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Pennsylvania · Camp Hill

Circle of Friends

125 E Main St, Camp Hill, PA 17011 · Cumberland County
Keystone STAR 1

Circle of Friends is a certified child care center in Camp Hill, PA, with capacity for 81 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 32 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 32). 14 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 21 centers in Camp Hill and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 64% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#16 of 21 centers in Camp Hill
2 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
32 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 14 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 24, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 13
Health & medication 7
Emergency preparedness 5
Records & paperwork 3
Background checks 2
Training & qualifications 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
The facility's written Emergency Plan and Parent letter summarizing the emergency plan procedures, did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation arises, or the method for facility persons to informs parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instructions as to how parents can be safely reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “The Director will update the Emergency Plan and the Parent Letter summarizing the emergency plan procedures, to include: a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation arises, and the method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to…”
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
There was no documentation showing that the facility's Emergency Plan had been reviewed by the Operator annually as the last review was documented on 3/5/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “The Director will review the emergency plan and update the plan as needed.”
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The facility's Parent letter summarizing the emergency plan procedures, did not include all of the emergency procedure info required, which includes: * Method to contact parents of the emergency and method to contact parents to notify them that the emergency has ended and how to be reunited with their children * Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “The Director will update the Emergency Plan Parent Letter to include: * Method to contact parents of the emergency and method to contact parents to notify them that the emergency has ended and how to be reunited with their children * Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities…”
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Building surfaces throughout the facility, were found to be dirty and in poor repair as follows: School Age/Nap Room: * Several ceiling tiles that were stained and in need of replacement * The room divider had areas with peeling vinyl. Preschool Room: * Wooden art shelf unit had a peeling, broken corner on the lower area. * Baseboard near the sink was separating from the wall. PreKDG Room: * Ceiling vents were dirty with an accumulation of dust.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “Ceiling Tiles were replaced. Peeling vinyl and paint were taped over until the rooms can be repainted. The shelf was duct taped until a new shelf can be purchased. The baseboard was secured against the wall until maintenance can fix the damaged wall. Ceiling vents were vacuumed.”
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
The walls in the Preschool Room had areas with peeling paint.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “The areas with peeling paint on the walls in the Preschool Room were covered.”
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Age appropriate/Study space- school-age children 55 Pa. Code §3270.101(a)/3270.104(b)
The School Age classroom was not set up with age-appropriate equipment and materials. The room had a large, adult-sized table and chairs, but did not have any materials for the school age children to use, nor did it have paper and pencils available in the room for the children to use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “The school age classroom materials that are stored in the gym will be moved to the school age classroom.”
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
The preschool playground did not have the required minimum of 6" of compressed shredded rubber loose fill, under the embedded play equipment around the fall zones. The shredded rubber was only 1" thick around the equipment fall zones.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2026): “Director will order and coordinate the install of loose-fill playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
Child #1's did not have documentation of current, ongoing vaccines administered with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. There was no documentation of any of the doses having been administered for the Hep-A, Hep-B, Rotavirus, DTAP/DTP/TD, Pneumococcal, MMR, or Varicella vaccines. There was no written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent, exempting Child #1 from immunizations due to religious belief or strong personal objection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “Director had the parent write, sign and date a statement exempting Child #1 from immunizations due to their strong personal objection.”
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Original container/Written instructions 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)/3270.133(2)
Child #3 had medication that was not in its original container with a prescription label indicating when to administer the medication. The medication log had instructions from the parent, to give the medication at 10:00am and 2:00pm, but the staff had administered the medication at different times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “The medication was removed due to child #3 no longer needing the medication.”
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent/Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)
There was no Medication Log for Child #2's medication at the facility, that had been completed by the parent, including parent permission to administer the medication.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “A Medication Log for Child #2 was completed by the parent, with signed parent permission to administer the medication. The medication log is kept with the medication.”
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The facility's written Emergency Plan and Parent letter summarizing the emergency plan procedures, did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The full Emergency Plan had accommodations for children with special needs, but not for infants and toddlers. The Parent Letter did not address any of the accommodations required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “The Director will update the Emergency Plan to include accommodations for infants and toddlers. The Director will update the Parent Letter summarizing the emergency plan procedures, to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical…”
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan/Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)
The SA/Nap classroom did not have a written plan/schedule of activities and routines for the School Age children. The only posted schedule was for the nap schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “The Director will place a written plan/schedule of activities and routines for the School Age children in Rm 307.”
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 did not include the work addresses and phone numbers for the parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “The Director had the parent of Child #1, complete a new Emergency Contact with the missing information (work address and phone number of enrolling parent).”
Citation Dec 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of the inspection, it was observed on the toddler playground that there was a broken playhouse laying along the fence; part of a roof from another playhouse laying along the fence; and a blue circle with jagged edges on the treehouse. It was observed that the changing pad in the 1's classroom had an excessive build-up of dirt on it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 26, 2025): “The broken playhouse was removed from the playground. The roof was put back on the playhouse. Duct tape was placed over the jagged edges of the treehouse. The changing pad was replaced.”
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Core safety Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The facility record for the following staff persons included documentation of state police clearances that were not updated within the required 60-month timeframe: Staff #1, #2, #3, #5 (previous clearances dated 12/12/2020 with updates on 2/17/2025), Staff #4 (previous clearance dated 12/12/2020 with update on 2/21/2025). The facility record for Staff #7 (see code sheet for date of hire) included documentation that the state police clearance and NSOR verification was not request or on file when the person began working at the facility. The child abuse clearance on file for Staff #7 was for volunteer purposes and is not acceptable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Facility Person #7 sent the correct clearance 3/25/25. The CPSL will be followed at all times.”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
The school-age/nap room did not have a first-aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Teachers will take their excursion first aid backpack to the nap room until a permanent first aid is purchased. A permanent First Aid Kit was placed in the nap room on 5/8/2025. A First Aid Kit will always be present in a space where children are receiving care.”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the outdoor Preschool/Pre-K play space the wooden sand box cover had peeling paint and was in need of repair. In the outdoor Younger/Older Toddler play space the wooden sand box cover had peeling paint and splintered/broken wood and was in need of repair. In the 9-passenger white bus, a seat on the driver's side 2nd row back was ripped an in need of repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “The bus seat was repaired 3/25/25. The church youth group will repair sandboxes by 6/1/2025. Until sandboxes are fixed, teachers will not allow children to go near the sandboxes in order to prevent unnecessary splinters or injuries. Building surfaces and equipment in the facility will be in good…”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The health assessment for staff person #6 was not updated within the 24-month timeframe. The facility record for staff person #6 included documentation of health assessments conducted on 11/30/2022 with an update on 1/9/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Update health assessment on fie. Health assessments for staff will be updated every 24 months are required.”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The fire drill log documented fire system testing on the following dates that were beyond the 30-day testing requirement: 4/18/2024 to 5/20/2024 (35-days), 7/12/2024 to 8/16/2024 (35-days), 11/15/2024 to 12/20/2024 (35-days), 2/14/2025 to 3/18/2025 (33-days).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2025): “Director took over tracking and implementation of fire drills and monitoring.”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5)
Staff #7 was designated as an assistant group supervisor and the facility record did not include documentation of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children. The facility record for staff #7 included documentation of a high school diploma and 2422.63 hours of experience working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2025): “Effective 4/25/25, Staff Person # 7 is no longer employed at Circle of Friends.”
Citation Mar 27, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
It was observed at the time of inspection a piece of trim on a shed in the pre-school playground had pulled away from the building and nails were exposed. A diaper pad in the young toddler classroom was cracked and the foam was exposed. (corrected at inspection)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2024): “The trim was secured, and the nails were covered. The diaper pad was taped at inspection. The wooden strip was secured down, and a new one will be put into its place.”
Citation Mar 27, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
It was observed at the time of inspection the side of a shed in the pre-school playground had peeling paint and rotting wood. The sandbox cover in the preschool playground had peeling paint. A piece of molding in the pre-k classroom bathroom had pulled away from the wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2024): “A covering of plaster and wood was placed over the peeling paint and rotting wood on the side of the shed. The sandbox cover has been painted. The molding in the pre-k classroom has been secured to the wall.”
Citation Mar 27, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
It was observed at the time of inspection staff evaluations were last completed in April of 2022 and then again in November of 2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2024): “New director arrived in June 2023 and completed staff evaluations in November of 2023 once she had the adequate amount of time to observe the staff.”
Core safety Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's Pennsylvania State Police Clearance was not the required certificate as outline in the Child Protective Services Law.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2023): “The required document was obtained on 3-15-23. The request for the document was submitted previously with "no record" existing. We had the receipt instead of the sealed document.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
It was observed at the time of inspection a plastic slide was cracked in the older children's playground area, a bushes branches were cut with sharp edges and were protruding into the older children's playground area. A picnic table in the toddler playground was cracked and had sharp edges.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “The slide and the picnic table were removed. The bush was removed.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1)
It was observed at the time of inspection child #5 and #6 did not have an initial or subsequent health assessments on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2023): “A request was sent to the parents for these documents. The health reports were provided and placed in the children's files.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
It was observed at the time of inspection child #3, #4 and #7's health assessments did not contain verification of an annual influenza vaccine, or an exemption letter provided by the parent or a physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2023): “Requests for influenza vaccines were sent to the parents of child#3, #4 and #7. Documents were received and placed in the children's file.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e)
It was observed at the time of inspection the letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures did not contain the plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2023): “The provider updated the plan/letter to parent. Shared an update with parents and will provide letter at enrollment.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
It was observed at the time of inspection child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #7's financial agreement did not have a date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “Dates of admission were added to all children's financial agreements.”
Citation Mar 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
It was observed at the time of inspection the chain link fences around the outdoor play area had exposed bolts.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2022): “Caps were installed on all exposed bolts”
Citation Mar 11, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's health assessment did not include documentation of a physical examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2022): “Documentation of necessary health assessment paperwork was obtained from provider and placed in staff's file on 3-14-22”
Citation Mar 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
It was observed at the time of inspection testing of fires detection system was not documented monthly.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2022): “From now on, fire drill dates will be included as system test dates, as we engage our system when we perform fire drills.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $56.00 $56.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $54.00 $54.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $54.00 $54.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $52.00 $52.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $40.00 $40.00

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 81 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 17, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 1, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Shiremanstown United Methodist Church
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 737-6621
State certificate # CER-00257162
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Common questions

Has Circle of Friends 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 Mar 3, 2025 (background checks): “The facility record for the following staff persons included documentation of state police clearances that were not updated within the required 60-month timeframe: Staff #1, #2, #3, #5 (previous clearances dated…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Circle of Friends?

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

What is Circle of Friends’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 Circle of Friends compare with other daycares in Camp Hill?

It is #16 of 21 centers in Camp Hill by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Circle of Friends last inspected?

Mar 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Circle of Friends cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $56.00 for infant, $54.00 for young toddler, $54.00 for older toddler, $52.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Circle of Friends?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Shiremanstown United Methodist Church.

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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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