Carlisle Early Education Center
100 E Pomfret St, Carlisle, PA
3.7· 9 reviews
Tender Years
- licensed capacity
- 146
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Tender Years
Tender Years is a child care center in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 146 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 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
- 146 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 146 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tender Years has not listed its tuition.
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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
- 146 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251844
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“it was observed on 8/13/2026 in the Dragonflies classroom a plastic bag containing soiled clothing was being stored in a cubby that is accessible to children two years of age and are still placing objects in their mouths. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
May 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
20.71(a)(5) Mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility
“Facility person #1 has mistreated or abused clients being cared for in the facility or receiving service from the agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
Apr 15, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“Upon review of video footage from 4/8/2026 and interviewing staff present in the classroom at the time the incident occurred it was verified that child #1 (DOB see LIS code sheet) was climbing on nap time cots in the corner of the Monkey's classroom. At 11:49:06 staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) is observed to walk across the classroom to the cots, grab child #1 by the arm and pull the child down off of the cots. Staff person #1 was observed to be bent over close to the child #1 face. Other staff confirmed that staff person #1 was yelling in child #1's face. At 11:49:13 child #1 swung their arm and hit staff person #1 on the leg. At 11:49:15 staff person #1 grabbed child #1 by the forearms and used physical force to move child #1, with their feet dragging on the floor, to the other corner of the classroom and tossed the child backwards onto a cushioned chair. Staff person #1 was observed to be bent over close to child #1's face. At 11:49:22 child #1 attempted to get up and staff person #1 pushed child #1 back down onto the chair and staff person #1 walked away. At 11:49:47 child #1 was observed in the book corner of the classroom pushing over a cushioned chair. At 11:50:52 staff person #1 was observed to walk over to the child in the book corner, pick up the cushioned chair to it's upright position all the while grabbing child #1 by the upper arm and tossed the child onto the chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
- Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Tender Years
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 August 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tender Years had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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?
146, 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, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tender Years cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 906-1453 to ask.
What is Tender Years' phone number?
(717) 906-1453.
Where is Tender Years?
1151 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, PA 17013. The nearest other daycare we list is Small Steps Daycare Center, 0.6 miles away.