The Goddard School
4800 Woodland Dr, Enola, PA
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Tender Years
- licensed capacity
- 170
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Tender Years
Tender Years is a child care center in Enola, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 170 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 46 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 170 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
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 170 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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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
- 170 children
- License number
- #CER-00253213
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 46 rules in all · 45 corrected
- Safety and hazards 13
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Background checks 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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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Jul 27, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #1 was observed working with children and their staff file did not include the following required clearances: * DHS FBI * NSOR”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for Staff Person #1 did not include documentation showing that they were trained on the facility emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #2 did not include documentation of current Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The certification card on file expired on 6/6/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The file for Staff Person #1 did not include an initial health assessment and TB test result, conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
Jul 15, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Staff Person #1 kicked the back of Child #1's chair after the child was kicking the chair's tray while eating. Staff Person #1 said "Don't kick my furniture!" and then put their hand on the child's forehead, leaning the child's head back and spoke to the child sternly, saying "I'm not your mommy, I don't have to love you" and said "Your mommy is still going to kill your daddy!" This was in front of all of the children and staff in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Staff Person #1 kicked the back of Child #1's chair after the child was kicking the chair's tray while eating. Staff Person #1 said "Don't kick my furniture!" and then put their hand on the child's forehead, leaning the child's head back and spoke to the child sternly, saying "I'm not your mommy, I don't have to love you."”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Staff Person #1 told Child #1 "Your mommy is still going to kill your daddy" and said "I'm not your mommy, I don't have to love you!"”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
Jan 22, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #-1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“It was observed in the Dragonfly classroom a Magic Eraser placed in a cabinet under the sink was not stored in its original container or in a container that specified the contents. (this was corrected on site.) It was observed in the Adventurers classroom a Magic Eraser placed in a cabinet above the sink was not stored in its original container or in a container that specified the contents. (this was corrected on site.)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“It was observed that closed, plastic-lined trash cans were not present in the Bumblebee, Ladybug, Little Bear, and Forest Friends classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 12/2/25-1/2/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“It was observed in the Jungle Cub and Monkey classrooms that soiled diapers were not discarded into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.133(7)(vi) Time of administration
“The medication log for child #1 did not include the time of administration. The medication log for child #2 did not include the time of administration.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3270.133(7)(iv) Amount to administer
“The medication log for child #1 did not include the amount of medication that is to be administered.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the Forest Friend classroom, a foam play mat that was torn exposing the foam to infants creating a potential choking hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed in the Little Bear classroom, sound machines being used at high volume levels that could potentially prevent staff from being able to properly hear, direct and assess infants while sleeping in the cribs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3270.133(7)(v) Date of administration
“The medication log for child #1 did not include the date of administration. The medication log for child #2 did not include the date of administration.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
Aug 25, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #4 included a pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate which was not updated before the expiration of the previous certificate. The current first-aid and CPR training certificate is dated 10/7/2024 and the previous first-aid and CPR training certificate was dated 3/9/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #4 included a FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current FBI clearance is dated 3/18/2024 and the previous was dated 3/13/2019.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the Jungle Cub classroom, bleach spray, glass cleaner, and Sani-Spray were stored in a cabinet under the sink that was not locked and accessible to children. (this was corrected on site) It was observed in the Jungle Cub classroom a staff member's personal bag containing Stinging Nettle Supplement was accessible to children. (this was corrected on site.) It was observed in the Discovery Zone classroom a staff member's personal bag containing Ibuprofen, an Epi-pen and an inhaler was accessible to children. (this was corrected on site.)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“It was observed in the Discovery Zone classroom, a backpack containing a first-aid kit sitting on the floor accessible to children. (This was corrected on site.)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed in the Jungle Cub classroom, damaged paint under the window and door leading to playground. (This was corrected on site with painter's tape.)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The individual file for staff person #1 does not include verification of child care experience and level of education. The individual file for staff person #2 does not include verification of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 3/14/25 - 4/14/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 were unable to identify the specific group of children to which they were assigned.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
Jan 28, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility has not conducted an annual emergency drill. The previous emergency drill was documented to have occurred 12/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 3/15/24-4/17/24, 5/5/24-6/7/24, and 7/5/24-8/7/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the Discoverers classroom, cords hanging from a smart board were unsecured causing a potential strangulation hazard and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan parent letter does not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility's written emergency plan and parent letter does not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #1 included a Child Abuse clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 9/16/24 and the previous was dated 8/6/19. The file for staff person #2 included a Child Abuse clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 9/23/24 and the previous was dated 9/19/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
3270.21/3270.82(e) General Health and Safety/Toilet and sinks proper height
“It was stated by staff in the Tiny Foxes classroom that children are being held up to the sink by staff using one arm in to assist children with handwashing. It was observed in the Bumblebee classroom, staff holding children up to the sink using one arm in an unsafe manner and using the other arm to assist children with handwashing.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the Jungle Cub classroom, diaper creams were placed in low drawers and accessible to children in both classroom bathrooms. It was also observed in the Jungle Club classroom, Clorox sprays were placed on a low shelf accessible to children in both classroom bathrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
Feb 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“It was observed at all diaper changing stations that soiled diapers are disposed of into non-hands-free trash cans.”
Jan 22, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Facility's emergency plan does not include continuity of operations planning.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #1 included a pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR which was not updated within 24 months of the previous clearance. The current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is dated 8/26/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #3 did not include an updated FBI clearance. The current FBI clearance on file expired 5/10/23. The file for staff person #4 did not include an NSOR Certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the bathroom in the Monkeys classroom, sanitizing cleaning spray and hand sanitizer on a low shelf that is accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in the refrigerator in the Ladybug classroom indicated a temperature of 47° F. The thermometer in the refrigerator in the Monkey classroom indicated a temperature of 52° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“It was observed in the Little Bears infant classroom, an infant was placed in their crib on their stomach to sleep instead of on their back.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form for child #1 does not include the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.133(1) Original container
“It was observed in the Monkeys classroom a prescription medication of Diazepam was not stored in a its original container.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“File for staff person #2 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 3/1/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drills were documented to have occurred 2/20/23, 5/1/23. The last fire drill was January 23rd 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 2/20/23, 5/1/23 and 9/15/23, 10/31/23. The fire system was tested at the time of inspection, January 22nd 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed in the Ladybug and Dragonfly classrooms that plastic grocery bags were accessible to toddlers. It was observed in the Grasshopper classroom, a sensory bottle with a lid of less than 1 inch in diameter and was removeable was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Sensory bottle also contained objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch. It was observed in the Tiny Foxes classroom exposed foam on a diaper changing pad.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
Aug 8, 2023Visit3 rules cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“It was observed that the parent of a child involved in an incident was not notified by the center on the same day of the incident. Cert rep was informed by another agency that the parent was informed of the incident involving the child on 8.10.23 during the course of the 3rd party investigation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“It was observed that in the toddler room, staff person #2, and staff person # 3 could not identify children in their primary care group. In the discovery room, staff person #4, and staff person # 5 could not identify children in their primary care group. In a toddler room, staff person #6 and staff person # 7 could not identify children in their primary care group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Facility self-reported and complaint investigation verified the following incident: On 8/1/2023, Staff #1 picked up a toddler child by the wrist/arm and shoved the child at least two times to get child to lay down on rest equipment while trying to transition to nap time.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023
Aug 8, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“It was observed that the parent of a child involved in an incident was not notified by the center on the same day of the incident. Cert rep was informed by another agency that the parent was informed of the incident involving the child on 8.10.23 during the course of the 3rd party investigation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“It was observed that in the toddler room, staff person #2, and staff person # 3 could not identify children in their primary care group. In the discovery room, staff person #4, and staff person # 5 could not identify children in their primary care group. In a toddler room, staff person #6 and staff person # 7 could not identify children in their primary care group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Facility self-reported and complaint investigation verified the following incident: On 8/1/2023, Staff #1 picked up a toddler child by the wrist/arm and shoved the child at least two times to get child to lay down on rest equipment while trying to transition to nap time.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023
May 1, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“It was observed at the time of a complaint investigation that the facility did not test the fire detection system every 30 days as required by standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The last recorded smoke detection test at the facility occurred on 2/20/2023 which demonstrates that greater than 30 days elapsed between manual tests. (Corrected on Site)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The last documented fire drill at the facility occurred on 2/20/2023 which demonstrates that greater than 60 days elapsed between drills. (Corrected on Site)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
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Apr 7, 2023Visit2 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“It was observed that staff person #1 did not have a valid Pediatric first aid and CPR certificate training on file. The certificate expired on 2/27/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.111(c) Promote development
“It was observed through video footage that staff person #1 grabbed an IPAD from toddler child leading the child to fall onto the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
Apr 7, 2023Visit2 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“It was observed that staff person #1 did not have a valid Pediatric first aid and CPR certificate training on file. The certificate expired on 2/27/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.111(c) Promote development
“It was observed through video footage that staff person #1 grabbed an IPAD from toddler child leading the child to fall onto the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
Jan 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 did not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire ( see LIS code sheet): Basic Health and Safety: Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. The Health and Safety training certificate: Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022 on file was dated 12.30.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
May 27, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“It was observed that spacing of rest equipment in the Forest Friends, Bumblebee, and Lady bug rooms had less than 2 feet of space is required on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #11 and Staff person #18 did not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Staff person #16 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety (certificate was dated 6/12/22).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
- Feb 18, 2022InspectionNo 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 July 27, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tender Years had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 46 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 45 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?
170, the licensed capacity on the state record.
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) 550-2399 to ask.
What is Tender Years' phone number?
(717) 550-2399.
Where is Tender Years?
4545 Marketplace Way, Enola, PA 17025. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School, 0.5 miles away.