Seedlings Academy for Young Learners
721 Fishburn Rd, Hershey, PA
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Tender Years
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Tender Years
Tender Years is a child care center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 136 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 42 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| 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 | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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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
- 136 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257056
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 42 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Safety and hazards 12
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Apr 14, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2, did not include a physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2, did not include an examination of communicable diseases. Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1, indicated that she had a communicable disease but did not include the conditions and the risk it might pose to others exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026
3270.133(7)(i) Name of medication
“Documentation of the medication log on file for child 5, did not include the name of the medication. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Half Pint classroom and the Gingerbread classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1, child 2, and child 4, did not include the child's date of admission. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Documentation of the agreements on file for child 3, did not include the child's arrival and departure time.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a shelf was broken with manipulatives on them in the Rascals classroom. A basket with magnetic manipulatives was broken in the gingerbread classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a toilet in the Rascals classroom and a toilet in the girls bathroom was not in working order.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that ceiling tiles had water marks on them by the door in the Ducklings classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.81 Glass
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a visual strip was not on the glass of the door leading to the outside playground in the Rascals classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
May 21, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“Documentation was not available in the emergency plan letter to parents regarding accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs/medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the Half-Pints room, areas of peeling paint on the gate to the bathroom were observed. Corrected on site by covering areas with tape.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Gloves were not accessible in the first aid kit in the GBK room. Corrected on site by adding gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the Rascals room, Clorox stain remover and cans of disinfectant wipes were observed to be accessible to children in the cabinet under the diapering area. Corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the GBK room was observed to be at a temperature of 48 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.111(c) Promote development
“During the inspection, children were observed to be inadequately engaged by teachers and the curriculum causing pushing, fighting, climbing on tables, throwing toys, and crying for much of the observed time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.162(c) Not withheld as discipline
“During the inspection, staff in the Rascals room were heard threatening to withhold food from a child as a form of discipline.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the GBK room, a large rip was observed in the fabric wall covering in the library area. In the Half-Pints room, brown spots were observed on the counter of the diapering area. Corrected on site by wiping up the spots.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“A bottle in the infant room refrigerator was observed to be unlabeled with a child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Documentation showed an emergency drill had been conducted 1/17/24 and again on 3/26/25, exceeding the regulation of there being a maximum of 12 months between emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
Apr 22, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During mealtime, sausage links were observed to be served to young toddlers in the middle nursery. The links were served whole instead of being cut into small pieces, posing a choking hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“It was alleged that Staff #1 grabs children, restricts their movements, and yells at them. Allegations include the use of bear hugs to restrict movement and leaving marks and scratches on children. Harsh and loud language with children was confirmed by a number of staff members, including past and present co-teachers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“It was alleged that Staff #1 grabs children, restricts their movements, and yells at them. Allegations include the use of bear hugs to restrict movement and leaving marks and scratches on children. Documentation of injuries and the staff's statement during the interview confirm the allegations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
Apr 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During mealtime, sausage links were observed to be served to young toddlers in the middle nursery. The links were served whole instead of being cut into small pieces, posing a choking hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“It was alleged that Staff #1 grabs children, restricts their movements, and yells at them. Allegations include the use of bear hugs to restrict movement and leaving marks and scratches on children. Harsh and loud language with children was confirmed by a number of staff members, including past and present co-teachers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“It was alleged that Staff #1 grabs children, restricts their movements, and yells at them. Allegations include the use of bear hugs to restrict movement and leaving marks and scratches on children. Documentation of injuries and the staff's statement during the interview confirm the allegations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
Jan 14, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During a complaint investigation, it was confirmed by staff that harsh and loud language was being used in the classroom. Prior to the investigation, leadership held a meeting with Staff #1 about their interactions with children. Coaching and classroom management strategies were provided. Staff #1 acknowledged the behavior and has adjusted their tone of voice.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
Jan 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During an unannounced monitoring visit, documentation showed that fire system testing showed testing dates of 10/18/24 and 11/18/24, which is 31 days apart, exceeding the requirement that fire detection systems be manually tested every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During an unannounced monitoring visit, documentation of completed emergency plan training was not available for Staff #2 and Staff #3. This was CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an unannounced monitoring visit, documentation of an NSOR certificate for Staff #1 was not available. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
Apr 29, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.133(7)(vi) Time of administration
“The medication logs for children #1 and #2 did not include the time of administration.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.133(7)(v) Date of administration
“The medication log for child #2 did not include the date of administration.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.133(7)(iv) Amount to administer
“The medication log for child #1 did not include the amount of the medication to be administered.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.21/3270.82(e) General Health and Safety/Toilet and sinks proper height
“It was observed staff in the front infant classroom with children ages 12 months- 15 months, holding a child up to the sink in the classroom by staff using one arm in an unsafe manner and using the other arm to assist child with handwashing.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The emergency plan does not provide a method for the facility 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: May 6, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 11/9/23 and the previous training was completed on 6/8/18. Staff person #2 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 11/9/23 and the previous training was completed on 7/25/17. Staff person #3 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 11/9/23 and the previous training was completed on 6/13/18. Staff person #4 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 11/9/23 and the previous training was completed on 7/25/17.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 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 7/19/23-8/31/23, 9/13/23-10/24/23, 10/24/23-11/29/23, 12/15/23-1/31/24, and 2/23/24-3/29/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“It was observed in the middle infant classroom with children between the ages of 4 months - 9 months, a child did not have their hands washed with soap and running water after being diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed in the girl and boy bathrooms used by children, did not have handwashing signs displayed at each toilet and sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.81 Glass
“It was observed that there is no visual identification on the side glass windows of the door in the middle infant and Gingerbread classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit for the Ducklings classroom did not contain disposable, nonporous gloves. (corrected on site) The first-aid kit for the Gingerbread classroom did not contain disposable, nonporous gloves and tape. (corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.66(b) Original container
“It was observed in the Gingerbread classroom, a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original container or in a container that specifies the contents. (corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the middle infant classroom, a bottle of Sani-Tyze cleaning spray was stored in an unlocked cabinet and accessible to children. (corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed on the preschool outside play space at the tetherball pole, uneven rubber tiles on the ground causing an uneven surface and potential tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
Apr 3, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.133(4) Locked
“Medication for child #1 was left on the counter, accessible to the child. Staff #1 observed child #1 reaching for the medication and removed the medication before it was taken by child #1”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
Apr 7, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff number 4 had a health assessment dated 9/2/20 and updated on 1/20/23, which is greater than 24 months. Staff #5 had a health assessment dated 10/14/20 and updated on 3/13/23, which is greater than 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.133(7) Medication log
“Child #1 had a medication log on file for medication, however, the medication log was missing the dates for administration of the medication. Child #2 had medication on file but there was no medication log on file. Child #3 had a medication log on file for medication. Medication log had dates of administration dating 8/24/20 through 4/2021. Date for administration must cover the current time period. Child #4 had a medication log on file for medication, however, the medication log was missing the dates for administration of the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.133(1) Original container
“Medication for child #5 was not in the original container.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written transportation plan was observed to be missing in the following rooms; Gingerbread Preschool, 9 month to 1 y/o room, 4 mo to 9 mo room, Koala PreK room, and in the Duckling Young Toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #2 had a child abuse clearance for the purpose of "Household Member", which is not accepted. Staff #2 may not work in a child care position until clearance is received and on file. Staff #3 had an NSOR dated 1/4/22, which was outside of the provisional hire period. Mandated reported training was completed on 3/28/23, which was greater than 90 days from the hire date. Staff #3 resided in New York state within the past 5 years and did not have clearances from the state of New York on file. Staff #3 may not work in child care until all clearances are obtained.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“In the Koala PreK room, a large toy shelf was observed to be on wheels. When leaned on, the shelf moved and rocked, causing the objects on it to shift. The shelf was observed to be a hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the half pints room (1-2 year old), a sensory bottle was observed to come unsecured, allowing children access to "googly eyes" and pom-pom balls with a diameter of less than an inch.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“In the bathroom located in the Gingerbread classroom, a sharp piece of rust was observed to be exposed underneath the bathroom stall. In the Boys bathroom located in the back of the building, a hole was observed in the drywall behind the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.77(a)/3270.102(a) No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair
“On the outdoor playground, the large play structure was observed to have orange chipping paint”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“References for staff #1 did not talk about the staff person's suitability to work with children. Staff person #6 was missing a reference that talked about the staff's person's suitability to work with children. 1 reference was on file that attested to the staff's ability to work with children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
- Apr 25, 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 April 14, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tender Years had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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?
136, 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. 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) 533-1466 to ask.
What is Tender Years' phone number?
(717) 533-1466.
Where is Tender Years?
50 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033. The nearest other daycare we list is Derry Discovery Days, 0.4 miles away.