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Childrens House of Hershey LLC

2446 Roundtop Rd, Middletown, PA 17057 · Dauphin County
Keystone STAR 1

Childrens House of Hershey LLC is a certified child care center in Middletown, PA, with capacity for 29 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 15 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 15). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 8 centers in Middletown and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 61% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#2 of 8 centers in Middletown
1 Core-safety citations
14 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
15 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 25, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 25, 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 6
Emergency preparedness 3
Health & medication 3
Background checks 1
Training & qualifications 1
Records & paperwork 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
It was observed on 3/25/2026 Magic Erasers, which are considered a cleaning material were placed beside a dry erase board activity that is accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2026): “During the inspection the Magic Erasers were moved to a location that is inaccessible to children.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
It was observed on 3/25/2026 several open trash cans are stationed throughout the building, all containing used tissues contaminated by human secretions or excrement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2026): “Additional lidded trash cans, which are specifically to be receptacles for used tissues containing human secretions, were placed throughout the environment. Group and individual lessons will be given to all students as to the lidded trash cans' purpose and use in order to maintain a more sanitary…”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
An emergency drill was not conducted annually. This is evidenced by the last emergency drill that was documented as 11/6/2024, which exceeds the annual requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “The entire school will be conducting an Emergency Drill prior to may 1, 2026. The completed drill log will be sent to verify this annual requirement.”
Core safety Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection: Signed disclosure statements for facility person #1 was not available. The NSOR for facility person #2 was dated 1/25, which was after their start date as a volunteer (See LIS for DOH). Completed mandated reporter training was not available for facility person #3, working in a volunteer position.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2025): “Disclosure statement was signed on 4/2/25 for facility person #1. The NSOR for Facility person #2 dated 1/25 was a replacement for a misplaced original, hence the later date. Facility person #3 completed mandated reporter training on 4/3/25.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
At the time of inspection, the most recent health assessment for child #3 was dated 11/13/24, exceeding the 12-month requirement from the previous health assessment, which was dated 8/10/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “The health assessment was obtained on 11/13/24 due to multiple rescheduling attempts and noted as late.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
At the time of inspection, accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions was not available in the emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2025): “In the updating of the emergency plan, we will be sure to include the needs and requirements of infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions who may be present at the time of an emergency.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
At the time of inspection, procedures to follow in the event of a lock-down situation were not available in the emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2025): “Updating our emergency plan to provide accommodations for sheltering our children during an emergency of either lockdown of evacuation - close by or further away from our facility.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of inspection, 1.) documentation showing emergency plan training was completed at the time if hire for facility person #2 was not available. 2.) a continuity of operations plan was not available in the emergency plan. 3.) a written policy addressing the recognition and prevention of Shaken Baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment was not available.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2025): “1) Emergency plan training was given and completed for facility person #2 on 3/27/25. 2) Program updating emergency plan to include continuity of operations plan - will be complete by 5/25/25. 3) On 4/11/25, all staff received 2 copies of the SBS/AHT and Child Maltreatment policy adopted by the…”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of inspection, addresses were not available for authorized release people for Child #1, #2, #3, and #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2025): “Sending copies of emergency contact forms to parents of children #s 1.2.3.4 to update their forms with the missing information as indicated, i.e., name, address, phone number to whom they are giving permission for their child to be released on their behalf.”
Citation Apr 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
In the kitchen area, an unsecured drawer accessible to children was observed to contain batteries of various sizes. The batteries were observed to be accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “A child safety lock will be placed on the drawer containing the batteries in the kitchen”
Citation Apr 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
Near the front door, 2 Philodendron plants were observed to be accessible to children. Upon further review it was determined that the plants are considered toxic plants.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “Both plants removed and "rehomed" elsewhere.”
Citation Apr 5, 2024 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: 10/27/23 to 11/27/23, 12/27/23 to 1/27/24, and 1/27/24 to 2/27/24
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “A new understanding was achieved from 1x a month at inspection to actual 30 exact days, which is now our new standard for the fire detection inspection”
Citation Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
A small bottle of wood polish was observed in the play area for children to use. The original container was reviewed and the container; specified that the product should be kept out of the reach of children. Provider corrected on site by removing the wood polish
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2023): “Toxic Wood Polish was removed at time of inspection, from premises and from children's reach. New, non-toxic polish was ordered for future use.”
Citation Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Current medication and reason 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(3)
Health report for child number 1, 2, and 3 did not specify if the child had any medications.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2023): “Sending current health report to families of children #1,2,3 to update for medication status and will include with this summary as for this correction”
Citation Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Acute or chronic health problem 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(4)
Health report for child number 1, 2, and 3 did not specify if there were any health problems or special needs for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2023): “Return of current health assessment to families of children 1,2,3 to update for health problems or special needs for their child, including any abnormal results from vision, hearing or lead poisoning.”

“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 29 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 5, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 1, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Childrens House Of Hershey LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00256877
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Common questions

Has Childrens House of Hershey LLC 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 Mar 18, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of inspection: Signed disclosure statements for facility person #1 was not available. The NSOR for facility person #2 was dated 1/25, which was after their start date as a volunteer (See LIS for DOH).…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Childrens House of Hershey LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Childrens House of Hershey LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Childrens House of Hershey LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Aug 1, 2019. 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 Childrens House of Hershey LLC compare with other daycares in Middletown?

It is #2 of 8 centers in Middletown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Childrens House of Hershey LLC last inspected?

Mar 25, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Childrens House of Hershey LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Childrens House Of Hershey LLC.

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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