person #4 contained documentation of fire safety training on 10/9/2023 and an update on 1/2/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The record for staff person #6 contained state police clearances dated 6/1/2018 and 10/3/2023, and FBI clearances dated 6/2/2018 and 6/21/2023. The state police and FBI clearances for staff #6 were not updated every 60 months. The record for staff person #7 contained NSOR verification dated 11/12/2019 and 11/18/2024. The NSOR clearance for staff #7 was not updated every 60 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In room 302 (3s), bingo dabbers labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible to children. In room 301 (Pre-K), shaving cream and rubbing alcohol labeled keep out of reach of children was stored on the top shelf of a cabinet accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The record for staff person #2 contained documentation of health assessments dated 8/8/2022 and 9/2/2024. The health assessments for staff #2 were not update every 24 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the 2s outdoor play space, the bottom of a door to the facility had chipped paint that was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “On the toddler outdoor play space, mulch (less than an inch in diameter) had washed in from an adjoining plays space and was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The record for staff person #4, #5, and #6 did not include documentation of 12 hours of training. The record for staff #4 contained 10 hours, staff #5 contained 8.5 hours, and staff #6 contained 8.5 hours.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.164 Food Servings

      “In room 302 (3s), children requested additional quesadillas, reasonable amounts of additional food were not available for the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the twos classroom, there was a buildup of dirt under the diaper changing pad (corrected during inspection). In room 301 (Pre-K), step stools at the sink had a buildup of dirt (corrected during inspection). In the toddler outdoor play space, the lid of a toy box was cracked and created a hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

  6. Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      20.71(a)(5) Mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility

      “Facility person #1 has mistreated, or abused a client being cared for in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      20.71(a)(5) Mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility

      “Facility person #1 has mistreated, or abused a client being cared for in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      20.71(a)(5) Mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility

      “Facility person #1 has mistreated, or abused a client being cared for in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024

  8. Oct 2, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “Fire drill log did not have documentation of testing every 30 days. Dates listed on log were 11/16/23, 12/22/23, 1/26/24, 2/28/24, 3/28/24, 4/29/24, 5/31/24”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #1 did not have documentation of a subsequent health assessment. Last health assessment was documented on 9/19/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary

      “Inspection summaries SIN-00249757, and SIN-00249826 for an open complaint investigation were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “The rest equipment in the Ones classroom was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Chipped plaster and paint were observed on the wall by the changing table in the Older Toddler classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “A bottle of bleach was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink accessible to children in the infant classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Staff #2, #3, #4, #6. #7 did not have documentation of a written evaluation completed every 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 did not have documentation of an annual update to their emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “The operator did not have documentation in writing of the emergency plan being reviewed and updated annually. Last date listed was 8/1/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Child #1, #2, #3, #4 did not have documentation of updated emergency contact information and the financial agreement once in a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

  9. Aug 20, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.19(b) Child abuse reporting

      “On 8/12/2024, Staff person #1 was observed by Staff person #2 using inappropriate force to remove Child #1 from underneath a climber by the wrist. Child #1 was lifted by the wrist causing the child's feet to be in the air for a few steps. On the same day, Staff person #1 was observed knocking Child #2 down who was lining up after recess, Staff person #1 did not acknowledge or comfort Child #2 following the incident. A facility person did not report the mistreatment of a child to Childline immediately. The incident occurred on 8/12/2024 and a report was not made until 8/15/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.19(b) Child abuse reporting

      “On 8/12/2024, Staff person #1 was observed by Staff person #2 using inappropriate force to remove Child #1 from underneath a climber by the wrist. Child #1 was lifted by the wrist causing the child's feet to be in the air for a few steps. On the same day, Staff person #1 was observed knocking Child #2 down who was lining up after recess, Staff person #1 did not acknowledge or comfort Child #2 following the incident. A facility person did not report the mistreatment of a child to Childline immediately. The incident occurred on 8/12/2024 and a report was not made until 8/15/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 8/12/2024, Staff person #1 was observed by Staff person #2 using inappropriate force to remove Child #1 from underneath a climber by the wrist. Child #1 was lifted by the wrist causing the child's feet to be in the air for a few steps. On the same day, Staff person #1 was observed knocking Child #2 down who was lining up after recess, Staff person #1 did not acknowledge or comfort Child #2 following the incident.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.19(b) Child abuse reporting

      “On 8/12/2024, Staff person #1 was observed by Staff person #2 using inappropriate force to remove Child #1 from underneath a climber by the wrist. Child #1 was lifted by the wrist causing the child's feet to be in the air for a few steps. On the same day, Staff person #1 was observed knocking Child #2 down who was lining up after recess, Staff person #1 did not acknowledge or comfort Child #2 following the incident. A facility person did not report the mistreatment of a child to Childline immediately. The incident occurred on 8/12/2024 and a report was not made until 8/15/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2024

  10. Aug 15, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.19(b) Child abuse reporting

      “On 8/12/24, Child #1 (6-months old) sustained an injury to the arm while in the care of Staff #1. Complaint investigation revealed that Staff #1 was working alone when the injury occurred. Child #1 received emergency medical care for the arm injury. A facility person did not make a report to child line immediately following the injury. The incident was reported to Childline by an outside party and became a Childline Report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024

    • 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

      “On 8/12/24, Child #1 (6-months old) sustained an injury to the arm while in the care of Staff #1. An incident report of Child #1's injury did not contain a date written by the child's parent. There was not documentation on file to show the parents of Child #1 obtained the original copy of the incident report on the day of the incident.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

      “On 8/12/24, Child #1 (6-months old) sustained an injury to the arm while in the care of Staff #1. Child #1 received emergency medical care for the arm injury. The operator did not telephone report to Certification within 24 hours of a child receiving emergency care when they were injured at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Feb 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #1 did not include the results of the NSOR clearance within 45 days of hire (see LIS code sheet). A copy of the request for the NSOR clearance was on file at the time of initial hire. The file for staff person #2 did not include the results of the FBI or NSOR clearance within 45 days of hire (see LIS code sheet). A copy of the request for the FBI and NSOR clearance was on file at the time of initial hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid & CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024

  2. Nov 15, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed on 11/16/2023 a plastic storage container on the preschool playground was broken and contained a sharp plastic piece that created a potential hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “It was observed on 11/16/2023 in the Young Toddler 2 room multiple plastic bags containing extra clothes are being stored on the bottom shelf of the cubbies and are accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. (CORRRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “It was observed on 11/16/2023 in the Infant 1 and Infant 2 rooms a hand washing sign was not posted by the sink. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “It was observed on 11/16/2023 in the Infant 1 and Infant 2 rooms 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 in a conspicuous location. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “Emergency contact information for Child # 1 does not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child # 2 does not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff Person #2 completed the 1-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022, but not the professional development as listed in subsections (f)1-10.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “Upon a file review on 11/16/2023 it was observed the record for Staff Person #2 contained mandated reporter training dated 10/7/2022; however, it is not an approved course. The file for Staff Person # 3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains NSOR verification dated 9/29/2023, which is beyond the 45-day provisional hire period. Documentation that the NSOR verification was requested prior to the hire date was not observed in the staff file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b) Aide qualifications

      “The file for Staff Person #4 (DOH see LIS code sheet) who is working as an Aide does not contain proof of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “It was observed on 11/16/2023 the hallway bathroom was not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “It was observed on 11/16/2023 in the Older 1's room a mop with a container of cleaning solution was accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) It was observed on 11/16/2023 in the Pre-K 3 room a gallon jug of hand soap was accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Emergency contact information for Child #1 does not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. Emergency contact information for Child #2 does not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)(vi) Time of administration

      “It was observed on 11/16/2023 the medication log for Child #4 does not include the time of administration.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) has not completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff Person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) has not completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Facility Person #4 (DOH see LIS code sheet) only includes one written, nonfamily references from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for Facility Person #5 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “It was observed on 11/16/2023 several lunch boxes containing potentially hazardous food brought from a child's home were not refrigerated. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)(v) Date of administration

      “It was observed on 11/16/2023 the medication log for Child # 3 and Child #4 does not include the date of administration.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023

  3. Aug 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff Person #1 contains mandated reporter training dated 4/30/2018 which exceeds 60 months and is no longer valid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “It was observed on 8/14/2023 landscaping mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch is accessible in the area being designated as the Toddler Playground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023

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 Mechanicsburg Learning Center Delbrook licensed?

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

When was Mechanicsburg Learning Center Delbrook last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mechanicsburg Learning Center Delbrook had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 50 rules across 9 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 50 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 Mechanicsburg Learning Center Delbrook care for?

79, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Mechanicsburg Learning Center Delbrook accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mechanicsburg Learning Center Delbrook's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mechanicsburg Learning Center Delbrook cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 766-2439 to ask.

What is Mechanicsburg Learning Center Delbrook's phone number?

(717) 766-2439.

Where is Mechanicsburg Learning Center Delbrook?

4746 Delbrook Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Learners Early Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.

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