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Retikis Open Arms Childcare 2
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About Retikis Open Arms Childcare 2
Retikis Open Arms Childcare 2 is a child care center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 38 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 38 children
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Hours
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Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Retikis Open Arms Childcare 2
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 38 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245733
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jul 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the kitchen the walls, outside of oven/stove, and trash can were observed to be excessively dirty. In the toddler bathroom the stepstool and trash can were observed to be excessively dirty. The floor tiles in the front hallway and the preschool bathroom were observed to be coming up causing tripping hazards and uncleanliness in the bathroom. The outside exit doors in the building (in the preschool room and front door) were excessively difficult to open and the push bar in the preschool classroom was falling off the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026
Mar 16, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 had child #1 open the front door of the center for a therapist while staff person #1 supervised child #1 from the classroom side of the gate.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
Jan 23, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“A copy of an initial health assessment was not on file for Child #1 within 60-days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
3270.137 Children with Symptoms of Disease
“It was noted by facility person #1 that child #2 was excluded from attending the childcare due to a persistent cough with upper respiratory issue per the facility's sick policy despite a doctor's notes dated 1/12/2026 permitting the child to return to school.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2026
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“It was observed that there was 1 facility person present in the facility providing care for 4 preschool children. Other staff were away from the facility providing transportation for a mid-day child pick-up.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon review of facility records, Facility person # 1 tested the smoke detectors on 12/5/25 and did not complete a subsequent test within 30 days. Facility person #1 did not document the January smoke detector testing on the log. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.17(a) Accommodate a child with special needs
“The facility did not make reasonable accommodations for child to receive specialized services as facility person #1 stated that in December 2025, a child's therapist was not initially allowed access to the facility by on-site facility staff. Facility person #1 stated that facility staff called them on the phone and facility person #1 returned to the center to allow access to the therapist. The therapist had to wait in the parking lot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
Jan 23, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“A copy of an initial health assessment was not on file for Child #1 within 60-days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
3270.137 Children with Symptoms of Disease
“It was noted by facility person #1 that child #2 was excluded from attending the childcare due to a persistent cough with upper respiratory issue per the facility's sick policy despite a doctor's notes dated 1/12/2026 permitting the child to return to school.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2026
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“It was observed that there was 1 facility person present in the facility providing care for 4 preschool children. Other staff were away from the facility providing transportation for a mid-day child pick-up.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon review of facility records, Facility person # 1 tested the smoke detectors on 12/5/25 and did not complete a subsequent test within 30 days. Facility person #1 did not document the January smoke detector testing on the log. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.17(a) Accommodate a child with special needs
“The facility did not make reasonable accommodations for child to receive specialized services as facility person #1 stated that in December 2025, a child's therapist was not initially allowed access to the facility by on-site facility staff. Facility person #1 stated that facility staff called them on the phone and facility person #1 returned to the center to allow access to the therapist. The therapist had to wait in the parking lot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
Aug 13, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff emergency plan training was not updated annually. The file for facility person # 2 and facility person #4 included documentation of emergency plan training on 5/01/24 with an update on 7/01/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2025
3270.111(a) Written plan
“In the small room across from kitchen ( Toddler rm), the written plan of activities did not include times for various activities and routines.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“At the time of inspection, the facility's operator did not have documentation on file notifying local traffic safety (PennBrook) authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“It was observed that the first aid did not include tweezers in the small room across form the kitchen, (toddler Room) .”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff fire safety training was not conducted annually. The file for facility person #1 included documentation of fire safety training on 5.6.24 with an update on 7.22.25. The file for facility person #2 included documentation of fire safety training on 5.17.24 with an update on 7.23.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2025
Jun 3, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of complaint investigation, cert rep observed 3 young toddlers and 3 older toddlers in the first childcare space. Facility persons #1 and #2 did not correctly identify the children in their primary care groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“It was also observed that a toaster oven and oil in an original container located on a table which was accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON-SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Cert rep observed a visible hole about 2 inches in diameter on the left wall in the front room childcare space. There was also peeling paint by a green table on walls just below the window. There was also a broken floor tile observed to the right of entrance of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.161(a) Wholesome
“It was observed that food stored in the refrigerator was outdated. Jars of Peanut butter had best buy dates of 3/12/24 & 7/6/2022 and cottage cheese with a best by date of 6/21/23. There was also a BBQ sauce that had spilled all over the outside of the container. It was also observed that baked mac and cheese that was left out on the kitchen counter and left uncovered for more than 45 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
Jun 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of complaint investigation, cert rep observed 3 young toddlers and 3 older toddlers in the first childcare space. Facility persons #1 and #2 did not correctly identify the children in their primary care groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“It was also observed that a toaster oven and oil in an original container located on a table which was accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON-SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Cert rep observed a visible hole about 2 inches in diameter on the left wall in the front room childcare space. There was also peeling paint by a green table on walls just below the window. There was also a broken floor tile observed to the right of entrance of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.161(a) Wholesome
“It was observed that food stored in the refrigerator was outdated. Jars of Peanut butter had best buy dates of 3/12/24 & 7/6/2022 and cottage cheese with a best by date of 6/21/23. There was also a BBQ sauce that had spilled all over the outside of the container. It was also observed that baked mac and cheese that was left out on the kitchen counter and left uncovered for more than 45 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
Aug 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for facility person #3 contained a State Police Clearances dated 6.5.19 with an update on 8.14.24. The State Police clearance for staff person #3 was not updated within the 60 months timeframe required under CPLS.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“It was observed at the time of inspection that the facility did not test the fire detection system every 30 days. The provider (staff #1) tested the smoke detectors on 12.3.23 and again on 1.4.24 (32 DAYS) AND 3.1.24 and again on 4.2.24 (32DAYS) which is greater than the allowable 30 days between testing.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
Jul 19, 2023Inspection18 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not contain the release person's full address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“It was observed that emergency contact forms for school age children were not available in the school age classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The health assessment on file for child #5 was missing immunization information.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child #3 did not contain an updated health assessment. The last health assessment on file was dated 3.17.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #2 completed the mandated reporter training after 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). This was evidenced as the date of the mandated reporter training was 7.17.2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not contain a Continuity Of Operations plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“It was observed that emergency telephone numbers were not available in the Infant, Toddler, and School Aged rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Dirt buildup and dead insects observed in the corridor leading to the main bathroom. There were also water-stained ceiling tiles in the Preschool Room. A bag of cement was observed on the floor by the front entrance of the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed that facility person #4 did not wash their hands after diaper changing and no hand washing signage was posted at the diapering area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“It was observed that there was no source of running water for handwashing present in the large room by the infant and toddler diapering area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“It was observed that the agreement form on file for child # 5 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“It was observed that the fee agreement form on file for child #5 did not contain a fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, a child service report had not been completed every six months during the previous year for child #4. The child service report on file for child #4 was dated July 1, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“It was observed that the agreement form on file for child #5 did not contain arrival & departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“It was observed that the agreement form on file for child #5 did not contain an admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“It was observed that parents did not receive original agreements. Original agreements were in files for child # 3 , child #4, child #5, child #6, child #7, child #8 , child #9 ,and child #10.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“It was observed that the smoke detector in the entrance way by the bathroom area had a 9V battery instead of the required 10 year lithium battery (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The Emergency contact form on file for child #4 and child #6 did not contain health insurance / medical assistance policy numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
Jul 14, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person # 2 contained State Police Clearances dated 8/9/2017 with an update on 8/12//2022. Clearances for staff person #2 were not updated within the 60 months timeframe required under CPLS. Provider corrected violation on-site.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that water marks were visible in the toddler bathroom that 1 ceiling tile and another ceiling tile was missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the operator did not have documentation to support that an emergency drill was conducted annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Provider did not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The missing policy did not include, but is not limited to: · Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; · Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and · Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health & Safety”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Retikis Open Arms Childcare 2
Is Retikis Open Arms Childcare 2 licensed?
Yes. Retikis Open Arms Childcare 2 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Retikis Open Arms Childcare 2 last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Retikis Open Arms Childcare 2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Retikis Open Arms Childcare 2 care for?
38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Retikis Open Arms Childcare 2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Retikis Open Arms Childcare 2's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 525-8755 to confirm.
How much does Retikis Open Arms Childcare 2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 525-8755 to ask.
What is Retikis Open Arms Childcare 2's phone number?
(717) 525-8755.
Where is Retikis Open Arms Childcare 2?
3050 Canby St Ste B, Harrisburg, PA 17103. The nearest other daycare we list is St Margaret Mary School, 0.4 miles away.