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Rockstart Early Learning Center 2
- licensed capacity
- 63
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Rockstart Early Learning Center 2
Rockstart Early Learning Center 2 is a child care center in Halifax, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 63 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 63 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 63 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Rockstart Early Learning Center 2
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 63 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253670
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Mar 5, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for child #2, #3 and #4 did not include child service reports (CSR) providing information to the family about the child's growth and development which were completed at least once every 6 months. The file for child #2 included a current CSR completed on 02/20/2026 and previous reports completed on 07/09/2025 and 10/03/2024. The file for child #3 included a current CSR completed on 2/25/2026 and previous reports completed on 07/09/2025 and 10/03/2024. The file for child #4 included a current CSR completed on 02/20/2026 with no previous reports completed between initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet0 and 02/20/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #2 included a health assessment which was not updated within 24 months of the previous assessment. The current health assessment on file was dated 10/08/2025 with the previous assessment dated 08/17/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The files for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include updated health reports at least once every 6 months for an infant or young toddler (see LIS code sheet). The file for child #1 included a health report dated 06/20/2025 with no subsequent health report on file within 6 months. An updated health report was due by 12/2025. The file for child #2 included a health report dated 08/25/2025 with no subsequent health report on file within 6 months. An updated health report was due by 02/2026. The file for child #3 included a current health report dated 10/28/2025 with the previous health report dated 10/16/2024 with no subsequent health report completed in 04/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 did not include the final results of the State Police Clearance. The file included a State Police clearance dated 07/28/2020 and a clearance in "Request under review" status dated 06/24/2025 and the final document was not on file. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The financial agreement for child #3 and #5 was not reviewed and updated by a parent at least once every 6 months. The financial agreement for child #2 included a review on 01/06/2025, 08/14/2025 and 01/12/2026. The review between 01/06/2025 and 08/14/2025 exceeded 6 months. The financial agreement for child #5 included a review on 01/08/2026 with the previous review on 06/13/2024 with no subsequent reviews documented at least once every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for child #5 did not include a copy of subsequent written agreements between 06/13/2024 - 01/08/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.78/3270.113(a) Lighting/Supervised at all times
“Observed the overhead lights in the infant room were turned off during naptime. The room does not have windows to produce natural light when the classroom lights are turned off. A string of lights hanging above the cabinets did not provide sufficient lighting in the room to see all of the children napping in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
Dec 22, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.14/3270.27(c) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Training regarding plan
“There was no evidence on file that staff person #4 has completed emergency plan training and they were outside of their 90-day pre-service window.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The NSOR of staff person #1 was dated 9/19/25, which was passed their date of first day caring for children. Staff person #2 had a signed disclosure but it was not the updated disclosure form dated 1/1/25. Staff person #3 did not have evidence of their Child Abuse Clearance on file at the time of the inspection. Staff person #4 did not have evidence of a signed disclosure statement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The temperature on the refrigerator in the toddler room was at 57 degrees. The refrigerator in the school age room did not have a thermometer. (Corrected on site.)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment of staff person #4 did not confirm that they were free from communicable disease nor that they were suitable for childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2026
Mar 14, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A playhouse in the outdoor area contained a roof cracked edge which created a potential pinch point. Correct during inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“The emergency contact information for Child # 2 was not updated in a timely manner. This emergency contact information is currently up to date.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The health assessment for Child # 3 was not updated in a timely manner. This health report is currently up to date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Staff reported that an infant sleeps with a weighted sleep sack. Documentation from a physician or an IEP/IFSP necessitating use of the sleep sack, was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Emergency plan training was completed at the facility but was not completed timely to meet the requirements for annual emergency plan training. All staff have current emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Fire safety training was not conducted timely to meet the requirements for annua training. All staff have documentation of current fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“Facility's parent handbook does not address supervision policies.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“Current facility enrollment is 51 children. Documentation of education requirements was not on file for a second group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“A Director is required to complete written annual staff evaluations of personnel who have worked at least 12 consecutive months at the Child Care Center. Written annual staff evaluations were not completed in a timely manner. All staff have current evaluations on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person # 2 had a child abuse clearance that was not renewed within the 60-month timeframe. Current Child Abuse Clearance is on file. Staff Persons #'s 6 & 7 do not have documentation of a current NSOR clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
Mar 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“It was observed that staff #1's previous health assessment was completed on 8-27-2021 and then again on 10-13-23. More than 24 months from the previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“It was observed at the time of inspection a shelf in room #1/young toddler room was not secured to the wall and posed a falling hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
Mar 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“It was observed at the time of inspection the director had not completed a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
Mar 10, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“It was observed at the time of inspections staff #1 did not have the required National Sex Offender Registry Clearance completed and in their file. Staff #2's NSOR was not completed until 3-24-22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed at the time of inspection that the napping mats in the Pre-K classoom were ripped and the foam was exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“It was observed at the time of inspection emergency drills were not being conducted and documented annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Rockstart Early Learning Center 2
Is Rockstart Early Learning Center 2 licensed?
Yes. Rockstart Early Learning Center 2 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Rockstart Early Learning Center 2 last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Rockstart Early Learning Center 2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Rockstart Early Learning Center 2 care for?
63, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Rockstart Early Learning Center 2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Rockstart Early Learning Center 2's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Rockstart Early Learning Center 2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 827-3524 to ask.
What is Rockstart Early Learning Center 2's phone number?
(717) 827-3524.
Where is Rockstart Early Learning Center 2?
60 S River Rd, Halifax, PA 17032. The nearest other daycare we list is The YMCA Child Development Center at Halifax, 1.2 miles away.