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Pennsylvania · Harrisburg · 17102

Best Friends Day Care Center LLC · Harrisburg

1500 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17102 · Dauphin County
Keystone STAR 1

Best Friends Day Care Center LLC is a certified child care center in Harrisburg, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 30 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (17 of 30). 12 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #28 of 75 centers in Harrisburg and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 56% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#28 of 75 centers in Harrisburg
2 Core-safety citations
28 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 4, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Nov 18, 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

Records & paperwork 17
Health & medication 5
Emergency preparedness 2
Transportation 2
Training & qualifications 2
Background checks 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
The operator did not review the emergency plan within 12 months of the previous update; the current review documented in writing was dated 12/07/2025 with the previous review dated 11/25/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2026): “Although there were no changes made to our emergency plan this year, we will be sure to update the emergency plan within 12 months of the previous update, so there is no lapse in the annual review.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
On 12/15/2025, the file for staff person #1 included a health assessment dated 07/27/2023 with no subsequent health report on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2026): “Staff person #1 had completed his physical in July but misplaced his form. When calling the doctor they said they could not fill out another one since it had been longer than 90 days, so we sent him immediately to get a new one completed for his file.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
Written notification of safe routes was not posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2026): “Our safe route/drop off policy was posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
An annual emergency drill dated 03/02/2024 was documented and on file with no subsequent drill conducted within 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2026): “We believe that we miswrote the date of our last emergency drill due to the date being on a weekend. An emergency drill was conducted right away and documented.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility within 12 months of the previous update; the current letter was dated 12/01/2025 with the previous letter dated 11/25/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2026): “Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, our letter was sent out 1 day late on 12/1, when it should have been sent out by 11/30. We understand that we are required to notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of our use of pedestrian and vehicular routes within 12 months of the previous update.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
The original copy of the agreement form for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 was in the child's file in lieu to being provided to the parent. The parent is not provided with the original agreement, and a copy of the agreement is not being maintained in the child's file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2026): “Copies were made of the agreement for services for all children. Copies were placed in the child files, and originals were sent home.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include who shall be contacted in an emergency. The first page of the emergency contact form containing this information was missing from the child's file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Page 1 of the emergency contact form for child #5 was not in our mobile filing cabinet during our inspection meeting at the main office prior to our on-site inspection. Page 1 of child #5's emergency contact form was located at the physical site on the teachers desk that afternoon. It was being…”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)
The emergency contact information for child #5 was missing the child's name and birthdate. The first page of the emergency contact form containing this information was missing from the child's file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2026): “Page 1 of the emergency contact form for child #5 was not in our mobile filing cabinet during our inspection meeting at the main office prior to our on-site inspection. Page 1 of the emergency contact form was located at the physical site on the teachers desk that afternoon. It was being used and…”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. The first page of the emergency contact form containing this information was missing from the child's file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “The emergency contact information for child #1 did not have a work address but did have "N/A" written by the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for child #5 was missing due to the first page being missing from the file but found at the physical site later (as reported in violation…”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include a complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The first page of the emergency contact form containing this information was missing from the child's file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2026): “The emergency contact information for child #4 was updated to include the complete address (zip codes were missing). The emergency contact form for child #5 was found on site and placed back in the child's file.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2026): “We completed a template sent to us by our licensing inspector to more clearly show our means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. It was put in our binder that is displayed in a conspicuous location in the facility.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file for staff person #1 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training; file included documentation of 4.5 hours of annual training between 12/2023 - 12/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2026): “Staff #1 did an intensive lifeguard training that was over 10 hours long that we thought counted towards his training hours, since having a certified lifeguard is required for centers that go swimming. We also believed that the New Provider Orientation would count for his hours as well. Now that we…”
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Core safety Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #3 did not include complete provisional hire documentation prior to their first day caring for children. The NSOR clearance was requested on 10/18/2024. The result of the NSOR clearance was not received within 45 days of hire. The NSOR results were not on file at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “Staff #3 submitted the NSOR request on 10/18/2024. Staff person #3 was removed from working in a child care position at the facility until the NSOR clearance was received and on file.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
The health report on file for child #4 was not written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The incomplete health report was attached to a copy of an outpatient visit summary in lieu of a health assessment completed by the child's physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “We got a DHS approved physical form for the child's file.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
The health report on file for child #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The incomplete health report was attached to a copy of an outpatient visit summary in lieu of a health assessment completed by the child's physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “We obtained a new physical form for the child which included a statement that the child was able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The health assessment on file for staff person #1 was not updated within 24 months of the previous health assessment. The current health assessment on file was dated 12/09/2024 with the previous dated 11/11/2021. The health assessment on file for staff person #2 was not updated within 24 months of the previous health assessment. The current health assessment on file was dated 11/22/2024 with the previous dated 07/06/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “We were not cited for staff #1 last year, so by the time we noticed the lapse there was nothing we could do to fix it. She obtained her physical on 12/9/24. Staff #2 went for her physical on 7/1/24 which was within the 24 months. The summary was missing some information so when we requested the DHS…”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(4)
A health report was not on file for child #2 and #3 within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “We obtained the health assessment for Child #2 Child #3 is no longer enrolled in our program.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The pediatric First Aid & CPR on file for staff person #1 was not renewed on or before the expiration of the previous certification. The current training on file was completed on 08/26/2024 with the previous training completed on 07/19/2022 which expired on 07/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “Staff person #1 received her CPR/First Aid Certificate on 8/26/2024, however it was summer break therefore she was not working with children.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The agreement for child #1 and #4 was not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “The agreement for child #1 was signed by the director on 9/24/24 The agreement for child #4 was signed by the director on 7/11/23 The correction date is before inspection date, because those were the dates on the forms.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
The agreement for child #1 and #4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “The tuition amounts were added to both childs agreement for services.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The agreement for child #1, #3 and #4 did not include the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “I added the date of admission for all 3 children to their agreement forms.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the complete home address or work phone number of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “Parent completed the home address and work phone number information on their child's emergency contact form.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include written consent by a parent for emergency medical care at the time of initial enrollment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “Written consent was included on the emergency contact form for emergency medical care by the enrolling parent. The date of correction is before the inspection date because that is the date written on the form and there were no changes that needed to be made the the form.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number. The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include health insurance coverage information with the policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “We obtained the health insurance policy information for both children.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “The parent updated the complete addresses of the individuals on her childs emergency contact list.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures at the time of initial enrollment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “Written consent was included on the emergency contact form for administrating first aid by the enrolling parent. The date of correction is before the inspection date because that is the date written on the form and there were no changes that needed to me made to the form.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The facility did not have a current copy of the certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The certificate of compliance which was located in the parent information binder was an expired certificate dated 03/08/2023 - 03/08/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2025): “We requested and received the correct certificate of compliance and posted it at the facility.”
Core safety Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
It was observed that a child was not supervised at all times by a staff person. Facility Person #1 removed a child from the child care space for behaviors. Facility Person #1 took the child to the building office and left the child in the care of the secretary. The secretary is not a staff person of the legal entity and the child was not supervised at all times by a staff person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2024): “All children will be supervised by a staff person at all times.”
Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
The agreement on file for Child #1 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2024): “Child #1 agreement now shows the child's admission date.”
Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact on file for Child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2024): “Child #1 emergency contact form includes health insurance and policy information now”

“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.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 8, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jun 2, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator Best Friends Day Care Center LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00251049
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Common questions

Has Best Friends Day Care Center LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 violations 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 Dec 13, 2024 (background checks): “The file for staff person #3 did not include complete provisional hire documentation prior to their first day caring for children. The NSOR clearance was requested on 10/18/2024. The result of the NSOR clearance was not…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Best Friends Day Care Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Best Friends Day Care Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Best Friends Day Care Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jun 2, 2023. 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 Best Friends Day Care Center LLC compare with other daycares in Harrisburg?

It is #28 of 75 centers in Harrisburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Best Friends Day Care Center LLC last inspected?

Dec 4, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Best Friends Day Care Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Best Friends Day Care Center LLC.

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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.

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