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Tender Years

203 House Ave, Camp Hill, PA 170114.3· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
147
open each week
5 days

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About Tender Years

Tender Years is a child care center in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 147 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
147 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity147 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Tender Years

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
147 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00254817
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 2
  • 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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  1. Jul 23, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7) Medication log

      “Medication Logs for Children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 were not completely and accurately filled out by the children's parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “The Medication Log for Child #1 did not include the parent's signed, written consent for administration of the medication. There was no Medication Log completed by the parent of Child #4, therefore there was no signed, written consent for administration of the medication at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “Some of the rest mats in the Dragonfly Room were not labeled for the use of a specific child. Some mats had names, some had numbers with no chart showing which number was assigned to which child (Corrected On-site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “There were 4 bottles in the Little Bears Room that were not labeled with the child's names (Corrected On-Site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)(vi) Time of administration

      “The Medication Log for Child #1 did not include the time the medication was to be administered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)(i) Name of medication

      “The Medication Log for Child #3 did not include the name of the medication.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

  2. Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 11, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “It was observed that fire detection system was tested on 1/17/25 and 2/17/25; 4/15/25 and 5/16/25; 5/16/25 and 6/30/25. These timeframes are outside of the regulatory fire detection system testing of at least once every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “It was observed that staff person #4 had only one nonfamily reference on file. It was observed that staff person #8 did not have two nonfamily references on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.115(a)(5) Staff:child ratios while swimming

      “It was observed that during preschool water play including wading, the classroom ratios of 1:10 were followed, not the wading ratios of 1:5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.114 Outdoor Activity

      “It was observed that infants are not taken outside daily, weather permitting.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “It was observed that the summer camp classroom that grass seed with fertilizer in it and hand sanitizer were stored in a place accessible to children. (Corrected during inspection)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “It was observed that staff persons #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 did not have a staff evaluation within the last 12 months on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “It was observed that staff person #4's NSOR was not on file when they began working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training

      “It was observed that staff persons #1 and #2 were with a group during water play that included wading and did not have documentation of water safety training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “It was observed that staff person #6 had their last emergency plan training on 6/14/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.31(f) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training

      “It was observed that staff person #3 began working with children on 10/21/24 and had health and safety training on 2/28/25. This is outside of the regulatory 90- day preservice training period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Classroom #1, preschool, was observed to have a build- up of dirt in the corners in the sink and back door area, baseboards, and step stool. A plastic toy basket was broken. The broken basket was corrected on site. In the Monkeys classroom it was observed that the changing table was not disinfected between diaper changes. The Critters classroom was observed to have a build- up of dirt on the baseboards. In the Junior Camp classroom, the walls in the reading area and circle time area had chipped paint. The island shelf has chipping paint on the edges and corners. The corners of the classroom were observed to have a build- up of dirt. All of the chipping paint in the Junior Camp classroom was corrected on site. In the Guppies classroom the baseboard was observed to have a build- up of dirt. On the preschool playground the plastic toy bin with the brown lid had a build- up of leaves and dirt on the bottom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

  4. Jul 11, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “It was observed that fire detection system was tested on 1/17/25 and 2/17/25; 4/15/25 and 5/16/25; 5/16/25 and 6/30/25. These timeframes are outside of the regulatory fire detection system testing of at least once every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “It was observed that staff person #4 had only one nonfamily reference on file. It was observed that staff person #8 did not have two nonfamily references on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.115(a)(5) Staff:child ratios while swimming

      “It was observed that during preschool water play including wading, the classroom ratios of 1:10 were followed, not the wading ratios of 1:5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.114 Outdoor Activity

      “It was observed that infants are not taken outside daily, weather permitting.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “It was observed that the summer camp classroom that grass seed with fertilizer in it and hand sanitizer were stored in a place accessible to children. (Corrected during inspection)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “It was observed that staff persons #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 did not have a staff evaluation within the last 12 months on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “It was observed that staff person #4's NSOR was not on file when they began working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training

      “It was observed that staff persons #1 and #2 were with a group during water play that included wading and did not have documentation of water safety training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “It was observed that staff person #6 had their last emergency plan training on 6/14/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.31(f) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training

      “It was observed that staff person #3 began working with children on 10/21/24 and had health and safety training on 2/28/25. This is outside of the regulatory 90- day preservice training period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Classroom #1, preschool, was observed to have a build- up of dirt in the corners in the sink and back door area, baseboards, and step stool. A plastic toy basket was broken. The broken basket was corrected on site. In the Monkeys classroom it was observed that the changing table was not disinfected between diaper changes. The Critters classroom was observed to have a build- up of dirt on the baseboards. In the Junior Camp classroom, the walls in the reading area and circle time area had chipped paint. The island shelf has chipping paint on the edges and corners. The corners of the classroom were observed to have a build- up of dirt. All of the chipping paint in the Junior Camp classroom was corrected on site. In the Guppies classroom the baseboard was observed to have a build- up of dirt. On the preschool playground the plastic toy bin with the brown lid had a build- up of leaves and dirt on the bottom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

  5. Jul 25, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “It was observed at the time of inspection that the cots being used in the Little Bears classroom were not labeled for individual use as required. (corrected at inspection)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's out of state clearances did not contain a West Virginia Sex Offender Clearance as required by the CPSL.(corrected at inspection)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #2's record did not contain two, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (corrected at inspection)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “It was observed at the time of inspection plastic bag was on a plunger in the bathroom used by the Critter older toddler classroom. (corrected at inspection)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “It was observed at the time of inspection a vinyl chair in the Sea Stars classroom was ripped and the foam was exposed. (Corrected at inspection)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “It was observed at the time of inspection that the refrigerator in the PreK classroom did not have an operating thermometer. (corrected at inspection)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

  6. Dec 14, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c) Promote development

      “Facility Self-Reported: On 12-13-23 at approximately 11 am child #1 did not want to clean up toys and threw herself onto the floor. Staff #1 picked her up by her forearms and yelled at her in frustration.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c) Promote development

      “Facility Self-Reported: On 12-13-23 at approximately 11 am child #1 did not want to clean up toys and threw herself onto the floor. Staff #1 picked her up by her forearms and yelled at her in frustration.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024

  7. Jul 11, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “It was observed at the time of inspection the wooden fence in the outdoor play area had peeling paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 was hired on 8-17-22 and received their New Jersey Out of State Clearance Certificate on 6-27-23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “It was observed at the time of inspection the sink in the Pre-school classroom did not have a handwashing sign.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “It was observed at the time of inspection the sink in the boys pre-school/pre-k classrooms was not working.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023

  8. Jan 24, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 8/19/22 child #1 incurred an injury to her left arm when Staff #1 pulled the child's arm in an effort to get the child to comply. Facility documentation shows that Staff #1 has been counseled multiple times, on 3/23/21, 3/25/21, 11/1/21, 8/23/22, and 10/12/22 for rough treatment of children, including yanking children's arms to get them to comply.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 8/19/22 child #1 incurred an injury to her left arm when Staff #1 pulled the child's arm in an effort to get the child to comply. Facility documentation shows that Staff #1 has been counseled multiple times, on 3/23/21, 3/25/21, 11/1/21, 8/23/22, and 10/12/22 for rough treatment of children, including yanking children's arms to get them to comply.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 8/19/22 child #1 incurred an injury to her left arm when Staff #1 pulled the child's arm in an effort to get the child to comply. Facility documentation shows that Staff #1 has been counseled multiple times, on 3/23/21, 3/25/21, 11/1/21, 8/23/22, and 10/12/22 for rough treatment of children, including yanking children's arms to get them to comply.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023

  9. Aug 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jul 26, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “It was observed at the time of inspection the refrigerator in the Little Bears Classroom was dirty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “It was observed at the time of inspection the wood border outlining the raised sandbox was cracked and splintered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “It was observed at the time of inspection a bottle containing soapy water was not labeled as required in the Sea Star's classroom. Corrected at inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2022

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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Is Tender Years licensed?

Yes. Tender Years is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Tender Years last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tender Years had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Tender Years care for?

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

Does Tender Years accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tender Years' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tender Years cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 761-7113 to ask.

What is Tender Years' phone number?

(717) 761-7113.

Where is Tender Years?

203 House Ave, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The nearest other daycare we list is Harrisburg Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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