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Angels Landing Christian Child Care

834 W Areba Ave, Hershey, PA 17033 · Dauphin County
Keystone STAR 3

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

Fewer citations than 57% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#4 of 9 centers in Hershey
1 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
17 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 29, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 29, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 7
Records & paperwork 3
Food & feeding 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Health & medication 2
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 29, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a first aid kit was accessible to children when on the playground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2026): “Provider will purchase magnetic hooks to attach to the playground shed to be sure first aid kit in the staff backpack is not accessible to children on the playground.”
Citation Jun 29, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2026): “Provider staff will label all baby bottles brought to the center without names.”
Citation Jun 29, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2026): “Provider/Directors will test fire alarms no less than every 30 days.”
Citation Jun 29, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Documentation of the shaken baby syndrome policy on file did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2026): “Provider will add a statement to include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment to the policy for shaken baby syndrome.”
Core safety Jun 18, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “Provider obtained and filed a current child abuse clearance as well as current NSOR clearances for staff #1, #2, and #3. Staff with expired clearances will not work in a child care role.”
Citation Jun 18, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of inspection, a plan for continuity of operations was not available in the program's emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “A new statement with a plan for continuity of operations have been added to the master parent handbook as well as the emergency plan.”
Citation Jun 18, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “Statement assuring accommodations for all children has included in the parent emergency plan letter, which is contained in the parent handbook.”
Citation Jun 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “Provider will secure professional services to have ivy removed from the playground.”
Citation Jun 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “Provider sanded and painted specific areas mentioned.”
Citation Jun 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “Provider and staff rearranged the classroom so that the outside access door is not obstructed.”
Citation Jun 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “A copy of a current health assessment was obtained and placed in the child's file.”
Citation Jun 18, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the inspection, 2 bottles of milk in the infant room refrigerator were observed to be missing the names of the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “New and clearly labeled bottles were replaced for all current infants.”
Citation Jun 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of inspection, the address for an emergency contact person for Child #1 was not available.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “Provider obtained the address for the emergency contact person and make a new copy for the classroom.”
Citation Jul 19, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Hand sanitizer was observed on the changing table in the Ones classroom (accessible to children).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Hand sanitizer has been removed from the changing table in the one year old classroom.”
Citation Jul 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Child #1 and Child #2 did not have documentation of a 6 month review on their emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Agreements and emergency contact information was signed and updated for child #1 and child #2.”
Citation Jun 29, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “Medication logs for child number 1, 2, and 3 will be updated with staff in these 3 classrooms to include dosage, special instructions for administration, and dates and times the medications are to be given.”
Citation Jun 29, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “Fire detection system / devices will be checked by Director every 30 days, 5 days less than the month before to insure compliance.”

“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

Capacity 53 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 18, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Sep 17, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Suzanne Margaret Derr
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 298-6135
State certificate # CER-00259506
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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