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4620 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA
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Nature and Nurture Discovery School
- licensed capacity
- 123
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Nature and Nurture Discovery School
Nature and Nurture Discovery School is a child care center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 123 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 65 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants to kindergarten
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 123 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants to kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 123 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Nature and Nurture Discovery School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Nature and Nurture Discovery School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 123 children
- License number
- #CER-00246657
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: 21 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 65 rules in all · 64 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 15
- Staff training and qualifications 15
- Records and paperwork 14
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jun 9, 2026Inspection21 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact information and/or financial agreement for child #1, #4, #5 and #7 were not reviewed and updated by a parent at least once every 6-months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreement for child #8 and #9 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement for child #8 and #9 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The agreement for child #8 and #9 did not specify the date the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreement for child #1 was not signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed vinyl child size couches in the Monarchs, Ladybugs, Kadydid and Junebug classroom which were peeling on the surface. Observed vinyl soft blocks in the Fireflies classroom which were peeling on the surface.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #3 and #5 did not include an updated health rpeort at least once every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet). The most recent heath report on file for child #3 was dated 02/17/2025 with no subsequent health report on file. The most recent health report on file for child #5 was dated 06/13/2024 with no subsequent health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The diaper changing station in the Ladybugs classroom did not have a plastic liner / trash bag in the hands-free covered can. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for child #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 included the original agreement. The parent was not provided with the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file for staff person #7 did not include acceptable verification of education; the HS transcript on file was not signed by a representative of the educational entity.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #5 did not include 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for staff person #7 did not include 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
3270.94(a)(2)/3270.94(a)(3) Different times of day/Various activity times
“Fire drill documentation between January - June show they have been conducted in the early morning hours. On 02/19/2026 the drill was conducted at 7:40 am. On 04/14/2026 the drill was conducted at 7:15 am. The fire drills documented in November and December were conducted during low attendance days immediately before a holiday on 11/26/2025 and 12/24/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator does not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in chapter 3270 electronically with instructions for contacting the central regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“Observed the Fireflies classroom had 4 books in the reading area which was an insufficient amount and variety.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Observed the back toilet stall located in the Katydids classroom did not have a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling paint in the Katydids classroom to the left of the sink. Observed peeling paint in the Fireflies under the window behind the climber. Observed chipped paint in the Honeybees classroom under the window behind the climber. Observed peeling paint in the Junebug classroom to the left of the climber and window. Observed peeling pain in the Ladybugs classroom to the right of the climber.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“Observed a red bottle in the Honeybees classroom which was not labeled with its contents. Observed a white and green bottle in the Junebug classroom which was not labeled with its contents. Observed a purple and a yellow bottle in the Ladybugs classroom which was not labeled with its contents. Observed cleaning supplies in the Junebug classroom stored in a cabinet under the sink which was unlocked. Observed the door leading into the kitchen and the door leading into the storage room in the kitchen were unlocked allowing access to cleaning products in the storage room including Clorox, Laundry Pods, Lysol Cleaner, Dish washing PODS and Windex. A bottle of dish soap was observed on the floor in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The director did not complete a written evaluation for staff person #1, #2, and #3 within 12 months of hire (see LIS code sheet). The evaluation on file for staff person #1, #2 and #3 were completed on 03/25/2026 with no previous evaluation completed. The director did not complete a written evaluation for staff person #4 and #6 within 12 months of the previous evaluation. The evaluation on file for staff person #4 and #6 were completed on 03/25/2026 with the previous evaluation completed on 02/19/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #3 included fire safety training dated 05/27/2025 which was not updated at least annually; there was no subsequent fire safety training on file. The file for staff person #1 and #4 included fire safety training dated 06/08/2026 was not updated within 12 months; the previous training which was completed on 05/23/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The provider's Shaken Baby, Abusive Head Trauma & Child Maltreatment policy does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #5 did not include verification of 1 year of child care experience prior to service at the facility to qualify as the director. The file for staff person #7 did not include verification of 2 years of experience on file prior to service at the facility to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. Staff person #7 was observed working alone in the Junebugs classroom with a group of 5 toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
May 27, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 04/26/2021. *Corrected on the date of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person/facility person/volunteer #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 04/26/2021. *Corrected on the date of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Staff stated that on 04/24/2026, there was 1 staff person was working alone in a preschool classroom with a mixed group of 11 - 22 preschool & young school age children from approximately 7:45 am - 8:45. Staff stated that during the week of 5/18/2026 at approximately 8:00 am, there was 1 staff person working alone in a toddler classroom with a mixed group of 13 young and older toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
May 27, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 04/26/2021. *Corrected on the date of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person/facility person/volunteer #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 04/26/2021. *Corrected on the date of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Staff stated that on 04/24/2026, there was 1 staff person was working alone in a preschool classroom with a mixed group of 11 - 22 preschool & young school age children from approximately 7:45 am - 8:45. Staff stated that during the week of 5/18/2026 at approximately 8:00 am, there was 1 staff person working alone in a toddler classroom with a mixed group of 13 young and older toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
Jan 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Observed a crib in the Inchworms (infant) classroom did not have 2 feet on 3 sizes while in use. The crib was located on the far-left corner of the room and was against the corner wall and did not have 2 feet of space between the crib in use and the crib next to it.”
Sep 4, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 did not include a signed disclosure date at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“An accident report was not completed for child #1 following an incident which resulted in an injury to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The director or designated staff person did not ensure a test of the fire detection system was completed at least once every 30 days from July - August. The most recent test was completed on 08/05/2025 with the previous conducted on 07/05/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 09/03/2025 at approximately 1:06 pm, video footage shows staff person #1 walk toward child #1's rest mat and sit down on the floor on the left side of the mat. After staff person #1 sat down, child #1 moved back to the center of the mat and while lying on their belly pulls their blanket and scrunches it underneath themself between their chin and chest. Staff person #1 reached over the child's body and grabbed the blanket from the right side and begins to pull the blanket out from underneath the child. Child #1 resists and tries to hold on to the blanket. Staff person #1 continues to pull the blanket which causes the blanket to rub against the child's neck from the force causing an abrasion on the right side of the child's neck.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
Sep 4, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 did not include a signed disclosure date at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“An accident report was not completed for child #1 following an incident which resulted in an injury to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The director or designated staff person did not ensure a test of the fire detection system was completed at least once every 30 days from July - August. The most recent test was completed on 08/05/2025 with the previous conducted on 07/05/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 09/03/2025 at approximately 1:06 pm, video footage shows staff person #1 walk toward child #1's rest mat and sit down on the floor on the left side of the mat. After staff person #1 sat down, child #1 moved back to the center of the mat and while lying on their belly pulls their blanket and scrunches it underneath themself between their chin and chest. Staff person #1 reached over the child's body and grabbed the blanket from the right side and begins to pull the blanket out from underneath the child. Child #1 resists and tries to hold on to the blanket. Staff person #1 continues to pull the blanket which causes the blanket to rub against the child's neck from the force causing an abrasion on the right side of the child's neck.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
Jul 25, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“On 07/21/2025 at approximately 1:30 pm, a verbal altercation occurred between staff person #1 and individual #1 in the lobby at the facility. During the altercation, staff person #1 threatened harm to the child by stating, "I hope your baby gets hit by a car."”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement for child #6 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information for child #6 did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“On 07/11/2025, emergency contact information was not present in the Honeybees classroom for child #6 while receiving care in the space. Emergency contact information was not present in the Katydids classroom for child #2 and #8 while receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health & Safety (CCDGB) 2025 Part 1 and Part 2 were completed on 05/28/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“On 07/11/2025, the health report on file for child #3 was not updated within 12 months of the previous health report; the most recent health report on file was dated 06/06/2024 and no subsequent report was on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“On 06/13/2025, observed staff person #5 (an aide) working alone in the Inchworms classroom. Staff person #5 was not supervised by a staff person qualified at a minimum as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed bottles in the refrigerator located in the Inchworms classroom which were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for child #6 did not include signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures prior to admission (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for child #4 did not include an initial agreement at the time of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #1 did not have documentation of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training; there were 9.5 hours of documented training between 12/2023 - 12/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #2 did not include a health assessment prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet); the file included a health assessment dated 04/09/2025 and a TB test dated 04/11/2025. The file for staff person #4 included a health assessment that was not updated within 24 months for the previous health assessment; the current assessment on file was dated 05/21/2025 with the previous assessment dated 04/03/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child #5 did not have an initial health report within 60 days of attendance (see LIS code sheet); the file did not include any health reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreement for child #6 was not signed by the parent. The agreement for child #7 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for child #1 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 3rd dose of DTap and a 3rd dose of PCV13. The file for child #4 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 2nd dose of HepB, a 1st dose of DTap, a 1st dose of HiB, a 1st dose of Rotavirus, a 1st dose of PCV13, and a 1st dose of Polio immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
May 14, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“Observed staff person #7, an aide, working unsupervised in the Honeybees classroom. The file for staff person #1 included a HS diploma and 1 year of verified child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled ·Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) dated 12/09/2019 but did not have documentation on file of completing the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #3 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 04/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file Staff person #3 was observed to be working in the Inchworms classroom with staff person #1. Staff person #1 did not have a complete file to qualify as a permanent employee to supervise staff person #3.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Observed staff person #1, a provisional hire (see LIS code sheet) working in the Inchworms classroom with staff person #3. Staff person #3 did not have a complete file to qualify as a permanent employee to supervise staff person #1. The file for staff person #1 did not have a current State Police clearance. The file included a State Police Clearance dated 06/14/2016 and documentation of a request dated 03/0/2025 without the final clearance results. The file for staff person #2 did not have the results of the NSOR certificate prior to working in a child care position at the facility (see LIS code sheet); the NSOR clearance was requested on 04/14/2025. The file for staff person #2 did not have a copy of the request or the results of the FBI clearance on file. Staff person #2 was observed caring for children in the Junebug's classroom. The file for staff person #5 included a copy of an FBI clearance dated 07/14/2022 with the name blacked out on the certificate. The file for staff person #7 did not have the results of the NSOR certificate prior to working in a child care position at the facility (see LIS code sheet); the NSOR clearance was requested on 03/07/2025. The file for staff person #7 did not have a copy of the request or the results of the FBI clearance. Staff person #7 was observed caring for children in the Honeybees classroom unsupervised. The disclosure statement for staff person #8 dated 04/09/2025 was not witnessed at the time it was signed. The file for staff person #10 included a child abuse clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The most recent child abuse clearance on file was dated 03/06/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #1, #2, #6, #8 and #9 did 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: May 16, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #2 did not include verification of child care experience or education at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #4 and #6 did not include verification of education at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #5 did not include a health assessment prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The file included a TB test result dated 03/05/2025 in lieu of a complete health assessment. The file for staff person #9 did not include an updated health assessment within 24 months of the previous health assessment; the most recent health assessment on file was completed on 11/08/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
Aug 7, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.166(1) Written statement
“The written feeding schedules for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 were not followed by staff person #1. The feeding schedule for child #1 indicates feeding times as "on demand" every 3 hours (9:00, 11:00 and 1:00 pm). During the week of 07/22 - 07/26/2024, the feeding log for child #1 listed several times when feeding times for child #1 exceeded 3 hours and the first feeding was not documented until after 10:00 am. On 07/19/2024, morning feedings were not documented for child #2 and #3. The first documented feeding for child #2 was listed at 1:57 pm. The first documented feeding for child #3 was listed at 1:47 pm. On 07/23/2023, the first feeding time for child #4 was listed at 10:38 am with the afternoon feeding documented at 3:19 pm. On 07/25/2023, the first feeding time for child #4 was listed at 8:35 am with the afternoon feeding documented at 12:38 pm.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“Staff at the facility observed numerous occasions where infants' diapers were soaking wet and diaper changes were not documented in the morning. On 07/19/2024, child #2 arrived at 9:17 am and the first logged diaper change was documented at 1:38 pm. On 07/19/2024, child #3 arrived at 7:29 am and the first logged diaper change was documented at 1:34 pm. During the week of 07/22 - 07/26/2024, diaper logs for child #1, #2 and #4 showed several times throughout the day when diaper changes were not documented at least every 2 hours. Observed the daily schedule in the Honey Bees classroom lists the following diaper changing times- 9:00 - 9:30, 12:00-12:15, 2:35 - 2:45 and 3:50 - 4:30. The scheduled diaper changes between 9:00 - 12:00 exceeds 2 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“On 07/25/2024 at approximately 10:00 am, staff at the facility observed staff person #1 place child #1 into their crib on their stomach to sleep. According to the AAP, it is recommended infants be placed on their back for safe sleep.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
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Jun 17, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The emergency plan training for staff person #3 was not updated within 12 months of the previous training; the most recent training was dated 05/26/2023 with no documentation of subsequent training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The file for child #2 and #3 included a health report which was not updated within 6 months of the previous health report for an infant or young toddler (see LIS code sheet). A current health report on file for child #2 was dated 06/11/2024 with the previous health report dated 06/13/2023 and an initial health report dated 10/21/2022. A subsequent health assessment for 12/2023 was not on file. The current health report on file for child #3, dated 06/06/2024, was not completed within 6 months of the initial health report dated 09/05/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact and financial agreement for child #3 was not updated within 6 months of initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet). The most recent review was completed on 04/16/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1, who has resided outside of PA in the previous 5 years, did not include documentation of out of state clearances within 45 days of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the complete telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact information for child #1 and #5 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024
3270.131(d)(4)/3270.131(d)(8) Acute or chronic health problem/Age appropriate screenings complete
“The initial health report dated 03/26/2024 for child #5 was not completed in its entirety. The sections regarding health problems or special needs, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning and a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted were left blank by the MD/CRNP/PA who completed the form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The initial health report dated 03/26/2024 for child #5 was not completed in its entirety. The section regarding whether the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease was. left blank by the MD/CRNP/PA who completed the form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid & CPR in a PQAS approved curriculum from a PQAS approved trainer. The file for staff person #1 included American Heart Association Heartsaver for K-12 Schools training dated 01/10/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #2 did not include verification of education at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child #1 included a health report which was not updated within 12 months of the previous health report for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet). The current health report on file was dated 06/06/2024 with the previous health report dated 08/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
Jul 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“Observed a young toddler being lifted by a staff person to reach the sink to wash their hands; the sink in the Inchworms classroom was not a proper height for use by young toddlers and did not include a platform or steps for the children to easily approach the sink for handwashing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 1, 2024
Jun 8, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Observed the crib located in the Honeybees classroom, used by Child #1, was not labeled for the use by the specified child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.66(b) Original container
“Observed hand soap in a hand sanitizer bottle in the Monarch classroom which was not in an original labeled container that specified the content.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The director did not complete a written evaluation for staff person #1 within 12 months of hire (see LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The health report for child #2 and #4 was not updated at least once every 6 months for an infant or young toddler (see LIS code sheet) The most recent health report on file for child #2 was dated 06/21/2022 with no additional health reports on file. The most recent health report on file for child #4 was dated 08/30/2022 with the previous health report on file dated 04/14/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center Based Care - Revised 2022; the training was completed on 04/30/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.133(4) Locked
“Observed diaper creams stored on the bottom shelf of an unlocked cabinet on the changing tables located in the Katydids and Ladybugs classrooms which were accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.131(e)/3270.182(1) ACIP recommended immunization record /Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #3 (see LIS code sheet) did not include initial and subsequent health reports. The most recent health report on file dated 10/26/2022 did not include a copy of the child's immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #2 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 4th dose of DTap, a 4th dose of PCV13, an MMR, a Varicella and an influenza immunization. The file for child #4 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 2nd dose of Hep A and an influenza immunization. The file for child #5 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a current influenza immunization. The file for child #6 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Observed the emergency contact information for child #2, #3, #4, #6 and #7 were not updated by a parent at least once every 6 months. The emergency contact information for child #3, #4 and #6 was last reviewed in October 2022. The emergency contact information for child #2 was reviewed in June 2023 with the previous review in October 2022. The emergency contact information for child #7 was reviewed April 2022. A subsequent review in September 2022 was not signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
Nov 8, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current Mandated Reporter training was completed on 11/07/2022 and the previous documented mandated reporter training on file was dated 03/12/2017. On 11/08/2022, the file for staff person #2 included a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance dated 08/29/2018 in lieu of a child abuse clearance for employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“On 11/08/2022, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the "Inchworms" (infants) classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home are not being refrigerated by the facility. Ice packs are used in lunchboxes for lunches packed by the parents in lieu of being refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2021
3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports
“On 11/21/2022, the file for child #1 and #2 did not contain an initial health report (see LIS code sheet). The current health report on file for child #1 was dated 09/01/2022, with no prior health report on file. The current health report on file for child #4 was dated 08/05/2022, with no prior health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 11/08/2022, the file for staff person #2 had one written, nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“On 11/21/2022, the health report for child #3 did 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 19, 2022
Nov 1, 2021Inspection9 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“On 01/03/2022, the file for staff person #6 included a health assessment & results of tuberculosis screening completed after providing initial service in a child care setting; the health assessment was dated 06/20/2021 and the TB screening was dated 06/30/2021. The initial start date caring for children for staff person #6 was 06/07/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2021
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 01/03/2022, the file for staff person #5 and #7 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 01/03/2022, the file for staff person #1, start date 10/18/2021, included CPSL provisional hire documentation which was not complete prior to working with children. The file contained requests for the State Police Clearance dated 10/18/2021, a request for the Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/18/2021, FBI fingerprint receipt dated 10/25/2021 and NSOR request dated 11/01/2021. The results of the PA State Police Clearance or FBI Clearance was not on file prior to their start date. The file contains a State Police Clearance dated 12/02/2021, a child abuse clearance dated 12/02/2021, an FBI Clearance dated 10/25/2021 and an NSOR certificate dated 11/01/2021. The file for staff person #3, start date 07/19/2021, included CPSL provisional hire documentation which was not complete prior to working with children. The file contained requests for the State Police Clearance dated 08/09/2021, and a request for the Child Abuse Clearance dated 08/09/2021. The results of the PA State Police Clearance or FBI Clearance was not on file prior to their start date. Documentation of the receipt with the date of FBI fingerprinting and proof of submission for the NOSR clearance was not on file. The file contains a State Police Clearance dated 08/09/2021, a child abuse clearance dated 08/09/2021, an FBI Clearance dated 07/22/2021 and an NSOR certificate dated 07/20/2021. The file for staff person #5, initial start date 11/02/2021 included an NSOR certificate dated 12/06/2021; documentation of the NSOR request was not on file prior to their first day working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“On 01/03/2022, the file for child #1, with an enrollment date of 07/06/2021 did not include an initial health report within 90 days (under the COVID suspended regulations) following the first day of attendance at the facility. The file contained an immunization record dated 07/21/2021 and a Well Child Report dated 11/24/2021. The file for child #3, with an enrollment date of 11/03/2020 did not include an initial health report within 90 days (under the COVID suspended regulations) following the first day of attendance at the facility; the file contained an immunization record dated 10/21/2020 in lieu of a complete health report.”
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“On 12/21/2021, observed the bag containing the first-aid kit was accessible to children on the ground next to the table in the pavilion, while the 3 year old class was outside playing on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2021
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 01/03/2022, the emergency contact information for child #3 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: Feb 7, 2022
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“On 12/21/2021, observed staff person #7 working alone in the infant classroom as an Assistant Group Supervisor; the file for staff person #7 included documentation of a high school diploma but did not include verification child care experience or credit hours from an accredited college or university to qualify as an AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“On 01/03/2022, the Well Child Report, dated 11/24/2021, for child #1 did 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: Mar 7, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“On 01/03/2022, the file for child #2, a 17 month old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization. The file for child #3, a 3-year-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
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Questions about Nature and Nurture Discovery School
Is Nature and Nurture Discovery School licensed?
Yes. Nature and Nurture Discovery School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Nature and Nurture Discovery School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with 21 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Nature and Nurture Discovery School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 65 rules across 11 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 64 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 Nature and Nurture Discovery School care for?
123, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Nature and Nurture Discovery School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Nature and Nurture Discovery School'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 Nature and Nurture Discovery School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 503-4959 to ask.
What is Nature and Nurture Discovery School's phone number?
(717) 503-4959.
Where is Nature and Nurture Discovery School?
2320 Colonial Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112. The nearest other daycare we list is Alphabet Express Early Learning, 0.4 miles away.