Discovery Junction Child Development Center
50 W Market St, Campbelltown, PA
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Special Friends
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Special Friends
Special Friends is a child care center in Campbelltown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 80 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 3 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
- 80 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 | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Special Friends
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247665
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 16 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Aug 20, 2026Inspection16 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Documentation of the letter that the parents receive at the time of enrollment that summarizes the facilities emergency evacuation plan, did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Documentation of an annual emergency drill was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Documentation of the pediatric first aid/CPR certificate on file for staff member 2 was obtained more than 90 days from the staff members hire date.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a sippy cup in the infant classroom was not labeled for individual use. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.166(1) Written statement
“Documentation of a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant was not on file for child 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2 and staff member 3 was updated more than 24 months from the previous health assessment date.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the staff member in the infant classroom did not wash the child's hands after a diaper change”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2026
3270.133(7) Medication log
“Documentation of a medication log was not on file for medication for child 1”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Documentation of the health assessments on file for child 4 and child 5 were updated more than 12 months from the previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 6, did not include the enrolling parent's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Documentation of child service reports were not on file for child 3, child 4, child 5 and child 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff member 2 was scrolling on her personal cell phone with her head down while being responsible for 7 children during nap.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2026
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“During the time of the inspection, the staff members in the pre k and young toddler classroom stated that the dirty water bin is emptied two to three times a week.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were cobwebs in the corner by the door in the young toddler classroom. The changing pad in the young toddler classroom was ripped. The baseboard in the back corner of the pre k classroom was coming off of the walls. The heater covers in the pre k classroom were coming off. There was a hole in the toddler playground. All items were corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Documentation of the shaken baby syndrome policy on file did not include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child or the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Documentation of the financial agreement on file for child 3, has not been updated within the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
- Aug 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy
“On 9/5/25, it was observed that the immunization record for child 4 did not include a Hepatitis A vaccine. The Hepatitis A vaccine would have been required in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP for the child's age.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 9/5/25, it was observed that staff person 1 had a mandated reporter training on file that expired on 1/27/25 that was not updated until 3/25/25. Mandated reporter training must be updated every 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 8/25/25, it was observed that the physical site was not clean and in good repair. In classroom 105 (toddlers), it was observed that the under the sink area was dirty with splintering wood. In classroom 101 (school age), it was observed that there was water stains under the sink area.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 8/25/25, it was observed that there was grout sealer and grout pens stored under the unlocked sink in the school age classroom, room 101.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025
Aug 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.21/3270.76 General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces
“On 8/21/24, it was observed that there was a string of lights dangling from the ceiling in the Young Toddler classroom that posed a possible head entrapment hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 8/21/24, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 had a State Police clearance on file that expired on 10/18/23 that was not updated until 7/9/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“On 8/21/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint and surface damage in the facility. Peeling paint was observed in the Older Toddler classroom around the edge of the small window to the hallway. Peeling paint was observed in the School Age classroom on the front of the sink and on the wall to the right of the sink. A hole was observed on the door in the school age classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
Aug 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 8/16/23, it was observed that child 2 did not have an address on file for one of their release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“On 8/16/23, it was observed that staff persons 1 and 2 had been employed longer than 12 months and did not have fire safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2023
- Jul 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Aug 11, 2022Inspection25 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that Child 1 did not have and admission date on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022
3270.124(a)/3270.124(c) Each child emergency contact person/Each child care space
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that Emergency contact information for child 9 was not available in the ones classroom where the child was in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that child 7 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care and first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that child 7 did not have signed parental permission for swimming or transportation. Child 7 is part of the school age classroom that is transported and goes swimming.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that staff persons did not have 2 written, nonfamily references on file. Staff person 3 had only 1 reference on file. 1 additional reference is needed. Staff person 6 did not have any references on file. 2 references are needed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that staff persons did not have 12 training hours in the previous 12 months. Staff person 5 had 10 documented training hours, 2 additional hours are required. Staff person 7 had 2 documented training hours, 10 additional hours are required. Staff person 8 had 6 documented training hours, 7 additional hours are required. Staff person 9 had 3 documented training hours, 3 additional hours are required. Staff person 10 did not have documentation of any training hours. 12 hours are required.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that child 7 did not have addresses on file for their release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 8/12/22, it was observed that staff who had not completed the required pre-service trainings and were working unsupervised. Staff are required to be supervised while working with children until they have completed Health and Safety Training, and First Aid/CPR, and Mandated Reporter Training. Staff person 1 and 2 were observed working alone in the School age classroom without documentation of completion of Health and Safety training and First Aid/CPR, and Mandated Reporter Training. Staff person 4 and 6 were observed working together in the Preschool classroom without documentation of completion of First Aid and CPR. Staff person 4 had First Aid/CPR certification that expired on 11/13/20 and staff person 6 did not have First Aid/CPR certification on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that the emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1, 2, and 6 had a FBI clearance on file for the Department of Education. FBI clearances must be for the Department of Public Welfare for childcare staff. Staff persons 1, 2, and 6 may not work in the facility until the correct FBI clearance is on file. Staff person 5 had a State Police clearance on file that expired on 6/12/22 that was not updated until 7/13/22. Clearances must be updated every 60 months. Staff person 5 had a Mandated Reporter Training on file dated 6/22/22 that was not updated until 7/14/22. Mandated Reporter training must be updated every 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022
3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5) Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 2 yrs
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that staff persons did not meet the qualifications for the position they were filling. Staff person 1 was in use as an Assistant Group Supervisor. Staff person 1 needs 1500 additional hours of experience or 30 eligible credits to be Assistant Group Supervisor Qualified. Staff person 2 was in use as and Assistant Group Supervisor. Staff person 2 needs 2000 additional hours of experience or 30 eligible credits to be Assistant Group Supervisor Qualified. Staff person 3 was in use as an Assistant Group Supervisor. Staff person 3 needs 2500 hours of experience or 30 eligible credits to be Assistant Group Supervisor qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that staff persons 1 and 2 were working together in the school age classroom. Both staff persons only have documentation on file to be Aide qualified. Aides must be supervised at all times by a staff who is at minimum an Assistant Group Supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 8/11/22 it was observed that the radiator vent cover was broken in the Preschool classroom on the left side of the room from the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that there was not a handwashing sign posted at the sink in the school age classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that 2 of the green chairs in the 3's classroom were torn.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that child 5 and 9 did not have arrival and departure times on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that child 4 had medications on site and did not have a medication log or signed parental permission on file for the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that staff health assessments were not on file in a timely manner. Staff person 10 had a health assessment on file that expired on 10/10/21 that was not updated until 6/20/22. Staff health assessments must be updated every 24 months. Staff person 6 had a health assessment on file dated 6/16/22 which is after their start date with children. Staff health assessments must be on file before starting employment with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that staff person 2 had a health assessment on file that did not include examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that written notification of safe routes was not posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
3270.176(f) Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that a 15 passenger rental van was being used to transport school age children for swimming.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On 8/12/22, it was observed that staff persons 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 did not have emergency plan training in the previous 12 months. Emergency plan training is required annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that staff person 4 had a CPR and first aid training on file that expired on 11/13/20. An updated training was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“On 8/11/22, it was observed that staff persons 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 did not have fire safety training in the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 8/11/22 it was observed that staff person 6 had a FBI clearance for the Department of Education. Facility was cited for this staff persons unacceptable FBI clearance in the previous renewal. Facility plan of correction stated that staff was no longer employed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Special Friends
Is Special Friends licensed?
Yes. Special Friends is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Special Friends last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 16 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Special Friends had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 3 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 Special Friends care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Special Friends accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Special Friends' 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 Special Friends cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 838-2755 to ask.
What is Special Friends' phone number?
(717) 838-2755.
Where is Special Friends?
2760 Horseshoe Pike, Campbelltown, PA 17010.