Kiddie Academy of Silver Spring Twp
188 Woods Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA
4.4· 48 reviews
Tender Years
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Tender Years
Tender Years is a child care center in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 136 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 24 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- 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
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 136 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
- 136 children
- License number
- #CER-00256800
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 24 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 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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Apr 30, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of the investigation after reviewing video footage, it was determined that staff person #1 and staff person #2 were not actively engaged in supervising children in the young toddler classroom. Child #1 (see CODE sheet for DOB) climbed onto a step stool used for handwashing unassisted by staff resulting in Child #1 falling causing a head injury to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026
Apr 6, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“It was observed in the Ladybug classroom that soiled diapers are disposed of into a non-hands-free trash can. It was observed in the Bumblebee classroom that staff were not appropriately utilizing the hands-free covered trash can by removing the trash can lid and placing the lid under the trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #1 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 3/10/26 and the previous first-aid and CPR training certificate was dated 2/22/24. The file for staff person #2 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 3/10/26 and the previous first-aid and CPR training certificate was dated 2/22/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“It was observed in the Dragonfly classroom, a Magic Eraser being stored in the cabinet above the sink was not in its original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. It was observed in the Pre-K classroom, a Magic Eraser being stored in the cabinet above the sink was not in its original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan 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: Apr 29, 2026
Apr 21, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.133(7)(v)/3270.133(7)(vi) Date of administration/Time of administration
“On 4/21/25, it was observed that child medication logs were not filled out completely. Child 2 had a medication log that did not include dates for the medication to be administered. CORRECTED ON SITE, Child 5 had a medication log that did not include times for the medication to be administered.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“On 4/21/25, it was staff health assessments were incomplete and not updated every 24 months. Staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 1/24/25 that was not updated until 2/6/24. Staff person 4 had a health assessment on file that expired on 10/27/24 that was not updated until 12/27/24. Staff person 3 had a health assessment on file that did not include a date of the physical exam.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“On 4/21/24 it was observed that child 3 and 4 did not have signed parental consent on file for emergency medical care and minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 4/21/25, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 2 had a child abuse clearance on file that expired on 10/15/19 and an updated clearance was not completed until 11/24/24. Clearances must be updated every 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 4/21/25, it was observed that the poured rubber surfacing of the playground was torn posing a tripping hazard for the children. 3 spots were observed near the red climber on the preschool playground. 1 spot was observed on the bike track in the middle of the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
May 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“As previously cited on 4/17/24: During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was standing water in a red outdoor sensory table. There was also debris and dead bugs in the red circular portion of the outdoor sensory table.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
Apr 1, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Documentation of the health assessment on file for facility person #1, #2, #3, and #4, was not updated after 24 months of their prior health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Documentation of the facilities emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were not sent to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Documentation of the emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“Documentation of all pertinent information was not present in the parent letter.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was standing water in a red outdoor sensory table.”
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Child #1 and child #2 did not have arrival and departure times on their agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
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.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“Documentation of the facilities emergency plan did not include lockdown procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Documentation of the facilities emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Video footage showed staff #1 interacting with children on the playground. Staff was observed throwing a large snowball at a child, kicking at children at three different occasions, and picking children up by the front of their jacket and putting them in the snow. She also was observed pushing a child to the ground by putting her foot on the child's chest.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Upon reviewing the video footage and interviewing staff, it was determined that staff person #1 singled out child #1 on the playground and in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
Dec 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“Manual fire detection testing was not conducted every 30 days. Documentation of manual testing was listed as 10/30/2023 and 12/5/2023, 36 days had lapsed between testing dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
Oct 6, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) Required to report/Child abuse reporting
“On 8/14/2023, staff person #1 completed a 'boo-boo' check for child #1 and found visible markings on child's lower back, leg (knee and shin) and right side of face and nose. Staff #1 reported markings to Staff #2 and sent photos to both parents using a childcare app. Facility staff did not make a report to ChildLine.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) Required to report/Child abuse reporting
“On 8/14/2023, staff person #1 completed a 'boo-boo' check for child #1 and found visible markings on child's lower back, leg (knee and shin) and right side of face and nose. Staff #1 reported markings to Staff #2 and sent photos to both parents using a childcare app. Facility staff did not make a report to ChildLine.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) Required to report/Child abuse reporting
“On 8/14/2023, staff person #1 completed a 'boo-boo' check for child #1 and found visible markings on child's lower back, leg (knee and shin) and right side of face and nose. Staff #1 reported markings to Staff #2 and sent photos to both parents using a childcare app. Facility staff did not make a report to ChildLine.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
- Apr 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 5, 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 30, 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 24 rules across 7 of 7 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 Tender Years care for?
136, 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. 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) 590-7050 to ask.
What is Tender Years' phone number?
(717) 590-7050.
Where is Tender Years?
201 Bryant St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Academy of Silver Spring Twp, 0.6 miles away.