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Scholars Academy of Harrisburg

4600 Fritchey St, Harrisburg, PA 171093.3· 29 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days

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About Scholars Academy of Harrisburg

Scholars Academy of Harrisburg is a child care center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 60 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Scholars Academy of Harrisburg has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Scholars Academy of Harrisburg

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
60 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00256842
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 19, 2025: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Nov 19, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 11/19/25, it was observed that a picnic table on the toddler playground had a broken bench. CORRECTED ON SITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a) Emergency plan

      “On 11/19/25, it was observed the facility did not have an emergency plan adjusted for the current facility name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On 11/19/25, it was observed that staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 6/12/25 that was not updated until 11/15/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “On 11/19/25, it was observed that current general liability insurance was not available in the current name of the facility and legal entity.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

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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Questions about Scholars Academy of Harrisburg

Is Scholars Academy of Harrisburg licensed?

Yes. Scholars Academy of Harrisburg is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Scholars Academy of Harrisburg last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 19, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Scholars Academy of Harrisburg had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 4 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 Scholars Academy of Harrisburg care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Scholars Academy of Harrisburg accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Scholars Academy of Harrisburg's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Scholars Academy of Harrisburg cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 541-5437 to ask.

What is Scholars Academy of Harrisburg's phone number?

(717) 541-5437.

Where is Scholars Academy of Harrisburg?

4600 Fritchey St, Harrisburg, PA 17109. The nearest other daycare we list is Goldfinger Childcare and Learning Centers, 0.4 miles away.

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