Childrens House of Hershey LLC
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.
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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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At the time of inspection, procedures to follow in the event of a lock-down situation were not available in the emergency plan.
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.
At the time of inspection, addresses were not available for authorized release people for Child #1, #2, #3, and #4.
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.
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.
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
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
Health report for child number 1, 2, and 3 did not specify if the child had any medications.
Health report for child number 1, 2, and 3 did not specify if there were any health problems or special needs for the child.
“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.
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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.
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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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