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50 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA
4.3· 24 reviews
Seedlings Academy for Young Learners
- licensed capacity
- 107
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Seedlings Academy for Young Learners
Seedlings Academy for Young Learners is a child care center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 107 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 107 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (faith in Christ), Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Tadpoles, Tadpoles (email-based phone app)) |
| Licensed capacity | 107 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Seedlings Academy for Young Learners has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Seedlings Academy for Young Learners
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 107 children
- License number
- #CER-00253124
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 6, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Transportation 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Feb 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff #1 had a degree on file not recognized by the department. The foreign degree for staff #1 must be evaluated to determine the level of education staff #1 has completed”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2026
Jan 27, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the inspection it was found that Fire drills were conducted on 2/6/24 and 4/19/24 (73 days) and 10/11/24 - 12/19/24 (69 days) due to the inclusion of emergency drill dates on the Fire Drill log.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“At the time of the inspection, signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading was not available for children#1-9. Consent was indicated with circling yes or no.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of the inspection, signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid was not available for children#1-9. Consent was indicated with circling yes or no.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection, the program's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
- Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 1, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff number 1 had a health assessment dated 7/15/20 and updated on 7/26/22, which is greater than 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drill was completed on 2/17/22 and again on 4/28/22, which is greater than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Fire detection testing was not completed within 30 days on the following occasions: 4/1/22 to 5/4/22, 5/4/22 to 6/13/22, 8/3/22 to 9/16/22, 10/7/22 to 11/9/22, 11/9/22 to 12/15/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023
Jan 31, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff person #1 grabbed child #1's arms and wrists and squeezed them to show child what it is like when child grabs other children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2022
- Jan 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Seedlings Academy for Young Learners
Is Seedlings Academy for Young Learners licensed?
Yes. Seedlings Academy for Young Learners is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Seedlings Academy for Young Learners last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Seedlings Academy for Young Learners had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Seedlings Academy for Young Learners care for?
107, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Seedlings Academy for Young Learners accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Seedlings Academy for Young Learners' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Seedlings Academy for Young Learners cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 312-3010 to ask.
What is Seedlings Academy for Young Learners' phone number?
(717) 312-3010.
Where is Seedlings Academy for Young Learners?
721 Fishburn Rd, Hershey, PA 17033. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center 754, 0.2 miles away.