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The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg

1871 Old Main Dr, Shippensburg, PA 172575.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
96
open each week
5 days

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About The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg

The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg is a child care center in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 96 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
96 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity96 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
96 children
License number
#CER-00255557
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 6, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Mar 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum). Staff person #2 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum). Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training Staff person #4 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum). Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training [no training documentation/card on file at site]”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.71 Heat Source

      “Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was found that one heater vent located near the window area [and accessible to children in care] registered surface temperatures ranging from 114 F - 136 F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Upon review of the emergency plans as written and submitted for review on site, it was found that specific plans related to 'Continuity of Operations' in the event of a longer-term site closure were not included.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026

  2. Apr 15, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

      “Staff person #1 did not notify the Central Regional Office within 24 hours of an incident that occurred on-site resulting in the hospitalization of child #1 in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025

  3. Mar 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(b) Given parents in writing

      “The facility does not provide a supervision policy in writing to the parents at the time of enrollment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “It was observed in classroom 004 in a cabinet under the sink, a Magic Eraser not stored in its original labeled container or a container that specifies the content.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “It was observed in classroom 003, spray bottles containing cleaning solutions were placed on a half wall ledge at the children's bathroom area accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “It was observed in classroom 002, chipped and peeling paint on the wall near the snack prep area. It was observed in classroom 002A, broken and exposed drywall at the corner of the wall near the diaper changing table area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025

  4. Mar 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “On 3/7/24, it was observed that staff person 2 had not completed the health and safety 1 hour update within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “On 3/7/24, it was observed that staff person 1 had been employed longer than 12 months and did not have documentation of 12 training hours.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “On 3/7/24, it was observed that staff person 3 did not have verification of education on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 3/7/24, it was observed that the red couch in the Preschool B classroom was torn on the armrest. CORRECTED ON SITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024

  5. Mar 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg

Is The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg licensed?

Yes. The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 6, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg care for?

96, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 477-1792 to ask.

What is The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg's phone number?

(717) 477-1792.

Where is The Bartos Child and Family Center at Shippensburg?

1871 Old Main Dr, Shippensburg, PA 17257. The nearest other daycare we list is Jack & Jill Day Care Center, 0.7 miles away.

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