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Zoey and Friends

501 Seneca St, Harrisburg, PA 171104.4· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
137
open each week
5 days

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About Zoey and Friends

Zoey and Friends is a child care center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 137 children, serving school-age 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
137 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity137 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Zoey and Friends has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Zoey and Friends

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
137 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00256024
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 20 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jul 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Documentation showed that a fire system test was conducted on 5/20/26 and again on 7/1/26, exceeding that requirement that fire system tests be conducted at least every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Documentation showed that a fire drill had been conducted on 4/20/26 and again on 7/1/26, exceeding the requirement that fire drills be conducted at least every 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026

  2. Feb 25, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff person #2 did not complete annual training on the emergency plan. See code sheet for date of hire.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “Staff person #1 did not complete a pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid course by an approved professional/instructor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “Staff persons #2, 4, and 5 did not complete fire safety training annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff person #3's file does not contain out of state clearances (from previous residency in New York). See code sheet for date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) Locked or inaccessible/Original container

      “It was observed in the two-year-old classroom, there was a mop bucket in the bathroom which contained dirty water, and was accessible to children. CORRECTED ON SITE”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “It was observed in the Pre-K classroom, that the bathroom sink faucet is loose.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “Child #2's financial agreement was not signed by the operator. CORRECTED ON SITE”
    • Records and paperwork

      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 file contain the original financial agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “Child #2 and 5's emergency contact form does not include the phone number of the physician/medical care source.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “Child #2's emergency contact form does not include the enrolling parents work address or work phone number.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Child # 2 and 5's emergency contact forms do not include the release person's addresses.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

      “Child #1 and 2's files do not contain initial written verification of immunizations within 60-days following the dates of admission. See code sheet for dates of admission.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Staff person #2 did not obtain an updated health assessment within 24-motnhs. The last health assessment on file is dated 1/22/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “Child # 1 and 2's files do not contain initial health assessments completed within 60-days following the date of admission. See Code sheet for dates of admission.”
  3. Oct 1, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “Staff Person #1's file does not include verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “It was observed in Room #5 (3-year-old room) that there was a bottle labeled "Bleach" and did not include the specific contents. CORRECTED ON SITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “It was observed in room #2 (1-year-old room) that there were two spots of chipped, and peeling paint on the left wall (with observation windows) with exposed plaster. CORRECTED ON SITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed in room #4 (2-year-old room) and room #6 (School-age room) that the ceiling vents were dusty. CORRECTED ON SITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025

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 Zoey and Friends

Is Zoey and Friends licensed?

Yes. Zoey and Friends is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Zoey and Friends last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Zoey and Friends had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Zoey and Friends care for?

137, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Zoey and Friends accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Zoey and Friends' 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 Zoey and Friends cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 695-7090 to ask.

What is Zoey and Friends' phone number?

(717) 695-7090.

Where is Zoey and Friends?

501 Seneca St, Harrisburg, PA 17110. The nearest other daycare we list is New Beginnings Early Child Dev and Lrng Ctr, 0.2 miles away.

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