New Beginnings Early Child Dev and Lrng Ctr
2336 N 3rd St Rear, Harrisburg, PA
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U-Gro Learning Centres
- licensed capacity
- 106
- open each week
- 5 days
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About U-Gro Learning Centres
U-Gro Learning Centres is a child care center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 106 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 76 rules across 19 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
- 106 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 106 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for U-Gro Learning Centres
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 106 children
- License number
- #CER-00253375
Summary
21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 19 of 21 visits · 76 rules in all · 71 corrected
- Records and paperwork 19
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Background checks 10
- Safety and hazards 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 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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May 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person # 1 contained a NSOR verification that was dated 5.8.20 [expired on 5.8.25]. The facility had no record of an application for the updated clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon inspection of the facility fire safety records, it was found that the following smoke alarm test dates exceeded the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 3.12.26/4.17.26 [36d].”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Upon review of personnel files, it was found that the file facility person # 2 and staff person #3 contained an updated pediatric first aid and CPR certificate that lapsed between dates. The updated Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificates for staff persons #2 and staff persons #3 had a date of 2.5.26 and previously expired on 1.31.26.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
- Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 17, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed that facility person #1 did not promptly wash the child's hands after diapering. Upon notification, facility person #1 promptly washed the child's hands and disinfected the play mat to mitigate potential health risks.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“In the pre-kindergarten room, observed that both toilet seats were visibly stained with residue and required cleaning. (CORRRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
Feb 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed that facility person #1 did not promptly wash the child's hands after diapering. Upon notification, facility person #1 promptly washed the child's hands and disinfected the play mat to mitigate potential health risks.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“In the pre-kindergarten room, observed that both toilet seats were visibly stained with residue and required cleaning. (CORRRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
Jan 20, 2026Inspection17 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #4 started working with children before receiving NSOR certificate. NSOR on file is dated 11/25/25. See Code Sheet for start date working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the preschool classroom that the disinfectant spray and soapy water spray bottles were hanging by the changing table, accessible to children. It was observed in the preschool bathroom, there was a sanitizer spray bottle hanging from the shelf, accessible to children. It was observed in the young toddler classroom there was a disinfectant spray bottle hanging from the shelf next to the changing table, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that the ceiling vents are dusty in the older toddler, preschool, pre-k and 3-year-old classrooms. It was observed in the older toddler, preschool and pre-k classrooms that the counters are covered with unstable clutter. It was observed that the floors were not swept or vacuumed in the preschool classroom and bathroom, pre-k classroom and bathroom, and 3-year classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Child #1 and 4's financial agreement do not include the arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“Child #3's emergency contact information does not include written consent for transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #5's emergency contact information does not include written consent for minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Children # 1, 2, and 3's financial agreements do not include the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Children #1, 2, 3, and 5's financial agreements do not include a date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff persons # 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 do not have updated health assessments on file. Health assessments on file: Staff #1 - 6/8/23 Staff #2 - 12/13/23 Staff #3 - 10/31/23 Staff #5 - 5/17/22 Staff #6 - 10/20/23”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Children # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5's files contain the original agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Child #1's emergency contact form does not include the enrolling parents work address and work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child #5's emergency contact form does not include written consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Child #3's emergency contact form does not include information on special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Children #1, 2, and 5's emergency contact forms do not include the health insurance/MA policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #1 and 3's emergency contact form do not include the release person's complete address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #4's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed or updated within a 6-month period. The emergency contact information reviews are dated 2/15/23, 1/11/24, and 3/5/25. The financial agreement reviews are dated 7/28/23, 8/13/24, 3/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“Children #1, 2, and 3's financial agreements do not include information for extra services.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
Nov 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“It was observed that fire detection devices were not tested within at least 30 days. Documented dates of testing are 8/1/25 to 9/27/25, lapsing 57 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
- Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.123(a) Signed
“On 1/3/25 Child #3's file does not contain an agreement signed by the operator and the parent. See code sheet for date of admissions. Continued non-compliance: On 3/5/25 Child #3's file still does not contain an agreement signed by the operator and the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“On 1/3/25, Child #1 and 2 files contain the original agreement. Continued non-compliance: On 3/5/25 Child #1 and 2 files still contain the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 1/3/2025 It was observed in the infant room that the door to go outside had peeling paint, which was covered with a clear plastic which is now peeling. The peeling clear covering and paint are not permitted in child care play space surfaces. Continued non-compliance: On 3/5/25 It was observed in the infant room that the door to go outside still had peeling paint, which was covered with a clear plastic which is peeling. The peeling clear covering and paint are not permitted in child care play space surfaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 1/3/2025 It was observed that there were cobwebs and dust in the corners of the bathroom, near the toilets and on the shelf to the right of the toilet in the Early Preschool and Pre-K 2 bathrooms. Continued non-compliance: On 3/5/25 It was observed that there were still cobwebs and dust in the corners of the bathroom, near the toilets and on the shelf to the right of the toilet in the Early Preschool and Pre-K 2 bathrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“On 1/3/25 Child #2, and 3 agreements do not contain a date of admissions. Continued non-compliance: On 3/5/25 Child #2, and 3 agreements do not contain a date of admissions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
Jan 7, 2025Inspection22 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #9's file does not contain proof of the NSOR, NSOR request after date of hire. Staff # 6 did not request NSOR on or before date of hire and did not receive until 9/4/24. Staff #7 did not request the State Background Check or FBI Clearance on or before date of hire. Received State Background Check 12/4/23 and FBI Clearance 11/14/23. Staff # 11's file does not contain a current DHS FBI Clearance, last one dated 9/12/19. See code sheet for date of hires.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff #2, 4, 5, 7, and 11 files did not contain current staff evaluations within a minimum of 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.34(d) Director/Group Sup - 45 children
“The facility has more than 45 children enrolled; therefore the director may not function as a group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) Locked or inaccessible/Original container
“It was observed that there were cleaning materials (bleach & water, and soap & water spray bottles) accessible to children in Toddler 1 - on shelf by changing table, and Early Preschool-hanging off the shelf beside the changing table. It was observed that the cleaning closet in lobby hallway was unlocked, laundry detergent and cleaning mop bucket accessible to children. It was observed in the Early Preschool room that there was a cleaning spray bottle with blue solution in it, without a label specifying content, on a shelf at the teacher sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.75(b)/3270.75(c) Inaccessible to children/Has all items
“It was observed in the Early Preschool classroom that the first aid kit was on the shelf inside the door to the left, accessible to children. It was observed that the first aid kit in the Pre-K 1 and Early Preschool classrooms did not include tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that the storage room in lobby was unlocked, giving children access to string of lights and extension cord on the table, and scissors on floor. It was observed that there were cob webs and dust in the corners of the bathroom, near the toilets and on the shelf to the right of the toilet in the Early Preschool and Pre-K 2 bathrooms. It was observed that there were unstable piles of materials and items on top of cubbies in all classrooms.”
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed in the infant room that the door to go outside had peeling paint, which was covered with a clear plastic which is now peeling. The peeling clear covering and paint are not permitted in child care play space surfaces.”
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed that there were no hand-washing signs posted at each toilet in the Early Preschool, Pre-K 1 and Pre-K 2 bathrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed that the plastic woven baskets have broken edges, causing rough edges and sharp corners, in the infant, Pre-K 1, and Pre-K 2 classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“It was observed that there was not an operating thermometer in the Pre-K 2 classroom refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“It was observed in the Toddler 1 & Pre-K classroom that there was not a written plan of daily activities and routines posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“Child #5's file does not contain an agreement signed by the operator and the parent. See code sheet for date of admissions.”
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child #3's file does not contain a Child Service Report within 6 months. See code sheet for date of admissions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Child #2, 4, and 5 agreements do not contain a date of admissions.”
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Child #1, 2, 3, and 4 files contain the original agreement.”
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Child #4's emergency contact form does not include the enrolling parent's work address, enrolling parents work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Child #4 and 5's emergency contact form does not include information on special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #4's emergency contact form does not include the release person's address and release persons phone number. Child #5's emergency contact form does not include the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.124(c)/3270.124(f) Each child care space/Updated every 6 months
“Updated emergency contact information was not present in all child care spaces for children receiving care in the space. Emergency contact forms that were present in the child care spaces were dated 1/2023. The infant room only contained 1 emergency contact form. The Pre-K 2 classroom did not contain any emergency contact forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff # 7 does not have proper verification of hours in file. Staff #8's file does not contain proof of education or verification of hours. Staff # 9 's file does not contain proof of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“This was previously cited on an unannounced monitoring inspection from 12/17/24. Provider submitted an acceptable plan of correction with a correction date of 12/17/24. During this renewal inspection on 1/ 3/24, documentation showed that the correction had still not been implemented. Fire detection system was not tested within 30 days. The documented dates of 10/17/24, 11/25/24 and during inspection on 1/3/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“It was observed that there were not protective receptacle covers placed in electrical outlets accessible to children in the Pre-K 1 bathroom, Toddler 1 near the changing table, Pre-K 2 above the bookshelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
Dec 17, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an investigation on 12/13/24, the fire safety information was reviewed and there was a lapse of more than 30 days between tests. Documentation shows testing occurred on 10/17/24 and then again on 11/25/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff #1 and Staff #2's file did not contain required out-of-state clearances or proof of submission for out-of-state clearances at the time of hire. See code sheet for date of hires.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.32(c) Comply with CPSL/Convicted or awaiting trial
“Staff #1 was charged 12/12/24 in a preliminary hearing for simple assault and corruption of minors for an incident that happened at a prior daycare where employed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
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Dec 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an investigation on 12/13/24, the fire safety information was reviewed and there was a lapse of more than 30 days between tests. Documentation shows testing occurred on 10/17/24 and then again on 11/25/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff #1 and Staff #2's file did not contain required out-of-state clearances or proof of submission for out-of-state clearances at the time of hire. See code sheet for date of hires.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.32(c) Comply with CPSL/Convicted or awaiting trial
“Staff #1 was charged 12/12/24 in a preliminary hearing for simple assault and corruption of minors for an incident that happened at a prior daycare where employed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
Oct 10, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #1 did not include two, written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.37(c)/3270.192(2)(ii) Aides supervised all times/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff Person #1 was observed working alone with children in the Preschool Room. The Staff Person's file did not include documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of childcare experience needed to be qualified as an AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire drill log did not include documentation that the fire system was tested every 30 days or less as required. The log documented testing on 8/1/24 and then on 9/24/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.111(c) Promote development
“On 10/1/34, a child in the 4's/5's classroom, was sent home after throwing food and water and flipping over a heavy wooden bookshelf onto the end of one of the nap mats, nearly hitting one of the children. The staff in the classroom did nothing to intervene or to comfort the other children who were crying and upset due to the chaos in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Staff Person #1 grabbed Child #1 by the hand, leaving nail marks on the child's hand. The child reportedly was crying and showing the staff person the marks, however, no incident report was written and given to the parent the day of the injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Oct 10, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #1 did not include two, written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.37(c)/3270.192(2)(ii) Aides supervised all times/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff Person #1 was observed working alone with children in the Preschool Room. The Staff Person's file did not include documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of childcare experience needed to be qualified as an AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire drill log did not include documentation that the fire system was tested every 30 days or less as required. The log documented testing on 8/1/24 and then on 9/24/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.111(c) Promote development
“On 10/1/34, a child in the 4's/5's classroom, was sent home after throwing food and water and flipping over a heavy wooden bookshelf onto the end of one of the nap mats, nearly hitting one of the children. The staff in the classroom did nothing to intervene or to comfort the other children who were crying and upset due to the chaos in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Staff Person #1 grabbed Child #1 by the hand, leaving nail marks on the child's hand. The child reportedly was crying and showing the staff person the marks, however, no incident report was written and given to the parent the day of the injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Oct 10, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #1 did not include two, written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.37(c)/3270.192(2)(ii) Aides supervised all times/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff Person #1 was observed working alone with children in the Preschool Room. The Staff Person's file did not include documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of childcare experience needed to be qualified as an AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire drill log did not include documentation that the fire system was tested every 30 days or less as required. The log documented testing on 8/1/24 and then on 9/24/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.111(c) Promote development
“On 10/1/34, a child in the 4's/5's classroom, was sent home after throwing food and water and flipping over a heavy wooden bookshelf onto the end of one of the nap mats, nearly hitting one of the children. The staff in the classroom did nothing to intervene or to comfort the other children who were crying and upset due to the chaos in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Staff Person #1 grabbed Child #1 by the hand, leaving nail marks on the child's hand. The child reportedly was crying and showing the staff person the marks, however, no incident report was written and given to the parent the day of the injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Sep 6, 2024Visit6 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #1 was observed caring for children alone and did not have an NSOR clearance in the staff file, and it was beyond the 45-day provisional hire period.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“Staff Person #1 was qualified as an Aide (no years of experience documented to be an AGS) and was observed caring for children unsupervised by an AGS or GS.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain documentation of childcare experience to be qualified as an AGS and staff person #1 was observed caring for children unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff Person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff Person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Emergency Plan Training and 2022 1-hr Health and Safety updated training”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff Person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire: Emergency Plan Training and 2022 1-hr Health and Safety updated training Staff Person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire: Emergency Plan Training”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff Person #1 was observed by a parent (through the parent app with live video), gripping a child up by his left leg and pulling him across a cot while he was laying down. The Director viewed the camera footage for 8/13/24 at 2:25pm and saw Staff Person #1 grip Child #2's leg and pulling him across a cot, as reported by the parent. Staff Person #1 then gripped Child #1 by his left arm, pulling him across the classroom and aggressively put him on a chair. The staff person continued to push the child down to the chair when the child stood up. The child's arm was red and had nail marks.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
Sep 6, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #1 was observed caring for children alone and did not have an NSOR clearance in the staff file, and it was beyond the 45-day provisional hire period.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“Staff Person #1 was qualified as an Aide (no years of experience documented to be an AGS) and was observed caring for children unsupervised by an AGS or GS.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain documentation of childcare experience to be qualified as an AGS and staff person #1 was observed caring for children unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff Person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff Person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Emergency Plan Training and 2022 1-hr Health and Safety updated training”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff Person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire: Emergency Plan Training and 2022 1-hr Health and Safety updated training Staff Person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire: Emergency Plan Training”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff Person #1 was observed by a parent (through the parent app with live video), gripping a child up by his left leg and pulling him across a cot while he was laying down. The Director viewed the camera footage for 8/13/24 at 2:25pm and saw Staff Person #1 grip Child #2's leg and pulling him across a cot, as reported by the parent. Staff Person #1 then gripped Child #1 by his left arm, pulling him across the classroom and aggressively put him on a chair. The staff person continued to push the child down to the chair when the child stood up. The child's arm was red and had nail marks.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
Jul 29, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff Person #1 was not able to see the whereabouts of the 5 young toddlers in her primary care group when they were walking in the hallway, coming back from an outdoor walk. Staff Person #2 was pushing a crib with 5 young toddlers and Staff Person #1 was with her children walking in front. When Staff Person #1 walked over to a chair to set her clipboard down, she could not see the children in her care and Child #1 sat down on the floor in front of the crib and Staff Person #2 pushed the crib over the child, causing the child's fingernail to be ripped off.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“The facility was out of ratio on 7/15/24, from 8:49am - 9:01am. Staff Persons #1 and #2 were caring for 23 preschool aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
Jul 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff Person #1 was not able to see the whereabouts of the 5 young toddlers in her primary care group when they were walking in the hallway, coming back from an outdoor walk. Staff Person #2 was pushing a crib with 5 young toddlers and Staff Person #1 was with her children walking in front. When Staff Person #1 walked over to a chair to set her clipboard down, she could not see the children in her care and Child #1 sat down on the floor in front of the crib and Staff Person #2 pushed the crib over the child, causing the child's fingernail to be ripped off.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“The facility was out of ratio on 7/15/24, from 8:49am - 9:01am. Staff Persons #1 and #2 were caring for 23 preschool aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
Jul 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised on 7/05/24. Staff person #1 did not have pediatric first aid and CPR on file. Staff person #2 who was supervising facility person #1 did not have an approved pediatric First-aid/CPR training course on file. (Corrected on Site).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024
Apr 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The testing of the fire detection system exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe. The last documented testing of the fire detection system on record was 12/28/23 (tested during the visit on 4/29/24)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff person #1's record did not include acceptable verification of education due to the document being from another country (DR) and not having the US education equivalency and translation on record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1's file did not contain a Child Abuse clearance and was working in a classroom at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
Jan 29, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The Facility Director did not submit clearances with RAP sheet records for review in accordance with the CPSL for Facility Person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5. Facility Person #1 was verbally confirmed by director to be working in the building for one week. Facility Person #2, #3,#4, #5 were observed working at the facility. Facility Person #1 did not have a signed disclosure statement on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the Ladybugs bathroom that there was an excess amount of sticky residue on the walls by the changing table and on all walls of the bathroom area.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Facility Person #6 did not include verification of education,”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
20.71(b)(2) Convicted of a crime involving child abuse, child neglect, moral turpitude or physical violence
“It was observed that the facility director and hiring administration hired and allowed Facility Person #1 in the building with charges of 'Corruption of Minors', 'Statutory Sexual Assault', 'Unlawful Contact of Minor' which immediately disqualify a person from working in the facility or with children according to the CPSL disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan did not provides for accommodations for the infants, toddlers observed in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2024
3270.32(c) Convicted or awaiting trial
“It was observed that the facility director and hiring administration hired and allowed Facility Person #1 in the building with charges of 'Corruption of Minors', 'Statutory Sexual Assault', 'Unlawful Contact of Minor' which immediately disqualify a person from working in the facility or with children according to the CPSL disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
Mar 1, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the facility emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with chronic medical conditions, observed in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“It was observed that the facility did not have information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2023
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“It was observed that the fee agreement on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were original fee agreements. Original fee agreements were not given to parents.”
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“It was observed that the fee agreement on file for Child #1, #2, #4 and #5 did not contain a fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“It was observed that the fee agreement on file for Child #1, #2, #3 #4 and #5 did not contain the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“The EpiPen medication on file for Child #6 was expired on 12/2022 and the EpiPen and Zyrtec on file for Child #7 expired 1/2023 .”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The fee agreement on file for Child #4 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period. Fee agreement for Child #4 was last updated on 1/6/2021”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2023
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“It was observed in the Turtle classroom that the first aid kit was accessible to children in care. Corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“It was observed in the Bunnies classroom that the refrigerator containing bottles for infants had a temperature of 50° F”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about U-Gro Learning Centres
Is U-Gro Learning Centres licensed?
Yes. U-Gro Learning Centres is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was U-Gro Learning Centres last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.
Has U-Gro Learning Centres had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 76 rules across 19 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 71 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 U-Gro Learning Centres care for?
106, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does U-Gro Learning Centres accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are U-Gro Learning Centres' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does U-Gro Learning Centres cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (223) 488-5920 to ask.
What is U-Gro Learning Centres' phone number?
(223) 488-5920.
Where is U-Gro Learning Centres?
1 Hacc Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17110. The nearest other daycare we list is Ava's Garden, 0.4 miles away.