Angels Landing Christian Child Care
Angels Landing Christian Child Care is a certified child care center in Hershey, PA, with capacity for 53 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 17 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 17). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 9 centers in Hershey and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the time of inspection, it was observed that a first aid kit was accessible to children when on the playground.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the bottles in the infant classroom were not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected during the inspection.
Documentation of testing the fire alarm system on file showed that the alarm was not being tested every 30 days. The fire alarm was tested on 7/4/25 and again on 8/4/25; which is 31 days.
Documentation of the shaken baby syndrome policy on file did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
At the time of inspection, staff #1 had a child abuse clearance dated 6/9/25, which was after the individual's first day working with children - See LIS for first day working with children. It was observed that NSOR clearances for Staff #2 and #3 expired on 11/7/19 and were not renewed until 2/7/25. The staff members reportedly worked in a child care role during the time the clearances were expired.
At the time of inspection, a plan for continuity of operations was not available in the program's emergency plan.
At the time of inspection, a statement summarizing accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs/medical conditions was not available in the emergency plan letter to parents.
English Ivy was observed growing along the playground fence, under the evergreen trees, near the swings and climbing equipment. English Ivy is considered a poisonous plant.
Paint was observed to be peeling in the preschool room. On area of peeling paint was located in the right bathroom stall. The second area of peeling paint was located on the wall near the writing center to the right of the staircase.
At the time of inspection, a lounge chair was observed to be positioned in front of the emergency exit for the twos classroom (room directly to right of the entrance door).
The initial health assessment for child #2 was dated 8/14/23, which exceeds the requirement that initial health assessments for preschoolers be dated no more than 1 year prior to the child's first day - See LIS for start date.
During the inspection, 2 bottles of milk in the infant room refrigerator were observed to be missing the names of the children.
At the time of inspection, the address for an emergency contact person for Child #1 was not available.
Hand sanitizer was observed on the changing table in the Ones classroom (accessible to children).
Child #1 and Child #2 did not have documentation of a 6 month review on their emergency contact form.
Medication log for child #1 was missing special instruction for administration of the medication, the dosage amount to be administered, and the dates for which the medication can be administered. Medication log for child #2 was missing special instruction for administration and the dates for which the medication can be administered. Medication log for child #3 was missing the dates for which the medication can be administered and the time to administer the medication.
Fire detection testing was not completed within 30 days on the following occasions: 8/3/22 to 9/15/22, 11/2/22 to 12/13/22, and 4/5/23 to 6/6/23
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $75.00 | $55.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $75.00 | $55.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.00 | $53.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.00 | $53.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $64.00 | $52.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $64.00 | $25.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Angels Landing Christian Child Care had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jun 18, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of inspection, staff #1 had a child abuse clearance dated 6/9/25, which was after the individual's first day working with children - See LIS for first day working with children. It was observed that NSOR…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Angels Landing Christian Child Care?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Angels Landing Christian Child Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Angels Landing Christian Child Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Sep 17, 2025. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Angels Landing Christian Child Care compare with other daycares in Hershey?
It is #4 of 9 centers in Hershey by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Angels Landing Christian Child Care last inspected?
Jun 29, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Angels Landing Christian Child Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $75.00 for newborn, $75.00 for infant, $70.00 for young toddler, $70.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Angels Landing Christian Child Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Suzanne Margaret Derr.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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